Overview

• Joe Biden has disclosed that he has advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, raising serious concerns about his health.
• The diagnosis comes after intense criticism of his 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump, where visible confusion and halting responses sparked alarm within the Democratic Party.
• Kamala Harris defended Biden's debate showing in a tense interview with Anderson Cooper, later reportedly calling him an expletive in private over his questioning of Biden's cognitive health.
• A new book, 'Original Sin,' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, reveals behind-the-scenes struggles during Biden's debate preparation, including napping during sessions and aides shortening public appearances to avoid mistakes.
• Biden ultimately withdrew from the 2024 presidential race, citing health issues, marking the first time in over 50 years a sitting U.S. president stepped down from reelection.