13:05 Zoom-Fundraising-Calls: White women raise two million dollars in 90 minutes for Harris
Inspired by a similar action by a group of black women, a group of white women have collected over two million dollars in campaign donations for the potential presidency of Kamala Harris. This is reported by the "Washington Post" citing the "White Women: Answer the Call!" organization team. On Thursday evening, prominent figures such as the musician Pink, athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton are said to have raised over two million dollars for the Harris campaign through Zoom calls within an hour.
12:08 "New York Times" Poll shows Shapiro as Harris' potential VP frontrunner
New York Times reporters spoke to 251 delegates out of over 3900 who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate at the August 19-22 Chicago convention. Most of these delegates are elected representatives of individual states who are supposed to act in the interests of their state's citizens. The superdelegates - a total of 749 - are the most prominent party leaders who have this role based on the offices they hold or have held. According to the New York Times, a "landslide majority" supports Harris. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the New York Times support Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania as a potential vice president. However, 70 of the delegates are undecided about their support for a vice president.
11:11 Obama expresses "full support" for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and set a notable milestone for the rapid consolidation of the Democratic Party. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week of Harris being declared the Democratic Party's candidate, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas over the phone. Obama says, "We couldn't be prouder to support you and do everything we can to help bring you through this election and into the White House." Michelle Obama adds, "This is historic," a reference to Harris' potential as the first woman in the country to become president.
10:45 Trump campaign spokesperson mocks Harris' TikTok debut
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, has made a sarcastic comment about Kamala Harris' TikTok debut as a potential Democratic presidential candidate on the online platform. Along with the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," written in alternating large and small letters, she posts a screenshot of the TikTok profiles of Harris and Trump. The screenshot is circled in red, highlighting the number of followers and likes. Harris had recently posted her first video on the popular platform among the younger generation (see entry 04:33). US President Joe Biden had stepped down from the presidential race just a few days ago. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation and new voices, Biden justified this step. Harris could be his successor and should above all win over young US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Dolores Huerta, renowned US Civil Rights Activist, rallies Latino Voters for Harris
Famous US Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona, the first event for the Harris campaign, Huerta appeared. During her speech, the 94-year-old urged Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, which advocates for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation control is one of the major issues in the US regarding the economy, but Harris has not been able to profile herself economically until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. Additionally, the US 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, commented on this in a post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some of Wray's statements. Wray stated before Congress that he was uncertain whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump writes, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital that admitted Trump after the attack reported a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing solely on "rescuing left-wing radicals." In conclusion, Trump writes, "No wonder the once renowned FBI has lost the trust of the American people!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces publication of her memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has announced the publication of her memoirs. She made the announcement on her website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her unapproachability - a title she did not choose for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication is expected to "tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who overcame adversity and forged her own path." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images never before shared with the public." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has rejected a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for the time being. It's inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet officially been nominated as the Democratic candidate, explains Trump's campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats might still change their minds. Harris must still be officially nominated as the Democratic Party's candidate at the Democratic National Convention, which is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago. A televised debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, scheduled for September 10, was planned, in which Harris could potentially represent the Democrats as their candidate.
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 permanent 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 once again urged humanitarian aid to Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of the civilian population 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 potential 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, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly stated her position on Israel. At the same time, she 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 alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris called on 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 asks judge to uphold Trump rulingThe prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the judge to uphold the ruling that a president enjoys immunity for official actions. According to the statement of the Manhattan District Attorney's office, the Supreme Court decision, which states that a president cannot be prosecuted for official actions, does not apply in this case. The accusers argued that the case concerned actions that had no connection to the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict again. 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 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 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 Republicans 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 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 shortly 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 arranged debate on September 10. 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 barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris 46 percent, it is said in reference 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 Joe 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 7."
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 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.**
1. Following the Group of Black Women's Assault on Donald Trump's presidency campaign, a group of white women are rallying support for Kamala Harris' potential bid for the US Presidency Election 2024.2. Amidst the 2024 US Presidency Election, prominent Republicans like Donald Trump have criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling her as a "radical Marxist."3. In the lead up to the US Presidency Election 2024, Joe Biden's supporters, including figures like Barack Obama, have voiced their "full support" for Kamala Harris' candidacy.4. As the US Presidency Election 2024 approaches, the FBI is under scrutiny due to its handling of the attack on then-President Donald Trump in 2020 in Pennsylvania.5. In the run up to the US Presidency Election 2024, both Republican and Democratic parties are focusing on securing support from key demographics, such as white women and Latino voters, respectively.6. In the wake of attacks on Donald Trump's presidency campaign, including the one led by a group of black women, Kamala Harris' campaign is looking to capitalize on Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and present itself as a fresh alternative to Republicans.
