6 AM ET: Biden's damage control, Boeing's 'sweetheart deal', Michael J. Fox rocks Glastonbury & more
Jul 1, 2024
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Actor and activist Michael J. Fox rocked out with Coldplay at Glastonbury. Biden campaign damage control, Boeing's 'sweetheart deal', Hurricane Barrel, French far right party success, and more current events discussed.
Biden faces backlash post-debate, calls for withdrawal persist.
France's far-right party gains momentum in parliamentary elections, challenging Macron's alliance.
Deep dives
Biden Campaign Faces Post-Debate Challenges
The Biden campaign is dealing with fallout after a challenging debate performance. President Joe Biden faced criticism from various quarters of the Democratic Party, including lawmakers and donors. Despite efforts over the weekend to mend his image and continue his reelection bid, concerns about his candidacy persist. Calls for Biden to withdraw from the race were made by the New York Times editorial board.
Far-Right Party Leads in French Parliamentary Elections
France's far-right party secured a significant victory in the first round of parliamentary elections, gaining over a third of the vote. This outcome marked a significant defeat for French President Emmanuel Macron's alliance, which placed third. The National Rally Party is poised to secure a substantial number of seats in the National Assembly, potentially challenging the traditional political landscape in France.
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Current events: Trump campaign, Biden's damage control, Boeing's deal, Hurricane Barrel, French elections, Michael J. Fox at Glastonbury
The Biden campaign continues its damage control as the Trump campaign, and many others, await the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity. The Justice Department is nearing an agreement with Boeing that one lawyer for victims families calls a “sweetheart deal.” A downgraded but still powerful hurricane is set to hit the Caribbean this morning. French politicians are scrambling after one of France’s far right parties led the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday. And, Michael J. Fox rocked on a guitar with Coldplay at Glastonbury this weekend.