"The Controversy: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended Democrats' past assurances about Biden's mental fitness during a tense NBC interview yesterday, despite mounting evidence of cognitive decline that contributed to Biden's 2024 election exit. Impact: The Democratic Party faces a major leadership transition this week, with Biden, Harris, and DNC Chairman Harrison departing amid voter backlash over handling of Biden's cognitive health, which polls showed concerned two-thirds of Democrats."