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Biden Reportedly Considers Dropping Out as Polls Show Him Losing Key States
“He knows if he has two more events like [the debate], we’re in a different place,” a close Biden ally said.
Neoliberalism Fueled Far Right Win in First Round of France’s Snap Election
The far right led in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections. The second round takes place July 7.
Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in New York Over Election Lies
Giuliani “deliberately violated some of the most fundamental tenets of the legal profession,” a panel of judges said.
First Congressional Democrat Calls on Biden to Withdraw From Election
Biden “pledged to be transitional” to allow a new cohort of leaders to take his place, Rep. Lloyd Doggett said.
France’s Far Right Leads in First Round of Snap Elections. What Happens Next?
Whether or not the far right sweeps into power, French politics may stay volatile until the 2027 presidential election.
Poll Shows Voters Want Biden to Drop Out. His Family Is Telling Him to Continue.
Democratic insiders recognize that either option — staying with Biden or finding a new candidate — comes with concerns.
Iranian Presidential Elections Head to Runoff With Reformist Narrowly Leading
The snap election had a turnout of around 40 percent — the lowest in Iran since the 1979 revolution.
Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary After AIPAC Poured Record $14.5M Into Race
AIPAC, Israel’s largest US lobbying group, made this race the most expensive House primary in history.
Don’t Let Biden’s Latest Protections Excuse His Rightward Lurch on Immigration
Biden's recent order offers no fundamental change to the right-wing agenda on immigration that has become the norm.
After Macron’s Gamble in France, History Is Repeating Itself
The French left is making the same wager it did before fascism gripped Europe. What will happen as the center collapses?