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"The prime minister is a true friend of the United States and Japan has become a true global partner for America," U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on social media platform X. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese similarly paid tribute to Fumio Kishida. One expert said the move was...

'Pulling a Joe Biden': Reactions to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's resignation

The New Republic

The pressure building on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race has reportedly led to his family gaming an exit strategy. NBC News reports that Biden’s family is discussing how the president can step aside on his own terms, with a well-thought-out plan. Biden’s health, his family, and the country’s stability are reportedly the chief concerns, along with the final plan being one that gives the Democrats the best chance to beat former president and convicted felon Donald Trump. Officially, the White House denies that such discussions are taking place. “That is not happening, period,” said White House spokesman Andrew...

Biden Family Gaming “Exit Plan” After Week of Terrible News

Business Times

President Joe Biden's unexpected decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race has created a significant stir within the Democratic Party and beyond. The 81-year-old's announcement has prompted a wave of support for former First Lady Michelle Obama, with many believing she is the only candidate capable of defeating former President Donald Trump.

Michelle Obama Called to Run Against Trump Following Biden’s Withdrawal

WashingtonExaminer

Joe Biden’s presidency has been falling to pieces before our eyes for months, but recent events have made it clear that his Humpty Dumpty moment has finally arrived. Few will weep. If you’re looking for a rundown of how awful Biden’s presidency has been, Victor Davis Hanson offers a pretty good summary. Yet for me, […]

Biden’s presidency is finished

A "record-breaking backlog" of pending actions has led to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper beneficiary payments, according to a new report. Experts say the Social Security Administration needs more funding in its budget to properly address a "customer service crisis." The Social Security Administration faces a "record-breaking backlog" of...

'Record-breaking backlog' leads to $1.1 billion in improper Social Security payments, report finds

(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Ronnie Jackson, R-Texas, the former White House physician, said neither President Joe Biden nor Vice President Kamala Harris were fit to serve as president. Jackson for three years has repeatedly questioned Biden’s mental and physical health and called for him to be removed...

Former White House physician: Biden, Harris unfit for office

Vice President Kamala Harris will almost certainly become the Democratic nominee now that President Joe Biden has announced he is withdrawing from the race. That makes the fact that she lied to the public about Biden’s condition all the more galling. Harris has repeatedly told voters there is nothing to be concerned about regarding Biden’s […]

Kamala Harris lied to the country about Biden’s condition

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

NewsNation

Joe Biden has done more press since dropping out of the presidential race than the new Democratic candidate. Mick Mulvaney, NewsNation contributor and former White House acting chief of staff for Donald Trump, joins “On Balance with Leland Vittert” to discuss.

Will Joe Biden see out his term?

Mediaite

President Joe Biden opened up about aging in his first TV interview since dropping out of the presidential race. The president admitted it’s difficult to say how old he is — 81 — out loud. “I can’t even say how old I am. It’s hard for me...

Joe Biden Opens Up About Age in New Interview: ‘I Can’t Even Say How Old I Am’

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Sunday he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat in November's election than Democratic President Joe Biden, who earlier in the day stepped aside as his party's candidate.

Trump says Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden

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Mississippi State

If you prefer hiking the Appalachian Mountains over lounging on coastal beaches, this year's least-expensive state to retire may be a good fit for you. For the second year in a row, West Virginia is the most affordable state for retirement in the U.S., according to financial services company Bankrate's best and worst states for retirement report, which published last month.

The 10 most affordable U.S. states for retirement in 2024: Half are in the South

UPI News

First lady Jill Biden quickly reacted on social media on Sunday about her husband Joe Biden's announcement not to seek election for a second term as president.

Joe Biden's family members react on decision to drop out of race

Former President Donald Trump suggests President Joe Biden might attempt to reclaim the Democratic nomination from Kamala Harris at the upcoming DNC.

'Crooked' Joe Biden May Attempt 'Taking Back Nomination' From Kamala Harris At DNC, Donald Trump Claims

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Jacksonville Today

A Black woman may be leading the presidential ticket of a major political party for the first time, but for Jacksonville’s Black conservatives, political values trump a candidate’s personal identity.

Republicans look to shore up support among Black conservatives in Jacksonville

Business Insider

After Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris, a host of Democrats also threw their support behind the VP to replace him.

All the Democrats who have endorsed Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden after he dropped out

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Social Security is a key economic issue that is top of mind for U.S. voters. New surveys show while most Americans are worried about the future funding of the government program, many still plan to rely on those benefits as a major source of income in retirement. CNBC's senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson joins 'Squawk Box' with more.

Social Security is a key issue for voters, survey finds: Here’s how to maximize benefits

As new government data shows inflation subsiding, Social Security beneficiaries may expect a lower cost-of-living adjustment in 2025. The prospective Social Security COLA for 2025 could be the lowest since 2021, according to a new estimate. Even as new government inflation data shows inflation subsiding, many retirees are still struggling...

Japan's Fumio Kishida is having a 'Joe Biden moment,' author says

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