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Disastrous debate: Biden's cognitive decline, lawsuit & comments from the former First Lady
It's been nearly two years since the event now commonly referred to as Joe Biden's "disastrous debate." While his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, initially told her husband in public, "You did such a great job," we now know her thoughts in private were far different. In an interview with CBS's "Sunday Morning," the former first lady said, "I wasn’t horrified. I was frightened because I had never ever seen Joe like that." When asked, "What happened?" Biden replied: "I don’t know what happened. As I watched it unfold, I thought Oh my God, he’s having a stroke." READ MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/jill-biden-reveals-she-was-frightened-during-debate-as-biden-faced-scrutiny-left-race-stroke-presidential-lawsuit-special-counsel -----------------------------------------
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Posted: Friday May-29-2026 9:44 AM Source: 29 Eyewitness News
Man killed in shooting on Eucalyptus Dr shooting identified
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
California AG Bonta suing 23andMe
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
New poll in race for CA governor
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
KCSO fails to meet compliance standards
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
Ex-CSUB assistant basketball coach back in court
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
Potential 2028 contenders
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
High school graduates reflect on exploring the next chapter in life | 17 News at Sunrise
High school seniors across Kern County walked across the stage and tossed their caps into the air this week. Today we are closing out our student spotlight series with another pair of ambitious graduates from Bakersfield Christian High School and Garces Memorial High School. 17 News at Sunrise
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 8:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17
Child hunger rises over summer break: Here's what you need to know | 17 News at Sunrise
As the final bell of school rings in summer break, it also means many children lose access to reliable and healthy meals. Advocacy and Public Relations Manager Savannah Oates from CAPK came in to talk with us about resources they offer for families in need and how neighbors can help. 17 News at Sunrise
Posted: Friday May-29-2026 7:55 AM Source: KGET TV 17