15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: 'Don't make a mistake'
The former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, says the USA are still blessed with the leadership of Joe Biden. Regarding the previous speech of the US President, she added that he had passed the "torch" with "eloquence and vision." Kamala Harris represents "strength and determination," Pelosi added at a press conference in Washington. "She is a deeply religious person who puts herself selflessly in the service of the public." Pelosi urges the population: "Don't make a mistake - she is a politically astute President."
14:55 Jennifer Aniston criticizes Mike Pence for his comments about Kamala Harris
Jennifer Aniston has criticized Mike Pence for his remarks about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless woman and cat lady." In her Instagram Story, Aniston writes that she "really can't believe" such comments come from a potential next Vice President of the USA. She adds: "Mr. Pence, I pray that your daughter has the luck of having her own children one day. I hope she doesn't have to resort to artificial insemination as an alternative. Because they're trying to take that away from her too."
14:30 Biden as a Lame Duck: "Nothing will happen in the USA until January 2025"
Since his withdrawal from the race for the presidency, Biden has been referred to as a "lame duck" in the White House. What does this mean for the USA, and what chances does Harris have in the race against Trump? NTV discusses these and other questions with US expert Simon Wendt.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyoncé's "Freedom" her anthem
Under the title "We Choose Freedom" (We Choose Freedom), Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate, has released her first campaign video on social media. In the video, Harris announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the central issues of the election in November. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who "think we should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris calls on US citizens to join her and "choose something else." "We believe in the promise of America and we're ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because if we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Jaeger: Harris could give Trump a serious challenge
Harris has only been in the front row of the Democrats' race for the White House for a few days, but Trump and his supporters have already unleashed a barrage of insults and lies against her. According to political analyst Thomas Jaeger, this is part of a calculated strategy. However, Harris could seriously challenge Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the Olympic Games
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential race, Jill Biden stood by her husband's side. Then, the First Lady boarded a plane for Paris. To the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the President's wife is traveling to Paris to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the USA
In a post on online service X, US President Joe Biden called for unity in the USA. He wrote: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that there is nothing the USA cannot accomplish if they do it together.
11:20 Viral video clip: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In an interview on Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" in 2021, J.D. Vance accused Harris and other Democrats (including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) of not having "really direct interest" in the future of the USA because they are "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican Vice-Presidential candidate in the 2024 Presidential elections. During the campaign, the accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted to discredit possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. On X, the video has been viewed more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris has no children of her own. She is a stepmother to the two children of her husband Cole Emhoff.
10:37 "RealClearPolling" poll shows Trump ahead of Harris
According to the latest calculations by "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in the polls for the 2024 US Presidential election on November 5. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of different data collections from various media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could become close. According to "RealClearPolling," the difference in the polls between Trump and the possible Democratic 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 very likely to run for President for the Democrats instead of Joe Biden, the "Wall Street Journal" writes: "With renewed energy, the Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as the Presidential candidate. (...) The USA now has a Presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris campaigns skillfully as a 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 announcing he would not run for re-election, Biden called for a fateful election about democracy and made no comment on the discussions about his age. This must have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thank you: Biden's legacy is unmatchedIn a post on the 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. 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 presidential race. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she added. For this, she is grateful. Harris had already expressed similar sentiments during her first appearance at the White House after Biden's withdrawal. At the end, 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 familiar with the matter. Obama has already privately supported Harris' campaign and maintains regular contact with her, the report said. Plans for joint campaign appearances are also in the works, the sources added, but no firm dates have been set. The Obama Foundation had no immediate comment.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new target"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his alleged opponent in the US presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump referred to the Democrat as his "new target, someone to be beaten" 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 words signal 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, which will be tasked with the investigation. The vote result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the bipartisan outrage 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 his deputy 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 his tenure, Biden added. "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 emphasized. "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, the current vice president has been "the ultraliberal 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 politician in American history. Did you know that she's an ultraliberal 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 significant 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 whose information Harris' campaign team has requested, 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 members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made comments about Harris' gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant and a father from Jamaica during attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others urged their party friends 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 the 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 Retreat? His spokesperson is clear
The White House dismisses calls for Biden to resign as US President, Joe Biden. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden retire from the presidency after stepping down from the White House race, says his spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
You can read about all previous developments here.
1. Despite the lead in polls, Donald Trump accuses US Intelligence Agency of meddling in the United States Presidency Election 2024, citing Wisconsin as one of the states under scrutiny.
2. Joe Biden pledges his support to Kamala Harris during her bid for the United States Presidency in 2024, stating that her leadership qualities and political acumen make her a strong contender against Donald Trump.
3. Amidst the contentious United States of America politics, attempts to discredit Kamala Harris' political aspirations escalate, with past accusations of 'attempts to take away' reproductive rights resurfacing.
4. The Republican party, looking for a strong opponent against Kamala Harris and Joe Biden in Pennsylvania, considers figures like Senator Pat Toomey and Representative Scott Perry.
5. The assault on Donald Trump's motorcade in Pennsylvania shines a spotlight on the intensifying tensions leading up to the United States Presidency Election 2024, with Kamala Harris as a central figure.
6. Just days before the United States Presidential Election 2024, certain intelligence reports suggest that unidentified foreign entities have attempted to interfere in the Wisconsin voting process, allegedly favoring Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
