22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris was "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. The voters would deserve to see the different positions of her and Trump "on a debate stage," Harris added: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate on September 10. The debate, which is scheduled to take place on ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently unclear, according to CNN.
9:43 p.m. Biden's staffers had mixed feelingsBiden's staffers had mixed feelings after the withdrawal and the speech of the U.S. President, according to the "Washington Post." Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done."
9:12 p.m. Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris receives 46 percent, it is reported, referring to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed in the country. The result is a significant improvement for the Democrats compared to the Times/Siena survey from early July, which put Joe Biden six percentage points behind.
8:45 p.m. Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speechThe Israeli population showed disappointment with 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 said: "There is 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 added. Accordingly, the Israelis did not hear what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
8:10 p.m. Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist"The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump once again attacked Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump called Harris a "radical left Marxist," for whom the USA "is not ready." Trump had previously labeled Harris as "radically left" and held her responsible for "errors in the Biden administration."
8:05 p.m. Biden meets Netanyahu in the Oval OfficeJoe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. The Israeli head of government thanked the President for his support for Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his enthusiasm for the cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
19:20 Yellen: Biden restored the good reputation of the USA
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised President Joe Biden for his economic policy. In her first public remarks following Biden's withdrawal from the campaign trail, the former Federal Reserve chairwoman stated that Biden had restored the good reputation of the USA in the world. The high economic growth rates were no coincidence, she added. Since Biden's inauguration, 15.7 million jobs had been created. This had also stabilized the global economy. Yellen noted on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Rio de Janeiro that the data on Gross Domestic Product and inflation in the second quarter had confirmed that the USA was on track. The likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, would continue the core issues of the Biden administration, according to Yellen. She understood what was necessary on the international stage.
18:50 Emhoff's stepdaughter counters "cat lady" remarks from Vance
Following J.D. Vance's derogatory comments about Kamala Harris as "miserable" and "childless cat lady," Ella Emhoff, Harris' stepdaughter, responded on Instagram. In her Instagram story, she wrote, "How can you be 'childless' when you have such sweet kids like Cole and me?" She added, "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 was described as "loving, nurturing, protective, and always present" in her role as a parent.
18:20 Harris: We want to ban guns and books
In her speech to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in Houston, Kamala Harris first praised US President Joe Biden. His speech in the Oval Office, she said, showed "what true leadership looks like." Harris then thanked the AFT and called them "a proud product of public education." Harris criticized the "conservative culture warriors" who sought to limit instruction on ethnicity and gender. "We want to ban assault weapons and they want to ban books. Can you imagine?" she said, adding, "They have the audacity to tell teachers they should strap themselves with a weapon in the classroom." For her remarks, she received applause from the teachers and labor union members.
17:55 Harris condemns "despicable" actions during Washington protests
Kamala Harris condemned some actions during the previous day's protests in Washington. 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 protesters and dangerous, hate-fueled rhetoric," Harris said. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric were despicable and "should not be tolerated in our country," she added. She also condemned the burning of the American flag. "This flag is a symbol of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America."
17:25 Trump alleged to have disparaged people with disabilitiesFred C. Trump III accuses his uncle Donald Trump of disparaging people with disabilities. In his book "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way," coming out next week, Fred Trump writes about a meeting with his uncle during his presidency in 2020. The former president is said to have commented on people with disabilities: "The condition they're in, all the costs, maybe they should just simply 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 son with disabilities. Trump is reported to have once said about him: "I don't know. He doesn't recognize you. Maybe you should just leave him and move to Florida." The corresponding passages of the book were previously published by The Times. Trump has not reacted to a request for a statement.
17:00 Trump: Israel must end war "and quickly"The Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump is calling for a quick end to the Gaza War and the release of hostages from Hamas's grip, a day before his planned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Israel must end the war and do so quickly," said the former president in an interview with the US broadcaster Fox. In addition, Israel must improve its public relations, Trump criticized in the conversation those who protested against Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress.
16:40 Biden praises himself and Harris for growing economyUS 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. The GDP report today shows that we now have the strongest economy in the world," Biden said, according to the "Washington Post." "Thanks to Vice President Harris and me, 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 nearly 16 million jobs, wages had risen, and inflation had decreased.
16:20 Trump announces third book "Save America"The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced the publication of another book. "I am excited to announce the publication of my new book 'Save America,'" he wrote on his Truth Social platform. Regarding his previous works, he stated, "It's the best of all - especially considering we're now living in a failing nation." 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 organization "Republican Voters Against Trump" has launched a poster campaign to support Kamala Harris. The posters of the $500,000 campaign can be seen in the US states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. On them, originally Republican voters are shown, who will support Vice President Harris in the campaign. "I am a former Trump voter. I am a gun owner. I vote for Harris", is written approximately on one poster. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote for Biden in the presidential election against Donald Trump, as he is "unfit" for the office of President and threatens democracy. He will "lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history", it is stated on the homepage.
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled"
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says the US is still blessed with the leadership of Joe Biden. Regarding the president's speech of yesterday, she added, he had passed the "torch" with "eloquence and vision". Harris stands for "strength and determination", Pelosi added at a press conference in Washington. "She is a deeply religious person who selflessly serves the public." Pelosi appeals to the population: "Don't be fooled- she is a politically savvy President".
14:55 Jennifer Aniston speaks out against Donald Trump's VP pick
Jennifer Aniston has criticized J.D. Vance for his comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate called Harris "miserable" and a "childless woman and cat lady". In her Instagram story, Aniston writes that she "can't believe" such comments come from a potential next Vice President of the USA. She adds: "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter has the luck to one day have children of her own. I hope she doesn't have to resort to artificial insemination as an alternative. 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 race 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, Harris announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the main issues of the election in November. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who think "America should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate". Harris calls on 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 Jaeger: Harris could give Trump a "significant advantage"
Just a few days into Harris' front-line position among Democrats in the race for the White House, her opponents, including Trump, have openly attacked her with insults and lies, according to political analyst Thomas Jaeger's assessment. However, Harris could pose a serious threat to Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for Olympic Games
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was seen standing next to her husband. Then, the First Lady boards a plane for Paris. The President's wife will visit the French capital for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26 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 called for unity in the US. He wrote: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the US can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video goes viral: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In an interview on Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" in 2021, J.D. Vance claimed that Harris and other Democrats, including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, didn't have a "real direct interest" in the future of the US because they were "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. The allegation from three years ago is being heavily promoted again during the campaign to discredit potential Democratic candidate Harris. A video from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed more than 25 million times on X. Kamala Harris does not have children of her own. She is a stepmother to her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 "RealClearPolitics" poll shows Trump leading Harris
According to the latest calculations by "RealClearPolitics," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in polls for the US presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolitics" shows the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolitics," the differences in the polling averages for Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, are currently less than two percentage points.
09:55 "Wall Street Journal": Trump could lose to Harris
Regarding 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 rally behind Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate. (...) The US is now facing a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris campaigns skillfully as a 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 Biden
In his first speech since withdrawing from the presidential race, Biden spoke of a fateful election about democracy and did not address the discussions about his age. This must have come as a surprise to the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thanks: Biden's legacy is unmatchedIn a post on online service X, US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris expressed her gratitude to Joe Biden for his enduring services to the nation. It has been an immense honor of her life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris stated in her speech. Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other in modern US history, Harris said after Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race. "In a term as President, he has already surpassed the legacy of most Presidents who served two terms," she added. For this, she is grateful. Harris had already expressed her gratitude at her first appearance at the White House after Biden's withdrawal. In conclusion, she said, it is an honor to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: Obama to publicly support HarrisFormer US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate, according to a report by NBC News, citing sources familiar with the matter. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her. Joint campaign appearances are also planned. This was discussed by advisors from Obama and Harris. However, the schedules for these appearances have not yet been set. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new target"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his potential rival in the US presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump referred to the Democrat as his "new target, which needs to be defeated" 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 words indicate that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump attackThe US House of Representatives plans to 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 voting result of 416 Yes votes and no opposing votes underscores the widespread shock over the possibility of such an attack. The protection of the country's security knows no party lines, said Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest termsIn his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended his deputy Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She is experienced, tough, capable," Biden said of his Vice President. Harris has been an incredible partner for me in these past years and a leadership figure for the country," Biden added. "Now the choice is yours, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than titleUS-President Joe Biden declared his withdrawal from the presidential race, "passing the baton to a new generation." "This is the best way to bring our nation together," Biden said in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," the 81-year-old further stated. He drew strength from this and found joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, Biden emphasized. "It's about you. About your families. About your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie SandersKamala Harris' presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For three and a half years, Harris has been the driving force behind every single Biden disaster, the Republican claimed at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal chosen politician in American history. Did you know that she is a liberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than the left-wing politician Bernie Sanders, Trump continued. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks 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 considered, sources report. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign. The debate so far 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 that Harris' campaign team has requested information from, 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 of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party colleagues not to comment on Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father of Jamaican descent 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 public service instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats plan to nominate Harris before party convention in mid-AugustThe Democrats plan to nominate their presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and Harris 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 Retirement? His spokesperson is clear on this
The White House has dismissed calls for US President Joe Biden to retire. His spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, addressed journalists, stating that it's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden retire from the presidency after stepping down from the White House race. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and contradicts our understanding."
You can read about previous developments here.
- The Republican Voters Against Trump organization has launched a campaign to encourage Republican voters in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and other states to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the United States Presidential Election 2024.
- US intelligence agencies are monitoring attempts by Republicans to undermine the electoral process and influence the 2024 election in favor of former President Donald Trump, according to reports.
- Despite opposition from some Republicans, including Donald Trump, Vice President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris remain popular among Democrats and have high approval ratings, according to recent polls.
- In response to attacks from Trump and other Republicans, Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris, have vowed to protect democracy and uphold the principles of the United States of America in the 2024 election.
- Some analysts have suggested that Kamala Harris' background and experiences in Pennsylvania, where she served as a prosecutor, could give her an advantage in the 2024 election in swing states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
- As the race for the 2024 election heats up, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have faced criticism and allegations of assault, with Trump being accused of assaulting multiple women and Harris being called a "radical Marxist" by some Republicans.
