There are currently five Democrat members of Congress calling for President Joe Biden to bow out of the 2024 race. If that leak is going to turn into a rush, we’ll know this week. That’s because the gang is returning to Capitol Hill Monday evening, as the House of Representatives and the Senate come back from the Independence Day break. It will be the first time the first time the top Democrats, red-state Democrats, and back-benchers alike will be together under one roof since June’s disastrous debate. Democrats are slowly coming to the realization that their only alternative is a woman who couldn’t win a single vote in the primaries just four years ago. While the 24-hour chattering class has publicly staked its position — and “the Biden oligarchy” has staked its own — the rank-and-file elected class in Congress has largely managed to avoid a decision, simply by ignoring reporter emails and not picking up the phone. Even statements from congressmen speaking out against the president have been so politically garbled that it's difficult to tell what they’re saying. Starting Tuesday morning, however, they'll be chased through the halls by eager reporters. For many, the experience will be both novel and jarring. Republican staffers have been delighting from the sidelines at their Democrat colleagues’ introduction to a hostile press. The president’s planned weekend offensive failed to impress. A strong July 4 opener faded into soft, confused muttering as soon as he went off script. His closely watched Friday interview would have sufficed a month prior but fell far below the mark it would have needed to hit to calm party rebellion. While the campaign has loudly touted interviews the president did with black radio stations in Milwaukee and Philadelphia, an inquisitive CNN host exposed that the hosts had been forced to choose their questions from a list Team Biden sent them. The White House now has more leaks than the Iraqi navy, and among the weekend’s gems was a report that Jill Biden “is lashing out at those who want him to get out of the race.” It’s been illuminating to see how quickly the media dropped “doctor” from her name. The truth is the 46th president of the United States would already have been forced to drop out were it not for the incredible weakness of his official successor. While Kamala Harris has dutifully projected an outward show of loyalty, her BET Awards performance was an apt reminder of why the White House has kept the first black, first female, and first Indian vice president from public view. “Ya girl, I’m here in these streets,” she said in the cringe-inducing skit, before rattling off a list of political issues that appeal more to college faculty than to struggling voters. It’s easy to see why Democrats aren’t eager for Hillary Clinton 2.0, minus the political machine and the work ethic. While it can be fun to nerd out over “speed-dating” primaries, Democrats are slowly coming to the realization that their only alternative is a woman who couldn’t win a single vote in the primaries just four years ago. Time is short. Are Democrats willing to pull the rip cord and start over? We'll have a clearer idea what’s coming by midday Tuesday. Congress’ short vacation from Washington is over. Democrats’ four-year vacation from reality is ending soon after. Blaze News: Republicans demand answers from White House doctor on president's glowing health report, business dealings with Biden family The Wrap: Jeffrey Katzenberg Under Fire From Hollywood Biden Donors: ‘Jeffrey Lied’ New York: The president’s mental decline was like a dark family secret for many elite supporters Axios: How Biden's event staffers guide him behind the scenes Sign up for Bedford’s newsletter Sign up to get Blaze Media senior politics editor Christopher Bedford's newsletter.

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With summer here, Chipolo just launched a limited edition fruit-themed version of its famous ONE item trackers. These are perfect for keeping everyone's belongings safe while you're traveling to vacations and festivals this summer. The AirTag competitor comes in a set with four brightly colored trackers: watermelon, lemon, kiwi, and dragon fruit-inspired options. For convenience, they can be easily attached to a keychain or added to a lanyard. Chipolo's item trackers work with iOS and Android and can be tracked with its own app. Unlike Apple's or Google's solution, this accessory is unique because you can locate your lost items with a broader network of iPhone and Android smartphones. Chipolo also doesn't require a subscription fee to track your belongings; it even includes out-of-range alerts to notify you on your phone when you get out of range of your items. Chipolo even added extra features, so you can use the tag as a wireless camera button to take your selfies. Here's how it works: On your iPhone, follow these steps: Open the Chipolo app, and in the List view, tap on the Chipolo you want to use to take the selfie; Tap on the Camera icon; Follow the instructions on the next screen and tap on ‘Open Camera’ button to proceed; Allow Chipolo to access your phone camera; Now, double-click your Chipolo and take a selfie Image source: Chipolo Another premium feature of these juicy item trackers is the ability to choose your favorite ringtone on the Chipolo app. Other key features include: Loud Sound: With a 120dB ring, finding misplaced items is easy, even if your items are hiding in pockets or inside backpacks. Long Battery Life: The item tracker has a 2-year and replaceable battery life. Water resistance: With an IPX5 rating, the tracker is splashproof against rain and drizzle. The new Chipolo ONE FRuit 4-pack (with a free gift pouch) is available on Chipolo's website and Amazon for $100/£88/€100. Don't Miss: Chipolo announces ONE and CARD Point trackers with anti-stalking for iOS and Android The post Chipolo launches a juicy limited edition of its famous item trackers appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $19 myQ smart garage controller, $799 75-inch smart TV, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro, more Best Apple deals for July 2024 Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $50 Ring Doorbell, $80 Keurig coffee maker, $470 Dyson V11, more Today’s deals: July 4th sales, $19.50 AirTags, best-selling laptops, $300 Shark AI robot vacuum, more

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