Biden huddles with key House Dem groups to stem defections

What we're hearing: Biden met Friday with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus through its political arm, BOLD PAC. The CHC's leaders have thrown their support behind the president, even as some members of the group maintain doubts.

• He also met Friday afternoon with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, whose chair, Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), has raised concerns about Biden's ability to defeat former President Trump.
• The center-left New Democrat Coalition, a hotbed of skepticism toward Biden, is scheduled for a virtual meeting with the president on Saturday.
• Biden is also scheduled to meet Saturday with the Congressional Progressive Caucus — whose membership is split roughly evenly on Biden's candidacy, according to one lawmaker.

What they're saying: Chu said in a statement the CAPAC meeting had "excellent participation and engagement from our Members and a productive discussion," but didn't say whether Biden should stay on the ticket.

• "President Biden heard our concerns and was energetic, responsive, and clear in communicating his messages and goals. I thank the President for taking the time to have this meeting and hear our concerns," she added.
• Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), who was in the BOLD PAC meeting, said Biden "sounded sharp and alert," adding, "The criticism he gets from the press, certainly doesn't reflect what he sounded and looked like today."

Editor's note: This story was updated with a statement from Chu.