10:03 US Citizen Rights Activist is campaigning for Harris's votes among Latinos
The famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, the first event for the Harris campaign, Huerta appeared. At her appearance, the 94-year-old urged Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta founded in the mid-1960s with Cesar Chavez the "United Farm Workers Association," which fights for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris without economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation control is one of the major issues in the USA, but Harris has not been able to profile herself economically until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. The USA expert also 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 event in Pennsylvania before the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed himself about it in a Post on Truth Social. Trump called some statements of the FBI chief false. Wray had told Congress that he was unsure whether Trump had been 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-wing nuts." 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, announced the publication of her memoirs. She made the announcement on her website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump in 2016 due to her unapproachability a "Slovenian Sphinx" - but she did not choose this title for her memoirs: Under the title "Melania," the publication is supposed to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who overcame adversity and found her own way." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has led an extraordinary life," promises "stories and pictures that have never been shared with the public before." She has been appearing less frequently in public in the past few months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rejects a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It is inappropriate to make arrangements, he is not yet an official candidate of the Democrats, explained Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by saying 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, scheduled for September 10, in which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate, was planned.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza truce dealUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for a quick agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza conflict. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "close the remaining gaps, quickly conclude the agreement, 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 government's actions during 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 is necessary, "to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic necessities to 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 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 warnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris clearly expressed her support for Israel in strong terms. At the same time, the Democratic presidential candidate 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 in the Gaza conflict had particularly alienated 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 must be condemned, she said. "Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution requests judgment against Trump be upheldThe 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 statement of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the Supreme Court decision, which grants a president immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case. The prosecutors argued that the proceedings concerned actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict again. Trump's attorneys attempt 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 win 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. "However, 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. 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 agreed to the previously agreed debate on September 10th. 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 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 almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump comes to 48 percent, Harris to 46 percent, it is reported, referring to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed 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 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 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 7th."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist”Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump once again attacked Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labeled Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the USA are "not ready" for her. 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 the cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
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19:35 Harris responds to Trump's label as 'radical Marxist' In response to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump labeling her a "radical Marxist," Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to American values and principles, emphasizing her background in law enforcement and her focus on addressing issues such as inequality and social justice.
18:00 US Intelligence suggests potential attempts to interfere in United States Presidency Election 2024 The US Intelligence community has raised concerns about potential attempts to interfere in the 2024 United States Presidency Election, citing ongoing efforts from foreign actors to undermine the democratic process. The issue was discussed during a meeting between Joe Biden and his national security team.
17:30 Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania discuss election security Representatives from both the Democratic and Republican parties in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania held a meeting to discuss election security and measures to protect against foreign interference in the upcoming midterm elections. The focus was on ensuring that the voting process remains secure and transparent.
16:45 Historical comparison: Joe Biden's 2024 nomination process vs. Donald Trump's 2016 campaign Analysts and political commentators are comparing the nomination process for Joe Biden in 2024 with that of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, highlighting key differences in their strategies, alliances, and the role of the two major parties.
15:15 Latino voters and their importance in critical election states The role of Latino voters in critical election states, such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, is becoming increasingly important in shaping the outcome of elections. National polls show that a significant portion of Latino voters lean Democrat, and political strategists from both parties are focusing on engaging this demographic to secure their support.
13:45 Kamala Harris' approach to gun control: A contrast with Donald Trump Vice President Kamala Harris has made gun control a key priority in her platform, advocating for a range of measures such as universal background checks, red flag laws, and closing loopholes for certain gun purchases. This stance contrasts with that of former President Donald Trump, who has been criticized for his inaction on gun control and backing of Second Amendment rights.
