18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN publishes new poll results
A new CNN survey provides no clear favorite in a potential presidency race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent compared to Harris's 46 percent, both within the survey's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls this year in the match-up between Biden and Trump," the broadcaster notes. The US President is not directly elected by the people, so a lead in a poll is not necessarily indicative of high chances of a win. In the US Election, it's about obtaining the majority of votes in most states, causing electors to fall to the winning candidate. The US President is later determined in the Electoral College. Therefore, a candidate can become US President despite receiving fewer overall votes from the public than their opponent, but more electors in the states. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton duel.
3:12 p.m. One Day Before Netanyahu Visit: Pro-Palestine Protesters Occupy US Congress Spontaneously
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected at the US Congress. In a spontaneous protest led by the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace," a protest against the war in Gaza takes place:
2:22 p.m. "Historic Funding Flow" for Kamala Harris
According to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to it as a "historic funding flow" and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a donor and former Google executive: "It really feels like a historic moment that we'll still be talking about in ten years or decades. We haven't experienced anything like this in a long time. Many of us were stunned. Many of us hadn't given anything for a long time. Now we see that the dams have opened."
1:31 p.m. Everyone Talks About Kamala Harris, But Few Can Pronounce Her Name Correctly
Despite Harris being a prominent political figure for years, her name is often mispronounced - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained what her Sanskrit-derived name means and how it should be pronounced, such as in the introduction to her autobiography "The Truths We Hold" from 2019. Her name is pronounced like the English "comma" (comma) followed by an -la. The emphasis is on the first, not the second syllable. And the pronunciation of the "a" in the first syllable is similar to an open "o" as in the German "doch."
15:39 Marianne Williamson to Become President - Appeals to Democrats
US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates appealing for their support in her bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. In the letter, obtained by a copy, Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nomination convention of the Democrats in August. A link to propose Williamson as a candidate is also included. A Democratic Party candidate can participate in the nomination process if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the convention. According to an AP survey of the party, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough pledges to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had entered the presidential race against US President Joe Biden but then withdrew and later reversed her decision.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold in Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris will seek support from black women in the US state of Indiana for the presidential election in November. Three days after announcing her presidential campaign bid following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris is scheduled to deliver a speech today at a meeting of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally comprised of black women. No Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago, with voters in the state usually favoring Republican candidates. Harris' campaign team chair Jen O'Malley Dillon noted in a statement that women, non-white, younger women voters, and women are crucial for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Address the Nation from the Oval Office
According to "Washington Post," President Biden is planning to speak from the Oval Office today to the nation to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, scheduled for 8 pm local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Evades Trump Contact Question
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer whether he had spoken with Donald Trump. He mentioned that during his visit to the US, he had spoken with members of both parties. "There is always the possibility of contacts that will continue, regardless of how it goes in the US," he added, but referred to his own government role. 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 and can do it"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and can do it."
12:41 Wray to Face Questions from Congress About Trump Attempt Investigation
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations related to the attempted attack on 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. Wray will have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, during the attack on the Presidential candidate are progressing before the House Judiciary Committee.
11:50 Trump to Focus on Harris at Campaign Rally
The former U.S. 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 consider the state significant.
11:05 Jagger: Harris Makes Clever Move Against Trump
Republicans have been targeting Harris since Biden's candidacy withdrawal. Political scientist Thomas Jagger sees the new figure as an early success for the Democrats. However, 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 that we have already heard from MAGA mouthpieces," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must filter through the noise, make the voters think about what they read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to fight sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton writes. 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, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the presidential race. Can she defeat the Republican presidential candidate? And how should the world and German foreign policy adjust accordingly? NTV asks FDP foreign policy spokesman Ulrich Lechte in the morning news.
09:08 The Green Goose - Harris Campaign uses the Summer Memes
Kamala Harris is running for the Democratic Presidency and is undergoing an image makeover in public perception. Among the younger generation, this shift is being driven by memes that reference the British pop singer Charli XCX. The singer tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS a goose" ("Kamala is a Goose"). Charli 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 celebrates 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. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to underscore one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, countless Harris videos to songs by the British artist have been circulating on the internet, showing Harris dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashbacks.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to woo young voters. They often tread on thin ice when trying to speak the language of younger generations. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's infamous "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was "cringe". The influence of celebrities on the election was demonstrated last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without endorsing a candidate and thus contributed to an increase in voter registrations.
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. Cooking is also a form of meditation for her. "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 filmed during the 2020 campaign. Harris has further emphasized 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 cooking 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 reiterates his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate is asked about the Democratic agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump responds, "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, "which is something they've never been able to explain to me."
06:45 Republicans warn colleagues against sexism and racism in campaign
High-ranking Republicans warn their party colleagues against racist and sexist attacks on the likely Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. At a closed-door meeting of Republican representatives in the House, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) urges the representatives to focus on criticizing Harris for her policy responsibility in the US government. During the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he says, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnic background or gender has nothing to do with it." The warnings highlight the new risks for Republicans in competing with a Democrat who, if elected, would be the first woman, first Black, and first Asian American to capture the White House.
06:12 Democrats divided over Harris as vice president
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention express 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 say it should be Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and 11% say it should be Mark Kelly, the senator from Arizona. Approximately 28% of those surveyed say they don't know whom they would choose or didn't answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticizes the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, stating it came too late. The beleaguered beleidigte Behördenleiterin hatte nach dem Attentatsversuch auf ihn keine andere Wahl als ihren Posten aufzugeben, sagt der republikanische Präsidentschaftskandidat. "I would say it should have happened within an hour, not nine or ten days," Trump told Newsmax regarding Cheatle's resignation. "That seems inevitable."
04:35 Trump spreads lie about Harris and Netanyahu
Donald Trump falsely accuses Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the US. "It's quite astonishing," Trump says in an interview with Newsmax. 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 denies reports of a $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I never said I would give 45 million dollars to Trump," Musk told conservative talk show host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes in the wake of reports suggesting possible 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 potential intensification of tensions between the US and China and increased protectionism following the US election. "Discussions in the US campaign about enhanced protectionism and the introduction of comprehensive 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 an economy as strongly interconnected as Germany," warns Treier. It is important to improve the business conditions in Germany and Europe, especially through additional 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 Donald Trump's campaign team to no longer hold large outdoor rallies following the assassination attempt, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Secret Service conveyed concerns about large events in the open to Trump's team. For upcoming events, Trump's team is looking for indoor venues 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 Trump campaign accuses the two of violating campaign finance laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The Trump campaign's legal counsel refers to this as a "brazen money grab," alleging that Harris is attempting to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds in the amount of 91.5 million dollars."
23:17 New poll: Over 3,000 delegates support Harris
More and more Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In a poll by the news agency AP, over 3,000 of the 3,949 delegates now intend to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate at the August convention, putting her significantly above the 1,976 delegate votes required to be certified as the nominee.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "deeply saddened" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, during an interview with Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did excellent work", Scholz continued. Biden had "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times". Scholz mentioned that there had always been "extensive conversations" with Biden, which had "moved things and led to decisions that we prepared together". Biden had been "misperceived in the public" due to some television appearances and "because he doesn't move around like a 25-year-old", Scholz added.
Regarding Kamala Harris as a potential replacement, Scholz stated: "She is an experienced and competent politician." Harris would "clearly" stand for "continuing the now so successfully developing transatlantic cooperation".
22:03 Spokesperson: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "ridiculous"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed the withdrawal demands from the Republicans against Joe Biden as "ridiculous". Speaking to US broadcaster ABC, she reiterated that the staff at the White House still had faith in "his leadership and his judgment". "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided", she stated in her first interview since Biden's announcement of his presidential candidacy withdrawal. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way", she added.
21:38 Trump to debate Harris
Donald Trump refuses to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former US President told reporters during a phone conference that he was willing to engage in more than one debate with Harris. Shortly after, he added, "But I didn't agree to anything. I agreed to debate Joe Biden." According to "Sky News", Trump went on to say, "But I want to debate her, and she won't be any different because she'll be making the same policies."
21:11 Harris to crowds: Stopping Trump's abortion bans
During her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the reproductive rights in the US. 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 dictated to by the government regarding what they should do, she 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 says 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 praises President Joe Biden during her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate. It was one of the "greatest honors" of her life to serve him as Vice President, she says 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 continues: "In 2024, we will win again." And: "We're not afraid of hard work, we like 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 in 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
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican 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 against Trump. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is running for Harris.
- According to a new CNN survey, Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris in potential United States Presidency Election 2024 match-up with 49% to her 46%, although within the survey's margin of error.
- The Republicans in the USA are divided over Kamala Harris as a potential vice president, with some delegates expressing reservations about a quick nomination of her as the presidential candidate.
- In a spontaneous protest led by "Jewish Voice for Peace," a group of protesters occupied the US Congress one day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US.
- Donald Trump is expected to focus on Kamala Harris during his campaign rally in North Carolina, the first public event since Joe Biden's candidacy withdrawal.
- The US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates, appealing for their support in her bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in the United States.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations related to the attempted attack on former President Donald Trump during a hearing in Congress, answering questions about new details regarding the motive and background of the shooter.
