President Biden has been unable to capitalize on a flurry of positive news — from an improving economy to encouraging developments in Ukraine to his top political rival's legal troubles.
Why it matters: Biden's inability to use the presidential bully pulpit effectively — a byproduct of his advanced age — has become a serious handicap as he seeks a second term.
Paul Landis — a former Secret Service agent who was standing on a running board just feet from President John F. Kennedy when he was shot — has called into question the Warren Commission's single-bullet theory in an interview with The New York Times.
Why it matters: The recollection by Landis, 88, differs from two written statements he filed right after the shooting. So: Who knows?"
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Sunday he doesn't want to appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and would only make an "interim appointment" if it were necessary.
Why it matters: Feinstein announced earlier this year that she would not seek re-election in 2024, but the California senator has faced calls to step down before her term ends after a lengthy absence from Congress.
There are no lockdowns this time. But Donald Trump and Joe Biden are both running basement-esque campaigns in 2024 — risk-averse operations favoring friendly media without many public campaign events.
Why it matters: Biden's presidential duties and Trump's legal battles are limiting their ability to campaign — along with the fact that the two men are a combined 157 years old.
President Biden and other G20 leaders announced on Saturday a major international infrastructure project to connect India, the Middle East and Europe with railways, shipping lines, high-speed data cables and energy pipelines.
Why it matters: The project, announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, is one of the key initiatives the White House has been pushing internationally to counter Beijing's growing influence and create an alternative to China's Belt and Road vision of which the Middle East is a key part.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorsed former President Trump on Friday in the 2024 Republican presidential primary at a campaign rally in her home state.
Why it matters: Many Republican governors have not yet offered an endorsement in the crowded primary and Noem's announcement is drawing speculation that Trump is considering her as his running mate.
President Biden is joining other leaders of the world's biggest economies this weekend for the G20 summit, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, India.
Why it matters: Deepening divisions over Ukraine, rising China-U.S. tensions and a couple of expected no-shows risk derailing efforts to find a consensus on a joint declaration at the end of the summit. Still, the G20 promises to touch on a number of important issues as it seeks to set the global agenda.
