Biden to detail plans to "finish the job" in Oval Office address Wednesday

• In his first public remarks since the suspension of his reelection campaign, Biden characterized his decision as the "right thing to do" in a call with campaign workers in Wilmington, Del., just before Harris was set to visit with them.

Driving the news: The president said his 8pm ET address will cover "what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people."

• While Biden has departed from the race, he will remain in office until the end of his term and has pledged to spend those six months trying to end the Israel-Hamas war and recover the hostages held in Gaza.
• He is set to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who arrived in Washington, D.C., Monday afternoon, later this week.

Catch up quick: In the letter shared on X Sunday announcing the end of his reelection bid, Biden said he would address the nation this week "in more detail" about his choice.

• The president tested positive for COVID-19 last week while campaigning in Nevada and has been recovering in Rehoboth, Del.
• Biden is expected to return to Washington on Tuesday.

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