14:17 Harris after Netanyahu-visit: I will not keep quiet about Gaza Strip
Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that she would not be silent about the suffering in Gaza. "It's time for this agreement to be completed," Harris told reporters and continued, expressing her "serious concern" over the "extent of human suffering in Gaza, including the deaths of far too many innocent civilians." The 59-year-old spoke of "images of dead children and desperate, hungry people" who would be driven out again, "sometimes for the second, third, or fourth time." "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot remain callous in the face of suffering, and I will not be silent."
13:20 Zoom Fundraising Calls: White Women Collect Over Two Million Dollars for Harris in 90 Minutes
Inspired by a similar campaign of a group of black women, a group of white women reportedly raised over two million dollars in Wahlkampfspenden for Kamala Harris' potential presidency. According to the "Washington Post", this was reported by the Organizing Team "White Women: Answer the Call!". On Thursday evening, prominent figures such as the singer Pink, the athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, the author Glennon Doyle, and the actress Connie Britton reportedly collected over two million dollars for the Harris campaign through Zoom fundraising calls within an hour.
12:08 "New York Times" Survey Shows Shapiro as Harris' Potential VP Front-Runner
Reporters from the "New York Times" spoke with 251 of the more than 3900 delegates who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate at the August 19-22 convention in Chicago. Most of the 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. They have this role due to 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 a vice presidential nomination for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. However, 70 of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" 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 expressed their support for Kamala Harris' presidency and thus provided the most notable sign of the rapid consolidation of the Democratic Party. The support of the Obamas comes at the end of the first week, during which Harris was declared the Democratic Party's candidate after President Joe Biden announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas by 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 win the presidency.
10:45 Trump spokesperson mocks Harris' TikTok debut
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, commented spoofingly on Kamala Harris' TikTok debut on the online service X. Along with the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," written in both capital and small letters, she posted a screenshot showing the TikTok profiles of Harris and Trump. The number of followers and likes on the screenshot is circled in red. Harris had recently published her first video on the popular platform among young people (see entry 04:33). Joe Biden has stepped down as the Presidential candidate 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 is supposed to win over young US voters for the Democrats.
10:03 US civil rights activist campaigns for Harris among Latino voters
The famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign rally in Phoenix in the state of Arizona, the first Harris campaign event, Huerta appeared. During her speech at the event, the 94-year-old called on Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the mid-1960s with César Chávez, which fights 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 regarding the economy, but Harris has not been able to profile herself economically so far. 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 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 had told Congress that he was unsure 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 recorded a "gunshot wound to the ear". Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing left-wing radicals". Trump concludes, "No wonder the once renowned 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, has announced the publication of her memoirs on her Website. According to her website, the publication will tell the "powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own way." 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 scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump Declines Debate with Harris for Now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It is inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate, Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung explained. He justified the decision by stating that the Democrats might change their minds. Harris must still be chosen as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago. A televised debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, in which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate, was planned for September 10.
06:06 Biden Urges Netanyahu for Rapid Gaza Agreement
U.S. President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a swift agreement on a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza conflict at the White House meeting. According to a White House statement, Biden emphasized the need to "close the remaining gaps, conclude the agreement as quickly as possible, 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 in the Gaza conflict have further strained the relationship. In his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden once again urged the humanitarian aid in Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of civilians to be improved. It is necessary, "to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid and restore basic provisions for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris Now on TikTok
As a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris has expanded her presence in social media: She now also 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 clear about Israel - urges leadership for Gazan population
After a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris explicitly supports Israel with clear words. At the same time, the democratic presidential candidate urges 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," says the 59-year-old. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza War had particularly alienated left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urges Americans to keep the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region in mind. Terrorism and violence must be condemned, she says. "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 for maintenance of Trump ruling
The Manhattan District Attorney's office in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the presiding judge to uphold the ruling against the former US President. The decision of the Supreme Court, which states that a President enjoys immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case, according to the prosecution's brief. The accusers argued that in this case, the actions in question had nothing to do with the office of the President. Therefore, there is no basis for the jury's verdict to be challenged again. Trump's attorneys attempt to overturn the ruling and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court's decision on 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
Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a US presidential election victory would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some give themselves the hope that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier 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 is "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 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 scheduled to take place on 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 feelingsJoe Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after his resignation declaration and speech, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who spoke to the "Washington Post." She added: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done." The press secretary further stated: "It was very hard. It's an emotional moment for all, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris receives 46 percent, it is stated, referencing the poll. 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 poll from early July, which put Joe Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed in Netanyahu's speechThe Israeli population has shown disappointment in Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In an interview with "Sky News," Laura Blumenfeld stated: "There's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go well overall. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. According to her, the Israelis did not hear 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 Truth Social platform, Trump refers to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," deeming her unsuitable for the USA. Trump has repeatedly labeled Harris as "radically left" in recent days and blamed her for "errors in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets with Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. The Israeli prime minister thanked Biden for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
- In light of the upcoming US Presidential Election 2024, supporters from the United States of America, such as White Women, are actively fundraising for potential Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris' campaign, amassing significant funds through Zoom calls.
- Reports from the "New York Times" suggest that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is emerging as a potential vice president candidate for Kamala Harris, with a "landslide majority" of Democratic Party delegates expressing support for his nomination.
- During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the political landscape, emphasizing the need for unity and cooperation to address global issues, including the suffering in Gaza.
- The US Intelligence Agency is currently investigating an assault on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, with conflicting reports emerging regarding whether Trump was hit by shrapnel, glass, or a bullet.
- In a bid to appeal to the Latino voter base, renowned civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has been campaigning for Kamala Harris, calling on Latino voters to support the Democratic Party candidate in the upcoming elections.
- The Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, have accused Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris of being a "radical Marxist," with Trump condemning her positions and criticizing her role in the Biden administration.
