Politics 22 hours ago

'Biden effect' hits the Senate: Wave of retirements clears path for younger Dems

After Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced his retirement, the idea of the "Biden effect" came back into focus.

Elizabeth Warren 3 days ago

Elizabeth Warren squirms when pressed about defending Biden's mental fitness in podcast interview

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was grilled over her previous claim that President Biden was “sharp" prior to dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.

Media April 17

George Clooney denies unloading on MSNBC producer after Brzezinski claim about actor's op-ed critical of Biden

George Clooney denied yelling at a "Morning Joe" producer after host Mika Brzezinski suggested former President Barack Obama was behind Clooney's infamous Biden op-ed on Wednesday during a CNN interview.

Media April 10

Pelosi privately said Biden had lost a step, book says, but publicly bashed WSJ story on his cognitive decline

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was “startled by how much the president had aged" after a May 2024 meeting with then-President Biden, according to Chris Whipple's new book.

Media April 9

Biden's inner circle 'convinced themselves' he was capable to run for re-election, author Chris Whipple says

Author Chris Whipple said Wednesday that former President Joe Biden's inner circle convinced themselves he was up to run for a second term, despite evidence that he wasn't.

Media April 9

George Stephanopoulos described Biden as 'heartbreaking up close' during crucial post-debate interview: book

ABC's George Stephanopoulos reportedly called his post-debate interview with Biden "heartbreaking up close," according to a new book detailing the 2024 campaign.

Nancy Pelosi April 2

Nancy Pelosi urged Biden not to debate Trump in a 'play to his ego', book says

The authors of a new book about the wild 2024 election say Nancy Pelosi urged President Biden not to debate Trump in what turned out to be a historic turning point.

Biden Pushed Out March 28

Biden aides warned donors dropping out and running Kamala Harris would be a mistake: Book

Newly released excerpts of the upcoming book “Fight" detailed more tensions between the Biden and Harris camp ahead of him dropping out of the 2024 race.

Media March 2

Democratic governor concedes Biden not 'strongest communicator in chief,' party was 'hampered' by him

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey said during an interview that the party was hampered by having former President Joe Biden as top communicator at the time and suggested he hurt Democrats' chances.

Media February 28

Karine Jean-Pierre compares Democrats calling for Biden to be kicked off the ticket to a 'firing squad'

Former White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre slammed the Democrats who spoke out against then-President Biden, arguing they hurt the Democratic Party.