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Where Things Stand

July 3, 2024 · 9:15 am ET · Leave a Comment

The Supreme Court’s dramatic expansion of presidential powers is the top political story this week — by far — but it’s intrinsically tied to the story of who will actually be the next president. That puts added pressure on Joe Biden after his terrible debate performance last week.

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