Breaking news: Biden says he dropped out of race in ‘defense of democracy’

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS President Biden said he believed his record merited a second term, but "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy." Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8:37 PM ET In just the fourth Oval Office address of his presidency, Mr. Biden said it was time to "pass the torch to a new generation" and praised Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he endorsed to replace him atop the Democratic ticket. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018