The Latest: Trump is back on the campaign trail, Biden remains firm on staying in the race, NATO summit

Former president donald trump is returning to the campaign trail at his flagship golf resort in Miami as Democrats face tough decisions about the president Joe Biden the chances of re-election.

Since his dismal debate performance, Democrats have struggled with whether Biden, 81, should remain the party’s candidate. As anxious congressional Democrats returned to Washington, weighing whether to work to revive his campaign or try to defeat him, Biden stood firm on Monday against calls for him to drop out of the race.

In this context of intense political drama, NATO leaders will converge on Washington starting Tuesday for a summit marking the organization’s 75th anniversary. The summit’s main focus is for NATO leaders to bolster support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia, but for Biden the summit has also become a matter of demonstrating that he is capable to meet the demanding demands of the Presidency for another four years.

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Vice President Kamala Harris took off from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Tuesday, heading west for a series of campaign events in Las Vegas.

Harris will meet and rally voters in Las Vegas and Dallas this week.

She is facing extra attention among Democrats considering his prospects as a possible replacement for Biden, who is resisting calls to step aside.

House Democrats met for a “family friendly” discussion behind closed doors on Tuesday morning.

Tensions are still high due to the 2024 elections and President Joe Biden’s candidacy.

No cell phones. No leaks. Exactly what Caucus Chairman Rep. Pete Aguilar called a family conversation between lawmakers.

So far, Biden supporters have been the most vocal emerging from the hour-plus chat. But discontent remains behind the scenes.