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By Sarah Naffa July 18, 2024

In the news today: Democrats remain worried about Joe Biden’s ability to win this November; unraveling the attempted assassination of Donald Trump; and Ukraine is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds. Also, how to manage the work/play energy of a smaller living space. Joe Biden walks to his car after stepping off of Air Force One at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) POLITICS Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider running Democrats worried about President Joe Biden’s ability to win this November are making a renewed push for him to reconsider his reelection bid, using mountains of data, frank conversations and now, his own time off the campaign trail after testing positive for COVID, to encourage a reassessment. Read more.

Why this matters: Biden has insisted he is not backing down. He’s adamant that he is the candidate who beat Republican Donald Trump before and will do it again. But key Democrats are sending signals of concern, hoping he will assess the trajectory of the race during this few days’ pause. Among Democrats nationwide, nearly two-thirds say Biden should step aside and let his party nominate a different candidate, according to a new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. That sharply undercuts Biden’s post-debate claim that “average Democrats” are still with him. Democrats know they have limited time to resolve the party turmoil. On Wednesday, Adam Schiff became the highest-profile House Democrat to call for Biden to drop his reelection bid. Nearly 20 Democratic members of Congress have now called on Biden to withdraw.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 What would make Joe Biden drop out of the presidential race? Here are the four reasons he’s cited Takeaways from AP-NORC poll showing majority of Democrats want Biden to drop out U.S. NEWS Multiple failures, multiple investigations: Unraveling the attempted assassination of Donald Trump Investigations into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump include probes into the crime itself and how law enforcement allowed it to happen at all. But it’s becoming increasingly clear this was a complicated failure involving multiple missteps and at least nine different local, county and federal law enforcement divisions. Read more.

Things to know: Multiple agencies work together to secure events: The Secret Service always partners with local law enforcement when a high-level official comes to town. In theory, more manpower is better. But it can often create communication problems. Reports of someone on the roof: The shooter was identified as a potential threat a full hour before the shots were fired. Law enforcement saw him again roughly 40 minutes before the shooting, and then spotted him again looking through a rangefinder, about 20 minutes before the shooting. Many investigations, few answers: House Republicans have subpoenaed Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle, Biden has ordered an independent review, and the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general has opened an investigation into the Secret Service’s handling of the shooting. It could take months to interview all the officers involved.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump has given no official info about his medical care for days since an assassination attempt Conflicting conspiracy theories emerge from Trump shooting Too soon for comedy? After attempted assassination of Trump, US politics feel anything but funny WORLD NEWS Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US After almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds. Read more.

Why this matters: A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S. opened the door for the Kremlin’s forces to push on the front line. Ukrainian troops are now fighting to check the slow but gradual gains by Russia’s bigger and better-equipped army. Donald Trump’s running mate for the Republican ticket, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, has said he wants the U.S. to attend to its own problems. Trump has claimed that if elected, he would end the conflict before Inauguration Day, though he has declined to say how. Europe’s biggest war since World War II has already cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides, including thousands of civilians. Putin wants to draw out the war in the hope of sapping Western willingness to send billions more dollars to Kyiv.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Ukraine defense chief says his nation will find a way no matter who wins US election Russia and Ukraine swap 95 prisoners of war each in their latest exchange European leaders will discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit amid worry about Trump ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Nightmares and shaking: War in Gaza takes a mental health toll, especially on children VP pick: JD Vance talks Appalachian ties in speech as resentment over memoir simmers Relationships at stake: Many couples in Venezuela are breaking up as people make plans to migrate ahead of the election Sponsor backlash: John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events Iconic casino: The last cards have been dealt as the Mirage closes its doors on the Vegas Strip Today in History: In 1925, Adolf Hitler publishes “Mein Kampf” WATCH Assassination attempt: Shooter spotted on rooftop at Trump rally moments before attack Extreme weather: Tornado damages church and other structures in New York Illegal dumping: Tons of dead fish cover major Sao Paulo river after alleged dumping of industrial waste Paris Olympics: Is the Seine river dirty? Paris Mayor takes a dip to prove otherwise Emmy awards: Top 2024 Emmy nominations in less than 60 seconds A CHANGE OF PACE A comfortable and cozy sleeping area in a studio apartment. (California Closets via AP)  How to create a peaceful sleep zone in smaller spaces There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night’s sleep? Design and sleep experts have some tips.

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