American President Joe Biden continues to face pressure from his own party. 

A new Reuters Ipsos poll shows Biden and former president Donald Trump neck and neck on 40% support among registered voters. 

Biden's recent debate performance against Trump has prompted calls for him to step aside. 

US Correspondent Katherine Firkin told Mike Hosking there have been persistent rumours of panic between the Democrats. 

She says part of the renewed effort to calm the public is Biden agreeing to an interview with ABC news tomorrow night. 

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