01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
**Kamala Harris' Presidency Campaign Not Settled, but Trump Already Heating Up Against Potential Rival: For Three and a Half Years, Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, has been the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster, said Republican Trump at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected politician in American history. Did you know that she is an ultrliberal politician?", asked Trump. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than the left politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country", so Trump to his supporters.
01:14 Harris Seeking Potential Running Mate
The expected 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, reported insiders. This is one of the most important decisions of Harris' presidential campaign. The debate so far has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from the state of Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates whom Harris' campaign team has requested information from, 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 Warning Party Friends Against Racist Comments About Harris
Leading representatives of the Republicans in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' descent. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her origin as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a father from Jamaica an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their party friends to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in office, instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal".
23:13 Democrats Want to Nominate Harris Before Party Convention in Mid-August
The Democrats want to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The responsible 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's Withdrawal? His Spokeswoman Makes it Clear
The White House rejects calls for Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden withdraw from the presidential race now that he has, and that he must also withdraw from the presidency, said his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not match our expectations."
21:33 Kamala Harris goes after Donald Trump sharply in speech - Republicans push back
At a speech to Black Women in the US state of Indiana at a meeting of a student organization in Indianapolis, Kamala Harris provides a clearer glimpse 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, as Harris is not present at the current speech by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the US Capitol. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidency in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago (Entry from 14:54 PM).
21:04 Invited by Netanyahu? Elon Musk spotted at Capitol
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was spotted at the Capitol before Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to both US Congressional Chambers. In a video posted on the platform X by a Fox News journalist, Musk says he will attend Netanyahu's speech and was invited by him. Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech to the US Congress today. On Thursday, he is set to meet with US President Joe Biden. On Friday, he plans to travel to the US state of Florida and meet with Republican presidential candidate Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
20:20 Ullstein-Verlag drops book by Trump's potential VP J.D. Vance
The Ullstein-Verlag, according to a report by "Spiegel," will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book. The publisher states, "At the time of its release, the book made a valuable contribution to understanding the drift of US society." Additionally, Vance distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now "officially campaigns with him and promotes an aggressive, demagogic, exclusionary politics," making it necessary to not renew the contract with the author.
19:37 FBI finds new leads on Trump assassination attempt suspect's laptop
The shooter who opened fire at a Trump campaign rally nearly 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 had been 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 July 6, 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 provides no clear favorite in a potential presidency race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent to Harris's 46 percent, but within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls this year in this match-up between Biden and Trump," the network notes. 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's about obtaining a majority of the votes in most states, causing electoral college members to fall to the winning candidate. Later, the US President is determined in the electoral college. Therefore, a candidate can become US President with overall fewer popular votes than their opponent but more electoral college votes. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton race.
18:12 A day before Netanyahu visit: Pro-Palestine protesters occupy US Congress spontaneously
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected at the US Congress. In a spontaneous protest led by the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace," a protest against the war in Gaza takes place:
17:22 "Historic fund flow" for Kamala Harris
According to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, 126 million dollars in campaign donations totaling 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to this as a "historic fund flow," and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a donor and former Google executive: "It really feels like a historic moment that we'll still be talking about in ten years or decades. We haven't experienced anything like this in a long time. Many of us were stunned. Many of us hadn't given anything for a while. Now we see that the dams have opened."
16:31 Everyone talks about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctly
Although Kamala Harris has been a prominent political figure for years, her name is often pronounced incorrectly - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained what her name means from Sanskrit 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 like an open "o" as in the German "doch."
15:39 Marianne Williamson to Become President - Appeals to Democrats
US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates appealing for their support in her bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. In the letter, obtained by a copy, Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nomination convention of the Democrats in August. A link was also included for Williamson to be proposed as a candidate. A presidential candidate or a presidential nominee can participate in the Democratic Party's nomination process if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the nomination convention. According to an AP survey of party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had entered the presidential race against US President Joe Biden but then suspended her campaign, only to reactivate it later.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold in Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris will seek support from black women in the US state of Indiana for the presidential election in November. Three days after announcing her presidential campaign bid following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris will deliver a speech today at a meeting of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally comprised of Black women. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years, with voters in the state regularly choosing Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, emphasized the importance of women, non-white women, and younger women and women voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Speak to the Nation from the Oval Office
President Biden, according to "Washington Post," plans to address the nation today from the Oval Office to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, scheduled for 8 pm local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Ducks Trump Contact Question
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer whether he had spoken with Donald Trump. He had spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, Scholz said. There is always the possibility of continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the US," he added, but referred to his own role as Chancellor. Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his capacity as Finance Minister along with then Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants and what she can do"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
12:41 Wray must address questions from FBI on Trump assassination attemptFBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak on the FBI's investigations related to the attempted assassination of 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. Wray will have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, are progressing in the attempt on the presidential candidate.
11:50 Trump to focus on Harris at campaign rallyThe 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 focus his full attention on the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, during his campaign stop in North Carolina. The support of voters in the so-called Swing-State has been crucial for Republicans in the past, and the Democrats consider the state significant.
11:05 Jagger: Harris makes clever move against TrumpAt least since Biden's candidacy withdrawal, Republicans have been focusing on Harris as their almost certain opponent. Political scientist Thomas Jagger sees the first successes for the Democrats with the new figurehead. However, more needs to happen for them to win the election.
10:19 Clinton: Disinformation campaign against Harris"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and tarnished by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices, which we have already heard from MAGA spokespersons," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make voters think, read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to fight against sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton writes. 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 TrumpAccording to a new survey, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the race for the White House. Can she beat the Republican presidential candidate Trump? And what should the world and German foreign policy adjust accordingly? ntv asks FDP foreign policy spokesman Ulrich Lechte in the morning news.
09:08 The green Gores - Harris campaign uses the meme of the summer
Kamala Harris is running for the Democratic Presidency and at the same time undergoing an image transformation in public perception. Among the younger generation, this is being driven by memes that reference the British pop singer Charli XCX. She tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS a goblin" ("Kamala is a Gore"). 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 Brat, explained Charli later on TikTok, is "like the girl who's a little chaotic, loves to party, and sometimes says dumb things, but then maybe also 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 making use of these elements, having officially dyed the Twitter page brat-green. In addition, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to soundtrack one of the team's 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 having laugh flashbacks.
Politicians have long used prominent personalities to woo 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 demonstrated last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without endorsing a candidate and thus 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 is particularly interested 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 emphasized the connection between cooking and politics during her first presidential campaign. In a YouTube video that was viewed six million times, she visited the actress Mindy Kaling. The two discussed their upbringing 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 reiterates his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate is asked about the Democratic Party's agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump responds, "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 warn 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) urges the representatives to limit their criticism to Harris' policies for the government. At the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he says, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnic background or gender has nothing to do with it." The warnings point to the new risks for the Republicans in competing with a Democrat who, if elected, would be the first woman, first Black, and first Asian American to capture the White House.
06:12 Democrats divided over Harris' vice president
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention express reservations about a quick nomination of Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate, according to interviews with over 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 say it should be Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and 11% say it should be Mark Kelly, the senator from Arizona. About 28% of those surveyed say they don't know whom they would choose or didn't answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticizes 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, says 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. "It seems inevitable."
04:35 Trump spreads lie about Harris and Netanyahu
Donald Trump falsely accuses Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the US. "It's quite astonishing," Trump says in an interview with Newsmax. In reality, a meeting between Netanyahu and the US vice president is planned for Thursday.
03:42 Musk denies report of $45 million donation to Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk refutes reports of a alleged $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I have never said I would donate $45 million to Trump," Musk told conservative host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes in the wake of reports suggesting possible financial support for Trump's campaign.
02:58 DIHK fears intensification between US and China after US election
The German Industry and Trade Chamber (DIHK) warns of a heightening of tensions between the US and China and more protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US campaign about increased protectionism and the introduction of extensive import tariffs concern German companies with concern," DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier told the Düsseldorf "Rheinische Post." German companies are very 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's important to improve the business conditions in Germany and Europe, particularly with additional 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 avoid holding large rallies outdoors following the assassination attempt, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Secret Service conveyed concerns about large outdoor events 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 the transfer as a "brazen money grab," accusing Harris of trying to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds in the amount of $91.5 million."
23:17 New poll: Over 3,000 delegates support 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 now intend to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts Harris significantly above the 1,976 delegate votes needed to be certified as the nominee.
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 accomplished excellent work", Scholz continued. Biden had "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times". Scholz mentioned that there had always been lengthy conversations with Biden, "which moved things and led to decisions that we prepared together". Biden was misperceived in the public, Scholz added, "through some television appearances and also because he doesn't move around like a 25-year-old". Regarding Kamala Harris as a potential replacement, Scholz stated: "She is an experienced and competent politician." Harris would "clearly" stand for the continuation of the "now so 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 the Republicans on Joe Biden as "laughable" to ABC. "The staff at the White House still trusts in his leadership and judgment", she stated. "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided", Jean-Pierre mentioned in her first interview since Biden's announcement of his presidential candidacy withdrawal. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way", she added.
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump will not let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former US President told reporters during a phone conference that he is willing to have more than one debate with Harris. Shortly thereafter, he added, "I haven't officially agreed to anything". "I agreed to debate Joe Biden", Trump told "Sky News". Trump continued: "But I want to debate her, and she won't be any different because she'll be making the same policy."
21:11 Harris to cheering crowd: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
Kamala Harris began her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate in Wisconsin on the topic of reproductive rights in the US. As she started 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. Women should not let the government dictate what they should do, she emphasized. "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 took on the big Wall Street banks and held them accountable 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 Republican Donald Trump by a narrow margin of two percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey was conducted on Monday and Tuesday. Harris led in the national poll with 44 percent to 42 percent. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is running for Harris.
1. US intelligence agencies are reportedly monitoring Joe Biden's potential match against Donald Trump in the United States Presidency Election 2024 for any possible attempts to undermine the election.
2. Despite these attempts, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is among the four top contenders being considered for Kamala Harris' potential running mate in the Democratic primary, following her announcement to seek a vice-presidential candidate.
3. Republican leaders in the House of Representatives have cautioned their party members against making racist comments about Kamala Harris' background, emphasizing the need to focus on her political achievements.
4. Donald Trump is actively campaigning against Kamala Harris, labeling her as an "ultraliberal" force behind many of Joe Biden's failures during his presidency and calling her an "absolutely terrible" politician.
5. In an attempt to win over Jewish American voters, Donald Trump has criticized the Democratic Party's foreign policy agenda, claiming that it does not support Israel sufficiently.
6. The FBI is currently investigating new leads on the suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania, uncovering information about the shooter's interest in historical assassinations.
