Biden speculation swirls as White House, allies fight off calls to drop out

President Biden and his top aides are circling the wagons in the face of calls for him to consider dropping out of the 2024 race after a bad debate performance Thursday night against former President Trump.

The White House and Biden himself at fundraisers and on social media said the president had no intention of dropping out of the race, while Democratic lawmakers generally signaled support for Biden continuing to serve as their standard-bearer.

Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.)...