U.S. President Joe Biden takes part in a conversation with former U.S. President Barack Obama (not pictured) during a star-studded campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 15, 2024.
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Jake Tapper explains what happened when Biden couldn't recognize Clooney before election

CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson report in a new book that former President Joe Biden did not recognize actor George Clooney during a fundraiser before the 2024 election. “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” is set to release on May 20th.

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U.S. President Joe Biden takes part in a conversation with former U.S. President Barack Obama (not pictured) during a star-studded campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 15, 2024.
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Jake Tapper explains what happened when Biden couldn't recognize Clooney before election
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Sen. Rand Paul grills ousted CDC director on vaccine guidance
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U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel (not pictured), on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon
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See shouting match after lawmaker accuses Patel of Epstein cover-up
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Ex-CDC director: RFK Jr. required political sign-off on decisions
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What Kimmel said about Charlie Kirk that yanked his show off air
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Insults fly in shouting match between Patel and Rep. Eric Swalwell
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Royals roll out red carpet for Trump
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Deputy AG defends Trump's idea of prosecuting DC protesters
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on September 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Patel is facing questions from lawmakers for the second straight day following a contentious hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee where he was criticized for his handling of investigations into the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk and the case related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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‘You’re not keeping your word’: House Dems grill Patel over past Epstein statements
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Today’s Fed meeting includes newly confirmed Stephen Miran and Lisa Cook, whom an appeals court just ruled can keep her job.
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The 'clear message' Fed is sending with interest rate cut
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Sen. Booker to FBI director: ‘ You’re failing as a leader’
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FBI looking at more than 20 people on Discord chat with Kirk shooting suspect
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Video: Vice President JD Vance hosts ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’
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Utah governor urges Americans to 'look in the mirror' amid rising political violence
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