01:14 Harris looks for potential vice-president
The anticipated Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun her search for a "Running Mate" for the vice presidency. Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidency are being tested, according to insiders. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign at the age of 59. The debate has so far focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates whose information Harris' campaign team has requested, according to sources, belong Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party members against racist comments about Harris
Leading Republican representatives in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans have made her gender and her identity as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their fellow Republicans to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in public service instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats plan to nominate Harris before party convention in mid-August
The Democrats plan to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The relevant committee of the Democratic Party has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His spokeswoman is clear
The White House has rejected calls for Joe Biden to retire. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidential race now that he has stepped down, says his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
21:33 Kamala Harris goes after Donald Trump sharply in speech - Republicans respond
During her speech to Black women in the US state of Indiana at a meeting of a student organization in Indianapolis, Kamala Harris provides a clearer indication of her strategy against Donald Trump. According to the "New York Times," the Democrat tells thousands of people that Trump's agenda represents "an open attack on our children, our families, and our future." Criticism from the Republican camp comes in response to Harris' absence from Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. In Indiana, no Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election since 2004.
21:04 Netanyahu Invited? Elon Musk Spotted at Capitol Hill
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was spotted at Capitol Hill before Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to both US Senate and House of Representatives. In a video posted on platform X by a Fox News journalist, Musk mentioned that he would attend Netanyahu's speech and was invited by him. Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech before the US Congress today. On Thursday, he is set to meet with US President Joe Biden. On Friday, he will travel to the US state of Florida and meet with the Republican presidential candidate Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
20:20 Ullstein Publisher Drops J.D. Vance's Book
The Ullstein Publisher announced, according to a report by "Spiegel," that they will drop J.D. Vance's 2016 book from their program. "At the time of its publication, the book provided valuable insights into the drift of US society," the publisher stated. Vance also distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now officially campaigns with Trump and promotes an aggressive, demagogic, exclusionary politics, which is why the publisher will not renew the contract with the author.
19:37 FBI Finds New Clues on Trump Shooter's Laptop
The shooter who opened fire at a Trump campaign rally two weeks ago has, according to FBI reports, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the incident. The FBI analysis of the shooter's laptop revealed that he was trying to find out how far Lee Harvey Oswald was from Kennedy when he shot him in 1963. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the Trump shooting before the House Judiciary Committee. The shooter had searched for this information on the internet on July 6, Wray stated. That was the day he registered for the Trump rally in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania. "On July 6, he conducted a Google search for: 'How far was Oswald from Kennedy'," Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN Releases New Poll Results
A new CNN poll does not indicate a clear favorite in a potential presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49%, while Harris trails with 46%, within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls in this year's Biden-Trump race," CNN reported. The US President is not directly elected by the people, so a lead in a poll does not necessarily mean high chances of a win. In the US election, it comes down to winning the majority of votes in each state, which then translates into electoral votes. In the Electoral College, the President is eventually determined. Therefore, a candidate can become President despite receiving fewer overall votes from the public than their opponent, but more electoral votes in the states. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton race.
18:12 One Day Before Netanyahu Visit: Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy US Congress Spontaneously
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the US Congress. A spontaneous protest against the war in Gaza is taking place in the US Congress under the leadership of the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace": Protestors at US Congress
Protestors at US Congress
17:22 "Historical Fund Flow" for Kamala Harris
According to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, 126 million dollars in campaign donations for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign have come together from 1.4 million people. The newspaper refers to this as a "historical fund flow" and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a donor and former Google executive: "It really feels like a historical moment that we'll be talking about in ten years or decades. We haven't experienced something like this for a long time. Many of us, including myself, have been stunned in the last few weeks. Many of us haven't given any money for anything. Now we're seeing that the floodgates have opened."
16:31 Everyone's Talking about Kamala Harris, but Few Can Pronounce Her Name Correctly
Although Kamala Harris has been a prominent political figure for years, her first name is often pronounced incorrectly - even in the U.S. Despite her repeated explanations of what her Sanskrit-derived name means and how it should be pronounced, such as in the introduction to her autobiography "The Truths We Hold" from 2019, her name is pronounced like the English "comma" (comma) followed by an -la. The emphasis is on the first, not the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced similarly to an open "o" as in the German "doch."
15:39 Marianne Williamson Also Wants to be President - and Turns to the Democrats
US presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates seeking their support for her nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. In the letter, Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and to commit to an open nominating convention of the Democratic Party in August. A link was also included in the message for Williamson to be proposed as a candidate. A candidate for president or vice president can participate in the Democratic Party's nomination process if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the nominating convention. According to an AP poll of Democratic Party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had previously run for the presidency against US President Joe Biden. She suspended her presidential campaign but later reversed her decision.
14:54 Kamala Harris Targets Republican Stronghold in Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking support from black women in the US state of Indiana for the presidential election in November. Three days after announcing her presidential campaign for the Democratic Party following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris will give a speech today at a meeting of the sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, which traditionally represents black women. Indiana has not elected a democratic presidential candidate in nearly 16 years, with voters in the state consistently choosing Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, noted that women, non-white women, and younger women and men are crucial for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden speaks from the Oval Office to the nation today
According to "The Washington Post," President Biden is expected to speak from the Oval Office to the nation today to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, which is scheduled for 8 PM local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz avoids question about Trump contact
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declined to answer whether he spoke with Donald Trump. He mentions that during his visit to the US, he spoke with members of both parties. There is always the possibility of continued contacts, Scholz adds, referring to his own government role. Scholz met Trump during a G20 summit in his tenure as Finance Minister alongside then Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants"
Scholz describes the likely US Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
12:41 FBI Director to address FBI investigations regarding Trump attack attempt
FBI Director Christopher Wray is expected to discuss the FBI's investigations related to the attempted attack on former President Donald Trump. During a hearing in Congress, he will be questioned by representatives about new details regarding the motive and background of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks. During a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee, Wray will be required to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter in the attack on the presidential candidate are progressing.
11:50 Trump to focus on Harris during campaign rally
Former US President Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for the White House. It is expected that the 78-year-old will direct his full attention to the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, during his campaign stop in North Carolina. The approval of voters in the so-called Swing State has been crucial for the Republicans in the past, and the Democrats place great importance on it.
11:05 Jagger: "Harris makes a clever move against Trump"
Republicans have been targeting Harris since Biden's candidacy withdrawal. Political analyst Thomas Jagger sees early successes for the Democrats with the new figurehead. However, more needs to happen for them to win the election.
10:19 Hillary Clinton sees disinformation campaign rolling out against Harris
"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and disparaged by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices, which we have already heard from MAGA mouthpieces," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make voters think critically about what they read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to break through the sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton adds. She is proud that her two presidential campaigns made it seem normal for a woman to be at the head of the voter list.
09:47 Lechte: Harris can beat Trump
According to a new survey, Vice President Harris is leading Republican Presidential candidate Trump by a narrow margin. Can she defeat the Republican Presidential nominee? And what should the world and German foreign policy respectively adjust to? ntv asks FDP foreign policy expert Ulrich Lechte in the early morning.
09:08 The green Göre - Harris campaign uses Charli xcx meme of the summer
Kamala Harris is gearing up for a Democratic Presidential bid and undergoing an image transformation, according to public perception. Among the younger generation, this is being driven by memes that trace back to British pop singer Charli xcx. She tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS goblin" ("Kamala is a goblin"). The musician had released an album titled "Brat." "Brat" is not just a name but a lifestyle inspired by the excess and rave culture of the 2000s. The archetypal goblin, Charli explained later on TikTok, is "like the girl who's a little chaotic and loves to party and sometimes says dumb things, but then maybe has a breakdown, but somehow still celebrates." The album cover is also underlaid with a neon green that represents the high feeling of a long night as well as the impending fall of a cat. The Harris campaign team is now using these elements. They colored the official Twitter account in brat-green and also used the song "365" by Charli xcx for one of their TikTok videos. Since then, countless Harris videos to songs by the British artist have been circulating on the internet, showing Harris dancing, making promises, or laughing.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to court young voters. They often tread on thin ice when trying to speak the language of younger generations. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's infamous "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was "cringe." The influence of celebrities on the election was shown last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without specifying for whom and caused an increase in voter registrations.
08:32 Kamala Harris understands the "power of cooking"
Kamala Harris has made cooking videos into a campaign tool and has a particular interest in food-related issues such as hunger and agriculture. Cooking is also a form of meditation for her. "I don't think there's anyone who understands the power of cooking as well as Kamala," writes Alex Prud'homme, author of the book "Dinner With the President: Food, Politics and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House." Her cooking skills can be seen in the YouTube show "Cooking With Kamala," a short series filmed during the 2020 campaign. Harris has further exploited the connection between cooking and politics during her first Presidential campaign. In a YouTube video that was viewed six million times, she visited actress Mindy Kaling. The two discussed growing up in Indian families while cooking a traditional Masala Dosa.
07:33 Trump: Jewish Americans should not support Democrats
Before Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech in the US Congress, former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate was asked about the Democratic agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump replied, "It's astonishing that any Jewish person, or anyone who has any respect for Israel and loves the country, can even think of voting for a Democrat." Many Jewish people in the US are not big fans of Israel, "which is something they never explained to me."
06:45 Republicans warn colleagues against sexism and racism in campaign
High-ranking Republicans are warning their party colleagues against racist and sexist attacks on the likely Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During a closed-door meeting of Republican representatives in the House, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) urged members to limit their criticism to Harris' policy responsibilities in government. At the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he said, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnicity or gender has nothing to do with it." The warnings highlight the new risks for Republicans in competing against a Democrat who, if elected, would be the first woman, first Black, and first Asian American to occupy the White House.
06:12 Democrats divided over Harris as vice president
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention expressed reservations about a quick nomination of Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate, according to interviews with around 250 delegates in the US by the New York Times. However, there is no clear consensus on who should be the vice presidential candidate: 16% of those surveyed said it should be Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and 11% said it should be Mark Kelly, the senator from Arizona. Approximately 28% of those surveyed said they didn't know whom they would vote for or didn't answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticized the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, calling it too late. The beleaguered director had no other choice but to resign after the attempted attack on him, said the Republican presidential candidate. "I would say it should have happened within an hour, not nine or ten days," Trump told Newsmax, looking back on Cheatle's resignation. "That seems unavoidable."
04:35 Trump spreads lie about Harris and Netanyahu
Donald Trump falsely accused Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the US. "It's quite astonishing," Trump said in a Newsmax interview, alleging that Harris was refusing to meet with Netanyahu. In reality, a meeting between Netanyahu and the US vice president is scheduled for Thursday.
03:42 Musk denies report of $45 million donation to Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk refutes reports of a reported $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I never said I would give 45 million dollars to Trump," Musk told conservative talk show host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes in light of reports suggesting possible financial support for Trump's campaign.
02:58 DIHK fears intensification between USA and China after US election
The German Industry and Trade Chamber (DIHK) warns of a potential escalation between the USA and China and increased protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US election campaign about strengthened protectionism and the introduction of comprehensive import tariffs concern German companies with concern," says DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier to the Düsseldorf "Rheinische Post". German companies are highly active in both markets. "Economic losses due to a growing fragmentation would be noticeable for companies and consumers in a highly interconnected economy like Germany," warns Treier. It is important to improve the business conditions in Germany and Europe, especially through further trade agreements, such as in Latin America or the Indo-Pacific.
01:28 Secret Service advises Trump campaign against outdoor rallies
The Secret Service advises Trump campaign to stop holding large outdoor rallies, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Service expressed concerns about large events in the open to Trump's team. For upcoming events, Trump's team is looking for indoor venues like sports arenas that can accommodate thousands of people.
00:32 Trump campaign files complaint over fund transfer with Biden and Harris
The Trump campaign files a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the "New York Times", the Trump campaign alleges that Biden and Harris violated campaign finance laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The Trump campaign's legal counsel refers to this as a "brazen money transfer," accusing Harris of trying to "steal" Biden's "remaining campaign funds worth 91.5 million dollars."
23:17 New poll: Over 3,000 delegates want to vote for Harris
More and more Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In a poll by the news agency AP, over 3,000 of the 3,949 delegates have now pledged their support for Harris as a presidential candidate. This puts her significantly above the 1,976 delegate votes needed to be certified as a presidential candidate by the Democratic National Committee.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Magenta TV that Joe Biden was "deeply saddened" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. "I believe he truly made outstanding contributions," Scholz continued. Biden "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times." Scholz reported that there had always been lengthy conversations with Biden, "which moved things and also led to decisions that we prepared together." Biden was "misperceived in the public due to some television appearances and also because he doesn't move around like a 25-year-old." Regarding Kamala Harris as a potential replacement, Scholz said, "She is an experienced and competent politician." Harris would "be clear" in her support for "the now well-developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokesperson: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "laughable"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, deemed the withdrawal demands from Republicans on Joe Biden to be "laughable." She told ABC News that the White House staff continued to trust "his leadership and judgment." "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided," Jean-Pierre stated in her first interview since Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. "This President is ready to lead this country in a historic way," she added.
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump refuses to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former U.S. President told reporters during a phone conference that he was willing to engage in more than one debate with Harris. Shortly thereafter, he added, "But I haven't officially agreed." According to "Sky News," Trump then said, "I agreed to debate Joe Biden, but I want to debate her, and she won't be any different because she'll make the same policies."
21:11 Harris to applauding crowd: Stopping Trump's abortion bans
At her first campaign rally as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the reproductive rights in the U.S. As she began her speech on "reproductive freedom," she received the loudest applause from the audience. "We will stop Donald Trump's extreme abortion bans because we trust women to make decisions about their own bodies," Harris said in Wisconsin. Women should not be dictated to by the government regarding what they should do, she added. "And if Congress passes a law restoring reproductive freedoms, I, as President of the United States, will sign it."
20:56 Harris: "Quacks of all kinds," type "Donald Trump type"
Kamala Harris warned during her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate about another term of Donald Trump. In her role as District Attorney, she dealt with "quacks of all kinds," she said in Wisconsin. "Listen to me when I say that I know the 'Donald Trump type.' As District Attorney, I specialized in cases of sexual misconduct. "Now, Trump was found guilty of sexual misconduct. And: 'As Attorney General of California, I went after the big Wall Street banks for fraud. Trump was just found guilty in 34 cases of fraud.'
20:43 Harris: "We will win this election"
Kamala Harris praised President Joe Biden during her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate. It was one of the "greatest honors" of her life to serve him as Vice President, she said in her speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "Joe's legacy and his achievements throughout his entire career and in the last three and a half years are unmatched in history." The Vice President continued: "In 2024, we will win again." And: "We're not afraid of hard work, we like hard work. And we will win this election."
20:34 Harris gives first campaign speech as potential presidential candidate - Huge crowd
Kamala Harris speaks for the first time in the campaign as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. She is expected on stage in these minutes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Tony Evers, the democratic governor of the state, announced the current Vice President. At the event, according to the Harris campaign, it concerns the largest of the Democratic Party in this year. According to reports, the venue had to be changed because they were "flooded" with requests.
20:20 Harris leads in poll against Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by a narrow margin of two percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey was conducted on Monday and Tuesday. Harris was ahead in the national poll with 44 percent to Trump's 42 percent. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is running for Harris.
- The potential running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, according to reports, includes figures like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
- Republican leaders have cautioned their party members against making remarks based on Kamala Harris' ancestry, given her Indian immigrant mother and Jamaican father, after several such instances.
- If the Democrats stick to their plans, Kamala Harris will likely be their presidential nominee before the party convention in mid-August, according to reports.
- The anticipated United States Presidency Election 2024 is already a hot topic, with Donald Trump hinting at another run, and the FBI finding new clues regarding his 2022 shooter's laptop in Pennsylvania.
- The recent controversy surrounding a Trump campaign rally and the FBI's investigation has led many to question whether the aforementioned attempts to undermine the democratic process will happen again in 2024.
- Republican strategists have warned party members about potential "assaults" on Donald Trump's campaign and are urging their colleagues to prepare for a tough battle in the upcoming presidential election.
