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![President Joe Biden departs after speaking to the media at the White House on July 1, 2024, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/2024_0723-joe-biden-w-400x300.jpg)
An Ethos of Compliance in the Democratic Party Made the Biden Debacle Possible
The lure of going along to get along with high-ranking officials is part of the party’s dominant political culture.
![A Palestinian boy looks over as he stands on the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israel bombardment, on the edge of a pool of stagnant water in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 19, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/2024_0722-gaza-ater-400x300.jpg)
Advocates Say Biden Must Immediately Act to Stop Polio Outbreak in Gaza
Biden bears responsibility to act after backing the destruction of Gaza’s health and sanitation systems, they said.
![Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the Freedman's Bank Forum in the Cash Room at the Treasury Department on October 4, 2022, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/2024_0722-kamala-harris-b-400x300.jpg)
Harris Has Expressed Being “Open” to Supreme Court Expansion
Experts believe reforms to the Supreme Court, including expansion, could restore public confidence in the institution.
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Republicans Claim Harris Can’t Beat Trump — Don’t Believe Them
Trump thrived with the media spotlight on Biden's flailing campaign. If Harris is the nominee, he might not be so lucky.
![Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Lynden Pindling International Airport after attending the US-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in Nassau, Bahamas, on June 8, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/2024_0722-kamala-harris-400x300.jpg)
Uncommitted Movement: Harris Must Speak Out Against Gaza Genocide
Harris could win back a wide swath of voters who broke with Biden over his support of Israel, activists said.
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The Biden Administration Pressured Countries to Weaken Baby Formula Health Rules
Trade letters document how the government’s regulatory challenges in several countries are undermining public health.
![Former President Donald Trump speaks after officially accepting the Republican presidential nomination on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/2024_0722-donald-trump-rnc-400x300.jpg)
Trump Demands Changes for Debate, Prompting Claims He’s Afraid to Debate Harris
Trump also suggested that the Republican Party should be “reimbursed” due to Biden dropping out.
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Joe Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
Biden is the second president in US history to withdraw from the election as the presumptive nominee for his party.
![Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on July 10, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Harris spoke to approximately 20,000 members from her sorority in a continued effort to rally support ahead of the upcoming November presidential election.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2161515254-400x300.jpg)
Vice President Harris Tries to Rescue Campaign as Donors Drop Biden
Democrats are reportedly experiencing a campaign finance crisis, losing tens to hundreds of millions in pledged funds.
![Former President Donald Trump stands onstage during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/07/2024_0719-trump-rnc-400x300.jpg)
Trump’s RNC Speech Riddled With Lies, Xenophobia and False Claims of Unity
Trump vowed to “launch the largest deportation operation in the history of our country” should he win the 2024 election.