Dozens of Democratic lawmakers are saying President Donald Trump should be removed from office after he threatened Iranian civilization would "die" if it didn't meet his demands. The episode unleashed demands for Democrats to oppose the Republican president in the strongest possible terms even though he eventually pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Lawmakers are showing no sign they'll back off as they return to Washington. The new imperative from Democrats underscores how seriously many in Washington take Trump's talk of a mortal threat to a country of 91 million people. The White House has defended Trump's rhetoric as effective.

Former President Donald Trump is getting back on the campaign trail at his flagship Miami golf resort as Democrats face tough calls over President Joe Biden's reelection chances. Ever since his dismal debate performance, Democrats have been wrestling with whether the 81-year-old Biden should continue as the party's nominee. Biden has stood firm against calls for him to drop out of the race. Against this backdrop, NATO leaders are converging on Washington for a summit marking the organization's 75th year. The summit aims to shore up support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia but for Biden the summit is also about showing he's up for the grinding demands of the presidency for another term.