New federal rule moves to protect military bases from nearby land sales to foreign actors
In the wake of several controversies involving foreign actors attempting land purchases near sensitive U.S. bases, a new federal rule will expand a Treasury committee’s ability to control the transactions. Lawmakers in Florida, North Dakota and elsewhere have long sounded the alarm over Chinese companies in particular, and now the Biden administration is taking steps to potentially make it more difficult for such purchases to go through. The rule utilizes a 2018 law that gives the Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) broader authority to study the implications of foreign investment in real estate transactions and asset transfers. Nearly 60 military installations or related properties will be provided further protections under the new rule. IN THE ONLY STATE BORDERING RUSSIA, GOVERNOR SAYS DEFENSES ARE STRONG Some of the major installations cited include Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (formerly Fort Myer) in Arlington, Va., Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pa., Cold Bay Regional Radar Site and Naval Support Facility Ketchikan in Alaska, Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado, Camp Blaz in Dededo, Guam and the Naval Logistics Support Annex in Okahumpka, Fla. The latter was likely a concern of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., prior to the passage of three landmark state laws aimed at curbing Chinese influence in the state. One of those laws prohibits Chinese citizens “domiciled” in that country from purchasing Florida land. As of April, however, that law has been embroiled in a court challenge. ALASKA SUES FEDS OVER ‘KNOWINGLY’ POLLUTED NATIVE LANDS DeSantis’ office did not respond to a request for comment, but said at the time the laws “make it very clear we don’t want CCP influence in the Sunshine State.” In another case out of North Dakota, a land purchase for a Chinese company’s corn mill near Grand Forks Air Force Base was halted amid outcry from the state’s two Republican senators. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer had warned the transaction could be a “significant threat to national security.” The Treasury previously stipulated in a May 2023 rule that foreign purchasers need federal approval to buy land near eight military sites, in the wake of the Grand Forks controversy. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News Digital also reached out to Alaska officials, as nearly a dozen of the newly-qualified installations are in the Last Frontier. While the Treasury and CFIUS did not respond to requests for comment, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heralded the new rule in comments to the Associated Press. The Biden administration is “committed to using our strong investment screening tool to defend America’s national security, including actions that protect military installations from external threats,” Yellen said. The Treasury’s move comes one week after the White House released an order that halted a Chinese cryptocurrency firm’s planned purchase near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Democratic lieutenant governor of deep blue state urges Biden to end presidential campaign
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado of New York on Wednesday joined a growing list of Democratic elected officials calling for President Biden to end his 2024 re-election campaign in the wake of the president’s extremely rough performance two weeks ago in his debate with former President Trump. Delgado, in a social media post, highlighted that he has “immense respect and admiration for [Biden’s] deep and abiding commitment to the American people and our founding democratic ideals.” “He can add to his legacy, showing his strength and grace, by ending his campaign and making room for a new leader,” Delgado urged. Delgado warned “there is no greater threat to our democracy than former President Donald Trump. He must be defeated.” THIS TOP NONPARTISAN POLITICAL HANDICAPPER SHIFTS FIVE KEY STATES TOWARDS TRUMP “That is why I join with millions of Americans – including everyday New Yorkers from all walks of life – who are expressing legitimate concerns about President Biden’s ability to wage a successful campaign against Trump,” the lieutenant governor wrote. “Sustaining our collective belief in democracy and trust in our democratic institutions requires those of us in elected office to be straight with the American people. Dismissing these voices out of hand is misguided and dangerous.” Following his extremely rough debate performance in his first face-to-face showdown with Trump, Biden has been attempting to prove that he still has the stamina and acuity to handle the toughest and most demanding job in the world. And he’s trying to prove that he has the fortitude to defeat Trump. WHAT SWING STATE VOTERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BIDEN’S EXTREMELY ROUGH DEBATE PERFORMANCE The debate was a major setback for Biden, who at 81 is the oldest president in the nation’s history. His halting delivery and stumbling answers at the showdown in Atlanta sparked widespread panic in the Democratic Party and a rising tide of public and private calls from within his own party for him to step aside as its 2024 standard-bearer. Since the debate, eight House Democrats have publicly called on Biden to end his re-election bid and a growing number of both House and Senate Democrats have publicly and privately warned that the president will lose to Trump in November. BIDEN TELLS CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS THAT CALLING FOR HIM TO DROP OUT ‘ONLY HELPS TRUMP AND HURTS US’ Biden, in a letter sent to congressional Democrats on Monday as they returned from the July 4th holiday recess, reiterated that he’s “firmly committed to staying in this race” and argued that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it is time for it to end. We have one job. And that is to beat Donald Trump.” “Any weakening of resolve or lack of clarity about the task ahead only helps Trump and hurts us,” the president added. “It is time to come together, move forward as a unified party, and defeat Donald Trump.” Delgado’s call for Biden to step aside as the Democratic Party’s 2024 standard-bearer puts him at odds with his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Hochul was part of a large group of Democratic governors who huddled with the president last week at the White House. Afterward, she took to social media to emphasize that the president “is in it to win it. The stakes this November could not be higher.” Ahead of Delgado’s announcement on Wednesday, Hochul reiterated her support for Biden in a phone interview with Spectrum News 1 in New York. Delgado is a former two-term congressman who was appointed as lieutenant governor in 2022. His successor representing New York’s 19th Congressional District – Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan – earlier on Wednesday also called for Biden to step aside. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Too much preparation? House Dem chalks up Biden’s bad debate night to sensory overload
Amid growing concerns surrounding President Biden’s fitness to serve another term in office, one Democrat in Congress defended him by suggesting he may have been “overprepared” for last month’s debate. Biden spoke with a raspy voice and appeared to lose his train of thought throughout the debate, but the president blamed his “bad night” on having a cold and recent international travel. “The circumstances that led to that – a combination of not being 100% healthy, having the former president heckling and making noises on the side of him distracting him, and even being perhaps overprepared – these are all things we will better prepare for,” Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., told CNN in defense of the president’s performance. FIRST DEMOCRATIC SENATOR SAYS BIDEN CAN’T WIN RE-ELECTION, WARNING POTENTIAL RED WAVE IN NOVEMBER Carter said the focus should be on how Biden appeared at events in the days following the debate, rather than the night itself. “You will see the Joe Biden that you saw the next day and that you have seen every single day since that debate. An energized, coherent, well-planned, and understanding the policies that he has worked so hard to make reality,” Carter said. ‘OBAMA BROS’ GANG UP ON BIDEN AS LONGSTANDING RUMORS OF TENSION LINGER: ‘HARD TO WATCH’ The Democrat noted that despite the performance, he is supporting the president’s re-election bid. “If you recall the very day he had color back in his skin, he was energetic, he was able to speak, and he admitted that he had a bad day and a bad performance. No one is running from that,” Carter told the outlet. “This president is ready, and we stand with him.” Biden spent a week preparing for the debate at Camp David surrounded by over a dozen aides to help him prepare for the event. Carter’s office did not respond to several requests for comment for purposes of this story. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP House and Senate Democrats have raised concerns over Biden’s strength as a candidate since the debate, but Biden has said he will not drop out of the race.
Fox News Politics: Dem Senate Stress
Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. What’s happening… -Biden advisors are joining Senate Democrats for special meeting -AOC files articles of impeachment against Justices Alito and Thomas -6 states shift toward Trump in 2024 race The majority of Democrats are continuing to oppose calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the race after Tuesday’s closed-door meeting, regardless of the fact that most Democrats have expressed concerns about the President’s ability to serve a second term. Biden sent a sharply worded letter to the party leaders stressing a refocus on former President Trump instead of the President and his cognitive abilities. Momentum is slowing down for the moment as Democrats toe the party line. “I’m staying with Papa,” Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., said, according to the AP …Read more ‘RADICAL’: Missouri AG sues Biden admin over controversial Affordable Care Act adjustment …Read more ‘LIKE A SON’: Who is Biden’s White House physician, and how close are his ties to the first family? …Read more MORE OF THE SAME?: Biden’s border policies would likely be extended if this swing state Dem is the new nominee …Read more CORRECTING THE RECORD: WH had to correct Karine Jean-Pierre after an erroneous claim that a neurologist did not meet Biden in January …Read more PACKED SCHEDULE: Biden kept remarks to the AFL-CIO union brief Wednesday before heading to NATO summit …Read more IN THE ROUGH: Biden changes tune on Trump golf challenge he was once ‘happy to play’ …Read more ‘F— TRUMP’: Vulnerable Dem senator meets with radical group that supports ‘halting’ deportations …Read more ‘CORRUPTION CRISIS’: AOC files articles of impeachment against Justices Alito, Thomas on Wednesday …Read more ‘INCREDIBLY IRONIC’: Sotomayor co-signed opinion claiming the Second Amendment does not give private citizens a right to self-defense …Read more FURIOUS TIRADE: Trump warns GOP to ‘pass the SAVE Act’ or ‘go home and cry yourself to sleep’ …Read more DAMAGE CONTROL: Biden campaign to meet with Senate Dems as lawmakers express concern …Read more CIRCLING WAGONS: House Dems defend Jeffries as Left’s disarray over Biden grows …Read more SWING STATE SLAMMED: Lawmakers demand answers over ‘weaponized’ election order …Read more REPUBLICAN RECOUNT: Colby Jenkins trails Trump-endorsed incumbent Celeste Maloy by fraction in Utah primary, sparking recount …Read more TOWING THE LINE: Democrats are reigning in calls for Biden to step aside after closed-door meeting …Read more TIME TO GO?: Swing state voters say Biden debate performance ‘really impactful’ on their presidential election decision …Read more ‘DO THE WORK’: Newsom tells DNC staff to ‘worry less’ in pep talk: report …Read more ‘DEEP CONCERNS’: First Democrat senator says Biden can’t win re-election amid health concerns …Read more ‘UNFULFILLING’ VINDICATION: Dean Phillips breaks silence on Biden campaign chaos following debate …Read more BEATING THE CLOCK: Biden campaign schedule reveals president’s plans amid calls to exit 2024 race …Read more JOE’S THE MAN: Top Dem says others know they can’t beat Biden …Read more IN THE MIX: US intel agency say Russia interfering in 2024 election for Trump …Read more RACE SHIFT: 6 states move toward Trump in Electoral College: Cook Political Report …Read more ‘HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE’: Alaska federal judge resigns from lifetime position as new report details misconduct …Read more ALL EYES ON US’: NATO summit ‘pivotal’ make-or-break for Biden amid fitness scrutiny …Read more ‘NOT TOLERATED’: Woman locked up after allegedly admitting to threatening GOP governor’s life …Read more NOT OUR POSITION: ABC distances itself from anchor’s explosive Biden comment …Read more DEMOCRATS IN ‘DISARRAY’: Charlamagne says Dems in ‘such disarray,’ ‘I really don’t think they can win now’ …Read more ‘MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS’: Virginia Gov. Youngkin orders ‘cellphone-free’ schools …Read more Subscribe now to get Fox News Politics newsletter in your inbox. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.
16 vulnerable House Dems who traveled to White House a combined 133 times during Biden’s tenure
More than a dozen House Democrats locked in tough re-election battles this year have traveled to the White House more than 130 times collectively throughout the past three and a half years for various events. Though specific explanations for each visit are not provided, the lawmakers’ trips range in date from February 2021 to March 2024, according to White House visitor logs reviewed by Fox News Digital. The 16 Democratic lawmakers made a combined 133 visits to the White House on different occasions, with President Biden, whose mental acuity and age have been largely called into question ahead of the 2024 election. He was present for roughly 75% of the meetings or gatherings during each visit. CAMPAIGN CRISIS: DEMS WHO HAVE CALLED FOR BIDEN TO DROP OUT OR RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT HIS HEALTH The vulnerable Democrats who have traveled to the White House are Reps. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut (18 times), Susan Wild of Pennsylvania (18 times), Emilia Sykes of Ohio (11 times), Mary Peltola of Alaska (10 times), Eric Sorensen of Illinois (nine times), Vicente Gonzalez of Texas (nine times), Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico (eight times), Yadira Caraveo of Colorado (seven times), Andrea Salinas of Oregon (seven times), Marcy Kaptur of Ohio (seven times), Frank Mrvan of Indiana (seven times), Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania (six times), Angie Craig of Minnesota (five times), Matt Cartwright of Pennsylvania (five times), Don Davis of North Carolina (four times), and Jared Golden of Maine (two times). The 16 vulnerable lawmakers – many of whom have sought to put distance between the Biden administration’s agenda and their district-specific congressional bids – are all seeking re-election to seats that are currently ranked by the Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election analyst, as either “Democrat Toss Up” or “Lean Democrat.” Though she has expressed opposition to parts of the Biden administration’s agenda in recent months, Peltola, for instance, has traveled to the White House roughly a dozen times since she joined Congress in September 2022 and previously claimed Biden’s “mental acuity is very, very on,” describing him as one of the “smartest, sharpest” people she met in D.C. Asked recently whether she believes Biden is fit to serve as president, Peltola, who’s had a handful of small meetings with the president in recent years, told Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, “I don’t think there is any benefits to Alaskans weighing in on this issue.… My opinion is irrelevant.” ‘GUTLESS’ VOTE ON BILL TO UNDO BIDEN’S ALASKA ENERGY ‘SANCTIONS’ COULD DOOM DEM IN TOUGH RACE Peltola, who has endorsed Biden’s re-election bid and is seeking re-election in a state that heavily supported former President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, has faced criticism from her GOP challengers for refusing to take a stand against the Biden administration’s agenda. Earlier this year, she voted “present” on the Alaska’s Right to Produce Act to roll back some of the 63 executive orders Biden has made against the state’s oil and gas economy. A spokesperson for Peltola’s office, told Fox News Digital, “Since Rep. Peltola was elected, she’s attended and brought Alaskans to public events at the White House to share unique Alaskan perspectives with decision-makers, but her biggest motivation for going was her successful push for the Willow Project.” “She secured a meeting so she and Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan could advocate for the Willow Project. Because of Rep. Peltola’s advocacy, a project that’s been in limbo for decades will open hundreds of new oil wells and create good-paying Alaskan jobs. The last private conversation she had with the president was when he phoned to offer condolences shortly after her husband passed away last year in September,” the spokesperson added. Craig has also made several trips to the White House in recent years, attending events and meetings where Biden was in attendance. But in a split from several members of her party, Craig called for Biden to “step aside for the next generation of leadership” in the 2024 race for the White House. Craig’s comments, which referenced Biden’s performance at the debate, come as she seeks re-election to represent Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District in the House. Like Craig, Golden, who attended a White House event with the president last December, has also looked to put some distance between himself and Biden in recent weeks. TRUMP AND HIS ALLIES GO AFTER BIDEN’S COGNITIVE STATE WITH HUGE AD BUY “Biden’s poor performance in the debate was not a surprise,” Golden said in a Bangor Daily News op-ed. “It also didn’t rattle me as it has others, because the outcome of this election has been clear to me for months: While I don’t plan to vote for him, Donald Trump is going to win. And I’m OK with that.” Perhaps one of the most vulnerable Democrats seeking re-election, Golden represents Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which supported Trump by a seven-point margin in the 2020 election. Wild has also sought to put some distance between herself and Biden as she seeks re-election to represent Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, a seat considered a top pick-up opportunity for Republicans in the 2024 election cycle. Though she hadn’t previously expressed concern about Biden’s fitness for office, Wild said this week that she shares Americans’ concerns “about President Biden’s electability at the top of the ticket,” noting the “importance of this election.” Like many of her colleagues, Wild has attended several meetings and events at the White House since 2021. In March, she attended a 12-person meeting with Biden at the White House. Davis, who has attended at least one small meeting with the president at the White House, has also raised concerns about Biden’s electability, saying in a statement this month that if Biden “is going to stay in, he needs to step up.” Other Democrats who have traveled to the White House in recent years to attend meetings and events with Biden, including Hayes, have been silent about the concerns that have been raised by members of their own party. Hayes, who has traveled to the White House nearly two dozen times in the last three
Prominent Dems cast doubt on Biden’s claim he’s staying in race
Top Democrats are casting doubt on President Biden’s statements that he intends to seek re-election in November and defy calls to drop out of the presidential race. Biden has stated several times since his damaging debate performance last month that he will not drop out of the race. However, prominent House and Senate Democrats have since made comments that suggest his candidacy may still be up in the air. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., insinuated that there is still a decision to be made on whether Biden will seek re-election, despite the president already stating on several occasions that he is staying in the race. “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We are all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running short,” Pelosi told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday. “He’s beloved, he’s respected, and people want him to make that decision.” 1ST DEMOCRATIC SENATOR SAYS BIDEN CAN’T WIN RE-ELECTION, WARNING OF POTENTIAL RED WAVE IN NOVEMBER Asked about Biden already making it clear he intends to run, Pelosi again suggested that there is a still a decision to be made. “I want him to do whatever he decides to do, and that’s the way it is. Whatever he decides, we go with,” Pelosi said. ‘OBAMA BROS’ GANG UP ON BIDEN AS LONGSTANDING RUMORS OF TENSION LINGER: ‘HARD TO WATCH’ Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., echoed Pelosi’s comments. “I think he will continue to make his case to the American people, and he is the one who will decide. There are advisers and supporters who may give him the kind of guidance that he is looking for. But I think, ultimately, it’s his decision to make. I think that this kind of internal debate will end at some point. The question is when,” Blumenthal told reporters Thursday. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wa., also released a statement, saying Biden needs to “seriously consider” his political future despite the president’s public declarations that he will continue seeking re-election. “At this critical time for our country, President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy and secure it for the future,” Murray wrote in a statement Monday. Murray added that Biden still needs to prove himself as a more “energetic” candidate. “I have a deep appreciation and strong respect for Joe, who has led a historic first term as President,” Murray wrote. “Still, we need to see a much more forceful and energetic candidate on the campaign trail in the very near future in order for him to convince voters he is up to the job.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., also suggested that Biden still has a decision to make. “I think we’re having an important national conversation,” Hollen said. “I’m confident that the president will make a decision that’s in the best interests of the country.” Many other Democrats will not say whether they believe the president should remain the nominee, but they suggest – after Biden already said he is not dropping out – that there needs to be conversations about his continued candidacy. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said there are still conversations that need to be had surrounding Biden as the Democrat nominee, warning of a potential red wave in November. “Donald Trump is on track, I think, to win this election and maybe win it by a landslide and take with it the Senate and the House,” Bennet told CNN on Tuesday. “We should be having a discussion about that. The White House, in the time since that disastrous debate, I think, has done nothing to really demonstrate that they have a plan to win this election.” Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., also encouraged conversations about Biden’s candidacy. “With so much at stake in the upcoming election, now is the time for conversations about the strongest path forward,” the Democrat posted on X. “As these conversations continue, I believe it is incumbent upon the President to more aggressively make his case to the American people, and to hear directly from a broader group of voices about how to best prevent Trump’s lawlessness from returning to the White House.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Biden addressed members of Congress and skeptics of his re-election bid in a letter on Monday, stating that he is “firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this race to the end, and to beating Donald Trump.” Despite Biden’s attempts to ease concerns within his party, eight House Democrats officially called on Biden to step down as the nominee. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
Schumer plans to strip Trump of immunity following SCOTUS ruling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced plans to draft legislation allowing former President Trump to be held accountable for behavior following the 2020 election. Schumer said his proposed bill will classify Trump’s actions related to challenging the results of the 2020 election “unofficial,” thereby removing the immunity protections granted under a recent Supreme Court ruling. The ruling, handed down July 2, concluded that a president retains substantial prosecutorial immunity for official acts committed in office. “American democracy stands today at a perilous crossroads,” Schumer said in recent Senate floor remarks. referring to Trump’s behavior as “election subversion acts.” NEW YORK RIPE FOR TRUMP’S TAKING, STATE GOP CHAIR SAYS “[The Supreme Court] incorrectly declared that former President Donald Trump enjoys broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions he took while in office.” Schumer went on to compare Trump to former President Richard Nixon, claiming the court agreed with the iconic defense Nixon gave journalist David Frost in 1977. “When the president does it, that means it’s not illegal,” Schumer recalled. “We were all taught in grade school that there are no kings here in America, but what the conservative justices have done is effectively place a crown on Donald Trump’s head,” he went on. He went on to predict if Trump is elected, the Supreme Court will only continue to hand down “disastrous rulings” and that Jan. 6, 2021, will be seen as the starting point for chaos in the U.S. TRUMP ORG BLASTS NJ’S ‘UNJUSTIFIED’ IMPEDIMENT TO LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL “Donald Trump and the MAGA right will plunge our country into an abyss of extremism the vast majority of Americans oppose and which America has really never seen.” A request for further comment from Schumer was not returned. Brian Hughes, a senior adviser to Trump’s campaign, ripped Schumer’s announcement, saying he, like all “Biden Democrats,” will do whatever it takes to “weaponize” the legal system against the Republican nominee. “Working against the Constitution to undermine the independence of the Supreme Court is simply the latest proposal that demonstrates this corrupt and deranged fact,” Hughes said. “SCOTUS rightly protected the powers of the president – all presidents, not just Donald Trump – which is fundamental to the balance of power between the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.” While any bill text could not be found on Congress’ official website as of yet, Schumer’s plans were preceded by other top Democrats’ bills that appeared to respond to Trump’s actions in office. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is now the state’s U.S. Senate nominee, drafted a comprehensive bill in July 2023 called the Protecting Our Democracy Act. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The 225-page bill addressed issues including congressional oversight of presidential pardons, a focus on presidential “emoluments” and a section entitled “Ensuring No President is Above the Law.” Another Democrat, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, also previously drafted legislation regarding Supreme Court criticisms. During the announcement of that bill, he said he believes the bench “has been captured by special interests – much like a railroad commission in the 1890s might have been captured by railroad barons to decide things their way.”
Senate Dems to test whether abortion can break through talk of Biden concerns
The Senate will take up a bill on Wednesday that seeks to codify abortion protections from Roe v. Wade into the Constitution, thereby nullifying the decision that overturned it, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., last month announced his intention to take up the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, after already holding votes on proceeding with legislation to create rights to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and contraception, which were criticized by Republicans for being too broad. BIDEN ADVISERS TO JOIN SENATE DEMS FOR SPECIAL MEETING AMID SWELLING CONCERNS The measure was led by Senate President pro tempore Patty Murray, D-Wash. “Our bill is simple: it’s a plain up or down vote on whether you support women being able to make their own reproductive health care decisions,” she said during a press conference on Tuesday. “It doesn’t force anything, it doesn’t cost anything, it’s a half-page bill saying women should have the basic freedom to make their own decisions about their health care. Seriously – that is all it is.” While some moderate Republican senators can be expected to join Democrats in voting to advance the bill, the measure won’t likely clear the 60-vote threshold necessary. TOP DEM CONTRADICTS PAST DEFENSE OF BIDEN ABILITY: ‘MUST DO MORE’ TO PROVE HIMSELF Despite being planned last month, the vote this week comes as news is dominated by discussion of President Biden and his viability as a candidate. The Democratic Senate caucus held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, during which they discussed the concerns that some members had about Biden after his poor debate performance last month. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., admitted Tuesday night on CNN that he told his colleagues during the meeting that he didn’t think Biden could beat Trump in November. WARNER SAYS PEOPLE ARE ‘RAISING SOME QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO GET ASKED’ ABOUT BIDEN He became the first Democratic senator to publicly air that concern. Other senators have come close, saying in public statements that Biden needs to prove himself. A source familiar confirmed to Fox News Digital that Democrats in the chamber will be having a special meeting with top Biden campaign advisers on Thursday at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) as concerns continue to fester. Senior advisers Mike Donilon and Steve Ricchetti, and campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon will join the lawmakers. The series of reproductive votes that Schumer has been bringing throughout the summer have been in an effort to highlight Republicans’ stance ahead of the pivotal November elections. “Today’s vote will not be the end of the struggle to secure reproductive freedoms, but it’s an important step forward. Americans want to see where their senators stand by voting on these bills on women’s health,” the majority leader said on the chamber floor on Wednesday. “We are moving the issue forward because it’s very important and very reasonable for members to be called on to take a position on a vital issue. Of course, many Republicans would rather sweep reproductive health under the rug, saying it’s political, but this is not political. This is the essence of what elected government is like. We all know these issues are deeply personal to so many people and Americans ought to be able to see how their senators vote,” he continued.
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