July 22, 2024 Morning Digest from The Hindu

Top News Headlines: Joe Biden Endorses Kamala Harris, All-Party Meet Wish List, Supreme Court on Bail, and More

U.S. President Joe Biden made a shocking announcement on Sunday as he pulled out of the presidential race, citing concerns about his mental acuity and ability to defeat Donald Trump. In a surprising move, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, leaving the presidential race in uncharted territory.

With Biden out of the race, Democrats are now facing a major shift in the election dynamics. The upcoming Democratic convention in Chicago on August 19-22 was supposed to be a coronation for Biden, but now it becomes an open contest with nearly 4,700 delegates tasked with choosing a new standard-bearer to challenge Trump in the fall. The path ahead is uncertain, even with Biden’s endorsement of Harris, as there are lingering questions about logistics, fundraising, and political fallout.

This unexpected turn of events has thrown the presidential race into turmoil, and all eyes are on how Democrats will navigate this unprecedented situation. Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.

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