17:00 'National Response' in Abortion Law - Harris-Campaign posts old Vance-Interview
The Harris campaign team is once again engaged with an interview from 2022 by J.D. Vance, in which the current Vice Presidency candidate of the Republicans clearly stated position. Back then, Vance indicated that he was open to a "national response" to prevent women from traveling across state borders to get an abortion. The Harris campaign team released the corresponding audio recording on X. The Trump campaign has not responded to a request for comment yet. In the past few weeks, Vance has aligned his stance on abortion rights with that of Donald Trump. "What Donald Trump very wisely said is: California will want a different policy than Ohio (...) and it's reasonable for voters in the states to make these decisions," said Vance to Fox News.
16:11 Nikki Haley reprimands Republicans for "D.E.I." remarks about Harris Donald Trump's primary opponent, Nikki Haley, has reprimanded Republicans for remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. Several Republicans labeled Harris as a "D.E.I.-Hire" in the past few days. The abbreviation stands for "Diversity, Equality and Inclusion." Republican Tim Burchett from Tennessee said, for example, that Biden only chose Harris as his Vice President because she was a "D.E.I.-Hire." Haley emphasized in a conversation with CNN that such remarks were "not helpful." "They don't need to talk about how she looks or what gender she is," she said. She urged Republicans to focus instead on Harris' political record, which she believes is far left.
15:24 Shortly after TikTok debut: 1.5 million people follow Harris Vice President Kamala Harris has already surpassed the one million follower mark on TikTok shortly after her debut. In a short time, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate already has 1.5 million followers (as of July 26, 14:50 p.m.). In addition, she has collected 2.2 million likes. Her chosen slogan on the profile reads "When we fight, we win." A first short video, which has been viewed over six million times, reveals why she joined the platform. According to her, she learned about the hype surrounding her person there and "thought I should come here myself." The TikTok profile of Donald Trump currently has 9.2 million followers.
14:34 Hunter's Mosaic: "Obama needs to come out and speak" In an unusual step, former US President Obama has already intervened in the Democratic campaign for weeks. However, he remains silent - for now. Political scientist Thomas Jaeger explains the step and looks ahead to the possible further development in Harris' campaign. [
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14:17 Harris to Netanyahu-Visit: I will not be silent about the suffering in Gaza
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 were fleeing, some of whom had been displaced "second, third or fourth time." "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot remain heartless in the face of such suffering, and I will not be silent."
13:20 Zoom Fundraising Calls: White Women Raise Over Two Million Dollars for Harris' Campaign in 90 Minutes
Inspired by a similar initiative by a group of black women, a group of white women raised more than two million dollars in campaign contributions for potential Presidential candidate Kamala Harris through Zoom fundraising calls. According to the "Washington Post," this was reported by the organization "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 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 Front-Runner
Reporters from the "New York Times" spoke with 251 of the over 3900 delegates who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate at the August 19-22 Chicago convention. 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 hold 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 candidacy by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. However, 70 of the delegates 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' presidential campaign 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 since Harris was declared the Democratic Party's candidate, following President Joe Biden's decision to 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 to become the first woman in the country to win the presidency.
10:45 Trump's 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 the young (see entry 04:33). Joe Biden stepped down from the presidency a few days ago. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation, to "new voices," Biden justified this step. Harris could be his successor and should especially win over young US voters for the Democrats.
10:03 US civil rights activist rallies Latino votes for Harris
The famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta is supporting 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 advocates for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation control 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 also be an advantage. Furthermore, the US expert 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 listed it as 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 American people!"
07:30 Melania Trump Announces Publication of Her MemoirsMelania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has announced the publication of her memoirs on her Website. The former First Lady of the USA made the announcement. New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump the "Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her aloofness, but she has not chosen that title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication promises to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who overcame adversity and forged her own way." It promises "intimate, personal 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 NowThe Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It's 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 from August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden was planned for September 10, in which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate.
06:06 Biden Urges Netanyahu for Rapid Gaza AgreementUS President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a swift agreement on a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza War. 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 strained for a long time. The Israeli government's actions in the Gaza War have further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden 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 the basic needs of the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris Now on TikTokAs a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now also has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within 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 on Israel - urges leadership to act for suffering population in Gaza strip
Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris publicly declares her support for Israel with clear words. Simultaneously, the democratic presidential nominee urges the Israeli leadership to do more for the welfare of 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 conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urges Americans to consider the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence should 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 requests maintenance of Trump ruling
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked the presiding judge to uphold the ruling against Donald Trump in the hush money case. 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 prosecutors argued that the proceedings were about actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they contend, there is no basis for the jury's verdict to be challenged. Trump's attorneys attempt to overturn the ruling and the indictment. They cite the Supreme Court decision on July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Collaboration with Harris won't be simpler than with Trump
Christian Lindner, the German Finance Minister, does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris would be fundamentally smoother in case of her winning the US presidency than with Donald Trump. "Some hold the hope that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier than with Donald Trump. I do not subscribe to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "However, the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and in 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's 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 statement 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 am ready, let's get started." 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 expressed mixed feelings after his resignation declaration and speech, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, as reported by the "Washington Post." "There's a mixture of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done," Jean-Pierre said. She added: "It was very hard. It's an emotional moment for all of us, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump are neck and neck in the latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College poll, Donald Trump is almost tied with Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris receives 46 percent, it is stated, citing the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1,142 registered voters were surveyed nationwide. This 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 said: "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. Apparently, 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 has once again attacked Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump refers to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," for whom the US "is not ready." Trump has repeatedly called Harris "radically left" in recent days and blamed her for "errors 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. The Israeli prime minister thanked the president 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.
- Despite Nikki Haley's reprimand, several Republicans continue to label Vice President Kamala Harris as a "D.E.I.-Hire."
- Joe Biden's potential successor, Kamala Harris, has amassed over 1.5 million followers on TikTok, surpassing Donald Trump's following on the platform.
- Former US President Obama has remained silent in the Democratic campaign, despite intervening in the past weeks.
- In an interview with Fox News, J.D. Vance, the Republican Vice Presidential candidate contender, supports Donald Trump's stance on allowing states to decide their own abortion policies.
- Following the US-Intelligence Agency's report on the 2020 US Presidential Election, Donald Trump continues to claim that he was assaulted during a Wisconsin rally, with attempts to overturn the ruling and indictment by his attorneys.
- As the 2024 US Presidential Election approaches, tensions between the Republicans and Democrats continue to intensify, with both sides focusing on politics, including abortion rights and border control.
