08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay USA for defense
08:02 Iran did not threaten Trump
The Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York refutes reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," said a spokesperson for the Iranian mission. For the Iranians, Trump is a war criminal, who gave the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for that, but Iran has chosen the legal route," the spokesperson added. The Secret Service reportedly strengthened security measures for Trump in recent weeks due to threats from Iran, according to media reports from US broadcasters CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation: Weather Service to be dismantled
For a potential Trump win, the right-wing think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultra-conservative program to be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, call for a ban on pornography, and advocate for measures that promote "marriage, work, motherhood, fatherhood, and the nuclear family." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which includes the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center, is to be dismantled because it is "one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry." They plan to replace most federal employees with political appointees. The power of the president is to be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before the election
Donald Trump has spoken out against lowering interest rates by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," said the ex-president in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the business magazine, Wall Street expects two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and that is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in by the markets.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to end his campaign
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on Tuesday, 39% of Democrats expressed the view that President Joe Biden should end his campaign. Many Democrats fear that a poor showing by Biden at the elections on November 5 could cost the party the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump term, allowing him to implement his political goals almost without opposition from the Democrats. It is speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden were to withdraw.
05:17 Biden: "It's time to ban assault weapons"US President Joe Biden calls for assault weapon ban again. The shooter at the Trump attack used an AR-15, Biden says at a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada. With this weapon, many people, including children, have been killed. "It's time to ban them." Attempts for stricter gun regulations have been running for years - mainly because Republicans are against it and the gun lobby fiercely opposes any attempt to regulate gun ownership.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack initiatedThe Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiates an investigation into the Trump attack. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of the security at the event on July 13, 2024, is the focus of the investigation. The investigation should provide insights into whether the security measures were sufficient and if there were any potential oversights.
04:13 Former rival Haley endorses TrumpThe former internal rival Nikki Haley makes herself clear at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee for Trump's presidency. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full support. Period," says the 52-year-old. Haley was welcomed with a mix of cheers and boos. When she directly endorsed Trump at the beginning of her speech, the applause in the hall was deafening. Trump listened to the speech in person - he came later than originally announced to the event hall.
03:15 Shooter ordered "dangerous material"The young man who shot Trump is said to have received several packages in the months leading up to the attack, some of which were marked "dangerous material." The New York Times reports that such a label was found in the possession of the shooter by the Federal Police. Officers discovered a bomb in his house and two more in his car, which was parked near the event. The FBI then examined his shipping history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay USA for defenseDonald Trump expresses reservations about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not doing it for anything else. Taiwan doesn't give us anything," Trump tells Bloomberg Businessweek about the question of whether he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," so the Republican presidential candidate. The interview was conducted at Trump's estate Mar-a-Lago in Florida, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debateAfter J.D. Vance was nominated as the Republican vice-presidential candidate, he and Vice President Kamala Harris exchanged views on a TV debate. The two top politicians are working on agreeing on the framework for a debate, sources report. Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. The data had already been agreed upon by Trump and Biden two months ago. However, the Trump camp may not agree to this.
00:39 Trump calls widow of slain firefighter
Donald Trump called the widow of slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me back in the coming days and weeks," Helen Comperatore wrote on Social Media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken by God." According to the sister of the slain firefighter, President Biden also sought the conversation, but the family rejected it.
23:27 Democratic infighting over planned early Biden nomination
There is resistance among US Democrats in the House of Representatives to plans by the party leadership to formally nominate President Biden as the Democratic candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination convention on August 17-20. A group of congressional representatives expressed "serious concerns" in a draft letter about the proposal to make Biden the nominee through a virtual vote on July 21. It was described as a "terrible idea" in the letter, which the representatives had not yet signed. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic congressman warns of massive losses – due to Biden
Democratic congressman Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors on the previous Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. If Biden remained the candidate, he would not only lose to former President Donald Trump, but could also hinder other Democratic candidates so much that the party would likely lose control of the Senate and miss the chance to regain control of the House, Schiff said at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to someone who had access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Cabinet member Ben Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Education Secretary Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said on CNN. "Someone needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect them to come to that conclusion. They will give some lip service," he said. "There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called useful idiots. They don't realize they are harming themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
German Vice-Chairman of the Union faction Jens Spahn urges Chancellor Olaf Scholz to establish contact with Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest for Olaf Scholz to report to Trump after the attack," Spahn tells "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." Spahn advocates for a rapprochement with Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump realizes who's reaching out to him in this situation." Spahn states that he dislikes many things about the Republican Party in general, including Trump's style and demeanor. "But does that mean we have to set up a dictatorship?" It's not in Germany's interest, "to present Donald Trump as a potential next president of our most important ally as an adversary."
19:38 Iranian assassination plot against Trump?
The US has received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence community and Trump's campaign team were informed about this before the rally on the previous Saturday, according to a CNN reporter, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot at Trump during the rally and injured him was involved in the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
19:04 Trump spreads misinformation about vaccinations
Donald Trump reportedly disseminated false theories about vaccinations during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Kennedy's son, had briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses given to children and claims that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 active ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then suddenly the baby starts to change," Trump says. "I've seen that happen too many times."
18:39 Biden campaign resumes advertising after pause
The Biden campaign team plans to resume advertising this week, according to information from the news agency Reuters. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had paused the campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
18:14 Secret Service: Police were in the building where the shooter was
In the building from which the shooter fired at Donald Trump on Saturday, there were policemen from a local unit. This was explained by Kimberly A. Cheatle, Director of the Secret Service, in an interview with ABC News. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the vicinity, who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A spokesperson for the Secret Service adds that the local police had a collection point in the building.
The U.S. Presidential Election 2024 could potentially see another run for former President Donald Trump, as outlined by the Heritage Foundation's ultra-conservative program for his potential second term. If Joe Biden decides to retire from politics, as suggested by 39% of Democrats in a recent poll, Vice President Kamala Harris might become the new Democratic candidate. However, it's important to note that Biden has not indicated an intention to leave the race.
