12:47 Jill Biden arrives at the Olympics in Paris
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her husband's first public appearance since his presidential candidacy withdrawal, Jill Biden was still by Joe Biden's side. Then, the First Lady heads to the plane for Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the President's wife visits the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the USA
In a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden called for unity in the USA. He wrote: "We must only keep our faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the USA can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video clip goes viral: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In 2021, J.D. Vance said in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that Harris and other Democrats (including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) didn't have a "real direct interest" in the future of the USA because they were "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. During the campaign, the accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted to discredit potential Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed on X more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris has no children of her own. She is the stepmother of her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 "RealClearPolling" poll shows Trump ahead
According to the latest calculation by "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in polls for the 2024 US presidential election on November 5. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolling," the difference in polling between Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is currently less than two percentage points.
09:55 "Wall Street Journal": Trump could lose to Harris
Regarding the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris is likely to run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats, the "Wall Street Journal" writes: "With renewed energy, the Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate. (...) The USA now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris campaigns skillfully as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to the "Wall Street Journal."
09:13 ntv-Reporter: Republicans were caught off guard by Biden
In his first speech since withdrawing from presidential candidacy speculation, Biden called for a fate-determining election about democracy and made no comments about the discussions about his age. Biden's first speech since withdrawing from the presidential candidacy may have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thank you: Biden's legacy is unsurpassedIn a post on online service X, US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his enduring services to the nation. It has been an honor of her life to serve as Vice President by Joe Biden's side, Harris said in her speech. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other in modern US history, Harris said after Biden withdrew from the presidency race. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she further added. For this, she is grateful. Similarly, Harris had already expressed her gratitude at her first appearance in the White House after Biden's withdrawal. To conclude, she said, it is an honor to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: Obama to publicly support HarrisFormer US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate, according to a report by NBC News, citing sources privy to the conversations. Obama has already privately endorsed Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her. Joint campaign appearances are also planned. This was discussed by advisors from Obama and Harris. However, the schedules for these events have not been set yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump labels Harris as his "new victim"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized his potential opponent in the US presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump referred to the Democrat as his "new victim, whom it is necessary to defeat" and accused Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. Trump's sharp remarks indicate that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump attackThe US House of Representatives plans to investigate the failure of security services during the attack on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee tasked with this mission. The voting result of 416 Yes votes and zero No votes underscores the widespread shock over the possibility of such an attack. The protection of the country's security knows no party lines, said Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest termsIn his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She is experienced. She is tough. She is capable," Biden said of his Vice President. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country during the past government years. "Now the decision is yours, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than titleUS-President Joe Biden declared his withdrawal from the presidential race "to pass the baton to a new generation." "This is the best way to unite our nation," Biden said in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," the 81-year-old further stated. He drew strength from this and found joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat stressed. "It's about you. About your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie SandersKamala Harris' presidential candidacy is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For three and a half years, Harris has been "the ultra-liberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," the Republican said at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she's an ultra-liberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders, the 59-year-old continued. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mateThe presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being considered, sources report. This is one of the most important decisions of Harris' presidential campaign. So far, the debate has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates that Harris' campaign team has requested information from, according to sources, belong Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about HarrisLeading Republican representatives in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party colleagues not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant and a father from Jamaica an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others urged their fellow Republicans to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in office instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before party convention in mid-AugustThe Democrats plan to nominate their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The responsible committee of the Democratic Party has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden's Retirement? His spokesperson is clear on this
The White House has dismissed calls for Joe Biden to retire as President. His spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, addressed journalists, stating that it's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden retire from the Presidency after stepping down from the White House race. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and contradicts our expectations."
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1. In a recent statement, the Democrats expressed their support for Kamala Harris in the United States Presidency Election 2024.
2. The Republicans have faced criticism for making comments about Vice President Kamala Harris's ancestry, with leading Republicans urging their party colleagues to focus on her political achievements instead.
3. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is considered a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in the United States Presidency Election 2024.
4. According to the "Wall Street Journal," the Democrats are planning to nominate Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate before the party convention in mid-August.
5. The United States intelligence agency is reportedly investigating attempts to interfere in the United States Presidency Election 2024, with Wisconsin being a key focus.
6. The Republicans, led by Donald Trump, have criticized Kamala Harris's liberal political stance, labeling her as "absolutely terrible" and more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders.
