09:20 Navidi: Harris without economic profile - 'Could be an advantage'
The Fight against Inflation is one of the major themes in the USA, regarding economics, Harris has not been able to make a profile of herself in this regard so far. Sandra Navidi explains why that could be an advantage. Additionally, the USA expert explains why Trump might fear Harris more than Biden.
08:45 Trump: Americans have lost faith in the FBI
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new details about the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania before the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed himself on Truth Social regarding this. Trump called some statements of the FBI chief false. Wray had told Congress that he was uncertain whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump wrote, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital that Trump was taken to after the attack reported a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accused Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical left lunatics." In conclusion, Trump wrote, "No wonder that the once famous FBI has lost the trust of the Americans!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces publication of her memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, announces the publication of her memoirs. She made this known on her website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump in 2016, due to her unapproachable nature, a "Slovenian Sphinx" - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs: Under the title "Melania," the publication aims to tell the "powerful and inspiring story of a woman" who "overcome adversity and forged her own path." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never been shared with the public before." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for the time being
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rejects a debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris for the time being. It is inappropriate to arrange something while she has not yet officially been nominated as the Democratic candidate, explained Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats might still change their minds. Harris must still be elected as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is from August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden was planned for September 10, in which Harris could potentially represent the Democrats as a candidate.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza arms truce and hostage releaseUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for a swift agreement on a weapons truce and hostage 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 lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been tense for a long time. The Israeli leadership's handling of the Gaza conflict further strained the situation. At his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged humanitarian aid to Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of civilians to be improved. "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 TikTokAs a prospective 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 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 warnsAfter 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 called on 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 in the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urged Americans to keep the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region in mind. Terrorism and violence must 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 asks judge to uphold Trump rulingThe Manhattan District Attorney's Office has asked the judge in the hush money case against Donald Trump to uphold the ruling that a sitting president enjoys immunity. According to the prosecution's filing, the Supreme Court decision, which states that a president cannot be prosecuted for official acts, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that the case concerned actions unrelated to the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn the ruling and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision of July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts.
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 Republican 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 about real politics 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. The Vice President made this clear 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 adds: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate on September 10. The debate, which is scheduled to take place on 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 had 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 are almost even in the latest poll
According to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump comes in at 48 percent, Harris at 46 percent, it is stated, referring to the survey. 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 in Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population showed disappointment in 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 continues. Accordingly, they 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 referred to Harris as "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 collaboration between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about previous developmentshere.**
- Despite facing criticism for her handling of inflation, Kamala Harris might have an advantage in the 2024 United States Presidency Election due to Republican fears of her political prowess, as suggested by Sandra Navidi.
- In the lead-up to the 2024 United States Presidency Election, Donald Trump has expressed concern about an alleged assault during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania, citing a bullet wound to his ear and accusing the FBI of focusing on "radical left lunatics" instead.
- While rejecting a debate with Harris for now, Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson argued that it is inappropriate to arrange a debate while Harris has not been officially nominated by the Democrats as their candidate for the 2024 United States Presidency Election.
- The United States intelligence agency is reportedly investigating allegations of foreign interference in the 2022 Wisconsin election, a potential concern for both Democrats and Republicans in light of the ongoing political conflicts.
- Amidst the 2024 United States Presidency Election race, Democrats and Republicans are issuing strong statements supporting Israel and condemning violence in the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the importance of working towards a peaceful resolution.
- The 2024 United States Presidency Election campaign has seen Democrats and Republicans engaging in heated debates and discussions on various issues, including immigration, foreign policy, and economic development, as they seek to secure the support of American voters.
