Hunter Biden in the news again amid DOJ/IRS fund talks and ongoing political fallout; son of Joe Biden, artist and former attorney.
Multiple local officials are navigating personal health crises and political campaigns. Tiffany Henyard, a former Illinois mayor, is running for a Georgia county seat after a controversial tenure. Meanwhile, Colorado's mayor Lauren Simpson announced her breast cancer diagnosis, planning surgery and temporary leave. Florida's congressional race sees ex-Trump allies like Lev Parnas and Alex Vindman entering the fray, amid legal pasts and political tensions.
The Independent and AP News report Jill Biden’s remarks on her husband’s sobriety and addiction history, with reactions from online critics and new disclosures in her memoir.
Jill Biden has said she was "frightened" watching Joe Biden's June 2024 debate performance and thought he might be having a stroke, according to excerpts from her memoir View from the East Wing and a CBS News interview. The book has recounted concerns about his health before the debate and the chain of events that led to his withdrawal from the 2024 race.