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Why it matters: 2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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Senate Democrats don't believe Biden's bad polls, either

US President Joe Biden walks with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer upon arrival at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York
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1 hour ago - Economy

America's school surplus is hurting some students

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Taylor Greene, Crockett's personal appearance fallout spills into 4th day

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks to members of the press on the steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on May 8, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
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Democrats tee up showdown with GOP over non-citizen voting

The U.S. Capitol and its reflection seen from a House office building on a sunny day.
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Biden's Morehouse commencement address sees few disruptions, some walkouts

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the 2024 140th Morehouse College Commencement Ceremony at Morehouse College on May 19, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)
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Bibi blocks Israeli intel chiefs' meetings with U.S. officials

Photo illustration of Benjamin Netanyahu pointing both of his index fingers at other hands pointing at him.
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May 18, 2024 - Business

Weed drinks set up turf war between alcohol and cannabis industries

Illustration of a green drink in a glass with a marijuana leaf on the rim
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Rudy Giuliani served Arizona indictment same day as his 80th birthday party

Rudy Giuliani outside of a federal courthouse in Washington, D.C.
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Scoop: Trump and Mike Johnson plot 2025 plans

Photo illustration of Donald Trump and Mike Johnson surrounded by cut out images of the White House and the Capitol dome with abstract shapes and lines connecting them.
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Updated May 17, 2024 - Technology

TikTok, DOJ request prompt decision on potential app ban

Illustration of a gavel hovering over a phone with an image on the screen of a gavel hovering over a phone, in a recursive pattern.
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