President Joe Biden continues to defy calls to end his candidacy, doubling down at his first news conference since the presidential debate in late June. Our Nightcap roundtable discusses the state of his campaign and former President Donald Trump's attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 while meeting with a foreign authoritarian leader at Mar-A-Lago. Plus, the potential impact of a recent attack on teachers orchestrated entirely via TikTok - and of course, everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Hayes Brown, Joyce Vance, Claire Mccaskill, and Jemele Hill join.

President Biden hosted his first press conference since the debate against former President Trump and made it clear he will not exit the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, Trump continues his attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 as he meets with Hungary's authoritarian leader, Viktor Orban. Plus, a positive sign for the U.S. economy, as wages begin to surpass inflation. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Jon Allen, Jeff Mason, Stuart Stevens, Ryan Teague Beckwith, Jennifer Palmieri, Dan Nathan, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour.

President Biden prepares for a 'critical' press conference amid new calls for him to drop out of the race for the White House. Also, VP Harris is ramping up attacks on Donald Trump and taking direct aim at Project 2025. Plus, NATO partners are now trying to "Trump-proof" the alliance against a possible second Trump presidency. Tyler Pager, Eugene Daniels, Mychael Schnell, Amna Nawaz, Reed Galen, Donna Edwards, and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson join.