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Person · 114 stories · 923 articles · earliest story we hold Oct 4, 2023

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The Epstein files: the fight to make the Justice Department release them

5 of 112 stories this year · 6 about Bill Clinton

Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records from underage girl abuse probe to be released under Florida law · 11 articles, Feb 29DeSantis signs bill to release Florida grand jury's Jeffrey Epstein investigation · 6 articles, Feb 29Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues psychiatrist Henry Jarecki for alleged rape, sex trafficking · 5 articles, Jun 3Judge calls Jeffrey Epstein 'most infamous pedophile in American history' as he releases transcripts · 12 articles, Jul 1Jeffrey Epstein: Florida prosecutors knew he raped teen girls 2 years before cutting deal, transcripts show · 16 articles, Jul 1
Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's nomination

134 of 148 stories this year · 3 about Bill Clinton · gone quiet

A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy · 12 articles, Jun 27Biden's debate performance sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy · 57 articles, Jun 27It would be tough for Democrats to replace Biden on presidential ticket · 68 articles, Jun 28Biden mulling dropping out of race; decision to come in next few days: Reports · 31 articles, Jun 28Barack Obama Says 'Bad Debate Nights Happen' · 8 articles, Jun 28Biden's family tells him to stay in presidential race despite debate fumbles · 23 articles, Jun 28Kamala Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate, tries to calm Democratic fears · 19 articles, Jun 28Jill Biden draws backlash after Joe Biden debate fiasco: "Monster" · 6 articles, Jun 28Fetterman cites own 'difficult' debate in arguing Biden can still win, slams Democrats 'defecting' to Trump · 5 articles, Jun 28New York Times first US paper urging Biden to drop out of presidential race · 20 articles, Jun 28Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance · 22 articles, Jun 28Biden acknowledges debate performance: 'I know how to do this job' · 9 articles, Jun 28Biden and the Democrats raise $264 million in 2nd quarter as they seek to calm post-debate anxieties · 31 articles, Jun 29If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls · 10 articles, Jun 29A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance · 9 articles, Jun 30Rep. Jamie Raskin says 'honest and serious conversations are taking place' about Biden's political future after debate · 10 articles, Jul 1Biden campaign's reset after disastrous debate looks a lot like business as usual · 7 articles, Jul 1U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls for Biden withdrawal from presidential race · 78 articles, Jul 2A defiant Biden, in denial of the polls and calls to step aside: 3 takeaways from the ABC interview · 104 articles, Jul 2Here’s How Kamala Harris Performs In Polls Against Trump—As She Emerges As Most Likely Biden Replacement · 37 articles, Jul 2Biden trails Trump in post-debate poll of crucial swing state Wisconsin · 32 articles, Jul 2Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly 'fell asleep on stage' · 20 articles, Jul 3Biden says he's 'staying in the race' before airing of crucial interview · 30 articles, Jul 3Michelle Obama is voters’ choice to beat Trump as Biden loses support after debate debacle: poll · 5 articles, Jul 3Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag · 8 articles, Jul 3Netflix co-founder and Democratic megadonor calls for Biden to step aside · 5 articles, Jul 4White House now says Biden was seen by his doctor days after debate · 6 articles, Jul 4Biden responds to criticism over his debate performance: 'I screwed up' · 11 articles, Jul 4Biden says ‘no indication of any serious condition’ in ABC interview as he fights to stay in race · 5 articles, Jul 5Disney heiress, wealthy Democratic donors say they won't finance the party until Joe Biden drops out · 18 articles, Jul 5More Democrats call on Biden to step aside from 2024 race after his news conference · 41 articles, Jul 5To a defiant Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill · 13 articles, Jul 6While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside · 38 articles, Jul 7Several top House Democrats say Biden should step aside during leadership call · 10 articles, Jul 7Biden tells Democrats he’s ‘committed’ to re-election bid, beating Trump · 5 articles, Jul 8Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won’t step aside after debate · 7 articles, Jul 8Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’ · 89 articles, Jul 8Biden's uncertain political future divides Democrats as they return to Capitol Hill · 6 articles, Jul 8New York Rep. Pat Ryan calls on Biden to step aside, eighth congressional Democrat to do so publicly · 5 articles, Jul 10Pelosi snaps at reporter asking if she wants Biden to drop out of the race: 'Am I speaking English to you?' · 5 articles, Jul 10A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him · 6 articles, Jul 10Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline · 7 articles, Jul 10Biden's candidacy faces new peril, as first Senate Democrat says he should exit race · 6 articles, Jul 11Joe Biden calls Kamala Harris "Vice President Trump" minutes into presser · 7 articles, Jul 12House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August · 18 articles, Jul 16Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race · 62 articles, Jul 17Joe Biden dropping out odds surge after COVID diagnosis · 6 articles, Jul 17Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds · 69 articles, Jul 17Biden says he'd drop out of the presidential race for these 4 reasons · 15 articles, Jul 17Sen. Chuck Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to step aside in 2024 election: Sources · 16 articles, Jul 18Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race · 29 articles, Jul 182024 Election Latest: Growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers call for Biden to drop reelection bid · 19 articles, Jul 18History for Harris: Local supporters praise potential presidential nominee · 564 articles, Jul 18Hollywood Donors ‘Excited and Motivated’ to Write Checks to Kamala Harris After Biden Exits Race · 6 articles, Jul 19Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next week · 6 articles, Jul 19Harris takes over the top of the Democratic ticket after Biden drops out · 83 articles, Jul 19Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say · 36 articles, Jul 19Senator Jon Tester, Facing Tough Re-Election Fight, Urges Biden to Drop Out · 15 articles, Jul 19Biden's family starts discussing his possible exit plan from the 2024 race · 10 articles, Jul 19Kamala Harris’ VP: A look at the front-runners for running mate · 33 articles, Jul 19Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign · 231 articles, Jul 19Sen. Joe Manchin joins calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race · 47 articles, Jul 21Kamala Harris Suddenly Wins String of Polls vs Donald Trump · 38 articles, Jul 21Global leaders react to Biden's historic decision to drop his re-election bid · 31 articles, Jul 21Dems applaud Biden's accomplishments, some endorsing Harris · 5 articles, Jul 21DNC chair vows ‘transparent’ process for new nominee after Biden exits 2024 race · 5 articles, Jul 21Will Kamala Harris choose Josh Shapiro as her running mate? Pa. governor reacts to speculation · 13 articles, Jul 22Democrats promise 'orderly process' to replace Biden, where Harris is favored but questions remain - The Daily Reporter · 6 articles, Jul 22Harris looks to lock up Democratic nomination after Biden steps aside · 53 articles, Jul 22Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become presidential nominee: AP survey · 166 articles, Jul 22Biden gives 1st remarks since leaving 2024 race during Harris campaign meeting · 43 articles, Jul 22Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names · 59 articles, Jul 22Biden's decision to drop out crystalized Sunday. His staff knew one minute before the public did · 12 articles, Jul 22Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden’s exit from the 2024 race · 26 articles, Jul 22Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges · 20 articles, Jul 226 political takeaways from Biden's decision to step aside · 7 articles, Jul 22GOP threatened to sue over November ballot if Biden dropped out. Experts call that 'ridiculous' · 8 articles, Jul 22Watch Biden deliver Oval Office address on decision not to seek reelection · 104 articles, Jul 23Biden to address nation Wednesday on decision to end reelection bid · 19 articles, Jul 23President Biden returns to DC from Delaware after negative COVID test; will address nation Wednesday · 8 articles, Jul 23Biden Passes ‘The Torch’ In U.S. Address, As Trump Attempts To Gather Himself With Attacks Against VP Kamala Harris · 16 articles, Jul 23Biden will make a case for his legacy – and for Harris to continue it – in his Oval Office address · 16 articles, Jul 24Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro cancels Hamptons fundraising trip ahead of Kamala Harris picking running mate · 17 articles, Jul 25About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll · 16 articles, Jul 28Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP? The speculation continues · 28 articles, Jul 29Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday before a rally in Philadelphia · 18 articles, Jul 29Kamala Harris is getting closer to picking a running mate · 71 articles, Jul 29Kamala Harris to hold rally with running mate in Philadelphia next week, campaign says · 7 articles, Jul 30Kamala Harris holds first rally in Atlanta as Democratic presumptive nominee · 12 articles, Jul 30DNC to kick off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris for president · 19 articles, Jul 31Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to be Democratic nominee, campaign says · 89 articles, Jul 31Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate · 12 articles, Aug 3Kamala Harris narrows choices for vice president to Walz and Shapiro, sources say · 28 articles, Aug 4Strategic and historical significance of Tim Walz as vice presidential nominee · 6 articles, Aug 7Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows · 8 articles, Aug 7President Biden admits pressure from Democrats contributed to decision to drop out · 17 articles, Aug 11Democratic National Convention speakers include Biden, Obama and the Clintons · 11 articles, Aug 12Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Takes 4-Point Lead As DNC Kicks Off · 29 articles, Aug 135 things to watch for at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago · 37 articles, Aug 13Chicago DNC 2024: Major protests planned for Day 1 · 40 articles, Aug 13Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows · 39 articles, Aug 15The Obamas and Emhoff are to headline the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday · 40 articles, Aug 18DNC kicks off in Chicago with Biden headlining first night – DW · 70 articles, Aug 18Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz · 16 articles, Aug 18What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's fourth and final day in Chicago · 70 articles, Aug 18How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home · 140 articles, Aug 19The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC · 10 articles, Aug 19The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins · 19 articles, Aug 19Jill Biden to honor President Biden at Democratic convention Monday night · 11 articles, Aug 19Fact-checking night 3 of the Democratic National Convention · 7 articles, Aug 20Re-watch Vice President Kamala Harris' DNC acceptance speech · 93 articles, Aug 20Former Trump press secretary, other Republican officials to speak at DNC this week · 6 articles, Aug 20Democratic National Convention Audience Grows To 26.2M Viewers On Final Night As Kamala Harris Accepts Nomination · 7 articles, Aug 20Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC · 19 articles, Aug 20Lil Jon surprises DNC crowd as Georgia casts 123 votes for Kamala Harris during roll call · 13 articles, Aug 21The DNC roll call was set to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state · 40 articles, Aug 21Here’s who’s speaking on Day 3 of the DNC · 14 articles, Aug 21Obamas close DNC's second night with a rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump · 59 articles, Aug 21Michelle Obama DNC speech: Read the full text of the former first lady's address · 20 articles, Aug 21Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump · 29 articles, Aug 21DNC Day 3 takeaways: Tim Walz's night, Bill Clinton's Trump dig · 117 articles, Aug 21Fact-checking Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention · 11 articles, Aug 21'Let's get to work': Read the full text of Barack Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention · 8 articles, Aug 21Oprah Winfrey will speak at the Democratic National Convention tonight · 25 articles, Aug 22Democratic convention ends Thursday with the party's new standard bearer, Kamala Harris · 13 articles, Aug 22Oprah Winfrey takes swipe at Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comment in surprise DNC appearance · 7 articles, Aug 22Kamala Harris to accept historic presidential nomination as DNC concludes · 24 articles, Aug 22As Harris accepts nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue · 10 articles, Aug 23Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy · 58 articles, Aug 23DNC Day 4 Key Takeaways: Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out · 18 articles, Aug 23Kamala Harris raised $82 million during DNC, $540 million since launch, campaign says · 40 articles, Aug 25George Clooney Calls Biden Dropping Out Most Selfless Act Since George Washington · 10 articles, Sep 1‘SNL' pokes fun at Biden dropping out for 1st time with Maya Rudolph and Dana Carvey · 15 articles, Sep 29Pelosi admits having no contact with Biden since forcing him out of 2024 race · 6 articles, Oct 15
The Epstein files: Trump's ties to Epstein

2 of 45 stories this year · 3 about Bill Clinton · gone quiet

Donald Trump used Jeffrey Epstein's plane to campaign · 13 articles, Aug 12Donald Trump Accused Of Groping Former Model Stacey Williams As Part Of “Twisted Game” With Jeffrey Epstein · 5 articles, Oct 24
The Epstein files: the court records unsealed in January 2024 · Jan 1 – Jan 8, 2024

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Everything else21 stories in 2024 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Bill Clinton that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Dec 23– 24Bill Clinton is hospitalized for observation and testing after developing a fever128 articles · 59 independent sources
    5 left, 20 center, 11 right
  2. Dec 11– 12Bill Clinton on ‘preemptive pardon’ for Hillary: ‘She didn’t do anything wrong’6 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 4 right
  3. Oct 24Bill Clinton calls Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake ‘physically attractive’5 articles · 5 independent sources
    0 left, 1 center, 4 right
  4. Apr 4Bill Clinton to publish a memoir about life after the White House following the November election7 articles · 5 independent sources
    1 left, 3 center, 1 right
  5. Mar 28– 29Pro-Palestine protesters interrupt Biden fundraiser17 articles · 15 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 11 right
  6. Mar 28– 29Obama, Clinton and big-name entertainers help Biden raise a record $26 million for his reelection59 articles · 35 independent sources
    10 left, 7 center, 3 right
  7. Mar 22Gwyneth Paltrow says 'f--- you’ to Bill Clinton falling asleep during 'Emma'6 articles · 5 independent sources
    1 left, 0 center, 3 right
  8. Mar 12– 13David Mixner, LGBTQ+ activist and Bill Clinton campaign advisor, dies at 7713 articles · 13 independent sources
    4 left, 2 center, 1 right
  9. Feb 7Biden, Obama and Bill Clinton fundraiser set for March 28 in New York City12 articles · 8 independent sources
    2 left, 1 center, 3 right
  10. Jan 1Bill Clinton to Be Revealed As 'Doe 36' Among 170 on Epstein List, With 50 Mentions in Documents1 articles · 1 independent sources
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Stories that name Bill Clinton

  1. Dec 29– 30Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100278 articles · 134 independent sources
    20 left, 31 center, 24 right
  2. Dec 2– 7Should Biden pardon Trump?168 articles · 54 independent sources
    12 left, 19 center, 17 right
  3. Jul 25– 26Martin Indyk, former U.S. diplomat and author, dies at 7319 articles · 18 independent sources
    4 left, 3 center, 1 right
  4. Jul 2– 4ABC News Moves Biden-Stephanopoulos Interview to Friday Primetime27 articles · 16 independent sources
    2 left, 4 center, 5 right
  5. Jun 15– 16Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala29 articles · 23 independent sources
    9 left, 4 center, 4 right
  6. Apr 20Former Arkansas governor, U.S. senator David Pryor dies at 8915 articles · 15 independent sources
    3 left, 5 center, 1 right
  7. Apr 10– 11From Tim Cook to the Clintons, US state dinner for Japan attracts top figures in business, politics17 articles · 10 independent sources
    2 left, 5 center, 1 right
  8. Apr 3– 8Rwanda holds a week of commemorations marking 30th anniversary of 1994 genocide30 articles · 22 independent sources
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  9. Mar 27– 28Trump will attend the wake of a slain New York police officer as he goes after Biden over crime30 articles · 22 independent sources
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  10. Mar 10– 11Rep. Nancy Mace says ABC’s George Stephanopoulos was shaming her for rape in heated interview12 articles · 11 independent sources
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