02:15 Biden announces retreat: Defending democracy is more important than title
US-President Joe Biden is passing the baton to a new generation by stepping down from the presidential race. "This is the best way to unite our nation," Biden said in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," the 81-year-old added. He finds strength and joy in serving the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat emphasized. "It's about you. About your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, Harris has been the driving force behind every single Biden disaster, the Republican claimed at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she's a liberal?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders, the 59-year-old continued. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris is looking for a potential running mate
The presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being considered, sources report. This is one of the most important decisions of Harris' presidential campaign. So far, the debate has 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 that 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 warn party friends against racist comments about Harris
Leading Republican representatives in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party colleagues not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made Harris' gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant and a father from Jamaica an issue in their attacks. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others urged 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 the party convention in mid-August
The Democrats plan to nominate their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention, which is scheduled for mid-August. The Democratic Party Committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden's withdrawal? His spokesperson is clear on the matter
The White House has rejected calls for US President Joe Biden to withdraw. His spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, told journalists that it was "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidency after stepping down from the race for the White House. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
21:33 Kamala Harris goes after Trump sharply in speech - Republicans respond
During her speech to Black women in the US state of Indiana at a gathering of a student organization in Indianapolis, Kamala Harris provided a clearer indication of her strategy against Donald Trump. According to the "New York Times," the Democrat told thousands of people that Trump's agenda represents "an open attack on our children, our families, and our future." Criticism from the Republican camp came in response, as Harris was not present at the ongoing speech by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the US Congress. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidency in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago.
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 parliament chambers. In a video posted on the platform X by a Fox News journalist, Musk said he would attend Netanyahu's speech and had been invited. Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech at 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 J.D. Vance's book from its program
The Ullstein Verlag will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book, according to a report by "Spiegel." The publisher stated, "At the time of its release, the book made a valuable contribution to understanding the drift in US society." Vance also distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now officially campaigns with Trump and promotes a divisive, demagogic policy, which is why the contract with the author will not be renewed.
19:37 FBI finds new leads on Trump shooter's laptop
The security guard who opened fire at a Trump campaign rally about two weeks ago was searching for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the shooting, according to FBI reports. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the Trump shooting before the House Judiciary Committee. The Trump shooter was searching for information on "how far was Oswald from Kennedy" on July 6, Wray said. 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 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 matchup 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 is about obtaining a majority of the votes in most states, causing the electoral college members to fall to the winning candidate. The US President is later determined by the electoral college. Therefore, a candidate can become US President with fewer overall votes from the people than their opponent, but more electoral college votes in the states. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton race.
18:12 A day before Netanyahu visit: Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Congress spontaneously
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the US Congress. A spontaneous protest against the war in Gaza under the leadership of the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace" takes place in the US Congress:
17:22 "Historic fundflow" for Kamala Harris
According to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to this as a "historic fundflow" and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a donor and former Google executive: "It really feels like a historic moment that we will still be talking about in ten years or decades. We haven't experienced anything like this for a long time. Many of us were stunned in the last few weeks. Many of us have given no money for anything. 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 still pronounced incorrectly - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained what her 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 therefore 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 to Become President - Addresses Democrats
US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates appealing for their support for her nomination as the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate. In the letter, Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nominating convention of the Democrats in August. A link to propose Williamson as a candidate is also included in the statement. A presidential candidate or a presidential nominee can participate in the nomination process of the Democratic Party if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the nominating convention. According to an AP survey of the party members, 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 and later reversed the decision.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris will seek the support of 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 is scheduled to deliver a speech today at a gathering of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, which traditionally represents Black women. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years, and voters in the state usually choose candidates from the Republican Party. In a statement, Harris' campaign co-chair 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 to Speak to the Nation from the Oval Office
According to "Washington Post," President Biden is planning 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, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time, Biden is expected to outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Ducks Trump Contact Question
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declined to answer whether he has spoken with Donald Trump. He stated that he had spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, adding that there is always the possibility of continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the US." Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his tenure as Finance Minister along with then-Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
12:41 Wray to Face Questions from Congress Regarding Trump Assassination Attempt
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations into 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 also 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 Rally
The former U.S. President Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since Joe Biden's candidacy withdrawal. 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 to be of great importance.
11:05 Jagger: Harris Makes Clever Move Against Trump
Republicans have been targeting Harris since Biden's candidacy withdrawal. Political analyst Thomas Jagger sees the new figure as an initial success for the Democrats. However, more needs to happen to secure the win.
10:19 Clinton: Disinformation Campaign Against Harris Underway
"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and tarnished by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices that we have already heard from MAGA mouthpieces," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must navigate through the noise, make the voters think, question what they read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to break through sexism and the double standards of American politics," so Clinton. 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 poll, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the race for the White House. Can she defeat the Republican presidential candidate? And what should the world and German foreign policy each do in this regard? 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 terms of 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, 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 celebrates it". 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, having officially dyed the Twitter page in brat-green color. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to soundtrack one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, there have been countless Harris videos circulating on the net showing her dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashs to songs by the British artist.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to court young voters. They often tread on thin ice when they try to speak the language of younger generations. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's famous sentence "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 saying for whom 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. She uses cooking as a form of meditation. "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 talked about 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 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 agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump responds, "It's surprising that anyone, anyone who is Jewish or has some 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. The election is 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 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 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. Approximately 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 tells Newsmax about Cheatle's resignation. "That seems unavoidable."
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 surprising," 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 amid reports of 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 comprehensive import tariffs concern German companies with concern," says DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier to 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 an economy as strongly interconnected as Germany," warns Treier. It's important to improve business conditions in Germany and Europe, especially through more trade agreements, such as in Latin America or the Indo-Pacific.
01:28 Secret Service advises Trump campaign to avoid outdoor rallies
The Secret Service advises Donald Trump's campaign team to avoid holding large outdoor rallies following the assassination attempt, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Secret Service expressed concerns about large events in the open to the campaign team of the Republican. For upcoming events, Trump's team is looking for indoor venues where thousands of people can fit.
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 accuses the two of violating campaign finance laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The Trump campaign's legal counsel speaks of a "brazen money laundering scheme," and Harris is accused of trying to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds in the amount of $91.5 million."
23:17 New poll: Over 3000 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 3000 of the 3949 delegates now intend to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts her significantly above the 1976 delegate votes required to be certified as the presidential candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Magenta TV that Joe Biden was "very disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. "I believe he truly did excellent work," Scholz continued. Biden "has taken care of transatlantic cooperation in very crisis-ridden times." Scholz emphasized that there had always been "very detailed talks" with Biden that had "moved things and led to decisions we prepared together." Biden was "misperceived in the public," Scholz added, due to some television appearances and the fact that 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 "be clear" for the continuation of the "now so well-developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokeswoman: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "ridiculous"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, deemed the withdrawal demands from Republicans on Joe Biden to be "ridiculous." In an interview with ABC, she stated that the White House staff still trusted "his leadership and his judgment." "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided," Jean-Pierre said, in her first interview since Biden's announcement of his decision not to run for re-election. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in historic ways," she added.
21:38 Trump to debate Harris
Donald Trump refuses to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former U.S. President told reporters during a phone conference that he is willing to engage in more than one debate with Harris. Shortly after, he added, "But I haven't officially agreed." According to "Sky News," Trump said further, "I agreed to debate Joe Biden, but I want to debate her, and she won't be any different because she's making the same policy."
21:11 Harris to crowd: Stopping Trump's abortion bans
During her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the abortion rights in the U.S. As she began her speech on "reproductive freedom," she received thunderous 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 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 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 praises 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 are 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 "inundated" 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 led in the national poll with 44 percent to 42 percent for Trump. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is running for Harris.
01: The Democrats' focus on the 2024 US Presidency Election Despite Joe Biden's decision to step down from the presidential race, the Democrats are already looking ahead to the 2024 US Presidency Election. The party is considering nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as their candidate, with Harris reportedly aiming to secure the nomination before the party convention in mid-August.
02: Attempts by Republicans to undermine Harris' campaign In response to Harris' potential presidential bid, some Republicans have made attempts to undermine her, such as Speaker Mike Johnson's appeal to Republican colleagues not to comment on Harris' ancestry and attack her identity.
03: Attempts on Donald Trump and the investigation by the US Intelligence Agency Meanwhile, the US Intelligence Agency is investigating an attempted assault on former President Donald Trump. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the incident before the House Judiciary Committee, revealing that the suspect had searched for information on JFK's assassination before the shooting.
04: The Republican Response to Harris' Speech Following Kamala Harris' speech to Black women in Indiana, where she criticized Donald Trump's agenda, the Republicans responded by highlighting Harris' absence at Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the US Congress. No Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidency in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago.
05: The United States of America's Political Landscape The US political landscape is also being shaped by events in other parts of the world, such as the protests in Congress ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit. The protests were led by the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace."
06: The Role of Politics in the United States and the Future As the US-President Joe Biden steps down from the presidential race and Democrats and Republicans begin their campaigns for the 2024 election, the defense of democracy and unity will remain crucial aspects of American politics, as emphasized by Biden himself.
