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How Democrats Will Choose a Nominee
The Democratic Party is just weeks away from formally naming a nominee for president, and with some Democrats questioning President Biden’s candidacy, there are a few ways the nomination process could unfold. If Mr. Biden stays in the race, he is almost certain to be the nominee. If he drops out before the party’s convention or after, things get more complicated.
If Biden Stays in the Race
President Biden has dismissed calls for him to step aside, and there is little time for any challenger to gather support. The party plans to hold a virtual vote to choose a nominee in the weeks before the convention. No other candidate is currently eligible to receive the nomination.
A party committee meets to finalize rules for the virtual call and the convention.
The party holds the virtual vote.
A simple majority of delegates is required to win. Nearly all of the roughly 4,000 Democratic
delegates are already pledged to Mr. Biden.
It’s technically possible but unlikely that a challenger could petition to get on the ballot.
Biden wins the nomination.
Democratic National Convention Biden accepts the nomination.
States finalize their ballots
Late August through September
Biden appears on the ballot nationwide.
A party committee meets to finalize rules for the virtual call and the convention.
The party holds the virtual vote.
A simple majority of delegates is required to win.
Nearly all of the roughly 4,000 Democratic delegates are already pledged to Mr. Biden.
It’s technically possible but unlikely that a challenger could petition to get on the Biden wins the nomination.
Democratic National Convention
Biden accepts the nomination.
States finalize their ballots
Late August through September Biden appears on the ballot nationwide.
ballot.
If Biden Drops Out Before the Convention
Donors, business leaders and some members of his party have urged Mr. Biden to leave the race. If he does, the party may keep the planned virtual vote or push the nomination to the in-person convention. Mr. Biden could endorse a replacement, but the delegates would vote in an open convention.
His pledged delegates are released
to vote for another candidate. Candidates vie for support.
A candidate needs signatures from at least 300
delegates to appear on the convention ballot. Democratic National Convention
A candidate needs a simple majority of about 4,000 delegates to win the nomination.
If no candidate reaches a majority in the first round, about 700 so-called superdelegates Winner accepts the nomination.
States finalize their ballots Late August through September
The first mail-in ballots are sent starting Sept. 6, and early voting begins in some states
His pledged delegates are released
to vote for another candidate.
Candidates vie for support.
A candidate needs signatures from at least 300
delegates to appear on the convention ballot.
Democratic National Convention
A candidate needs a simple majority of about 4,000 delegates to win the nomination.
If no candidate reaches a majority in the first round, about 700 so-called superdelegates Winner accepts the nomination.
States finalize their ballots
Late August through September
The first mail-in ballots are sent starting Sept. 6, and early voting begins in some states
can also vote in subsequent rounds.
on Sept. 20.
can also vote in subsequent rounds.
on Sept. 20.
If Biden Drops Out After the Convention
If Biden withdraws after the convention in August, or is unable to run, the party has a process for naming an alternate nominee. At least one conservative group has pointed to the potential for lawsuits challenging the substitution of a nominee so close to the election.
Democratic National Committee chooses a new nominee.
The committee, which includes state party leaders and members allocated by state
population, will meet to select a replacement.
States finalize their ballots
Late August through September
Lawsuits over ballot changes could arise.
The first mail-in ballots are sent starting Sept. 6, and early voting begins in some states Democratic National Committee chooses a new nominee.
The committee, which includes state party leaders and members allocated by state population, States finalize their ballots Late August through September
Lawsuits over ballot changes could arise.
The first mail-in ballots are sent starting Sept. 6, and early voting begins in some states
on Sept. 20.
will meet to select a replacement.
on Sept. 20.
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Video: Armed Man Is Shot and Killed at Mar-a-Lago, Authorities Say
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Armed Man Is Shot and Killed at Mar-a-Lago, Authorities Say
Officers fatally shot Austin Tucker Martin, 21, after he entered a secure perimeter at Mar-a-Lago, officials said. The authorities said he was carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel canister.
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He was ordered to drop those two pieces of equipment that he had with him, at which time he put down the gas can, raised the shotgun to a shooting position. At that point in time, the deputy and the two Secret Service agents fired their weapons and neutralized the threat. He is deceased at the scene.
By Cynthia Silva
February 22, 2026
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Northeast readies for a major winter storm, with blizzard warnings in effect
New Jersey Light Rail arrives at Port Imperial Station as snow falls on Sunday in Weehawken, N.J.
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Officials are warning those in the path of a dangerous winter storm to take precautions and heed warnings as blizzard conditions are set to impact the East Coast Sunday through Monday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) on Sunday said the storm will bring “heavy snow, high winds, blizzard conditions and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.”
Cody Snell, a forecaster with the NWS Weather Prediction Center, said Sunday there could be at least 18 inches to 2 feet of snow along parts of the East Coast from New Jersey up through Massachusetts.
“That’s where we’re going to see the major impacts from snowfall with this system that includes heavy snowfall rates, which can reduce visibility and accumulate on roads very quickly tonight, into tomorrow morning,” Snell said during a briefing on Sunday. “We’re going to see the snowfall be very heavy and wet. … It’s going to weigh down trees, power lines.”

Winds with gusts from 40 to 70 mph from the New Jersey coast to New England are expected, which could lead to power outages, the NWS said on Sunday. Coastal flooding and erosion could also occur from Delaware to Cape Cod.
Blizzard warnings have been issued for parts of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said public schools will be closed Monday and cautioned people to enjoy the snow safely once the worst of the storm ends.
“We haven’t seen a storm like this in a decade. Some parts of the city could see up to 28in,” Mamdani said in a social media post. “Please, stay inside if you can and if you see someone on the street in need of assistance, call 311.”
A state of emergency has been declared in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Travel could be “dangerous or impossible” in areas including southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Long Island, Rhode Island, and southeast Maine, according to the NWS.
A travel ban has been issued for New York City, in which all “bridges, highways, and streets will be closed to traffic from 9pm Sunday thru noon Monday,” according to NYC Comptroller Mark Levine.
“No cars, trucks, scooters, or e-bikes. Limited exemptions for essential and emergency movement,” Levine posted on social media Sunday. “Please take this seriously. Stay home if at all possible.”
LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday warned fliers that “significant travel impacts are expected” and to “check their flight status regularly with their airline before heading to the airport.”
Portions of Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland are also expected to receive snow through Monday morning.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of preparedness in Maryland on Saturday.

More than 5,100 flights within, into and out of the U.S. have been delayed as of 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, according to FlightAware. More than 3,300 flights within, into and out of the U.S. have been canceled.
Amtrak also said on Sunday it adjusted some of its routes through Monday because of the winter storm.
NWS meteorologist Owen Shieh advised people to be cautious when shoveling because the snow will be “deceptively heavy.”
“As you’re clearing the driveways, please take care, take lots of breaks and don’t overdo it when it comes to shoveling the snow,” Shieh said during a briefing Sunday.
Shieh also warned that if someone becomes stranded during the storm to not leave their car. “To wander off in the middle of the storm would actually be more dangerous, and so please keep that in mind if emergency travel is necessary,” Shieh said.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Saturday urged people impacted by the storm to “avoid unnecessary travel, charge devices, stock up on essentials & be ready for power outages.” The agency also said for people to follow directives from their local officials.
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Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
FILE – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, right, shakes hands with Transportation Security Administration Officer Monica Degro at a news conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Nov. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.
The programs are designed to help speed registered travelers through security lines. Suspending them could cause headaches for fliers.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that “shutdowns have serious real world consequences.” She also said that “TSA and CBP are prioritizing the general traveling population at our airports and ports of entry and suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts.”
The partial government shutdown began Feb. 14 after Democrats and the White House were unable to reach a deal on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats have been demanding changes to immigration operations that are core to President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign.
Democrats on the House Committee on Homeland Security criticized the decision about airport security.
They said on social media that the administration was “kneecapping the programs that make travel smoother and secure” and accused them of “ruining your travel on purpose.”
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