20:20 Ullstein-Verlag drops J.D. Vance's book from their program (regarding Trump's potential Vice President)
Ullstein-Publishing to Drop J.D. Vance's 2016 Book
According to a report by "Spiegel," Ullstein-Verlag is set to remove J.D. Vance's 2016 book from its program. The publisher stated, "At the time of its release, the book provided valuable insights into the drift of US society." Vance distanced himself from Trump at the time of publication. However, he now "officially acts by Trump's side and promotes an aggressive, demagogic, exclusionary politics," hence the contract with the author will not be renewed.
19:37 New Tips on Trump Attacker's Laptop
The shooter, who opened fire at a Trump rally about two weeks ago, has, according to the Federal Police, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the incident. The FBI analysis of the shooter's laptop revealed that he had been trying 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 shooter had searched for this information online on July 6th, Wray stated. That was the day he registered for the Trump rally in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania. "On July 6th, he conducted a Google search for: 'How far was Oswald from Kennedy,'" Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? New CNN Poll Results
A new CNN poll does not indicate a clear favorite in a potential presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49% compared to Harris' 46%, within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls in this year's Biden-Trump matchup," CNN shared. The US President is not directly elected by the people, so a lead in a poll does not necessarily mean high chances of a win. In the US election, it's about securing a majority of the votes in each state, which then results in electoral votes for the winning candidate. In the Electoral College, the President is eventually determined. Therefore, a candidate can become President despite receiving fewer overall votes from the public than their opponent, but more electoral votes in the states. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton race.
18:12 Spontaneous Pro-Palestine Protest in US Congress Before Netanyahu Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the US Congress. A spontaneous protest against the war in Gaza is taking place under the leadership of the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace":
17:22 Historic Funding for Kamala Harris
According to "Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have been collected for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to it as a "historic fundraising flow" 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 of us were stunned in the past few weeks. Many of us hadn'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
Though Kamala Harris has been a prominent political figure for years, her name is often pronounced incorrectly - even in the US. In the introduction to her autobiography "The Truths We Hold" from 2019, she clarified what her Sanskrit-derived name means and how it should be pronounced. Her name is pronounced like the English "comma" (comma) followed by an -la, she explained. The emphasis is on the first, not the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced similarly to an open "o" as in the German "doch".
15:39 Marianne Williamson also wants to be President - and appeals to Democrats
US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates asking for their support for her nomination as the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate. Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and to commit to an open nominating convention of the Democrats in August. A link was also included in the message for Williamson to be proposed as a candidate. A presidential candidate or presidential candidate 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 party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had run for president against US President Joe Biden. She suspended her presidential campaign, but then reversed her decision.
14:54 Harris targets Republican stronghold in 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 for the Democratic Party following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris will give a speech today at a gathering of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, which traditionally represents Black women. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago, with voters in the state regularly choosing Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, noted that women, non-white women, and younger women and men are important for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden speaks to the nation from the Oval Office today
According to "Washington Post," President Biden plans to speak from the Oval Office today to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and support Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz avoids question about Trump contact
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer the question of whether he had spoken with Donald Trump. He had spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, Scholz said. There is always the possibility of continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the US," he added, but he emphasized his own role as chancellor. Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his capacity as finance minister, along with then-Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz to Harris: "She knows what she wants"
Scholz refers to the probable US Presidential candidate of the Democrats, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can."
12:41 FBI Director must ask himself questions about the Trump assassination attempt
FBI Director Christopher Wray is to testify about the FBI investigations regarding the attempted assassination of 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. During the hearing before the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, Wray will have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, during the assassination attempt on the Presidential candidate are progressing.
11:50 Trump to focus on Harris at campaign rally
The 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 focus his full attention on the probable 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 Republican in the past.
11:05 Jäger: Harris makes a clever move against Trump
At least since Biden's candidacy withdrawal, the Republicans have been targeting the now almost certain opponent Harris. Political scientist Thomas Jäger sees the new figure as an early success for the Democrats. However, much more needs to happen for them to win the election.
10:19 Clinton: Disinformation campaign against Harris underway
"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and tarnished by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices, which we have already heard from MAGA mouthpieces," writes the former Presidential candidate in the "New York Times". Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make all voters think about what we read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it is 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 Trump
According to a new survey, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the race for the White House. Can she beat 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 transformation in public perception. Among the younger generation, this shift is being driven by memes that trace back to the British pop singer Charli XCX. She tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS goose" ("Kamala is a Goose"). The musician 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 euphoria of a long night as well as the impending fall of a cat. The Harris campaign team is now making use of these elements, having colored the official Twitter page in brat-green. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to underline one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, numerous Harris videos to songs by the British artist have been circulating on the net, 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 famous Pokémon Go to the polls slogan 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 specifying for whom, resulting in 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 has a particular interest in food-related issues such as hunger and agriculture. Cooking is also a means 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 culinary 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 Americans 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 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 of Harris to her policies and not her ethnicity or gender. After the meeting, Johnson, the Republican chairman of the House Administration Committee, tells journalists that "her ethnicity or gender have nothing to do with it." The warnings highlight the new risks for the Republicans in competing against 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 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 indicate they are unsure 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, stating it came 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 told 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 astonishing," Trump says in an interview with Newsmax. "She's refusing to meet with him." 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 have never said I would donate $45 million to Trump", Musk tells conservative talk show host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's reaction comes in response to reports of potential 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 more protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US campaign about increased 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 and consumers in an economy as strongly interconnected as Germany", warns Treier. It is important to improve 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 Donald Trump's campaign team to no longer hold large rallies outdoors, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Secret Service expressed concerns to the team about large events under open skies. 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 speaks of a "brazen money transfer" in the complaint, accusing Harris of trying to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds in the amount of $91.5 million".
23:17 New poll: Over 3000 delegates want to vote for 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 now plan to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts her far above the 1976 delegate votes required by the Democratic National Committee to be designated as the presidential candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "deeply disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, according to Magenta TV. "I believe he truly made outstanding contributions," Scholz continued. Biden had "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times." Scholz added that he had always had lengthy conversations with Biden that "moved things and led to decisions that 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 remarked. Regarding Kamala Harris as a potential replacement, Scholz stated: "She is an experienced and competent politician." Harris would "clearly stand for the continuation of the now well-advanced transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokeswoman: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "laughable"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed the withdrawal demands from Republicans against Joe Biden as "laughable." Speaking to ABC, she stated that the White House staff continued to trust "his leadership and judgment." Jean-Pierre added in her first interview since Biden's declaration of not seeking re-election: "He has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided." She concluded: "This President is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way."
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with 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 afterward, 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 policies."
21:11 Harris to applauding 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 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 declared in Wisconsin. Women should not be dictated to by the government regarding what they should do, she asserted. "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 'Donald Trump type.' As District Attorney, I 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 appearance as a potential presidential candidate. It was one of the "greatest honors" of her life to serve him as 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 are 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 is the largest of the Democratic Party 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. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is heating up for Harris.
- Despite distancing himself from Trump at the time, J.D. Vance is now aligning himself with the former President and promoting divisive politics, leading to Ullstein-Verlag's decision to not renew his book contract.
- The shooter who attacked a Trump rally in Pennsylvania had searched for details about the JFK assassination on his laptop, specifically regarding how far Lee Harvey Oswald was from Kennedy at the time of the shooting.
- A new CNN poll shows a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump for the US Presidency in 2024, with Trump currently leading among registered voters nationwide but not necessarily indicating a clear win due to the Electoral College system.
- Wisconsin Democrats are targeting Republican strongholds in the state in their efforts to support Kamala Harris for the 2024 US Presidency, including efforts to mobilize black women voters.
- Joe Biden is expected to speak from the Oval Office to announce his decision to not run for US Presidency again and his support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.
- The FBI is investigating the motive and background of the shooter who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, with FBI Director Christopher Wray testifying about the case in a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
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