19:37 FBI: Trump's bodyguard googled Kennedy assassins
The protector, who opened fire at a campaign event of the former US-President Donald Trump about 1 and a half weeks ago, had, according to the Federal Police, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the act. The analysis of the laptop of the protector by the FBI revealed that he wanted to find out how far Lee Harvey Oswald had been from Kennedy when he shot him in 1963. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the Trump shooting before the House Judiciary Committee. The Trump protector had searched for these information on July 6th on the internet, Wray stated. This was the day he had registered for the Trump event in the city of Butler in Pennsylvania. "On July 6th, he made a Google search for: 'How far was Oswald from Kennedy'," Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN publishes new poll results
A new CNN poll 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' 46 percent, and within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls in this year's Biden-Trump matchup," the network reported. The US President is not directly elected by the people, which means a lead in a poll is not necessarily indicative of high chances of winning. In the US election, it comes down to securing a majority of votes in most states, causing the electoral college members to fall to the candidate with the most votes. Therefore, a candidate can become US President with fewer overall votes from the people than their opponent, but more electoral college votes in the states. This was the case with Trump against Hillary Clinton.
18:12 A day before Netanyahu visit: Pro-Palestine protesters occupy US Congress spontaneously
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the US Congress. In a spontaneous, unauthorized protest led by the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace," a protest against the war in Gaza takes place:
17:22 "Historic fundflow" for Kamala Harris
According to "Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to it as a "historic fundflow" and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a major 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 people, including myself, have been stunned in the last few weeks. Many of us haven't given any money for anything. Now we see the dams have opened."
16:31 Everyone talks about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctly
Despite being a prominent political figure for years, Kamala Harris' name is often still pronounced incorrectly - 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 stress is on the first, not the second syllable. And the "a" in the first syllable is pronounced similarly 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 for her nomination as the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate. In the letter, Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nominating convention of the Democrats in August. A link to propose Williamson as a candidate is also included in the communication. A presidential candidate or a presidential nominee 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 the party members, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had entered the presidential race against US President Joe Biden but then suspended her campaign, only to later reactivate it.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking 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 gathering of the sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally composed of Black women. No Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago, with voters in the state consistently choosing Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign co-chair Jen O'Malley Dillon emphasized the importance of women, non-white women, and younger women and women voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Address the Nation from the Oval Office
President Biden is expected to speak from the Oval Office today to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate, according to "The Washington Post." 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 Ducks Trump Contact Question
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declined to answer whether he has spoken with Donald Trump. He had spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, Scholz stated. There is always the possibility of continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the US," he added, while also emphasizing his own government role. Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his capacity as Finance Minister alongside then Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants and what she can do"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
12:41 Wray must face questions from FBI on Trump assassination attemptFBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations regarding the assassination attempt 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, are progressing in the attempt on the presidential candidate.
11:50 Trump to focus on Harris at campaign rallyThe 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 concentrate 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 to be of great importance.
11:05 Jagger: Harris makes clever move against TrumpAt least since Biden's candidacy withdrawal, the Republicans have been focusing on Harris as their likely opponent. Political scientist Thomas Jagger sees the new figure as an initial success for the Democrats. However, more needs to happen to win the election.
10:19 Clinton sees 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 spokespeople," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make voters think about what we read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be 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 TrumpAccording to a new survey, Vice President Harris is leading Trump in the race for the White House. Can she beat the Republican presidential candidate Trump? 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 change 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 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, explained Charli later on TikTok, is "like the girl who is 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 these elements, 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, 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.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to court young voters. They often tread on thin ice when attempting to speak the language of younger generations. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's infamous "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was considered "cringe". The influence of celebrities on elections was demonstrated last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without endorsing a candidate and thus caused a surge in voter registrations.
08:32 Kamala Harris understands the "Power of Cooking"
Kamala Harris has made cooking videos into a campaign tool and has a particular interest in food-related issues such as hunger and agriculture. Harris 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 filmed during the 2020 campaign. Harris has further deepened 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 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 Party's agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump responds, "It's amazing that they, that any Jewish person, anyone who is Jewish and, to be honest, has at least some 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 never explained 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. During a closed-door meeting of Republican representatives in the House, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) urges the representatives to limit their criticism to Harris' policies for the government. The election is about political measures, not personalities, he says, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnicity 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 occupy 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 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 did not answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticizes 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, says the Republican presidential candidate. "I would say it should have happened within an hour, not nine or ten days," Trump tells Newsmax regarding Cheatle's resignation. "That seems unavoidable."
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 amazing that she refuses to meet," 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 refutes reports of a alleged $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I never said I would donate $45 million to Trump," Musk told conservative broadcaster Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes in reaction to reports of potential financial support for Trump's campaign.
02:58 DIHK fears intensification between USA and China after US election
The German Industry and Trade Chamber (DIHK) warns of a potential intensification of the conflict between the USA and China and more protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US election campaign about strengthened 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 as well as consumers in an economy as strongly interconnected as 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's campaign team to no longer hold large rallies outdoors, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Service has conveyed concerns about large events under open skies 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 campaign's legal counsel speaks of a "brazen money transfer," alleging that Harris is trying to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds, worth $91.5 million."
23:17 New poll: Over 3000 delegates support Harris
More and more Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In a poll by the news agency AP, over 3000 of the 3949 delegates have now pledged their support for Harris as a presidential candidate. This puts her significantly above the 1976 delegate votes required by the Democratic National Committee to be certified as a presidential candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "very disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race on Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did outstanding work," Scholz continued. Biden had "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times." Scholz stated that there had always been lengthy conversations with Biden that had "moved things and led to decisions we prepared together." Biden was "misperceived in the public due to some television appearances and also because he doesn't move around as much as 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 well-developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokeswoman: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "laughable"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed the withdrawal demands from the Republicans regarding Joe Biden as "laughable." Speaking to US broadcaster ABC, she stated that the staff at the White House continued to trust "his leadership and his judgment." "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided," Jean-Pierre stated in her first interview since Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way," she added.
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump will not let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former US President told reporters during a phone conference that he was ready for more than one debate with Harris. Shortly after, he added, "But I haven't officially agreed." According to "Sky News," Trump then said, "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 policy."
21:11 Harris to cheering crowd: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
At her first campaign rally as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the abortion rights in the US. As she began her speech on "reproductive freedom," she received the loudest 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 added. "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 took on 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 speech as a potential presidential candidate. It was one of the "greatest honors" of her life to serve as his 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 is the largest of the Democratic Party in this year. The venue had to be changed, as they were "flooded" 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 heating up for Harris.
1. The US Presidential Election 2024 is shaping up to be a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, according to a new CNN poll.
2. As the possibility of a rematch between Trump and Biden in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election looms, the FBI Director Chris Wray has testified about the assassination attempt on former President Trump, revealing details about the shooter's online searches.
3. In the midst of these political developments, the US Intelligence Agency is monitoring potential threats and assessing the security measures needed for the upcoming election.
4. In Pennsylvania, the Democrats are making efforts to solidify their support in Trump's stronghold, recognizing the importance of key states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania in determining the US President.
5. Meanwhile, one of the potential Republican candidates for the U.S. Presidential Election 2024, Donald Trump, is turning his focus towards Harris, using his campaign rallies to criticize her policies.
6. Amidst these attempts by both parties to secure votes, many are calling for a return to respectful dialogue and civility in politics, hoping to minimize the use of divisive tactics and rhetoric.
