Tipsheet: 10 Democrats who could run in 2024 if Biden doesn't

View in your browser     10 Democrats who could run in 2024 if Biden doesn't BY JULIA MANCHESTER   The 2022 midterm elections are less than a year away, but questions are already being raised about what the Democratic ticket will look like in 2024. The White House has repeatedly said that President Biden intends to run again in 2024, but political watchers point to the fact that Biden would be 82 years old at the start of a second term. He was already the oldest individual to be inaugurated when he was sworn in in January. On top of that, Biden is facing a stalled agenda on Capitol Hill, declining approval ratings and a continuing pandemic. Read the full story here     Biden finds uneven footing with Black voters BY MORGAN CHALFANT   President Biden finds himself on uneven footing with a key constituency that delivered him the White House — Black voters — one year into his presidency. Read the full story here     5 Trump quotes that indicate he will run in 2024 BY ZACH SCHONFELD   The presidential election is three years away, but former President Trump is already fueling speculation he might mount a third bid for the White House. Read the full story here     Jan. 6 committee asks Supreme Court to respond to Trump request by mid-January BY MYCHAEL SCHNELL   The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is asking that the Supreme Court respond to former President Trump’s request that the justices block the National Archives from turning over his White House records to the panel by mid-January. Read the full story here       Five areas where Biden faces pressure to do more on COVID-19 BY PETER SULLIVAN   Facing a renewed surge of COVID-19 cases from the highly transmissible omicron variant, President Biden announced a new battle plan, including buying 500 million rapid tests and mobilizing 1,000 military medical personnel to support hospitals.  Read the full story here     More than 3,000 flights canceled worldwide as airlines cite COVID-19 staffing issues BY SARAKSHI RAI   More than 3,000 flights scheduled for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have been canceled globally, according to the website FlightAware.  Read the full story here     Fauci says it's 'too premature' for US to be discussing fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose BY MYCHAEL SCHNELL   Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said it is “too premature” for the U.S. to be discussing a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, noting that health officials must first study the “durability” of protection from three jabs. Read the full story here     Harris tests negative for COVID-19 after close contact with aide BY OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN   Vice President Harris has tested negative for the novel coronavirus after being in close contact with an aide who tested positive for the virus. Read the full story here     Officials warn children's mental health worsens amid pandemic BY JUSTINE COLEMAN   Officials and experts have sounded the alarm over the state of children’s mental health as the second pandemic year comes to a close, warning a crisis is emerging – but advocates, hospitals and schools say it may have already arrived.  Read the full story here     Biden, first lady make Christmas Eve visit to Children's National Hospital BY MYCHAEL SCHNELL   President Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Friday made a Christmas Eve visit to the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., where the first couple met with and read a story to hospitalized children and their families. Read the full story here     Sen. Joe Manchin, the ultimate Mr. Scrooge BY MIKE HOFFMANN   OPINION l Thanks to Scrooge, the future even looks challenging for Santa Claus, who may need to find a new home by 2035 as Arctic sea ice rapidly declines, and the reindeer that pull his sleigh may not be available. Read the full story here     This holiday, let's rethink our strategies for tackling hunger BY AMY YAROCH AND HILARY SELIGMAN   OPINION l The holidays are a time to reflect on the troubling reality that in our wealthy nation more than 13 million families are food insecure, meaning they regularly have to skip or limit the balanced meals they can't afford. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: COVID-19 makes Biden’s 1st White House Christmas less merry BY DARLENE SUPERVILLE So long eggnog, shrimp cocktail and pet-shaped sugar cookies. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Coronavirus outbreak sidelines ship whose crew is fully immunized, Navy says BY ANDREW DEGRANDPRE A coronavirus outbreak aboard the USS Milwaukee, whose entire crew was “100 percent immunized,” has forced the ship to remain in port after a scheduled stop in Cuba barely one week into its deployment, the Navy announced Friday. Read the full story here     The New York Times: Democrats say they are serious about state elections. But are they too late? BY BLAKE HOUNSHELL State-level races are becoming a central focus of American politics as the lasting effects of new congressional maps and election laws raise the stakes. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Ukraine wants military support to deter Russia while the US weighs response BY ALAN CULLISON AND MICHAEL R. GORDON Ukrainian officials say efforts to stop Moscow would be strengthened if Biden administration steps up assistance ahead of an attack. Read the full story here     Reuters: More than 10,000 Russian troops returning to bases after drills near Ukraine - Interfax BY REUTERS STAFF More than 10,000 Russian troops have been returning to their permanent bases after month-long drills near Ukraine, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday, citing the Russian military. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for The Hill Tipsheet       Forward this Tipsheet   You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©1998 - 2021 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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