President Biden Announces Decision to Step Aside as Democratic Presidential Nominee

Joe Biden's Decades-Long Political Career Comes to an End

Ending a decades-long political career, President Joe Biden has announced his decision to step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Biden's decision was reached in the last 48 hours, according to a senior campaign adviser. Biden consulted with family and top advisers before making the announcement.

Biden's departure from the race follows a half-century of political service. He won his seat in the U.S. Senate and served as vice president under President Barack Obama.