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Biden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch

Joe Biden has prepared for major speeches throughout his presidency the same way: huddling with his closest advisers at Camp David, with few outside distractions to cloud the group’s brainstorming and editing sessions.

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Harris to announce 4-year plan to lower housing costs

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to announce Friday what her campaign is describing as a four-year plan to lower housing costs, including $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homeowners and actions aimed at spurring the construction of new housing, including tax incentives for building starter homes.

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Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision on her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice.

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Closing in on a choice of running mate, Harris will meet with finalists Sunday

As Kamala Harris closes in on her selection of a running mate this weekend, a renewed focus is being placed on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, people familiar with the search told CNN, even as the vice president continues to weigh whether Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro or Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly would help deliver a victory in their battleground states.

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DNC moves forward with process to determine presidential nominee by August 7 following Biden dropout

The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with a process that will determine the party’s presidential nominee by August 7, party officials said Monday night, shortly before Kamala Harris secured enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic nomination.

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Jeffries and Biden meet but Democratic leader does not offer the president his endorsement

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Joe Biden met Thursday night after the president’s closely watched solo news conference as defections in Biden’s Democratic coalition in Congress continue.

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Biden hosts fundraiser with his two-term Democratic presidential predecessors, striving to join their ranks

President Joe Biden on Thursday will join Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, the only living two-term Democratic presidents, aiming to use their star power to woo big-pocketed donors as Biden tries to join their ranks.

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Biden says Gaza incident complicates ceasefire talks; his administration feels urgency after dozens are killed

A deadly incident at a food distribution site in Gaza, in which dozens of hungry Palestinians were killed after Israeli military forces opened fire, has added additional urgency to ceasefire talks – but could also complicate them, President Joe Biden told reporters on Thursday.

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Biden grows more frustrated with Netanyahu as Gaza campaign rages on

President Joe Biden has grown increasingly frustrated behind the scenes with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, telling advisers and others that the prime minister is ignoring his advice and obstructing efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Biden battles Trump for union workers; heads to Michigan for UAW meeting

President Joe Biden on Thursday is looking to capitalize on last week’s high-profile endorsement from the United Auto Workers, heading to Michigan to meet with members of the union as he battles Donald Trump for their votes.

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