18:50 Harris' stepdaughter contradicted Vance's 'Cat woman' remarks
After J.D. Vance called Kamala Harris "miserable" and "childless cat lady," Ella Emhoff, Harris' stepdaughter, responds on her Instagram Story: "How can one be 'childless' when I have such sweet kids like Cole and me? I love my three parents." Ella Emhoff is the biological child of Harris' husband Doug Emhoff. His ex-wife condemned Vance's comments about Harris earlier as "baseless attacks." Harris is described as "loving, caring, protective, and always present" in her role as a parent.
6:20 PM Harris: We want to ban weapons and they want to ban books
In her speech to the American Federation of Teachers in Houston, Kamala Harris first praised US President Joe Biden. Biden's speech in the Oval Office showed "what true leadership looks like." Harris then thanked the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and called them "a proud product of public education." Harris criticized the "conservative culture warriors" who want to limit teaching about ethnicity and gender. "We want to ban assault weapons and they want to ban books. Can you imagine?," Harris said and added: "They have the audacity to tell teachers they should strap themselves with a weapon in the classroom." Harris received much applause from the teachers and union members for her statements.
6:15 PM Harris condemns "despicable" actions during Washington protests
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."
6:00 PM Trump allegedly disparaged people with disabilities
Fred C. Trump III accuses his uncle Donald Trump of disparaging people with disabilities. In his upcoming book "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got Here," Fred Trump writes about a meeting with his uncle during Trump's presidency in 2020. The former president is said to have said about people with disabilities: "The condition they're in, 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 said 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 leaked to the "Times" Magazine. Trump has not responded to a request for comment.
17:00 Trump: Israel must end war "quickly"
The republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump urged for a quick end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages from Hamas's grip, a day before his scheduled meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Israel must end the war 'quickly'," Trump said in an interview with the US broadcaster Fox. In addition, Israel needs to "get a better grip on its public relations." Trump also criticized those who protested against Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress in the interview.
16:40 Biden praises himself and Harris for growing economy
US President Joe Biden praised the report on the growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the US. 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 shows that we now have the strongest economy in the world," Biden said, according to the "Washington Post." "Thanks to Vice President Harris's economic agenda and mine, our economy grew by a robust 2.8 percent in the last quarter, which is based on strong American consumers and business investments." Biden also pointed out that the government had created almost 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'm excited to announce the release of my new book 'Save America' on Truth Social. Regarding my previous works, this is the best of all - especially considering we're now living in a failing nation," he wrote on his platform. 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 group "Republican Voters Against Trump" has launched a poster campaign for Kamala Harris's support. The $500,000 campaign's posters can be seen in the US states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The posters show originally republican voters and voters holding guns, endorsing Vice President Harris in the election campaign. "I'm a former Trump voter. I'm a gun owner. I'm voting for Harris," it says on one poster. The group aims to convince republican voters to vote against Donald Trump, as he is "unfit" for the presidency and threatens democracy. "He will lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history," it says on the group's homepage.
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled"
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said that the US was still "blessed" with Joe Biden's leadership. Regarding Biden's speech the previous day, she added, "He passed the torch with eloquence and vision." Harris stands for "strength and determination," Pelosi said at a press conference in Washington. "She is a deeply religious person who selflessly serves the public." Pelosi urged the public, "Don't be fooled- 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 comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless cat woman." In her Instagram Story, Aniston writes that she "really can't believe" such comments could come from a potential next vice president of the USA. She adds: "Mr. Vance, 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 a second option. Because they are 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 withdrawal from the bid 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? These and other questions are discussed by ntv with USA expert Simon Wendt.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyonce'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, the former California Attorney General 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 Beyonce, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who "think we should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris urges 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 challenge
Just a few days after Harris is in the lead among Democrats in the race for the White House, Trump openly criticizes and lies about her. According to political analyst Thomas Jaeger, this is a calculated move. However, Harris could seriously threaten 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 bid, Jill Biden was seen standing next to her husband. Then she boarded a plane for Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the First Lady will visit the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the US
In 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." There is nothing the US cannot accomplish, Biden believes, "if we do it together."
11:20 Video goes viral: Allegations against Kamala HarrisJ.D. Vance stated in an interview on Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" in 2021 that Harris and other Democrats, including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, didn't have "really direct interest" in the future of the USA because they were "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. During the campaign, the accusation from back then is being heavily promoted to discredit potential Democratic candidate Harris. A video from the interview is going viral. Fewer than 25 million people have viewed the video in just a few days. Kamala Harris has no children of her own. She is a stepmother to the two children of her husband, Doug Emhoff.
10:37 "RealClearPolitics"-Poll shows Trump leadingAccording to the latest calculation by "RealClearPolitics," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in recent polls for the US presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolitics" shows the average of various data collection efforts from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. The difference in polling between Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is currently less than two percentage points according to "RealClearPolitics."
09:55 "Wall Street Journal": Trump could lose to HarrisRegarding the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris might 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: Republicans were caught off guard by BidenIn his first speech since announcing he would not run for re-election, Biden spoke of the United States as a fateful choice for democracy and made no mention of 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 platform X, US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his enduring service to the nation. It has been an honor to serve as vice president by Joe Biden's side, 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 announced his retirement from the presidency. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she adds. She is grateful for his support in the US election campaign. Similarly, she had already expressed her gratitude at her first appearance in the White House after Biden's retirement. 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: Obama publicly supports Harris for presidency
According to a media report by NBC News, citing sources privy to the conversations, former US President Barack Obama will publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her. Plans for joint campaign appearances are also reportedly in the works. However, no specific dates have been set yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim"
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 victim, whom it is necessary to defeat" 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 rhetoric suggests 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 will 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 and zero no votes underscores the widespread political outrage over the possibility of such an attack. "Security has no party affiliation," said Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest terms
In his address to the nation, President Joe Biden recommended Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She has experience. 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 in the past few years, Biden added. "The election is now in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defending democracy is more important than the title
President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race in an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "I am passing the baton to a new generation," Biden said. "This is the best way to unite our nation," he added. Defending democracy is more important than any title, the 81-year-old Democrat continued. He drew strength and found joy in serving the American people, but the focus was not on him, Biden stressed. "It's about you. Your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie SandersTrump, whose presidency is not yet sealed, is already warming up against his potential opponent, Vice President Harris, in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, she has been the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden catastrophe, the Republican stated 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 the left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country", so Trump to his supporters.
01:14 Harris is looking for a 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 tested, sources reported. 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, 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 race and gender as a 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 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 resignation? His press secretary is clearThe White House rejects calls for Biden to resign from the presidency. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidential race now that he has, his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told journalists. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
1:45 Biden criticizes Harris's opponents' policiesIn a speech addressing the Democratic National Committee, US President Joe Biden criticizes the policies of his potential Republican opponents, including Kamala Harris, in the 2024 US Presidential Election. Biden highlights the importance of preserving the US's democratic institutions and values, which he believes Harris's opponents' policies threaten.
1:30 US Intelligence Agency warns of attempts to undermine the 2024 US Presidential ElectionA report from the US Intelligence Agency reveals that there are ongoing attempts to interfere with the 2024 US Presidential Election. The report specifically mentions individuals and entities aiming to discredit the candidates, including Kamala Harris and other potential Democratic nominees.
1:15 Republicans propose new voter ID laws to favor Trump's chancesIn an effort to increase their chances in the 2024 US Presidential Election, Republican leaders introduce new voter ID laws between now and 2024. Critics argue that these measures will disproportionately impact Democratic voters, which could potentially benefit candidates like Donald Trump or Kamala Harris's Republican opponents.
12:50 Wisconsin and Pennsylvania oversight committees investigate Harris's opponents' tacticsLawmakers in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania establish oversight committees to investigate allegations of illegal campaign and electoral tactics deployed by the opponents of Kamala Harris and other Democratic candidates in the 2024 US Presidential Election.
12:20 Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris for the 2024 US Presidential ElectionAfter much speculation, US President Joe Biden publicly endorses Kamala Harris as his party's nominee in the 2024 US Presidential Election. Biden praises Harris's experience, skills, and dedication to public service during a campaign rally in her hometown.
12:00 Kamala Harris responds to Joe Biden's endorsement with a campaign announcementHours after being endorsed by President Joe Biden, Kamala Harris officially announces her intention to run for the 2024 US Presidential Election. Harris emphasizes her commitment to unifying the nation, addressing climate change, and promoting social justice in her announcement speech.
