17:20 Harris: We want to ban weapons and books.
In her speech before the American teachers' union in Houston, Kamala Harris first praised US President Joe Biden, calling his Oval Office speech "a demonstration of true leadership." Harris then thanked the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and called them "a proud product of public education." Harris criticized "conservative culture warriors" who want to limit instruction on ethnicity and gender. "Yesterday in Washington D.C., we saw despicable actions from unpatriotic demonstrators and dangerous, hate-fueled rhetoric," Harris said. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric are despicable and "should not be tolerated in our country." She added, "I condemn the burning of the American flag. This flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America."
17:55 Harris condemns "despicable" actions at Washington protest
Kamala Harris condemned some actions during the protests in Washington the previous day. In response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress, some demonstrators and demonstrators tore down and burned the American flag. "Yesterday in Washington D.C., we saw despicable actions from unpatriotic demonstrators and dangerous, hate-fueled rhetoric," Harris said. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric are despicable and "should not be tolerated in our country." She added, "I condemn the burning of the American flag. This flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America."
17:25 Trump allegedly disparaged people with disabilities
Fred C. Trump III accuses his uncle Donald Trump of disparaging people with disabilities. In his book "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way," which comes out next week, Fred Trump writes about a meeting with his uncle during Trump's presidency in 2020. The former president is said to have commented on people with disabilities: "The way they are, all the costs, maybe they should just be allowed to die." The relationship between Fred Trump and his uncle has been strained since then. According to his own statements, Fred Trump's nephew himself has a child with a disability. Trump is said to have once commented about this child: "I don't know. He doesn't recognize you. Maybe you should just let him die and move to Florida." The corresponding passages of the book were previously published by "The Times" magazine. Trump has not responded to a request for comment.
17:00 Trump urges Israel to end "war quickly" and free hostages from Hamas
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump is calling for a quick end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages from Hamas's control, one day before his scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump urged Israel to end the war "and quickly," according to an interview with the US broadcaster Fox. In addition, Israel needs to "get a better grip on its public relations," Trump criticized in the conversation those who protested against Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress.
16:40 Biden and Harris celebrate growing economy
US-President Joe Biden praised the report on the growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the USA. He also mentioned his Vice President Kamala Harris. "When I took office, we were in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Today's GDP report clearly shows that we now have the strongest economy in the world," Biden said, according to the "Washington Post." "Thanks to the economic agenda of Vice President Harris and me, our economy grew by a robust 2.8 percent in the last quarter, which is based on strong American consumers and corporate investments," Biden added. He also highlighted that the government had created nearly 16 million jobs, wages had risen, and inflation was decreasing.
16:20 Trump announces third book "Save America"
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced the publication of another book. "I am excited to announce the release of my new book 'Save America' on Truth Social. Regarding my previous works, it's the best of all - especially considering we now live in a failing nation," the statement reads. According to the publisher, the book is set to be released on September 3.
15:50 "Republican Voters Against Trump" launch campaign for Harris support
The organization "Republican Voters Against Trump" has launched a poster campaign to support Kamala Harris. The $500,000 campaign's posters can be seen in US states Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They feature originally Republican voters, men and women, expressing their support for Vice President Harris in the election campaign. "I'm a former Trump voter. I'm a gun owner. I'm voting for Harris," reads one poster. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote against Donald Trump because he is "unfit" for the presidency and threatens democracy. "He will lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history," the homepage states.
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled"
The former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, expressed her support for Joe Biden's leadership and praised Kamala Harris. "We are still blessed with the leadership of Joe Biden," Pelosi said at a press conference in Washington, D.C. She added, "He has passed the torch with eloquence and vision." Harris, Pelosi continued, stands for "strength and determination." "She is a deeply religious person who selflessly serves the public," Pelosi concluded. Pelosi urged the public, "Don't be fooled - she is a politically astute president."
14:55 Jennifer Aniston speaks out against Vance's comments on Harris
Jennifer Aniston criticized J.D. Vance for his comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate had referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless cat lady." In her Instagram story, Aniston wrote that she "really can't believe" such comments come from a potential next vice president of the USA. She added, "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter has the luck to one day have children of her own. I hope she doesn't have to resort to artificial insemination as a second option. Because you're trying to take that away from her too."
14:30 Biden as Lame Duck: "Nothing will happen in the USA until January 2025"Since his resignation from running for the position of President, 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? These and other questions are discussed with USA expert Simon Wendt on ntv.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyonce's "Freedom" her anthemUnder 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, the former Attorney General of the State of California announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the central themes of the election in November. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyonce, 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 are ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because if we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Harris could give Trump a serious advantageJust a few days into the race, Harris is in the front row among Democrats in the fight for the White House, but Trump openly insults and lies about her. According to political analyst Thomas Jaeger, this is part of a calculation. However, Harris could seriously threaten Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the Olympic GamesJill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was still standing next to her husband. Then, the First Lady boards a plane for Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the President's wife visits the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the USIn a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden has called for unity in the US. He writes: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the US can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video goes viral: Allegations against Kamala HarrisIn 2021, J.D. Vance said in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that Harris and other Democrats (like Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) "don't really have a direct interest" in the future of the US because they "don't have kids." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. The accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted in the campaign to discredit possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral on X, with over 25 million views in a few days. Kamala Harris does not have children of her own. She is a stepmother to the two children of her husband, Cole Emhoff.
10:37 RealClearPolling: According to the latest calculation from "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in recent polls for the US Presidency election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently fluctuating significantly. The race could be close. The polling values of Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, differ according to "RealClearPolling" by less than two percent currently.
09:55 The Wall Street Journal: With the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris is very likely to run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats, The Wall Street Journal writes: "The Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate with renewed energy. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris presents herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to The Wall Street Journal.
09:13 ntv-Reporter: In his first speech since announcing his decision not to run for re-election, Biden invoked the United States as a fateful choice for democracy and did not address the discussions about his age. This could have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional acknowledgment: Biden's legacy is unmatched In a post on the online service X, Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his enduring service to the nation. It was an honor of her life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the statement. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other president in modern US history, Harris says, after Biden withdrew from the presidential race. "In a single term as president, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she adds. She is grateful to him for his support in the US election campaign. Similarly, she had already expressed herself at her first appearance in the White House after the withdrawal. At the end, she says, it is an honor to be able to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: According to a report in the media, former US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic presidential candidate. Obama has already privately supported her campaign and maintains regular contact with her, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with the conversations. Plans for joint campaign appearances are also reported. Advisors from Obama and Harris have discussed this. Dates for such events have not yet been set. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim"
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump attacks his alleged opponent in the US Presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump refers to the Democrat as his "new victim to be defeated" and accuses Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, is Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. Trump's sharp words indicate that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump attack
The US House of Representatives intends to investigate the failure of security services during the attack on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee tasked with this mission. The vote result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread political disgust over the possibility of such an act. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest terms
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommends his Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She has experience. She is tough. She is capable," said the Democrat about his Vice President. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country in the past government years. "Now the election is in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than title
US President Joe Biden will pass the baton to a new generation by withdrawing from the Presidential race. "This is the best way to unite our nation," said Biden in a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," added the 81-year-old further. He draws strength and finds joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat stressed. "It's about you. Your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' Presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, the current Vice President has been "the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," said the Republican at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected politician in American history. Did you know that she is an ultraliberal politician?" Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mate
The prospective Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being tested, sources report. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign at the age of 59. 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 Harris
Leading Republican representatives in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their fellow Republicans to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in public service instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before August party
The Democrats plan to determine their presidential nominee for Harris virtually before the middle of August. The Democratic Party Committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His press secretary is clear
The White House has rejected calls for President Joe Biden to retire. It's "laughable" to demand that Biden retire from the presidential race after his departure and now also from the presidency, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is laughable and does not match our expectations."
14:45 Republican Strategist Criticizes Attempts to Politicize Kamala Harris' RaceA leading Republican strategist condemned attempts to politicize Vice President Kamala Harris' race in relation to her potential run for the United States Presidential Election 2024. In a statement, the strategist argued that focusing on Harris' ancestry distracts from her accomplishments and competence as a public servant.
14:10 Democrats Rally Behind Harris as United States Presidential CandidateFollowing Joe Biden's announcement to retire from politics, the Democratic party has thrown their support behind Kamala Harris as the party's candidate for the United States Presidential Election 2024. Party leaders and influential figures have praised Harris' leadership and competence, highlighting her achievements during her time as Vice President.
13:35 Harris' Asian-American and African-American Heritage in the SpotlightAs Kamala Harris emerges as a potential candidate for the United States Presidential Election 2024, her Asian-American and African-American heritage has taken center stage. Critics and supporters alike have spoken about the historical significance of her potential presidency, as well as the potential challenges she may face given the politicization of race in American politics.
12:55 Joe Biden Endorses Kamala Harris for the United States Presidential Election 2024In a surprise move, former United States President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor for the United States Presidential Election 2024. Biden praised Harris' leadership and accomplishments during their time in office, citing her resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
12:10 Republicans Counter with Criticism of Harris' Record and PoliciesRepublican leaders and candidates have countered Harris' potential candidacy for the United States Presidential Election 2024 with criticism of her record and policies. They have charged that Harris is too liberal and out of touch with American values, citing her support for progressive causes and her alleged mishandling of certain issues during her time as Vice President.
11:30 Trump's Impact on the United States Presidential Election 2024Donald Trump's influence on the United States Presidential Election 2024 is a topic of much discussion, with some analysts arguing that his endorsement could be a decisive factor in the race. Others suggest that Trump's controversial reputation and divisive rhetoric could actually work against Republican candidates, as the party tries to rebrand itself and regain the support of mainstream voters.
