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![Biden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Biden ends presidential race and public transport fare caps | Focus Morning Bulletin July 22, 2024
Joe Biden drops out of the US presidential race and calls to roll out caps on what people pay for public transport across the country in today's New Zealand Herald headlines.
![Biden drops re-election bid, Kamala Harris vows to defeat 'extreme' Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Biden drops re-election bid, Kamala Harris vows to defeat 'extreme' Trump
The United States President says he is stepping down in the race against Donald Trump.
![What happens next? The consequences of Biden quitting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
What happens next? The consequences of Biden quitting
Democrats must confirm a new candidate to take on Donald Trump.
![Focus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: Joe Biden pulls out of the presidential race
Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race.
![Opinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber security](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber security
OPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.
![Trump speaks at first rally since assassination attempt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trump speaks at first rally since assassination attempt
Trump revelled in Democrats’ turmoil over President Joe Biden's electability.
![Trump's doctor reveals new details about bullet wound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trump's doctor reveals new details about bullet wound
It's the most extensive medical information Trump’s team has provided since the shooting.
![Trump, Vance speak at first rally since assassination attempt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trump, Vance speak at first rally since assassination attempt
Trump is planning to hold his first rally since the failed assassination attempt.
![Shane Te Pou: Why Biden is determined to stay in a race he is destined to lose](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shane Te Pou: Why Biden is determined to stay in a race he is destined to lose
OPINION: Biden would back himself to defy the odds and fight to the very finish.
![From Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shift](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
From Obama to Trump: Elon Musk's political shift
New York Times: World’s richest man, once deeply sceptical of Trump, has now endorsed him.
!['I had God on my side': Trump recounts assassination attempt in first major speech since shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I had God on my side': Trump recounts assassination attempt in first major speech since shooting
'There was blood pouring everywhere, and yet in a certain way I felt very safe.'
![Trump and Biden photos found on rally shooter's phone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trump and Biden photos found on rally shooter's phone
A motive for the attack on Trump remains unclear.
!['It's over': Biden 'soul-searching' as he considers dropping out, sources say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's over': Biden 'soul-searching' as he considers dropping out, sources say
Multiple Democratic officials are said to believe Biden's exit is a matter of time.
![Biden needs to ‘seriously consider’ quitting race, Obama tells allies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Biden needs to ‘seriously consider’ quitting race, Obama tells allies
Obama has been receiving calls from concerned Democrats.
!['You owe people answers': Senators berate Secret Service director over Trump shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You owe people answers': Senators berate Secret Service director over Trump shooting
The confrontation lasted about four minutes at Republican National Convention.
!['United to win': Trump VP pick JD Vance speaks at Republican convention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'United to win': Trump VP pick JD Vance speaks at Republican convention
For all of Donald Trump's unpredictability, JD Vance was seen as a likely pick.
![Prosecutors appeal Donald Trump classified documents case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prosecutors appeal Donald Trump classified documents case
The US Supreme Court ruled on July 1 that Trump has broad immunity from prosecution.
![Secret Service was told police had 'insufficient manpower' to watch building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Secret Service was told police had 'insufficient manpower' to watch building
Officials are still working out how the Trump gunman reached the roof.
![High-profile Democrat calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
High-profile Democrat calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
High-ranking Democrat urges Biden to quit race, cites Trump threat.
![Analysis: 4 takeaways from night 2 of the Republican National Convention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Analysis: 4 takeaways from night 2 of the Republican National Convention
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis delivered key — if not effusive — speeches for Trump.
!['Quiet kid': Investigators crack Trump shooter's phone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Quiet kid': Investigators crack Trump shooter's phone
Officials were able to access a cellphone belonging to Thomas Matthew Crooks.