04:33 Harris is now on Tiktok
As expected Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is broadening her presence on social media: She now has an account on the popular among young people platform Tiktok. Within a few hours, 750,000 people were following her. Her first, eight-second-long video has been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris clarifies her stance on Israel - and urges After a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris clearly expresses her stance on Israel in social media. At the same time, the Democratic presidential candidate urges 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 recent months. Harris urges Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence must be condemned, she says. "Let's all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let's condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution requests maintenance of Trump judgment The prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the presiding judge to uphold the judgment against the former US President. The decision of the Supreme Court that a president enjoys immunity for official actions does not apply in this case, according to the prosecution's brief from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. The prosecutors argued that in this case, the actions in question had nothing to do with the office of the President. Therefore, they see no reason to disturb the jury's verdict. Trump's attorneys are trying to overturn the judgment and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision of 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 Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a Democratic victory in the US presidential election would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some believe that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier than with Donald Trump. I don't subscribe to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "But the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and in 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 common ground.
22:00 Harris: Ready for Debate with TrumpKamala Harris is ready for a debate with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The vice president made this clear before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. 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 to take place on 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 had mixed feelingsThe staffers and staff of Joe Biden had mixed feelings after the withdrawal announcement and the speech of the US President, according to the "Washington Post." Press Secretary of the White House, Karine Jean-Pierre, told the "Washington Post" that there was a sense of "pride, energy, and the knowledge that there is still a lot of work to be done." She added: "It was very hard. It was an emotional moment for all, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump almost tied in latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris 46 percent, it is reported, referring to 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 a conversation with "Sky News," Laura Blumenfeld said: "There is a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go well overall. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. Accordingly, 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 continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump refers to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," for whom the USA "is not ready." Trump had previously called Harris "radically left" and held her responsible for "mistakes in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. The Israeli prime minister thanked the president 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.
19:35 Attempts to discredit Harris in Wisconsin Republican campaigns have made efforts to tarnish Kamala Harris' image in Wisconsin, a crucial state for the United States Presidential Election 2024. They've been highlighting her past actions and statements in an attempt to appeal to voters.
19:10 Biden's endorsement could influence Republikans in Pennsylvania If Joe Biden endorses a Democratic candidate for the United States Presidential Election 2024 in Pennsylvania, it could sway some Repubikan voters, especially in areas where Biden enjoyed strong support in the 2020 election.
18:55 Assault on Trump's legacy in U.S. politics The conviction in the hush money case against Donald Trump has been seen as an assault on his legacy in U.S. politics. Some supporters view it as an attempt to delegitimize his presidency, while others see it as a necessary step to hold those in power accountable.
18:25 Divided response from the Democrats in the Assault on Trump The conviction of Donald Trump in the hush money case has received a divided response from the Democrats. While some see it as a victory in the ongoing battle against political corruption, others are concerned that it could further polarize the U.S. population.
17:55 American politics and the Assault on Trump's political career The conviction in the hush money case against Donald Trump has marked a significant moment in American politics. It represents a potential turning point in the career of one of the most influential political figures of the past decade.
17:25 Biden's reflections on the Assault on Trump in the United States of America Joe Biden has reflected on the conviction of Donald Trump in the hush money case, expressing his hope that it will serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law in the United States of America.
