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What to know about Venezuela's election

For the first time in decades, Venezuela’s self-described socialist government is facing a serious electoral challenge in a presidential election set for July 28
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FILE - Supporters cheer during a campaign rally for President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third term, in Guatire, Venezuela, Friday, May 31, 2024. No decision in Venezuela over the past 25 years has been as consequential as the choice voters will make on July 28. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
July 5, 2024 at 1:29 AM

Biden: 'I screwed up' on the debate stage

In a radio interview, President Joe Biden admitted that he screwed up during his debate with Donald Trump as another democrat calls for him to drop out of the race.
July 5, 2024 at 1:29 AM
VIDEO: Biden: 'I screwed up' on the debate stage
July 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Making sense of a historic British election

The UK could be on the verge of electing a center-left government, a groundbreaking decision given the country's conservative history in politics.
July 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Brexit politics and the dynamics around it
July 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Buzz builds around Kamala Harris should Biden withdraw

Momentum builds for Harris to replace Biden at the top of the ticket with new polling showing her outperforming Biden in a hypothetical matchup with Trump.
July 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Constitutional Convention of the UNITE HERE hospitality union in New York City, June 21, 2024.
July 4, 2024 at 1:22 AM

Newsom: Biden says he's 'all in' on presidential campaign at meeting of governors

"Joe Biden’s had our back. Now it’s time to have his," Newsom said in a statement.
July 4, 2024 at 1:22 AM
President Joe Biden speaks during a presidential debate with former President Donald Trump, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 3, 2024 at 10:28 PM

If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls

As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.
July 3, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Constitutional Convention of the UNITE HERE hospitality union in New York, June 21, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 9:37 PM

Biden privately signals 'open mind' on path forward, next few days critical: Sources

He has said he knowns how difficult his political predicament is, sources say.
July 3, 2024 at 9:37 PM
President Joe Biden arrives to speak during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 3, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Biden is not considering dropping out of the race, White House insists

President Joe Biden is not considering stepping down or dropping out of the race, the White House said Wednesday as it does damage control after his debate performance.
July 3, 2024 at 9:20 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 3, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 8:16 PM

In historic UK election, Conservatives face potential major defeat: Analysis

On the Fourth of July, Americans across the country will be taking much of the day to relax and take a break with family. But in the UK it's Election Day.
July 3, 2024 at 8:16 PM
A view of the Palace of Westminster a day before General Election, in London, Great Britain, July 3, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 7:54 PM

British voters head to polls July 4th

The 14-year winning streak for the conservative party appears to be over, according to polls.
July 3, 2024 at 7:54 PM
VIDEO: British voters head to polls July 4th
July 3, 2024 at 5:08 PM

Biden told key ally he's weighing whether he should stay in race: New York Times

The White House is denying the story, insisting Biden is staying in race.
July 3, 2024 at 5:08 PM
VIDEO: Biden told key ally he's weighing on if he should stay in the race; New York Times
July 3, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Voters are mad as hell in the UK and France

How the United Kingdom and France elections work and who will win.
July 3, 2024 at 4:06 PM
The U.S., U.K. and France are all holding major elections in 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Biden blames recent international travel for poor debate performance last week

ABC News’ Rachel Scott and host of “FiveThirtyEight” podcast Galen Druke discuss some Democrats’ concerns and what impact the poll numbers could have on President Joe Biden's campaign.
July 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Biden blames recent international travel for poor debate performance last week
July 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM

What post-debate polls are now saying

ABC News’ Rick Klein breaks down the latest presidential polls and reveals what many likely voters are saying about whether President Biden should remain on the ballot.
July 3, 2024 at 3:49 AM
VIDEO: What post-debate polls are now saying
July 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM

Democrats pressure Biden to answer questions after he falters in 1st debate

President Joe Biden has yet to officially address the flurry of disquiet within the Democratic Party regarding his viability and strength as the party's candidate.
July 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 2, 2024 at 9:46 PM

Mississippi erases some restrictions on absentee voting help for people with disabilities

Mississippi is revising the restrictions it set last year on absentee ballot assistance to voters who have disabilities or cannot read or write
July 2, 2024 at 9:46 PM
FILE - Greta Kemp Martin speaks Aug. 31, 2023, at a news conference in Jackson, Miss. Martin is the litigation director for Disability Rights Mississippi, and she said Monday, July 1, 2024, that an updated state law will remove most restrictions on who can provide help on absentee voting by people who have a disability or who are unable to read or write. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
July 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM

What the polls say after the first presidential debate

Trump looks to have gained at least some ground, but how much the polls end up moving remains to be seen.
July 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Trump gained slightly in national polls in the days after the first presidential debate.
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM

How could Democrats replace President Joe Biden as the party's nominee?

Unless President Joe Biden removes himself from the 2024 presidential race, it's essentially impossible for any other candidate to earn the Democratic nomination.
July 2, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Democrat candidate President Joe Biden speaks during a presidential debate with Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, in Atlanta, on June 27, 2024.
July 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Hearing scheduled in Arizona election interference case

ABC News' Katherine Faulders breaks down the charges against former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani.
July 2, 2024 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Hearing scheduled in Arizona election interference case
July 2, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole wins GOP primary

Cole's opponent Paul Bondar reportedly has ties to a Russian pop star linked to Putin, leaving some wondering if Cole is being targeted over of his support for Ukraine.
July 2, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Rep. Tom Cole speaks to a reporter as he arrives for the House Republican Conference caucus meeting in the Capitol, May 22, 2024.
July 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM

What Trump's VP pick could mean for 2028

Why Trump's vice presidential pick might not matter as much as you think.
July 1, 2024 at 6:09 PM
The three front-runners to be Trump’s VP are North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Sens. Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance.
July 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Trump's past debate performances could be evidence against him in Jan. 6 case

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's federal election interference case have said that comments Trump made in previous debates could be used as evidence in an eventual trial.
July 1, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Republican nominee Donald Trump speaks as Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton looks on during the final presidential debate at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Oct. 19, 2016.
July 1, 2024 at 1:56 AM

More fallout from first presidential debate

President Biden's campaign is doing damage control after his disappointing presidential debate performance. Key supporters are rallying around Biden, warning of chaos should he drop out.
July 1, 2024 at 1:56 AM
VIDEO: More fallout from first presidential debate
June 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Biden is the ‘only Democrat who can beat Donald Trump’: Sen. Chris Coons

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., on “This Week.”
June 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sen. Chris Coons
June 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Steve Bannon predicts Trump will win by a 'landslide'

The former Trump adviser spoke with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.
June 30, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Steve Bannon speaks with ABC News' Jonathan Karl.
June 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Coons: Biden is 'the only Democrat who can beat Donald Trump'

Chris Coons, a top Joe Biden ally, insisted the president is the only Democrat who can defeat former President Donald Trump later this year even after Thursday's debate.
June 30, 2024 at 3:09 PM
In this Nov. 28, 2023, file photo, Sen. Chris Coons speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C.
June 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Biden campaign doing damage control following debate

The Biden Campaign argued that swapping the Democratic party’s presidential nominee at this stage in the race “would lead to weeks of chaos” and will aid to former President Donald Trump’s win.
June 30, 2024 at 3:07 PM
VIDEO: Biden campaign doing damage control following debate
June 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Democrats concerned following Biden’s shaky debate performance

ABC News’ Jon Karl reports on calls from the Democratic party to replace President Joe Biden on the ticket as his campaign works on damage control following his shaky debate performance.
June 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Democrats concerned following Biden’s shaky debate performance
June 30, 2024 at 12:12 PM

Biden campaign argues president dropping out would 'lead to weeks of chaos'

President Joe Biden's campaign sent a fundraising appeal to supporters, saying the president dropping out would only "lead to weeks of chaos."
June 30, 2024 at 12:12 PM
President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM

President Biden back on campaign trail after debate

President Biden was at a fundraiser overnight insisting he can still do the job and get things done.
June 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM
VIDEO: President Biden back on campaign trail after debate
June 29, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Presidential debate fallout

ABC News’ White House Correspondent MaryAlice Parks and Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade have a closer look at the fallout from the presidential debate.
June 29, 2024 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Presidential debate fallout
June 29, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Would Rubio or Donalds have to move if Trump picks either of them for VP?

Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives
June 29, 2024 at 1:26 PM
This combination photo shows Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on, June 15, 2024, in Detroit, left, and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 9, 2023. As former President Donald Trump narrows his options for potential running mates, Donalds and Rubio, known to be on his list, are from Florida, leaving open a scenario where his vice presidential nominee would have to move if he wins. (AP Photo)
June 29, 2024 at 1:04 AM

By the Numbers: Presidential poll numbers pre- and post-debate

A look at the numbers from more than 2,500 voters polled by 538/Ipsos both before and after the debate between President Biden and former President Trump.
June 29, 2024 at 1:04 AM
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Presidential poll numbers pre- and post-debate
June 28, 2024 at 11:36 PM

Biden and Trump back on the campaign trail

Our Big Story Panel analyzes Thursday’s debate, and the Supreme Court’s ruling on how defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection can be prosecuted.
June 28, 2024 at 11:36 PM
VIDEO: Biden and Trump back on the campaign trail
June 28, 2024 at 10:46 PM

President Biden looks to rebound from rocky debate performance

Joe Biden sends fiery message to his supporters during a campaign stop just hours after his debate with former President Donald Trump. ABC News contributor Mark UpDegrove weighs in.
June 28, 2024 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: President Biden looks to rebound from rocky debate performance
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate

Some Democrats are calling for a new candidate after President Joe Biden’s performance during the first debate between himself and former President Donald Trump.
June 28, 2024 at 10:39 PM
VIDEO: Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate
June 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Trump: 'Joe Biden is grossly incompetent'

At his first rally since the debate, former President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of supporters in Chesapeake, Virginia.
June 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM
VIDEO: Trump: "Joe Biden is grossly incompetent"
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM

At the Capitol, Democrats’ anguish over Biden's debate performance on full display

House Democrats spent their Friday morning huddling on the floor in hushed, anguished conversations about President Joe Biden's debate performance.
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM
President Joe Biden walks off stage during a break in a presidential debate with former President Donald Trump hosted by CNN, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28, 2024 at 8:02 PM

'Awful': Biden-Trump debate triggers alarm among top business leaders

Some raised worry about Biden's age, while others criticized Trump's falsehoods.
June 28, 2024 at 8:02 PM
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections at CNN's studios in Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Who won the first Biden-Trump presidential debate?

Poll results from after the first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
June 28, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election on June 27.
June 28, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Voters react to 1st presidential debate

538 Politics Podcast host Galen Druke has some brand-new poll numbers to help show how Americans are reacting to the debate.
June 28, 2024 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Voters react to first presidential debate
June 28, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Democratic dread grows after Biden debate disaster. What now?: ANALYSIS

Nobody knows better than Joe Biden how high the stakes are in this election.
June 28, 2024 at 7:13 PM
President Joe Biden walks off stage during the break of a presidential debate with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump hosted by CNN, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28, 2024 at 7:06 PM

ABC News political director Rick Klein reacts to 1st presidential debate

Klein joins “The View” to break down the key moments from Thursday night’s debate, the media’s reaction and who could potentially replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee.
June 28, 2024 at 7:06 PM
VIDEO: ABC News political director Rick Klein reacts to 1st presidential debate
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM

Do debates still matter? Impact wanes amid polarization, viral competition: Experts

What used to be an important ritual in the presidential election cycle has lost some of its power, according to experts, as many voters have already made their decision.
June 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
In this Oct. 21, 2020, file photo, the stage for the final presidential debate of the US 2020 presidential elections is being tested for light and sound at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.
June 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Biden addresses poor debate performance, attacks Trump at Raleigh rally

President Joe Biden addressed a crowd about his debate performance Friday, and vowed to get back up.
June 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, June 28, 2024.
June 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Trump, Biden falter in 1st 2024 presidential debate

ABC News’ Mary Alice Parks, Katherine Faulders, Amanda Renteria, and former senior advisor to Sen. Tim Scott Matt Gorman discuss Trump’s false claims and concerns over Biden’s performance.
June 28, 2024 at 4:51 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Biden falter in first debate
June 28, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Biden, Trump back on the campaign trail

ABC News' Selina Wang and Alex Presha discuss what voters are saying regarding President Joe Biden's debate performance and the next step on former President Donald Trump's agenda.
June 28, 2024 at 4:49 PM
VIDEO: Biden, Trump back on the campaign trail
June 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM

What do swing state voters want to hear from Biden, Trump at the debate?

Voters across the key swing states of Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania spoke with ABC News about what they hope to hear on the debate stage.
June 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Stan Kowalski (right) and Stanley Supulski speak to ABC News in Scranton, PA.
June 28, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Biggest moments from 1st presidential debate

The showdown provided an opportunity for both candidates to move the needle in the polls but President Joe Biden's performance raised new concerns among Democrats and caused Republicans to celebrate.
June 28, 2024 at 2:03 PM
VIDEO: Biggest moments from 1st presidential debate
June 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

How Trump, Biden are feeling after 1st debate

ABC News’ Mary Bruce shares the Biden campaign’s mood and the fallout after the president’s performance and ABC News’ Jon Karl shares the Trump campaign’s reaction to the night.
June 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM
VIDEO: How Trump, Biden are feeling after 1st debate