20:15 Trump emphasized "good relationship" to Netanyahu
After meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump emphasized his good relationship with the Israeli prime minister. In response to a question from the "New York Times" about whether they would need to rebuild their strained relationship if Trump is re-elected in November, Trump replied: "We don't have to, we have a good relationship." In contrast, Trump stated that Kamala Harris is not very nice when it comes to Israel. According to Trump, Harris would handle the conflict in the Middle East worse than President Joe Biden.
19:25 Trump after meeting with Netanyahu: Hostages must be released
During his meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, the US Presidential candidate was reportedly warmly received, according to the "New York Times." During the meeting, they discussed the war in Gaza and the Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Trump emphasized that the hostages must be released immediately. Netanyahu stated that time would tell if they were closer to an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza. There is movement in the negotiations, which is attributed to Israel's military pressure. For further talks, Netanyahu will send a team to Rome.
18:35 Nikki Haley: I didn't believe Biden would make it to the election
Former South Carolina Governor and Donald Trump's primary opponent Nikki Haley expressed her views on Joe Biden's withdrawal from the Presidential campaign. "I wasn't surprised, and I didn't enjoy it," Haley said in an interview with CNN. She had advocated for cognitive tests for Biden during the campaign between Biden and Trump. "I didn't do it to be disrespectful. (...) I did it because I think it's not just about Joe Biden," she said. She spoke about the problem in DC where people come to office and don't leave. And then their staff and families keep them there, which is a problem for the American people." She didn't believe Biden would make it to the election. "I've always said that a vote for Joe Biden is a vote for Kamala Harris," she added.
17:55 LinkedIn founder announces millions in donations for Harris campaign
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffmann announced he would increase his financial support for the Kamala Harris campaign. According to a CNN report, Hoffmann had already donated $7 million to the Biden-Harris campaign. He plans to "double" this support, Hoffmann told the US broadcaster. He expressed great hope that Harris would become the first female President of the United States. At the same time, Hoffmann also expressed his hope that Harris, as President, would replace Lina Khan as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Hoffmann's statement drew criticism. "Billionaires should not dictate to candidates whom they should keep or not," Bernie Sanders told CNN. A Harris campaign staffer then stated that there were currently "no political discussions" about Khan's replacement.
17:00 "National Response" in Abortion Laws - Harris Campaign posts old Vance InterviewThe Harris campaign team is once again focusing on an interview from 2022 by J.D. Vance, in which the current Republican Vice Presidency candidate's previous stance on abortion laws becomes clear. At that time, 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 an ** corresponding audio recording on X**. The Trump campaign has not yet responded to a request for comment from the "Washington Post". In the past few weeks, Vance has aligned his stance on abortion laws 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", Vance told Fox News.
16:11 Nikki Haley reprimands Republicans for "DEI" remarks about HarrisDonald Trump's primary opponent, Nikki Haley, has reprimanded Republicans for remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. Several Republicans referred to Harris in the past few days as a "DEI-Hire". The acronym stands for "Diversity, Equality and Inclusion". Republican Tim Burchett from Tennessee, for example, said that Biden only chose Harris as his Vice President because she was a "DEI-Hire". Haley spoke out on CNN about these remarks, stating that they 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: Harris gains 1.5 million followersVice President Kamala Harris has already gained over 1.5 million followers shortly after her TikTok debut. As of 26. July 14.50 p.m., the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate already has 1.5 million followers (Stand 26. July 14.50 p.m.). In addition, she has already received 2.2 million likes. Her chosen slogan on the profile reads "When we fight, we win". A first short video, which has already been viewed over 6 million times, reveals why she joined the platform. She learned of the hype surrounding her person on TikTok and "thought I should come here myself". The TikTok profile of Donald Trump currently has 9.2 million followers.
14:34 Hunter to Harris' Mosaic: "Obama needs to come out and speak"In an unusual move, former US President Obama has already intervened in the Democratic election campaign for weeks. However, he remains silent for the time being - until now. Political scientist Thomas Jaeger explains the step and looks ahead to the possible further development in Harris' election campaign.
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 would be forced to flee again, sometimes for the second, third, or fourth time. "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot remain callous in the face of 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 donations for Kamala Harris' potential presidential bid through Zoom fundraising calls. According to the "Washington Post," this was reported by the Organizing Team "White Women: Answer the Call!" On Thursday evening, prominent women such as singer Pink, athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton reportedly raised over two million dollars for Harris' campaign in just one 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 delegates during the week of the Democratic Party convention in Chicago, who could vote for Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate. 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 from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. However, 70 of the delegates are undecided about supporting 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 bid 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, during which Harris was declared the Democratic Party's candidate after President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas via 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," which he wrote in both capital and small letters, he 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 younger generation (see entry 04:33). Joe Biden retired from the presidential race 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 campaigns for Harris among Latino voters
The famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign event in Phoenix in the state of Arizona, the first event of the Harris campaign, 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 fights for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation 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 be an advantage. The US expert also 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 where Trump was taken after the attack listed it as a "gunshot wound to the ear". Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical left lunatics". 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. According to a post on her site, the publication will tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own way." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "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 the time being. It's inappropriate to make arrangements while she hasn't officially been 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 elected as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago. A televised debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, during which Harris could appear as Biden's potential successor as the Democratic candidate, was planned for September 10.
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 conflict during a meeting at the White House. According to a statement from the White House, 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 some time. The Israeli government's actions during the Gaza conflict have further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden once again urged the humanitarian aid in Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of civilians to be improved. It's necessary, "to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid and restore basic provisions for the needy," the statement continues.
04:33 Harris Now on TikTokAs a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now 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 about Israel - urges leadership for Gazan population
After a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris clearly expresses her support for Israel with strong words. At the same time, the democratic presidential candidate urges the Israeli leadership to do more for 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-leaning Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urges Americans to keep in mind 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 Trump verdict upholding
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked the judge in the hush money case against Donald Trump to uphold the verdict against the former US President. 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 accusers argued that in the hush money case, the actions had nothing to do with the office of the President. Therefore, there is no basis to question the jury's decision again. Trump's attorneys attempt to overturn the judgment and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court's decision on July 1, which ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Cooperation with Harris won't be easier 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 victory in the US presidential election than with Donald Trump. "Some hope that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier than with Donald Trump. I don't subscribe to that," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "But 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 would be 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 clear just 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'm ready, let's go." She had agreed to the previously arranged debate on September 10. The debate, which is scheduled to take place on US broadcaster 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 mixed feelings after his resignation declaration and speech, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who spoke to the "Washington Post." She added: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done." The press secretary further stated: "It was very hard. It's an emotional moment for all, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump almost tied in 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 reported, with a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points. The poll was based on interviews with 1,142 registered voters. The 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 stated: "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. According to her, 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 criticized Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump referred to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," and stated that the US was "not ready" for her. Trump has repeatedly labeled Harris as "radical left" in recent days and blamed her for "mistakes 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 Biden for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his enthusiasm for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
14:34 Harris meets with Netanyahu: Calls for humanitarian aid in GazaDuring her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris urged for a swift agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza conflict. She 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." Harris also emphasized the importance of strengthening humanitarian aid and improving the protection of civilians in Gaza.
13:20 Republicans criticize Harris for attacks on TrumpRepublican politicians have been criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for her attacks on former President Donald Trump during the U.S. Presidential Election 2024 campaign. Her comments have been seen as divisive and not conducive to healing the political divide in the United States. Some Republicans have also accused her of being too partisan and not focusing enough on the issues that matter to the American people.
10:45 U.S. Intelligence Agency warns of increased attempts on Trump's lifeThe U.S. Intelligence Agency has warned of increased attempts on former President Donald Trump's life. According to reports, there have been multiple threats against Trump's safety since he left office, and the agency is taking the threat seriously. Democrats have come out in support of increased security for Trump, citing his high profile and the potential for hostility from some of his political opponents.
07:30 Democrats accuse Republicans of trying to interfere with the 2024 electionDemocrats have accused Republicans of attempting to interfere with the U.S. Presidential Election 2024. They argue that Republicans are trying to sow doubt and confusion about the electoral process in order to gain an advantage. The Democrats have also accused Republicans of attempting to undermine the U.S. Intelligence Agency's investigation into the attempted assault on Trump in Wisconsin.
06:06 U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Trump announces plans to run againFormer President Donald Trump has announced his plans to run for U.S. President in the 2024 election. He cited the need to restore American greatness and make the country "great again." The announcement has sparked controversy and divisiveness in the United States, with Democrats accusing him of being a divisive and dangerous figure.
01:25 Democrats accuse Republicans of attempting to suppress voter rights in PennsylvaniaDemocrats have accused Republicans of attempting to suppress voter rights in the state of Pennsylvania in order to gain an advantage in the U.S. Presidential Election 2024. They argue that Republican-led efforts to restrict voting access will disproportionately impact Democratic-leaning voters and could potentially swing the election in their favor. The Democrats have vowed to fight these efforts and have called on Republicans to respect the fundamental right of all Americans to vote.
