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Biden Tests Positive for COVID: Chaos and Controversy Unfold

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Breaking news as President Biden faces COVID diagnosis amidst calls for resignation. Read on for the latest updates!

President Joe Biden is at the center of a storm as he tests positive for COVID-19 amid increasing pressure to step down. The news comes as newly selected vice-presidential candidate JD Vance steals the spotlight at the Republican National Convention. Biden's day turned turbulent with cancellations and self-isolation in Delaware, forcing him to cancel a campaign event in Las Vegas. Californian congressman Adam Schiff adds fuel to the fire by demanding Biden's resignation from the 2024 race, intensifying the push to remove him from the presidential bid.

As the chaos unfolds, two-thirds of Democrats join the chorus, wanting Biden to drop out of the race, while leaders like Schumer and Pelosi ramp up the pressure on the incumbent president. The situation escalates as prominent figures openly call for Biden to 'pass the torch,' creating a tense atmosphere within the Democratic party. Despite mild symptoms, Biden vows to continue his duties while self-isolating, sparking debates on his ability to lead amidst health concerns.

In a surprising turn of events, speculation rises about Biden's health, highlighting the impact of a COVID diagnosis in 2024 compared to 2020. The uncertainty surrounding Biden's future in the race raises questions on his viability as the Democratic nominee. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's forceful plea for Biden to step down shakes the political landscape, signaling a potential shift in the party dynamics.

The drama surrounding Biden's COVID diagnosis and the mounting calls for his resignation reveal the turbulent state of American politics. As the nation watches, Biden's health and leadership face scrutiny, creating ripples of uncertainty ahead of the 2024 elections. The push to remove Biden from the race intensifies, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown within the Democratic party.

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Joe Biden comes down with COVID as pressure builds, while JD ... (ABC News)

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COVID-infected Joe Biden says doctor could make him quit the US ... (The Australian Financial Review)

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Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says (BBC News)

President forced to cancel campaign speech in Las Vegas after presenting with mild symptoms.

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Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 (SBS)

The US president is returning to Delaware to self-isolate, the White House said.

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US President Joe Biden self-isolating after testing positive for COVID ... (9News)

The US president was expected to speak at a conference in Las Vegas before the news broke.

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Joe Biden cancels campaign event after testing positive for Covid-19 (Financial Times)

US president flies home from Nevada to Delaware after experiencing 'mild symptoms', says White House.

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Huge escalation in push to ditch Biden (NEWS.com.au)

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Joe Biden tests positive for Covid and cancels campaign event ... (The Guardian)

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Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of the race (CNN)

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Top Democrat Schiff calls on Biden to 'pass the torch' (BBC News)

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Two-thirds of Democrats want Joe Biden to drop out of the ... (The Conversation AU)

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Afternoon Update: Biden tests positive for Covid; Labor distances ... (The Guardian)

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Joe Biden has COVID. Here's what someone over 80 can expect (The Conversation AU)

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Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid ... (Aljazeera.com)

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Biden just got covid. What are the latest coronavirus guidelines? (The Washington Post)

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Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff: The Democrats calling for Joe ... (SBS)

The US Senate Democratic leader and California representative are among the growing number of Democrats urging the US president to quit his reelection bid.

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Top Democrats renew push to oust Joe Biden from presidential ticket (Financial Times)

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Biden has COVID-19 and he isn't alone. Cases are rising across the ... (USA TODAY)

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Joe Biden reportedly more open to calls for him to step aside as ... (The Guardian)

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Clock ticking on Biden as pressure to quit grows (BBC News)

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Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi add to doubts over Joe Biden's re ... (Financial Times)

Party grandees are pushing president behind the scenes as more lawmakers publicly call for him to quit campaign.

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Flowchart: What could happen if Biden drops out of the election (NBC News)

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Obama, Pelosi and Democrats make fresh push for Biden to ... (9News)

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