15:38 Democratic senator Harris Vance in TV debate
US Politician Tim Ryan, who lost to JD Vance in the US Senate race of 2022, gives some tips to Vice President Kamala Harris in an interview with CNN. "Vance will try to deny things he has said," Ryan tells CNN. One should hold Vance accountable for that. US Democrat Ryan believes Harris' extensive experience as a prosecutor will help pin Vance down and expose the lies he tells. According to CNN, the vice presidential debate could take place on July 23, or on July 12 or 13 at US broadcaster CBS News.
2:26 Video shows shooting an hour before Trump attackMinutes before the attack on Donald Trump, security reportedly ignored warnings. New video recordings now show that Thomas Crooks was apparently already at the scene an hour before the incident.
11:58 Granddaughter gushes about "normal grandfather" TrumpAccording to Donald Trump Jr., this is the first public appearance for Kai. The speech the 17-year-old gives at the RNC should have particularly appealed to Donald Trump himself. For US Presidential candidate Trump, she describes herself as a normal grandfather. At the same time, she is also full of praise for his political ambitions.
11:24 Spahn sees common interests with TrumpCDU politician Jens Spahn calls for focusing on common interests when dealing with the Republican US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. If he looks at the content, there are many topics "on which we agree," Spahn tells RBB. Trump's criticism of Germany's long-term energy dependence on Russia is justified, says Spahn, who is currently serving as an observer at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. Trump's demand for a higher defense budget in Germany is also justified. "The current budget planning of the traffic light coalition does not cover that, and that is noticed in the US," Spahn emphasizes. At the same time, he makes it clear: "I am also often irritated by Trump's word choice, his unfilteredness, and the entire way he handles things, such as the storming of the Capitol."
11:04 Biden may only "remain for days," to resignTrump's vice presidential candidate speaks at the Republican Party convention with nationalist undertones and surprising addressees, as political scientist Thomas Jaeger explains. For the ailing Biden, however, there is not much time left to make what could be the most important decision of the campaign.
10:31 Local police warned Secret Service they could not secure the buildingApparently, the local police warned the Secret Service before the rally of former President Donald Trump that they did not have sufficient resources to secure a building from whose roof Trump was later shot at. According to the "Washington Post," the police stated that they could not station a patrol car in front of the house. The newspaper referred to statements from the district attorney. A spokesperson for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, confirmed to the "Washington Post" the police's account. Guglielmi said that the proposal to station a patrol car and an officer outside the Agr International Building Complex on Saturday was part of the Secret Service's advance planning for securing the prominent building. This building has a large roof with a clear view of the less than 150-meter distant rally stage.
11:39 Germany cannot appease Trump
There is hope that Trump will be more friendly towards Europe once NATO member states increase their defense spending. US expert Sandra Navidi is certain: Trump's criticism has other motives and would not be eliminated even with a defense budget of five percent.
11:06 Failure of the Secret Service: Trump bodyguard considered suspect an hour before the attackNew insights from the investigations into the attempted assassination on Ex-US President Donald Trump increase the pressure on the security forces. One hour before the bodyguard fired at Trump, local security personnel had identified the perpetrator in the crowd as suspicious - a "young man who behaved oddly," according to the "New York Times." The Secret Service, which protects the ex-president, was informed. However, the trail of the suspect was then lost. At least two security personnel were called in to help with the search. Roughly 20 minutes before the shots were fired, a sniper had spotted the attacker on a roof, it is further reported. Why the rally continued and Trump took the stage is one of many open questions for the Secret Service, writes the "New York Times."
10:33 Trump's Vice speaks of unusually "soft speech"At the Republican Party convention, the Republicans are "primarily engaged in celebrating themselves," explains ntv correspondent Hanna Klouth. Of course, there are also attacks. Besides Joe Biden, Kamala Harris is increasingly the target of these. A deliberate strategy shift? This is suggested by another detail.
10:05 Hundreds mourn for slain firefighterHundreds of people come together for a memorial service for the man killed in the attempted assassination on Donald Trump. "Tonight it's about unity," says Kelly McCollough, who organized the vigil for Corey Comperatore. "We need clarity in this chaos. We need strength. We need healing." There is no place for political division and hatred in remembering the family man and fire chief. Comperatore was fatally struck, as a bodyguard at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday opened fire and wounded Trump in the ear. The 50-year-old Comperatore shielded his wife and children from the shot and lost his own life in the process.
09:37 "New York Times": Biden "open to listening," considering withdrawal from racePresident Joe Biden has reportedly become more open to arguments in recent days about why he should not run for re-election. This is reported by the "New York Times" citing sources familiar with the conversations. Biden has given no indication that he intends to change his mind about staying in the race, say the Democrats. However, he is willing to listen to new and alarming poll data and has asked questions about how Kamala Harris could win. This suggests that Biden privately holds a more open position than a week ago.
09:08 Security expert: Handling of potential Trump win "reckless""We could have prevented the worst," says security expert Frank Umbach about Trump's first term. If the Republican presidential candidate is re-elected, Europe can expect a different scenario. Germany is not adequately prepared for it.
08:32 Panetta: "Findings 'alarming'"
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta expressed concerns about security lapses regarding the attempted attack on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, particularly in light of reports of Iranian threats against the former president. According to the British "Guardian," he stated in a podcast: "It's particularly alarming what we've found out: that the intelligence service provided information to the Secret Service about assassination threats from Iran, not only against Trump but against others. And they're reportedly supposed to have then increased the Secret Service protection. And if that's true and they still couldn't set up a perimeter, then that's ridiculous."
07:55 Scholz: "We see that uncertainty is growing in America"
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns about potential risks in the US presidential campaign, citing the growing uncertainty in America, as well as in many affluent societies in the North. "We see that uncertainty about the future is growing - just as it is in many other well-off societies in the North," he told T-Online. Uncertainty about the future leads to tensions in societies. Developments in the US could also have consequences for Germany. "The US is the world's number one power and our most important partner - everything that happens there is important to us," Scholz added. Regarding a possible victory of the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, Scholz said: "Elections are part of democracy. We're preparing ourselves for all possibilities, but we're not speaking publicly about the how."
07:25 Trump's Son: "My father has a 'lion's heart'"
Donald Trump Jr., the son of the Republican presidential candidate, praised his father's courage after the weekend attack. "What was my father's instinct when his life was on the line? Not to cower, not to give up," he said at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee. His father had shown the world that the next American president would have a "lion's heart." During Trump Jr.'s speech at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, a photo was displayed on the screens of Trump, 78, with a bloodied face and raised fist in front of a US flag.
06:53 Pelosi increases pressure on Biden
Now Pelosi as well: According to a CNN report, Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, informed President Joe Biden that he might not be able to win the election against Donald Trump. Biden could destroy the chances of the Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. CNN reported this based on four sources who were briefed on the phone call. None of the sources indicated to CNN that Pelosi had asked Biden to withdraw his candidacy. Pelosi still holds significant influence within the Democrats.
06:31 Vance pays tribute to Trump: "A beloved father and grandfather"
Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, honors Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as a man of political moderation. "In this moment, he can stand defiant against an assassin and call for national healing," says the 39-year-old senator in his first major speech since his nomination. "Consider what they said. They called him a tyrant. They said he must be stopped at all costs," Vance continues without specifying who they are. "But how did former President Trump react to the assassination attempt?" Vance asked. "He called for national unity and peace, literally, after an assassin tried to take his life." Vance himself had blamed President Joe Biden for the attack on Trump. Vance also accepts his nomination officially in Milwaukee.
05:57 "She's standing on stage for the first time" - Trump's granddaughter speaks
Donald Trump's granddaughter paints a picture of a loving grandfather in a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. "She's standing on stage for the first time," announces Trump's eldest son Don Jr., introducing his eldest daughter. "Kai Madison Trump!" Ex-President Trump, who will speak at the convention on Friday night but is present every day in the arena, smiles at the 17-year-old from the podium. "He encourages me to keep going," said Kai Trump. "Of course, he sets the bar pretty high - but who knows, maybe one day I'll catch up to him." She also spoke about the weekend's attack. "I just wanted to know if he was okay," she said. "He had to go through hell because of so many people, but he's still standing. Grandpa: You're an inspiration, and I love you."
05:25 Trump's Vice Presidential nominee Vance focuses on the working class
The designated Vice Presidential candidate of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, will present himself at the Republican National Convention as the son of an industrial city in Ohio and a fighter for the working class. This is evident from an excerpt of his speech that was released in advance. The 39-year-old will emphasize his upbringing from impoverished circumstances and sharply criticize the trade and economic policy of the Democrats under President Joe Biden. "Professional politicians" like Biden are responsible for a trade policy that harmed families like his. "President Trump's vision is simple - we will not serve Wall Street, but commit to the workers," it says in the excerpts. "We will not import foreign labor, but fight for American workers." Vance, who has gone from a child of a single mother to a Yale graduate and successful risk capital investor, will directly address the working- and middle-class voters in the decisive swing states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan - three "Swing States" in the Rust Belt that could decide the election on November 5th.
05:00 Navarro: "I'm Your Alarm"
Former economic advisor to ex-US President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro, will be greeted with frenzied enthusiasm at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee on the day of his release from prison. The 75-year-old had served a four-month sentence in March for contempt of Congress. He refused to hand over documents and testify before the House Oversight Committee about the Capitol storm. "Be careful if you get Trump," Navarro warned in his speech among other things against US President Joe Biden. His government is responsible for our and Trump's legal problems, Navarro added. "If we don't control our government, they will control us." The Democrats also had children in mind, wanting to indoctrinate them with their "toxic views," Navarro continued. "I went to jail so you wouldn't have to," the 75-year-old also said. "I'm your alarm."
04:14 Trump Supporters Bandage Their Ears
A few Republican supporters bandage one ear at the Republican Party convention in Milwaukee in solidarity with Trump: Some Republicans affix a bandage to their ear as a sign of solidarity. However, this cannot be called a mass phenomenon.
03:31 Transatlantic Coordinator: Interests at Stake in Ukraine Conflict Also US Interests
The Transatlantic Coordinator of the German government, Michael Link, advises Europeans to adopt a constructive approach towards a potential Trump administration win. One must clearly demonstrate that US interests are also at stake in the Ukraine conflict: "Because if Russia wins in Ukraine, who benefits then? China," the FDP politician said. In conversations, he hears in the US constantly that the greatest challenge is China, "for some economically, for some militarily, for some in both respects." This point should therefore be emphasized particularly on the Republican side.
02:40 Vance on Attack: Had Fear "That We Had Just Lost a Great President"
Just before his speech at the Republican Party convention, US Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance engaged in media manipulation and referred to Trump as President: "The contrast between the lies the media spread about President Trump and the man we all really know was clearly evident on Saturday," Vance said. He had been deeply concerned, "that we had just lost a great president," when shots rang out at a campaign event on Saturday and Trump took cover for safety. "And then he stands up again, just a minute later, after they had shot at him - they had literally shot at him - and he raises his fist in the air and says: 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'", so Vance.
01:51 Former US Ambassador Grenell advocates for "America first" in foreign policy at Republican Party convention
The former US Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, advocated for a foreign policy that puts America's interests first at the Republican Party convention. "We have interfered in the affairs of other countries and signed contracts that only benefited other nations. We have ignored America's priorities for too many years," he said in Milwaukee. "This happened when Washington stopped being the capital of the United States and started being the capital of the world." Grenell is being considered as a candidate for the position of US Secretary of State if Trump wins the election.
01:17 Democratic Party leader Schumer advises Biden against re-election campaign
The democratic majority leader in the US Senate, Chuck Schumer, advised President Joe Biden during a meeting on Saturday to end his re-election campaign, according to a media report by ABC News. Schumer told the 81-year-old that his withdrawal would be better for the country and the Democratic Party. No official confirmation of this information is available.
00:24 Biden tests positive for Corona
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The 81-year-old feels "good," according to the White House. Biden himself said, "I feel fine." Biden will go to his private residence in the state of Delaware, isolate there, and carry out all his duties in full during this time, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced. The 81-year-old has been vaccinated.
23:07 Kreml welcomes Ukraine position of Republican Vice Presidential candidate Vance
The positions of the Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance on Ukraine are receiving positive feedback in the Kremlin. Vance stands for peace, for the cessation of aid, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a press conference in the Security Council of the United Nations. "We can only welcome this, because it is indeed necessary to stop the supply of weapons to Ukraine, and the war will end." Furthermore, Lavrov said, Russia is ready to "work with any American president elected by the American people," as long as he is "willing to engage in equal, respectful dialogue."
21:58 Report: Biden insulted Democrats in age debate
During a telephone conference with Democratic representatives in the House of Representatives on Saturday, US President Joe Biden allegedly insulted Representative Jason Crow, according to CNN News. Crow, a Democrat from Colorado, reportedly told Biden without hesitation that voters were concerned about his strength and energy. The heated discussion about his age, appearance, and Biden's restraint in NATO reportedly led Biden to call Crow "Shit," according to CNN's sources. Crow later retracted his remarks and apologized to Biden.
21:17 New York Governor Hochul warns against Trump and Vance's agendaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks out on J.D. Vance's nomination as Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans in the 2024 US Presidential elections. The 65-year-old Democrat states: "Trump's Vice President J.D. Vance is advocating for a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions." Hochul has been New York's Governor since August 24, 2021, making her the first woman in this position. "The agenda of Trump and Vance poses an unprecedented threat to women's rights in this country. Period," she writes further.
20:45 Trump Attack unleashes wave of conspiracy theoriesShortly after the attempted attack on former President Donald Trump, social media platforms like TikTok were flooded with conspiracy theories - the attack was staged, for instance. ntv fact-checking expert Burak Kahraman explains how to identify false reports.
20:17 Navidi: More and more affluent people are rallying behind TrumpThe implementation of demands from the conservative manifesto "Project 2025" would not only have societal implications, according to Sandra Navidi. In an ntv interview, the financial expert explains the consequences of higher taxes for the US economy and why businesspeople from Silicon Valley are now supporting Trump with donations.
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- Joe Biden's potential withdrawal from the US Presidency Election 2024 is being considered, according to reports from the "New York Times".
- During the United States of America's 2024 Presidential Election, Democrats like Vice President Kamala Harris will face challenges, includingaccountability for lies, from Republicans like JD Vance.
- In the aftermath of the attack on Donald Trump in 2022, the US-Intelligence Agency and the Secret Service are under scrutiny for lapses in security.
- As the United States of America prepares for the 2024 Presidential Election, tensions between Democrats and Republicans, including Donald Trump and Joe Biden, continue to rise.
- In an interview with CNN, US Democrat Tim Ryan shares his thoughts on how Kamala Harris should handle Republican opponent JD Vance in the upcoming vice presidential debate.
- In the United States of America, politics is filled with attempts to push agendas, including attempts to affect the outcome of elections, such as the 2024 Presidential Election.
