Morning Wire Biden Gets Covid & Gold Star Families Remember | Afternoon Update | 7.18.24
Jul 18, 2024
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 but continues his duties, raising questions about his re-election. Gold Star families share poignant reflections amid memorials and Republican discussions. There are significant developments, including student debt cancellation and a senator's felony bribery conviction, which spark political controversy. Meanwhile, China's economic struggles and John Deere's halting of diversity initiatives add layers to the current landscape, revealing the complexities of both politics and corporate America.
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Biden's COVID Diagnosis
- President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and is isolating.
- This complicates his re-election bid, especially given his prior statement about stepping down if facing a medical condition.
Gold Star Families at RNC
- Gold Star families shared stories of loved ones lost in Afghanistan.
- They criticized Biden for not acknowledging their sacrifice, contrasting him with Trump.
Targeted Student Loan Forgiveness
- Biden's administration canceled $1.2 billion in student loan debt.
- This targets public service workers and circumvents the Supreme Court ruling against his broader plan.