07:51 Democrat: Biden no longer recognizes me
Representative Seth Moulton is part of a group of around a dozen Democrats who have been calling for US President Joe Biden to withdraw from the campaign. In an op-ed for the "Boston Globe", Moulton explains his position with doubts about Biden's constitution. "Recently, I saw him in a small group in Normandy on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. For the first time, I didn't recognize him," Moulton writes. "Of course, this could be a natural part of aging, but when I watched the disastrous debate a few weeks ago, I had to admit that what I saw in Normandy was part of a deeper problem."
06:47 Voter group announces initiative for DemocratsWhile some big donors of US President Biden have withdrawn their financing, the liberal umbrella organization "America Votes" announced that it will spend $40 million in the next two weeks. The money will be used to win voters and voters in five contested states for the Democratic Party, according to a press release. "Our partners know how to beat Donald Trump and Co., because they have done it in three consecutive elections," Daria Dawson, head of the group, was quoted as saying by the "New York Times." The democracy is at stake in the November election.
05:31 Pelosi against direct nomination of Harris, if Biden drops outCalifornia Representative Nancy Pelosi is said to prefer a "competitive" process of the open primary for the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate in case Biden withdraws. This was reported by the "New York Times" with reference to sources in the California Democratic delegation. At a meeting with the delegation, Pelosi reportedly argued for Biden's withdrawal. With Biden, the Democrats would lose every chance.
04:49 Threats against Trump and Vance: Arrest in FloridaBecause he allegedly threatened Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump and his designated vice J.D. Vance in social media with death, a man was arrested in Florida. The authorities became aware of the suspect through online tips and reports from neighbors, the police in Jupiter, Florida, reported on Facebook. During the examination of his Facebook account, the officers discovered threats against Trump and Vance. Further threats were directed against their family members. The man was taken into custody.
04:03 Report: Biden "angry" at PelosiPresident Joe Biden is facing a new round of dissenting Democrats who publicly urged him to leave the presidential race. Among them is California Representative Zoe Lofgren, a close ally of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. According to CNN, Biden is "angry" with Pelosi, who has publicly expressed her support for the US President.
02:45 Trump supporter explored event site with droneThe Trump assassin reportedly scouted the event site with a drone just before the attack, according to a report by the "Wall Street Journal." He was able to take aerial photographs of the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, only a few hours before the attack, the newspaper reported, citing law enforcement officials familiar with the matter. The findings could raise further questions about whether the event site was adequately secured.
01:39 Important Biden supporter departs from advisorReid Hoffman, an important Democratic donor and billionaire co-founder of LinkedIn, is parting ways with his long-time political advisor Dmitri Mehlhorn. Mehlhorn states that his views on the future of the Democratic Party have become a "distraction." The two were the spearhead of major donors encouraging Democrats to hold onto President Biden as their party's candidate.
00:29 More Democrats call for Biden to step downRepresentative Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico is urging President Biden to "step aside to give the Democrats the best chances to win in November." Vasquez, who faces a tight re-election battle in Congress, joins a chorus of other endangered Democrats who have urged the President to withdraw from the race. Ten Democrats from the House of Representatives have joined the ranks of party members calling for Biden to abandon his campaign today.
23:20 Harris tries to reassure hundreds of Democratic donors - and failsVice President Kamala Harris attempts to reassure the biggest donors of the Democratic Party by informing over 300 of them that there is little cause for concern regarding President Biden's campaign. Several participants in the video call tell the "New York Times" that they found the meeting overall unproductive and sometimes even condescending. Many believe, according to the report, that Harris' message ignored the legitimate concerns of donors about Biden's campaign.
22:21 Trump's first campaign appearance since the Capitol attack with VP candidate VanceA week after the Capitol attack, former US President Donald Trump held his first campaign appearance on Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan, alongside his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance. Trump was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate at the US Republican Party convention and received a triumphant welcome.
21:50 Union foreign policy spokesperson Hardt: We need to adjust to new RepublicansThe foreign policy spokesperson of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt, expects the Republicans to realign ideologically under their presidential candidate, regardless of the November election result. Trump's campaign promises are described as a "wonderful surprise."
21:23 While withdrawal calls grow louder: Harris at Tyra Banks' pop-up ice cream shopAs calls for Biden to withdraw as the Democratic candidate for the US elections in November grow louder, even from within his own party (see entry 20:56), his potential successor Kamala Harris spends time with her nieces at a pop-up ice cream shop in the US capital Washington DC. Former supermodel Tyra Banks has opened the pop-up ice cream shop "Smize&Dream." The US Vice President and her nieces enjoy ice cream served personally by the ex-model.
20:56 Democrats publicly urge Biden to retreat
More and more Democrats are publicly urging US President Joe Biden to withdraw from his presidential campaign for the US elections in November. In the past few hours, Representatives Betty McCollum from Minnesota, Kathy Castor from Florida, Zoe Lofgren from California, and Greg Landsman have given statements calling on Biden to retire. Shortly before that, Democrats Jared Huffman from California, Mark Veasey from Texas, Chuy Garcia from Illinois, and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin - Democrats from the US House of Representatives - had recently expressed in an open letter that Biden should "pass the torch to a new generation of democratic leaders."
20:18 Biden to go back on campaign trail next week
US President Joe Biden announced that he would be back on the campaign trail next week and would win the election in November. Recently, Biden had paused due to Corona symptoms. In the past few days, the number of Democratic Party members urging him to retire had increased.
19:33 CNN analyst: These Democrats could beat Trump
If US President Joe Biden were to decide to withdraw from his candidacy, the Democrats have no reason to worry - they have a women's duo in the party that could still beat the likely Republican candidate Donald Trump, according to Julian Zelizer, CNN political analyst and Princeton professor, in a commentary on CNN. Zelizer believes that Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate and Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, as her vice presidential candidate, have the best chances of leading the party through this crisis. US Vice President Kamala Harris is being discussed as a top contender for the Biden succession in the US presidential elections in November. Whitmer is one of the rising figures in the Democratic Party. Furthermore, Zelizer sees the potential for a campaign by these two Democrats to win over voters and achieve a historic result.
18:17 Report: Biden family discusses withdrawal scenarios
Members of the Biden family have discussed how a withdrawal from his campaign might look. NBC News reports this based on two people familiar with the discussions. The discussions reportedly focused on withdrawal options for Biden. The people quoted by NBC News describe two conditions for a potential withdrawal plan that were the "general tenor" of the discussions: If Biden were to make this decision, it should put the party in the best position to defeat former President Donald Trump. It is also important that Biden leaves office with dignity. The fact that Biden is even considering withdrawing and discussing potential withdrawal plans with his family is a new development, NBC News writes.
17:03 Could Kamala Harris beat Trump?
The pressure on US President Joe Biden from within his own party is growing. According to polls, his vice president Kamala Harris has better chances against the Republican challenger and former President Donald Trump. But does she have what it takes to be the most powerful woman in the world?
16:23 Team Speaker: Biden takes Democrats' concerns seriously
US President Joe Biden, according to his team, will return to campaigning in the next week after completing his isolation due to mild Corona symptoms. Jen O'Malley Dillon, the head of his campaign team, made the announcement in an interview with MSNBC. "He's absolutely in it," she says. The 81-year-old is taking the concerns of some Democrats seriously but is determined to fight for a second term. In recent days, pressure on Biden has increased. Many representatives of his Democratic Party have publicly questioned his physical and mental fitness for a candidacy and his chances of winning. Biden has withdrawn to his home in Delaware due to a Corona infection.
15:38 Kamala Harris counters Trump's unity promise
In his speech at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee, presidential candidate Donald Trump aims to unite the deeply divided American population. Vice President Kamala Harris responds with clear words on social media. In a post on X, the Democrat writes: "If you claim to stand for unity, you must do more than just use the word." Harris writes that he can't just claim to stand for the unity of the USA when he follows an agenda that deprives whole groups of Americans of their fundamental freedoms, opportunities, and dignity.
14:33 Media report: Biden considers dropping out of the race
According to media reports, ailing US President Joe Biden is now considering withdrawing from the race for the White House. The "New York Times" cites several sources in Biden's circle, who indicate that the 81-year-old is beginning to accept that he may not be able to win the election against his rival Donald Trump in November. "Reality is setting in," the "New York Times" quotes from Biden's circle. The source is not surprised if Biden soon supports Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Another person close to the president emphasized, however, that Biden has not yet made a decision.
13:50 Attacker informed himself about other mass shootings
The Trump attacker informed himself about another mass shooting on the internet before the act, according to CNN, citing FBI and Secret Service agents.
13:17 Hulk Hogan pays tribute to "Gladiator" Trump in bizarre speech
As a professional wrestler, Hulk Hogan became a folk hero in the USA in the 80s and 90s. Advertising and film appearances followed. Now, Hulk Hogan enters the presidential campaign in a spectacular way. At the Republican Party convention, he pays tribute to Donald Trump in wrestling style.
12:36 Spahn praises Trump's foreign policy stances
Union Vice-Fraction Leader Jens Spahn expresses praise for Trump's foreign policy positions. Spahn mentioned on MDR approximately the stance towards containing China and the existence rights of Israel. The former Health Minister also addressed Trump's announced peace initiative for Ukraine. He said Europeans should "be part of these talks" and should not be content with the spectator role. Spahn emphasized, as an observer at the Republican Party convention, that Trump "is often right in foreign policy." "Our Iran policy was wrong in retrospect, his was right. Our policy on Nord Stream 2 was wrong, he warned us." Trump has been "calling for it for many years," Spahn said, that Europe should do more for its security. "We have kept our eyes closed for too long."
11:52 Communication expert: Trump's "unconventional tones"
With over 90 minutes, Donald Trump delivers the longest nomination speech yet. This speech, however, is not just "typical campaigning with a ton of fake news," according to communication expert Christian Galvez, but also contains "unconventional tones" for the Republicans:
11:26 Trump's performance reminds security experts of "Life of Brian"
According to security expert Christian Mölling, the content of the statements at the US Republican Party convention is not the most significant factor. "When you see that people are really clinging to this band. [...] That's just like in Life of Brian," he says in the "Stern" podcast "The Situation." "There's this scene at the end where everyone is chasing after someone's sandal, who has become some kind of icon, almost worshipped. It doesn't matter if it's a sandal or a band: Trump is being stylized as the savior and he styles himself that way as well, and that's why the content, I believe, is totally banal."
10:55 Political scientist on Trump's calculation: "Arithmetic carries immense risk"
How surprising or expected was Trump's speech at the Republican Party convention? Thomas Jäger takes a look at the potential consequences of his announcements for Ukraine and other US allies. Additionally, he assesses whether Biden will still be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate next week:
10:19 Trump accuses Biden of causing greater damage than through "ten worst presidents" combined
Trump originally didn't want to mention Biden in his speech, but he deviated from his script again. "The damage he has caused to this country is unimaginable," Trump said about the incumbent president. When the "damage" caused by the ten worst presidents in US history is considered together, it is not as great as the damage caused by Biden.
09:51 When Trump deviates from the script, chaos ensues
In Milwaukee, Trump spoke about the assassination attempt against him; he looked tired, let himself be cheered on by the delegates, and didn't always stick to his script - then "old tunes resurface." NTV reporter Hanna Klouth shares her impressions of Trump's official presidential nomination speech at the Republican Party:
09:15 Trump makes over 20 false claims in speechCNN counts over 20 false claims in Trump's party convention speech. Many of them were previously made by the presidential candidate, some for years. The topics affected include Economy, Immigration, Crime, Foreign Policy and Elections. The statement that he left the Biden administration a world at peace is deemed "absurd" by the network. Trump also repeated the allegation of election fraud against the Democrats - although this was not mentioned in the speech manuscript according to reports.
08:45 Trump obfuscates Taiwan issue in speechChina was mentioned only once in Trump's speech in a national security context. He said, "The land surrounds Taiwan" - without specifying whether his administration would come to Taiwan's aid if he is re-elected and China attacks the country. Trump has not yet committed on this issue.
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00:34 Biden camp denies withdrawal rumorsDespite the media reports, President Joe Biden's campaign team vehemently denies any discussions about his withdrawal from the campaign. In a statement, they emphasize Biden's commitment to serving the United States of America until the end of his term.
23:28 Democrats rally behind Biden amidst calls for withdrawalIn a show of unity, several high-profile Democratic politicians, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, publicly rally behind President Joe Biden. They reject calls for his withdrawal and reiterate their confidence in Biden's ability to lead the country for the remainder of his term.
21:24 Unified Republicans welcome Trump's vice presidential pickAt the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, Mike Pence, is warmly welcomed by the crowd. Republicans express excitement about the potential unity that a Pence-Trump ticket could bring to their party for the US-Presidential Election 2024.
19:20 Biden challenges Trump on foreign policyIn a public speech, President Joe Biden criticizes former President Donald Trump's foreign policy, citing instances of international isolation and diplomatic missteps, and positions his own administration as a champion of global cooperation.
13:56 US-Intelligence Agency raises concern over Russian election interferenceAn official from the US-Intelligence Agency warns of potential Russian efforts to interfere in the United States Presidential Election 2024, urging both major political parties to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect the democratic process.
13:12 Republicans call for investigation into Democratic fundraising tacticsRepublican representatives in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania demand an investigation into Democratic fundraising activities, accusing them of violating campaign finance laws and engaging in questionable practices to gain an advantage in the US Presidential Election 2024.
