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The former president faced a similar crisis of confidence in his re-election campaign after a bad debate performance in 2012, and he defended his former running mate in a social media post. Read full article

Bickering about their golf handicaps in Thursday’s presidential debate was panned as a petty exercise between two aging men trying vainly to outdo one another. Read full article

A day after a shaky debate performance that led to talk of a new Democratic candidate, President Biden was forceful and confident while speaking to supporters. Read full article

It was the biggest stage yet for his effort to rewrite the story of Jan. 6, 2021. Read full article

Facing resilient Democratic incumbents, G.O.P. House and Senate nominees highlighted their opponents’ support for President Biden after he faltered in the presidential debate. Read full article

Two rulings this week by the Republican-appointed majority add to its steady pursuit of enfeebling the ability of the administrative state to impose rules on powerful business interests. Read full article

In finding that prosecutors misused an obstruction law to charge rioters, the justices highlighted the lack of an established legal blueprint for addressing an attack on the foundations of democracy. Read full article

In states that have banned abortion, hospitals have struggled to treat pregnant women facing health risks. A Supreme Court decision this week did not help. Read full article

Stephen Bannon will have to begin serving four months in prison on Monday, after the court turned aside his request to remain free while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress. Read full article

The combination of President Biden’s debate performance and adverse Supreme Court rulings left Democrats reeling and in despair with elections not far off. Read full article