The California Democrat, the oldest member of Congress, had suffered a precipitous decline in health in recent months.
Tag: Democratic Party
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We Need to Talk About Joe Biden
Biden signaled he would be a ‘transition’ president. How’s that going?
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Menendez Rejects Democrats’ Calls to Resign, Prompting Talk of Expulsion
In a speech to fellow senators, the New Jersey Democrat maintained his innocence and reiterated his refusal to resign, causing one colleague to float the idea of forcing him out.
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Newsom Emerges as Biden’s Top Surrogate But Promotes Himself, Too
Gavin Newsom predictably declared Joe Biden the winner of the second G.O.P. debate. Another big winner? Gavin Newsom.
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Vulnerable Republicans Try to Head Off Blame for Shutdown
Some mainstream House Republicans representing districts won by President Biden have explored a bipartisan stopgap measure as right-wing lawmakers push Congress toward a shutdown.