13:20 Zoom-Fundraising-Calls: Women in White collect 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 potential Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The "Washington Post" reported this based on the Organizing Team "White Women: Answer the Call!". On Thursday evening, prominent figures such as singer Pink, athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton are said to have raised over two million dollars for Harris' campaign within an hour through Zoom calls.
12:08 "New York Times" Survey shows Shapiro as Harris' potential VP frontrunner
Reporters from the "New York Times" spoke with 251 delegates out of over 3900 who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate from August 19-22 in Chicago. Most of the delegates are elected representatives of individual states who are supposed to act in the interest of their state's citizens. The superdelegates - a total of 749 - are the most prominent party leaders. They have this role based on the offices they hold or have held. According to the "New York Times", a "landslide majority" for Harris emerged from the conversations. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" support Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania as a potential Vice Presidential candidate. However, 70 of the delegates are undecided about their Vice Presidential support.
11:11 Obama expresses full support for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' Presidential campaign, marking the most notable sign of rapid Democratic Party consolidation. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week since Harris was declared the Democratic Party's nominee, 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 you through this campaign 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, made a sarcastic comment about Kamala Harris' TikTok debut as a potential Democratic Presidential candidate. Along with the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," written in large and small letters, she posted 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 said of his decision. Harris could be his successor and should primarily win over young US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Dolores Huerta rallies Latino Voters for Harris
Famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta is campaigning for Harris among Latino voters. At a campaign event 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 is one of the major issues in the US economy, but Harris has not been able to profile herself economically until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. The US 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 testified before the US Congress about new details regarding the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. 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 Trump was taken to after the attack reported a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical leftist lunatics." Trump concludes, "No wonder the once renowned FBI has lost the trust of the American people!"
07:30 Melania Trump announces memoirs publication
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 Slovene Sphinx" in 2016 due to her unapproachability - but she has not chosen that title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication aims to "tell the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has 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 before been shared with the public." She has been less visible in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump rejects debate with Harris for now
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has rejected a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It's inappropriate to make arrangements, Trump's campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung explains, while Harris has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate. Harris must still be elected as the candidate of the Democrats 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, in which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate, was planned.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza accordUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a quick agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza conflict during a White House meeting. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "fill in 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 handling of the Gaza conflict further strained the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden once 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 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 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 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 should 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 requests Trump ruling be upheldThe 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 intent from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the Supreme Court decision, which states that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions, does not apply in this case. The accusers argued that the proceedings were about actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to question the jury's verdict. Trump's attorneys attempt 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 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 previously agreed to the 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 comes in at 48 percent, Harris at 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 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 by Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population has shown disappointment with 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 U.S. is "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. Netanyahu thanked the President for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for the collaboration between the two leaders in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about earlier developmentshere.**
1. The white women's group collecting funds for Harris' campaign plans to invite prominent political figures in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, states crucial for the United States Presidency Election 2024.
2. Some Republicans, despite criticizing Harris, are showing interest in potentially working with her following the United States of America's Presidential election, given her strong support from Democratic voters.
3. Given the ongoing investigation concerning an "attempt on Donald Trump" in Pennsylvania, US Intelligence agencies are being questioned regarding their role in providing protection to the Republican party's 2024 presidential candidate.
4. The Democrats, aiming to secure their candidate for the 2024 United States Presidency Election, are experiencing internal discussions regarding vice presidential picks, such as Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro.
5. Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 United States Presidency Election has opened up the field for other Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris, who has gathered significant support from various groups like Pennsylvanian women.
6. Controversy surrounds Donald Trump's 2024 United States Presidency Election campaign as his opponents accuse him of being a "radical Marxist" and question his readiness to lead the country, while he faces ongoing investigations and potential attacks.
