01:25 Harris clarifies his position on Israel - and warns
After a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris publicly expresses her support for Israel with clear words. At the same time, the democratic presidential candidate calls on the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," says the 59-year-old. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza War had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in the past few months. Harris urges Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence should be condemned, she says. "Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hatred of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity Debate: Prosecution asks judge to uphold Trump ruling
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked the judge in the hush money case against Donald Trump to uphold the ruling that a president enjoys immunity for official actions. According to the prosecution's brief, the Supreme Court decision, which holds that a president cannot be prosecuted for official actions, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that in this case, the actions in question had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they believe there is no basis for disturbing the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn the ruling and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision on July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Working with Harris won't be easier than with Trump
Christian Lindner, the German Finance Minister, does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris would be fundamentally smoother if she wins the US presidency than with Donald Trump. "Some think that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier than with Donald Trump. I don't subscribe to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. He knows the deficits of the Republicans. "But the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and on the left wing, a woke politics that is divisive," so Lindner. However, a President Trump "would challenge our diplomacy more than Harris." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead, it would be about realpolitik and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris is "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. She made this statement shortly before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. According to her, the voters would deserve to see the different positions of herself and Trump "on a debate stage." Harris added: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate on September 10. The debate, which is scheduled to take place on the US broadcaster ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently unclear, according to CNN.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after declarationJoe Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after his declaration and speech, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who spoke to the "Washington Post." She added: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done." The press secretary further stated: "It was very hard. It's an emotional moment for all, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris receives 46 percent, it is stated, referencing the poll. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were surveyed nationwide. The result is a significant improvement for the Democrats compared to the Times/Siena survey from early July, which put Joe Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speechThe Israeli population has shown disappointment with Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In an interview with "Sky News," Laura Blumenfeld said: "There's a real difference between his grandiose rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go over well, she added. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. According to her, the Israelis did not hear what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has once again criticized Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump referred to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," deeming her unsuitable for the USA. Trump had previously labeled Harris as "radically left" and blamed her for errors in the Biden administration.
19:50 Biden meets with Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. The Israeli prime minister thanked Biden for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
- Despite the strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza War, some left-wing Democrats have been alienated due to the issue.
- In the case against Donald Trump for hush money, his lawyers are trying to overturn the ruling and the indictment, citing the Supreme Court decision that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
- During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris called on the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip and urged Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict.
- A US intelligence agency reportedly warned the United States of America about potential attempts by Russia to interfere in the US Presidential Election 2024, specifically mentioning attempts to assist the Republicans and undermine the Democrats.
- As the US Presidential Election 2024 approaches, polls show a close race between the Republican candidate Donald Trump and the Democratic vice president Kamala Harris, with Trump receiving 48% and Harris receiving 46%, according to a new survey.
- The Wisconsin Elections Commission is under scrutiny after controversy over mail-in ballots and voter fraud allegations in the 2020 US Presidential Election, specifically in relation to the counting of votes in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania.
