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Politics

Joe Biden pauses before addressing the nation about his decision to not seek reelection
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Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race. His resignation came after several prominent figures called on him to step aside. He endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him. In an Oval Office address on Wednesday the president said there is “a time and a place” for “new” and “younger voices”.

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