06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for quick Gaza accord
Joe Biden Presses Netanyahu for Quick Agreement on Gun Truce and Hostages Release in Gaza Conflict
US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a White House meeting to quickly close the remaining gaps and conclude the agreement on a gun truce and hostages release in the Gaza conflict. According to a White House statement, Biden emphasized the need to "fill in the remaining gaps, close the deal as quickly as possible, bring the hostages home, and achieve a permanent end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been tense for a long time. The Israeli government's actions during the Gaza conflict further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again emphasized the need to strengthen humanitarian aid in Gaza and improve the protection of the civilian population. "It's necessary to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic necessities for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris Joins TikTok
As a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in 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 had been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris Clear on Israel - and Warns
After a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly expressed her support for Israel. At the same time, she urged 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," the 59-year-old said. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urged Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence should be condemned, she said. "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 Judgment Against Trump be Upholded
The prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the presiding judge to uphold the judgment against the former US President. According to the prosecution's brief in the Manhattan case, the Supreme Court decision, which states that a president enjoys immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that the case concerned actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn the judgment and even 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 give themselves the hope that it would be easier with Kamala Harris than with Donald Trump. I don't belong to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "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 more about realpolitik and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris would be "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. She made this clear 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: "So, I'm ready. Let's go." She had agreed to the previously arranged debate on September 10. The debate, which is 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
The staffers and staff of Joe Biden have mixed feelings after the withdrawal and Biden's speech, according to the Washington Post. Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a mix of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done."
21:12 Harris and Trump almost tied in latest poll
According to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost tied with Kamala Harris. Trump comes in at 48%, Harris at 46%, 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 Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The 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's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go over well. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. According to her, the Israelis had not heard 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 platform "Truth Social," Trump labels Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the USA are "not ready" for her. Trump has repeatedly 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 the cooperation between the two leaders in the coming months, according to Reuters.
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- Despite the ongoing tensions between the United States and Israel, the Assault on Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the United States Senate took a backseat during Joe Biden's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing primarily on the Gaza conflict and hostages release.
- The 2024 United States Presidential Election is looming, and the Republicans, led by potential candidate Donald Trump, are actively engaging in Politics, with Trump labeling his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, a "radical Marxist."
- Joe Biden and his Democratic allies are weighing in on the controversy, with Biden's staffers having mixed feelings after the withdrawal from Afghanistan, while Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is ready for a debate with Trump.
- In the midst of these political moves, the US Intelligence Agency is reportedly scrutinizing attempts to interfere in the United States elections, including alleged efforts in key swing states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
- Despite the ongoing political fights, there are calls for unity, with Harris urging Americans to condemn terrorism and hate of all kinds and to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians in the Gaza conflict.
- The 2024 United States Presidential Election will likely see a fierce competition between the Democrats, led by Biden and Harris, and the Republicans, headed by Trump, as the two parties attempt to shape the future of the United States of America.
