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☆ U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Julian E. Barnes | Adam Rasgon | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Some American officials have grown more optimistic that a deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza in return for a cease-fire is at hand. But people briefed on the talks say it will be days until it is clear whether a breakthrough has been achieved because of difficulties in communication between Hamas officials in Qatar and the group’s leaders in Gaza. Other officials said that previous moments of hope about an agreement had been dashed by both the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Hamas. “There’s still miles to go before we close if we are able to close,” Mr. Sullivan told reporters on Thursday. I’m determined to get this deal done and bring an end to this war which should end now.”

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Jake Sullivan, “, ” Mr, Sullivan, it’s, Biden, ” Organizations: White House, NATO, Washington , D.C Locations: Gaza, Qatar, Washington, Washington ,

☆ Biden says he'll take a neurological test if his doctors tell him to, 'but no one's suggesting that' to him now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden said he would take a neurological test, but only if his doctors tell him he needs one. "But no ones suggesting that to me now," the president said at the NATO summit on Thursday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFacing mounting calls to take a neurological exam, President Joe Biden has agreed that he would — but only if his own doctors think there's something wrong with him. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Joe Biden, — Organizations: NATO, Service, Business

☆ Russia is already fighting NATO, just not with tanks and fighter jets, argues a former top US general
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Recent covert acts of sabotage are far from the level of aggression and brutality that Russia has put on display in Ukraine. But make no mistake, a former top US general argued this week, Moscow is already fighting NATO. "We face wider Russian aggression directed at our own democracies, from hybrid attacks to threats in the high north," he added. "We, ourselves, have been experiencing hybrid attacks from Russia for decades, so that's why the threat has been quite clear, what we're facing." The Russian hybrid attacks were a notable discussion point on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington this week.

Persons: —, Ben Hodges, Vladimir Putin's, Vladimir Putin, Pavel Byrkin, John Healey, We've, Andris Sprūds, Healey, Hodges, Antony Blinken, Blinken, It's Organizations: Service, NATO, Business, US Army, NATO Public Forum, Ukraine, Security, Sputnik, Public, Latvian Defense, Alliance Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, US Army Europe, Washington ,, Russian, Baltic, Washington

☆ Biden Uses NATO Summit to Assail Trump on Foreign Policy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( David E. Sanger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“The President of the United States, Joe Biden.” “Hey, everybody. Please be seated.” “What concerns do you have about Vice President Harris’s ability to beat Donald Trump if she were at the top of the ticket?” “Look, I wouldn’t have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president did I think she was not qualified to be president.” “You mixed up presidents Zelensky and Putin earlier today. Thank you.” “Did you see any damage to our standing in my leading this conference? But this war cabinet is one of the most conservative war cabinets in the history of Israel. I beat him once and I will beat him again.”

Persons: Joe Biden, ”, Donald Trump, Trump, Zelensky, Putin, they’re Organizations: North Locations: United States, China, Russia, North Korea, Israel

☆ Biden's high-stakes NATO speech wasn't a disaster. But it's not going to change anyone's mind.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Just before the news conference, Biden referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, standing nearby, as Russian President Vladimir Putin before quickly correcting himself. Advertisement"Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin," Biden said before quickly realizing his mistake and adding, "He's gonna beat President Putin, President Zelenskyy." "I'm so focused on beating President Putin," he said. Following the press conference, pundits and journalists acknowledged his command of the issues. AdvertisementBiden's press conference was likely never going to assuage Democrats' concerns.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Biden, Trump, Harris, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Zelenskyy, Biden's, Jen O'Malley Dillon, Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Barack Obama, Jim Himes, Brad Schneider Organizations: Service, Ukraine, Business, Trump, White, The Associated Press, Foreign, NATO, House Intelligence Committee, Illinois, CNN Locations: Jim Himes of Connecticut

☆ Thousands of Prisoners in U.K. to Be Freed Early to Ease Overcrowding
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Stephen Castle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In one of its first big decisions, Britain’s new Labour government on Friday announced the early release of thousands of prisoners, blaming the need to do so on a legacy of neglect and underinvestment under the Conservative Party, which lost last week’s general election after 14 years in power. With the system nearly at capacity and some of the country’s aged prison buildings crumbling, the plan aims to avoid an overcrowding crisis that some had feared might soon explode. But with crime a significant political issue, the decision is a sensitive one and the prime minister, Keir Starmer, a former chief prosecutor, lost no time in pointing to his predecessors to explain the need for early releases. “We knew it was going to be a problem, but the scale of the problem was worse than we thought, and the nature of the problem is pretty unforgivable in my book,” Mr. Starmer said, speaking ahead of the decision while attending a NATO summit in Washington.

Persons: Keir Starmer, “, ” Mr, Starmer Organizations: Labour, Friday, Conservative Party, NATO Locations: Washington

☆ U.S., Germany foil alleged Russian plot to assassinate CEO of German arms firm sending weapons to Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Dan De Luce | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

U.S. intelligence agencies discovered the plan to go after Papperger earlier this year and informed the German government, the sources said. We have also been clear that Russia's actions will not deter Allies from continuing to support Ukraine." The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the CIA and the German embassy in Washington all declined to comment. The Intelligence Committee is closely following these threats, which only strengthen our resolve to support Ukraine." And in February, the company signed a memorandum with Ukraine to set up a joint production plant for artillery ammunition.

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☆ Jon Stewart says Biden is becoming 'Trumpian' by insisting only God can get him to drop out of the 2024 race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart has criticized President Joe Biden's recent posture toward calls for the leader to step aside, saying the latter's defense is turning "Trumpian." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Only God could tell me to get out of the race,'" Stewart continued. In recent weeks, Biden has come under scrutiny after a dismal showing in his first presidential debate of 2024 against Trump. AdvertisementRepresentatives for Biden's campaign and Stewart did not immediately respond to requests for comments sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.

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Mr. Biden stumbled early but remained defiant in the face of questions about his fitness to continue his campaign. Mr. Biden vowed to stay in the presidential race. “I just got to, just, pace myself a little more,” Mr. Biden said. While he vowed to stay in the race, Mr. Biden also on multiple occasions defended the credentials of his vice president. “Unless they came back and said there’s no way you can win,” Mr. Biden said.

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Ahead of those meetings, defections in Biden’s Democratic coalition in Congress continued. More than a dozen Democratic House members and at least one Democratic senator have publicly called on Biden to withdraw from his reelection campaign. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Biden campaign communications director Michael Tyler acknowledged “anxiety” from Capitol Hill, but insisted Biden will continue outreach to lawmakers to shore up his support. Biden, for his part, came off as chastened during the news conference and was less defiant than in previous appearances. Biden’s campaign, meanwhile, has bluntly acknowledged the challenges it has faced since his debate performance two weeks ago.

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☆ While Biden fumbles at the podium, Kamala Harris is doing her best at playing presidential
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

During the event, he fumbled — with gaffes like calling Vice President Kamala Harris "Vice President Trump," and mistakenly addressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin." Rep. Jared Huffman of California reposted Harris' North Carolina campaign speech on X on Thursday, writing: "VP Harris is on fire. AdvertisementHe added: "Let me be very clear: if/when President Biden passes the torch, I'm all-in for Kamala Harris!" "I got him out the race, and that means we have Kamala," Trump said in the clip. AdvertisementIn anticipation of a switch of candidates, Trump is already trialing some nasty nicknames for Harris, including "Laffin' Kamala Harris" and "Cackling Copilot Kamala Harris."

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Biden, Kamala Harris, Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin, Harris, Biden's, Jared Huffman, She's, Brian Stelter, Al Sharpton, Donald Trump, It's, Kamala, Laffin, Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Sen, Amy Klobuchar, Newsom, Whitmer Organizations: Service, CNN, Democratic, Business, Trump, America, Biden, White, The New York Times, Times, ABC News, Washington Post, Democratic Party, Gov, Democrats, Business Insider Locations: North Carolina, United States, America, California, Harris, Michigan, Minnesota

☆ Exclusive: Britain’s Starmer says Biden ‘in good form’ in private talks, reaffirms ‘unshakable support’ for NATO
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Keir Starmer, Britain’s newest leader, wants to force lawmakers in the country’s upper chamber to step down at the same age. Does this mean he thinks octogenarians like President Joe Biden should step back from politics? Starmer said the talks were “a really good opportunity” for him to “speak to the president about the special relationship” between their two countries. He said Biden “deserves credit” for presiding over a summit that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called a success. “I took over the Labour Party four and a half years ago.

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☆ Biden's NATO presser showed he has no intention of getting out of this race: Axios' Alex Thompson
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBiden's NATO presser showed he has no intention of getting out of this race: Axios' Alex ThompsonAlex Thompson, Axios national political correspondent, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the fallout from Biden's NATO press conference on Thursday, state of the 2024 election, what's next for Biden's embattled campaign, and more.

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☆ House Democratic leader met with Biden about 'the path forward'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The leader of the House Democratic caucus said Friday that he had met with President Joe Biden to share opinions from his caucus about "the path forward," an apparent reference to Biden's status as the party's presidential nominee. Jeffries earlier Thursday had said he intended to poll every member of the House caucus about their feelings on keeping Biden as the party's nominee. The timeline underscores the urgency that House Democrats view Biden's political situation. "On behalf of the House Democratic Caucus, I requested and was graciously granted a private meeting with President Joe Biden," Jeffries wrote. "As House Democrats have done throughout this Congress, we will continue to work in the best interests of everyday Americans," the leader wrote.

Persons: Hakeem Jeffries, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, Donald Trump, Jeffries, Quentin Fulks, Fulks Organizations: White, Washington D.C, House Democratic, Republican, Biden, Democrats, Democratic, NATO, MSNBC, House Democratic Caucus Locations: Washington, United States, D

☆ Biden won't drop out unless polls say 'there's no way you can win'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. President Joe Biden reacts as he holds a press conference during NATO's 75th anniversary summit, in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2024. President Joe Biden on Thursday said that nothing would make him reconsider his decision to remain in the 2024 presidential election contest unless polling data showed "there's no way you can win." "No one's saying that," Biden said in a stage whisper during a news conference in Washington, D.C. "No poll says that." During the conference, Biden had spent about seven minutes giving a rambling, confusing answer about China. Biden in the same session referred to Harris as "Vice President Trump."

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Jim Himes, Harris, Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Putin Organizations: NATO's, Republican Trump, Democratic National Convention, Democratic, House Intelligence, NATO, Ukraine Locations: Washington , U.S, Washington ,, Jim Himes of Connecticut, China

☆ How Can Europe Reduce Its Military Dependency on the United States?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Steven Erlanger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Even the European members of NATO say that they must do more to defend themselves as the war in Ukraine grinds on and the United States shifts its priorities to Asia and a rising China. In fact, European member states have made considerable progress in the last few years to restore more credibility to deterrence against Russia. But they began from a low base, having cut military spending sharply after the collapse of the Soviet Union and reacting with complacency to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. There is a lot more that the Europeans should do to become less dependent on the United States, NATO officials and analysts said this week during the alliance summit in Washington. That includes committing more money to defense, building up arms manufacturing and coordinating the purchase of weapons systems that could replace those now provided solely by the Americans.

Persons: Donald J, Trump Organizations: NATO Locations: Ukraine, United States, Asia, China, Russia, Soviet Union, Crimea, Washington

☆ Video: Russian state media trolls Biden’s NATO appearances
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Nina Avramova | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Finland passes law to block migrants crossing from Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Finland has accused neighboring Russia of weaponizing migration by encouraging scores of migrants from countries such as Syria and Somalia to cross the border, an assertion the Kremlin denies. Helsinki believes Moscow is promoting the crossings in retaliation for Finland joining NATO, which backs Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Finnish border guards and migrants with bicycles are pictured at the international border crossing at Salla, Finnish Lapland on November 21, 2023. Orpo urged migrants who were considering coming to Europe through Russia not to embark on the journey. The access to the borders orchestrated by Russia will not lead to access to Finland or Europe.”Moscow has denied such an intention.

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The takeaway was a split decision: Biden rambled and misspoke several times, but also displayed the confidence and depth of knowledge that his supporters had hoped to hear. Yet for many donors and Democratic officials, the performance wasn’t enough to settle the debate over whether he should stay in the race. Biden demonstrated his command of foreign policy at the news conference. Biden made two headline-making flubs: calling Vice President Kamala Harris “Vice President Trump,” and saying he followed the advice of his “commander in chief” — his own title — about military aid to Ukraine. (Earlier in the day, he introduced President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as “President Putin” before quickly correcting himself.)

Persons: Biden’s, Biden rambled, Biden, Kamala Harris “, Trump, ” —, Volodymyr Zelensky, Putin ” Organizations: NATO, Democratic Locations: Russia, China, Ukraine, Gaza

☆ Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton on Biden's NATO presser: Republican Party was the winner last night
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFormer SEC Chair Jay Clayton on Biden's NATO presser: Republican Party was the winner last nightFormer SEC Chairman Jay Clayton joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the fallout from President Biden's NATO press conference on Thursday, whether the president should stay in the race, state of the 2024 election, and more.

Persons: Jay Clayton, NATO presser, Biden's Organizations: SEC, NATO, Republican Party, Biden's NATO

☆ How a Trump 2.0 presidency could threaten dollar dominance, according to a think tank
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

If elected, Donald Trump has promised to maintain the dollar as the world's reserve currency. But his policies risk deteriorating faith in the greenback, according to one think tank. At number 13, the former president pledged to keep the US dollar in place as the world's main reserve currency. But a second Trump term might actually erode greenback's dominant role, wrote Mark Sobel, US chair of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum. During his first term, Trump threatened to leave NATO and took the US out of key agreements, such as the Iran nuclear deal, Paris Climate Accord and Trans-Pacific Partnership, Sobel wrote.

Persons: Donald Trump, OMFIF, —, Donald Trump's, Mark Sobel, Sobel, Trump, Biden Organizations: Service, Republican National, Trump, Monetary, Financial, Treasury, Social Security, NATO, Paris Climate Accord, Pacific Partnership Locations: Iran, Paris

☆ Video: CNN analyst explains question he asked Biden as ‘test’ at NATO summit
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Ak Pohlers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

☆ Biden will face reporters tonight — and the dam could break soon after
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joe Biden will host his first live press conference since his disastrous debate. It will be a massive litmus test in his reelection campaign. Supporters argue he'll silence critics, but the dam could break on calls for him to drop out. AdvertisementTonight will be a massive litmus test for Joe Biden's reelection campaign — and his critics are ready to pounce. The president will host an unscripted live press conference to conclude the NATO summit in Washington DC.

Persons: Joe Biden, —, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump's Organizations: Service, NATO, Washington DC, Democratic, Business Locations: Washington

Mr. Trump has been a vocal supporter of Mr. Orban’s, and the meeting comes after a series of others by the Hungarian leader this month, including one with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, that caught many by surprise. Hungary took over the European Union’s rotating presidency at the start of July with the promise to “make Europe great again” — echoing the “Make America Great Again” slogan of Mr. Trump, whom Mr. Orban has endorsed for the U.S. presidency. Mr. Trump, who has a history of praising authoritarian leaders, often cites Mr. Orban’s support on the campaign trail. The two men met in March at Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump’s private club and residence in Florida, where Mr. Trump lauded Mr. Orban as a “boss” because he did not brook political dissent. presidency is largely a clerical position, Mr. Orban has engaged in a flurry of meetings with world leaders since taking over the position.

Persons: Viktor Orban, Donald J, Trump, Orban’s, Vladimir V, Putin, ”, Mr, Orban Organizations: Trump, NATO, U.S, Mr Locations: Hungary, Florida, Washington, Hungarian, Russia, Europe, Mar

A brutal 24 hoursPresident Biden and his allies may have thought they had stemmed a rebellion by fellow Democrats and donors after his debate debacle. Some Democratic lawmakers made clear that they weren’t falling into line behind Biden. She said she would back whatever decision he takes, but the equivocal comments were seen as offering other Democrats space to speak up. Hours later, Peter Welch of Vermont became the first Democratic senator to call on Biden to withdraw. “We can’t unsee what we saw” at the debate, Welch told The Times, adding that Donald Trump’s returning to power would be a “catastrophe.”

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