10:58 Republican Party congress counters Kamala Harris
At the Republican Party convention, it's already clear how the party would work against Vice President Kamala Harris if Joe Biden renounces another presidential bid. Harris was in charge of cooperation with Central America to limit illegal migration. Senators accused Harris on stage of opening the borders for "terrorists and criminals" and welcoming an "invasion from the Third World." Harris was frequently referred to as the "Border Queen." Politico magazine sees this as a sign of the campaign strategy against Harris if she replaces Biden as the presidential candidate.
10:18 Security for Trump heightened due to alleged Iran plot
According to US media reports, there have been heightened security precautions for former President Donald Trump for weeks due to alleged Iranian assassination plot against him. CNN and other media reported that there is no connection to the attack on Trump on Saturday. The Iranian government sharply denied the reports.
09:49 Navidi: Democrat victory is "our only salvation"
BeyondGlobal expert Sandra Navidi warns of another Trump presidency and the plans of think tanks close to him. According to the financial expert, the hollowing out of the rule of law and an international alliance of autocratic leaders is at stake.
09:12 DAX suffering from Trump's "America First"
In contrast to the US market, the DAX is still in consolidation. According to market participants, it is suffering from the economic policy plans of Donald Trump. For the case of his re-election, Trump plans to introduce high tariffs on imports from China, but also on all other imports. "Trump wants companies to invest directly in the US and create jobs there," one market participant said. "That's clear 'America first,'" they added. Trump also demanded from the US Federal Reserve not to lower interest rates before the election.
08:39 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump is business-like 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 anything for them," Trump told Bloomberg Businessweek when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan at any time. But China won't do that, "because they don't want to lose all those chip factories," the former US president said. "I wouldn't feel as secure in their place, but think about it: Taiwan took our chip business away from us, aren't we stupid?"
08:02 Iran did not threaten Trump
The Iranian mission to the United Nations denied reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," said a spokesman for the Iranian UN mission in New York. For the Iranians, Trump is a war criminal who gave the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be tried and punished for that, but Iran has chosen the legal route," the spokesman said. The Secret Service has reportedly strengthened security measures for Trump in recent weeks. According to media reports, this is due to threats from Iran, CNN and MSNBC reported.
07:38 Heritage Foundation's Trump-Thinktank to dissolve Weather ServiceFor if Trump wins the election, the conservative 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 Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, to which the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center belong, is to be dissolved because it is "one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry." They plan to replace most federal employees and bureaucrats with political appointees. The power of the President is to be expanded, while the Congress is to be weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before electionDonald Trump has spoken out against a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-President said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the economic magazine, the Wall Street is betting on two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and this is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in.
06:36 39% of Democrats want Biden to drop outIn a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on Tuesday, 39% of Democrats agreed that President Joe Biden should drop out. 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 administration to implement its 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 steps down.
05:17 "It's time to ban assault weapons," Biden saysUS President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump and said the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them," Biden said. With this weapon, many people, including children, have been killed. "It's time to ban them." Attempts at stricter gun regulations have been ongoing for years, but they have largely failed - especially because the Republicans are against it and the gun lobby fiercely opposes any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump attack launchedThe Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched 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 security at the event on July 13, 2024, is to be assessed. The investigation is intended to provide insight into whether the security measures were adequate and whether there were any potential oversights.
04:13 Former Rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former rival Nikki Haley made herself clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, expressing her full support for Presidential candidate Trump. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full endorsement. Period", said the 52-year-old. Haley was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she directly endorsed Republican Presidential candidate Trump during her speech, the audience applauded. Trump personally attended the convention hall - he came later than originally announced.
03:15 Suspect ordered "dangerous material"
The young man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months prior to the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". According to the "New York Times", such a note was also found by the Federal Police in the suspect's house. They discovered a bomb in his house and two more in his car, parked nearby the event. The FBI then investigated his mailing history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump expresses reservations regarding 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 free. Taiwan's not giving us anything", Trump tells "Bloomberg Businessweek" about 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", the Republican Presidential candidate says. The interview was conducted at Trump's estate Mar-a-Lago in Florida on June 25th.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
After J.D. Vance was nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly exchanged talks about a TV debate. Insiders report that the two top politicians are working on agreeing on the debate's conditions. Harris has agreed to a debate on CBS News, either on July 23rd or August 13th. The data had already been agreed upon by Trump and Biden two months ago. However, the Trump team is requesting a debate on Fox News, which Biden's team might not agree to.
00:39 Trump phones widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump phoned the widow of the slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", Helen Comperatore writes on Social Media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain firefighter, Biden also called for the conversation, but the family declined.
23:27 Democrat disagreements over planned early Biden nomination
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination party on August 19-22. A group of congressmembers express "serious concerns" in a draft letter over the proposal to make the formal nomination of the incumbent during a virtual vote on July 21. It was described in the writing, which the congressmembers have not yet signed, as a "terrible idea" that could "suppress the debate on Biden's candidacy with the premature vote." "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 the former President Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other Democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the opportunity to gain control of the House of Representatives, according to Schiff 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-Minister Carson labels Democrats as "useful idiots"
Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are in fact playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said to CNN. "Somebody has to be the adult in the room. I don't expect that the other side will come to that conclusion. They will give 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
Union faction vice president Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz contacted Trump after the assassination attempt," Spahn told "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach towards Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump realizes who is reaching out to him in this situation," Spahn said. "I don't like much about the Republican Party overall, not even Trump's style and demeanor. But should we therefore instigate a dictatorship?" It is not in Germany's interest to "present Donald Trump as a potential next President of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The USA have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly 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 and injured him during the rally is connected to the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump spreads confusing statements about vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly disseminated false theories about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump speaks about the number of vaccine doses that children receive and claims that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby," Trump says. "Then suddenly, the baby starts to change radically. I've seen that happen many times,"
20:19 After attack pause: Biden campaign resumes advertising
According to Reuters, Biden's campaign team is planning to resume advertising this week. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the building where the shooter was
Police from a local unit were present in the building from which the shooter shot at Donald Trump on Saturday, Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle told ABC News in an interview. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the vicinity, who were responsible for the perimeter security of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a collection point in the building.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
If Joe Biden decides not to run for the United States Presidency Election 2024, his vice president Kamala Harris could potentially face a harsh campaign strategy, similar to the one she experienced at the Republican Party convention where she was accused of opening the borders and being referred to as the "Border Queen."
Donald Trump, who has a history of controversial statements, has once again stirred controversy by suggesting that Taiwan should pay for US defense in the event of a Chinese attack. This statement comes after his denial of any Iranian threats against him.
