Americans should focus on Biden’s accomplishments, says chief of staff – as it happened

Ron Klain argues president has made a historic impact and that focus shouldn't be on inflation or Afghanistan withdrawal

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Democratic leaders went on the attack against Mike Pence, as the former vice-president under Donald Trump heads to Iowa today amid increased speculation of a potential 2024 campaign.

Jaime Harrison, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, sharply criticized Pence's repeated calls for a national abortion ban in the wake of the supreme court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade.