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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailPresident Joe Biden is being “more receptive to calls of concerns” following a spate of campaign setbacks, a senior Democratic source told CNN.Though the president has not made such remarks publicly, and has vowed previously he will stay in the presidential race until November, CNN reports that in private, Biden’s attitude appears to have softened. “The private conversations with the hill are continuing, [and] he is being receptive, not as defiant as he is being publicly,” the source…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailDonald Trump’s former trade adviser Peter Navarro walked out of a federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress to a standing ovation as he strode on the stage of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.Navarro appeared emotional at times as he waited the applause to die down before he quipped: “I think you folks just want to know if you can see my MAGA tattoo I got there.”His time in…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsWatch as President Joe Biden was forced to pull out of the 2024 UnidosUS Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday (17 July) after testing positive for Covid-19.Biden was expected to announce that from 19 August, certain US citizens’ spouses without legal status can begin applying for permanent residency and eventually citizenship without having to first depart the country.However, an announcement was made at around 3pm, stating Biden would no longer attend the event after…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailTonight, the United States will get its first major look as JD Vance, vice presidential candidate. Of course, this won’t be the first time they’ve see JD Vance the person. Most of America got to know him in 2016 when his part-memoir, part-manifesto Hillybilly Elegy became an instant New York Times bestseller. They got to know him again when he made his volte-face on Donald Trump, going from comparing Trump to Adolf Hitler to becoming Trump’s biggest defender…

An fan who prematurely had “England Euro 2024 Winners” tattooed on his leg to celebrate the Three Lions’ “victory” has spoken out after the side were beaten by Spain in Sunday’s (14 July) final.Dan Thomas was inked with an image of the Henri Delaunay Cup and the text – but says he has no regrets about the decision and intends to keep it just in case the side are victorious in 2028.England’s bid for a first major men’s trophy since 1966 was scuppered after substitute Mikel Oyarzabal’s late winner secured a second successive European Championship final defeat for Gareth Southgate’s…

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inboxGet our free Inside Washington emailFor years, a storm has been brewing at the Supreme Court.Unpopular rulings led by the court’s conservative majority, overturning decades-old legal precedents, and allegations of ethical misconduct has seen approval ratings for the court plummet among Americans. As the court has ruled to remove federal protections for abortion, effectively overturned affirmative action and more, increasing numbers of people have demand greater transparency from the nine justices. In an effort to rein in the court, lawmakers have suggested legislation,…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Erik ten Hag was angered by Manchester United’s performance as they began pre-season with a 1-0 defeat at Rosenborg and accused his players of being unfit after their summer break.Ten Hag named two different outfield line-ups for each half of the game, and although plenty of stars were resting after international tournaments – new signing Joshua Zirkzee is yet to join up after the Euros – there was plenty of quality and experience available including Casemiro, Mason…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsBurberry has become the latest fashion brand to face choppy waters following a plunge in sales amid a wider downturn for the luxury fashion sector.One of the UK’s standout global fashion brands, Burberry has announced it will replace boss Jonathan Akeroyd with immediate effect after only two years in the job. He will be replaced as chief executive by former Michael Kors boss Joshua Schulman, who will take on the role later this week. Burberry made the…

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsThree people have been severely injured after a car ploughed into a restaurant terrace in Paris.Local police said at least three people are in a “critical state” after the vehicle drove into them at 7.30pm on the Avenue du Père-Lachaise on Wednesday.French Police said that the driver had fled the scene, while a passenger, who was arrested, tested positive for alcohol.The cause of the accident in the city’s 20th arrondissement is currently not known.More follows…

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The Football Association will help gather evidence from Wolves over alleged racist abuse directed at their player Hwang Hee-chan during a pre-season friendly against Italian side Como, the PA news agency understands.The Premier League club are in dialogue with the FA over the incident which occurred during a match in Marbella on Monday. The matter is outside of the FA’s jurisdiction, and it is understood any evidence gathered would be referred to the Italian football federation (FIGC).Como…