16:31 Everyone is talking about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctly
Although Kamala Harris has been a prominent political figure for years, her name is often pronounced incorrectly - even in the USA. In the foreword to her autobiography "The Truths We Hold" from 2019, she clarified that her name should be pronounced like the English "comma" (comma) followed by an "-la." The emphasis is therefore on the first, not the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable sounds like an open "o" as in the German "doch."
15:39 Marianne Williamson also wants to be President - and appeals to Democrats
US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has appealed to Democratic Party delegates for support in her bid for the Democratic Party nomination. In a letter, Williamson asked delegates to sign a petition and to commit to an open nominating convention of the Democrats in August. A link was also included in the communication, through which Williamson could be proposed as a candidate. A presidential candidate or presidential candidate can participate in the nomination process of the Democratic Party if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the nominating convention. According to an AP survey of party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had previously run for president against US President Joe Biden. She suspended her presidential campaign, but then reversed that decision.
14:54 Harris targets Republican stronghold
US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking support from black women in the US state of Indiana to secure votes for the presidential election in November. Three days after announcing her bid for the Democratic Party presidential nomination following Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris is scheduled to deliver a speech today at a gathering of the sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, which traditionally represents Black women. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since 2004, with voters in the state consistently choosing Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, noted that women, non-white women, and younger women and men are important for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to speak to the nation from the Oval Office today
According to "Washington Post," President Biden is planning to speak to the nation today from the Oval Office to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz avoids question about Trump contact
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer a question about whether he had spoken with Donald Trump. He had spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, Scholz said. There is always the possibility of continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the USA," he added, but he also emphasized his own role as chancellor. Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his capacity as finance minister, along with then-Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants"
Scholz refers to the likely US Presidential candidate of the Democrats, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can."
12:41 FBI Chief to face questions on Trump assassination attempt
FBI Director Christopher Wray is to testify on the FBI investigations regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. During a hearing in Congress, he will be questioned by representatives about new details regarding the motive and background of the shooter. During the hearing before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, Wray will have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, during the assassination attempt on the Presidential candidate are progressing.
11:50 Trump to focus on Harris at campaign rally
The former US President Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since Joe Biden's candidacy withdrawal. It is expected that the 78-year-old will focus his full attention on the likely Democratic Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, during his campaign stop in North Carolina. The approval of voters in the so-called Swing-State has secured the Republicans in the past, and the Democrats attach great importance to it.
11:05 Jäger: Harris makes clever move against Trump
At least since Biden's candidacy withdrawal, the Republicans have been focusing on their likely opponent Harris. Political scientist Thomas Jäger sees the first successes on the Democrats' side with the new figurehead. However, much more needs to happen for them to win the election.
10:19 Clinton: Disinformation campaign against Harris
"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and tarnished by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices, which we have already heard from MAGA spokespersons," writes the former Presidential candidate in the "New York Times". Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make all voters think about what we read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it is for strong candidates to fight against sexism and the double standards of American politics," so Clinton. She is proud that her two Presidential campaigns made it seem normal for a woman to be at the head of the voter list.
09:47 Lechte: Harris can beat Trump
According to a new survey, Harris is running neck and neck with Trump in the race for the White House. Can she beat the Republican Presidential candidate? And what should the world and German foreign policy each do in this regard? ntv asks FDP foreign policy spokesman Ulrich Lechte in the morning news.
09:08 The green Gores - Harris campaign uses the "Summer meme"
Kamala Harris is running for the Democratic Presidency and at the same time undergoing an image transformation in public perception. Among the younger generation, this is being driven by memes that refer back to the British pop singer Charli XCX. She tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS a goblin" ("Kamala is a Gore"). The musician had released an album titled "Brat". "Brat" is not just a name, but a lifestyle inspired by the excess and rave culture of the 2000s. The archetypal Brat, Charli explained later on TikTok, is "like the girl who's a little chaotic and loves to party and sometimes says dumb things, but then maybe has a breakdown, but somehow manages to celebrate it". The album cover is also underlaid with a neon green, which is meant to represent the high feeling of a long night as well as the impending fall of a cat. The Harris campaign team is now using this element, having officially dyed the Twitter page in brat-green. In addition, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to soundtrack one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, there have been countless Harris videos circulating on the internet that show her dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashs to songs by the British artist.
08:32 Kamala Harris understands the "power of cooking"
Kamala Harris has made cooking videos into a campaign tool and is particularly interested in food-related issues such as hunger and agriculture. She uses cooking as a form of meditation. "I don't think there's anyone who understands the power of cooking as well as Kamala," writes Alex Prud'homme, author of the book "Dinner With the President: Food, Politics and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House". Her cooking skills can be seen in the YouTube show "Cooking With Kamala", a short series that was filmed during the 2020 campaign. Harris has further explored the connection between cooking and politics during her first presidential campaign. In a YouTube video that was viewed six million times, she visited the actress Mindy Kaling. The two discussed their upbringing in Indian families while making a traditional Masala Dosa.
07:33 Trump: Jewish Americans should not support Democrats
Before Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech in the US Congress, former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate was asked about the Democratic Party's agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump replied, "It's astonishing that any Jewish person, or anyone who has any respect for Israel and loves the country, can even think of voting for a Democrat." Many Jewish people in the US are not big fans of Israel, "something they never explained to me."
06:45 Republicans warn colleagues against sexism and racism in campaign
High-ranking Republicans warned their party colleagues against racist and sexist attacks on the likely Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During a closed-door meeting of Republican representatives in the House, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) urged the representatives to limit their criticism to Harris's policies for the government. At the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he said, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnic background or gender has nothing to do with it." The warnings indicate the new risks for the Republicans in competing with a Democrat who, if elected, would be the first woman, the first Black, and the first Asian American to capture the White House.
06:12 Democrats divided over Harris's running mate
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention expressed reservations about a quick nomination of Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate, according to interviews with over 250 delegates in the US by the New York Times. However, there is no clear consensus on who should be the vice presidential candidate: 16% of those surveyed said it should be Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and 11% said it should be Mark Kelly, the senator from Arizona. Approximately 28% of those surveyed said they didn't know whom they would choose or didn't answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticized the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, calling it too late. The beleaguered director had no other choice but to resign after the attempted attack on him, said the Republican presidential candidate. "I would say it should have happened within an hour, not nine or ten days," Trump told Newsmax, referring to Cheatle's resignation. "That seems unavoidable."
04:35 Trump spreads lie about Harris and Netanyahu
Donald Trump falsely accused Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the US. "It's quite astonishing," Trump said in a Newsmax interview, alleging that Harris had declined a meeting. In reality, a meeting between Netanyahu and the US vice president is scheduled for Thursday.
03:42 Musk denies report of $45 million donation to Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk refutes reports of a reported $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I never said I would donate $45 million to Trump," Musk told conservative talk show host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's comments come in response to reports of potential financial support for Trump's campaign.
02:58 DIHK fears intensification between US and China after US election
The German Industry and Trade Chamber (DIHK) warns of a heightening of tensions between the US and China and more protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US campaign about increased protectionism and the introduction of extensive import tariffs concern German companies with concern," says DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier to the Düsseldorf "Rheinische Post." German companies are very active in both markets. "Economic losses due to a growing fragmentation would be noticeable for companies and consumers in a highly interconnected economy like Germany," warns Treier. It is important to improve the business conditions in Germany and Europe, especially with further trade agreements, such as in Latin America or the Indo-Pacific.
01:28 Secret Service advises Trump campaign against outdoor rallies
The Secret Service advises Trump campaign to no longer hold large outdoor rallies, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Service expressed concerns to Trump's team about large events under open skies. For upcoming events, Trump's team is looking for indoor venues like sports arenas that can accommodate thousands of people.
00:32 Trump campaign files complaint over fund transfer with Biden and Harris
The Trump campaign files a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the "New York Times," the campaign alleges that Biden and Harris violated campaign finance laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The Trump campaign's legal counsel speaks of a "brazen money transfer," accusing Harris of trying to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds worth $91.5 million."
23:17 New poll: Over 3,000 delegates want to vote for Harris
More and more Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In an AP poll, over 3,000 of the 3,949 delegates now plan to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts Harris significantly over the 1,976 delegate votes required to be nominated as the party's candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "deeply disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, as reported by Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did excellent work," Scholz continued. Biden "has taken care of transatlantic cooperation in very crisis-ridden times." Scholz noted that there had always been "detailed talks" with Biden that had "moved things and led to decisions that we prepared together." Biden was "misperceived in the public," Scholz added, "through some television appearances and also because he doesn't move around like a 25-year-old."
Regarding Kamala Harris as a potential replacement, Scholz stated: "She is an experienced and competent politician." Harris would "be quite clear" in her support for "continuing the now very well-developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokeswoman: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "laughable"
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed the withdrawal demands from Republicans against Joe Biden as "laughable." Speaking to ABC, she stated that the staff at the White House continued to trust "his leadership and his judgment." Jean-Pierre added in her first interview since Biden announced his decision to not seek re-election: "That was it. That's all he decided. This president is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way."
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump is determined not to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former U.S. President told reporters during a telephone conference that he was willing to engage in more than one debate with Harris. Shortly thereafter, he added: "But I didn't agree to anything officially." According to "Sky News," Trump further stated: "I agreed to debate Joe Biden. But I want to debate her, and she won't be any different because she's making the same policies."
21:11 Harris to cheering crowd: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
During her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the reproductive rights in the United States. As she began her speech on "reproductive freedom," she received thunderous applause from the audience. "We will stop Donald Trump's extreme abortion bans because we trust women to make decisions about their own bodies," Harris said in Wisconsin. Women should not be told by the government what they can and cannot do, Harris emphasized. "And if Congress passes a law restoring reproductive freedoms, I, as President of the United States, will sign it."
20:56 Harris: "Quacks of all kinds," type "Donald Trump type"
Kamala Harris warned during her first campaign speech as a potential Presidential candidate about another term of Donald Trump. In her role as District Attorney, she dealt with "Quacks of all kinds," she said in Wisconsin. "Listen to me when I say that I know the Trump type." As District Attorney, she specialized in cases of sexual misconduct. "Now, Trump was found guilty of sexual misconduct. And: 'As Attorney General of California, I went after the big Wall-Street banks and held them accountable for fraud. Trump was just found guilty in 34 cases of fraud.'
20:43 Harris: "We will win this election"
Kamala Harris praised President Joe Biden during her first campaign appearance as a potential Presidential candidate. It was one of the "greatest honors" of her life to serve him as Vice President, she said in her speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "Joe's legacy and his achievements throughout his entire career and in the last three and a half years are unmatched in history." The Vice President continued: "In 2024, we will win again." And: "We're not afraid of hard work, we welcome hard work. And we will win this election."
20:34 Harris gives first campaign speech as potential Presidential candidate - Huge crowd
Kamala Harris speaks for the first time in the campaign as a potential Democratic Presidential candidate. She is expected on stage in these minutes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Tony Evers, the democratic governor of the state, announced the current Vice President. At the event, according to the Harris campaign, it concerns the largest of the Democratic Party this year. According to reports, the venue had to be changed because they were "overwhelmed" with requests.
20:20 Harris leads in poll against Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by a narrow margin of two percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey was conducted on Monday and Tuesday. Harris led in the national poll with 44 percent to 42 percent for Trump. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the Presidential nomination is running for Harris.
1. The FBI is investigating attempted assassination attempts on both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
2. After Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 United States Presidency Election, Republicans are focusing their efforts on their likely opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris.
3. US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking support from black women in the state of Indiana to secure votes for the 2024 United States Presidential Election.
4. A letter from Democratic Party presidential candidate Marianne Williamson appealed to delegates for support in her bid for the Democratic Party nomination for the 2024 United States Presidency Election.
5. According to an AP survey of party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination for the 2024 United States Presidency Election.
6. The United States intelligence community is reportedly monitoring attempts by foreign powers to interfere in the 2024 United States Presidency Election, with a focus on potential threats against Democratic candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris.
