22:09 Biden's retreat? His spokesperson is clear about it
The White House rejects withdrawal requests from US-President Joe Biden. It's laughable to demand that Biden retire from the presidency after stepping down from the race for the White House, says his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is laughable and does not align with our views."
21:33 Kamala Harris goes after Trump sharply in speech - Republicans counter
During her speech to Black women in the US state of Indiana at a meeting of a student sorority in Indianapolis, Kamala Harris provides a clearer glimpse of her strategy against Donald Trump. According to the "New York Times," the Democrat tells thousands of people that Trump's agenda represents "an open attack on our children, our families, and our future." Criticism from the Republican camp comes in response, as Harris is not present at the ongoing speech by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the US Congress. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidency in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago (entry from 14:54 pm).
21:04 Invited by Netanyahu? Elon Musk spotted at Capitol
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was spotted at the Capitol before Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to both US parliament chambers. In a video posted on the platform X by a Fox News journalist, Musk says he will attend Netanyahu's speech and was invited by him. Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech at the US Congress today. On Thursday, he is scheduled to meet with US President Joe Biden. On Friday, he plans to travel to the US state of Florida and meet with Republican presidential candidate Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
20:20 Ullstein-Verlag drops book by Trump's potential VP J.D. Vance
The Ullstein-Verlag will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book, according to a report in "Spiegel." "At the time of its publication, the book provided valuable insights into the drift of US society," the publisher states. Additionally, Vance distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now officially campaigns with Trump and advocates an aggressive, demagogic, exclusionary politics, which is why the contract with the author will not be renewed.
19:37 FBI finds new leads on Trump shooter's laptop
The shield bearer, who opened fire at a Trump campaign rally about two weeks ago, has, according to FBI reports, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the shooting. The FBI analysis of the shooter's laptop revealed that he had been trying to find out how far Lee Harvey Oswald was 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 these details on the internet on July 6, Wray said. That was the day he registered for the Trump rally in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania. "On July 6, he conducted a Google search for: 'How far was Oswald from Kennedy'," Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN releases new poll results
A new CNN poll provides no clear favorite in a potential presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent to Harris' 46 percent, but within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls this year in this matchup between Biden and Trump," the network notes. The U.S. 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 U.S. election, it comes down to securing a majority of votes in most states, which then results in electors falling to the winning candidate. The U.S. President is determined later based on the electoral college votes. Therefore, a candidate can become U.S. President with fewer overall votes from the public than their opponent but more electors in the states. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton race.
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 protest led by the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace," a protest against the war in Gaza takes place:
17:22 "Historic fundraising flow" for Kamala Harris
According to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations totaling 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to this as a "historic fundraising 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 have been lethargic in the last few weeks. Many of us haven't given any money for anything. Now we see that the floodgates have opened."
16:31 Everyone talks about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctly
Despite Harris being a prominent political figure for years, her name is often still pronounced incorrectly - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained what her 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 therefore 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 - Addresses 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 nominating 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 nominating convention. According to an AP survey of the party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough commitments to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had run for the presidency against US President Joe Biden but then suspended her campaign and later reversed the 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 will deliver a speech today at a meeting of the sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally comprised of Black women. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since almost 16 years, with voters in the state regularly opting for Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign co-chair Jen O'Malley Dillon emphasized the importance of women, non-white, younger women, and women voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Speak from the Oval Office to the Nation
President Biden is expected to address the nation today from the Oval Office, according to "Washington Post," 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 outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Ducks Trump Contact Question
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer whether he had spoken with Donald Trump. He had conversed 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, while also emphasizing his own government role. Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his tenure as Finance Minister alongside then Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
12:41 Wray to Face Questions from Congress About Trump Assassination Attempt
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations into 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. Wray will also have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, are progressing in the case of the attempted assassination of the Presidential candidate.
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 withdrawal from the race for the White House. 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 been crucial for Republicans in the past, and the Democrats consider the state to be of great importance.
11:05 Jäger: Harris Makes Clever Move Against Trump
Republicans have been targeting Harris since Biden's candidacy withdrawal. Political analyst Thomas Jäger 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, which we have already heard from MAGA spokespeople," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must push through the noise, make the voters think, question what they read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it is for strong candidates to fight against sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton says. "I am proud that my 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 poll, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the presidential race. Can she defeat the Republican presidential candidate? And what should the world and German foreign policy each do in this regard? 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 is a little chaotic, 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 brat-green and also using the song "365" by Charli XCX in one of their 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 flashs.
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 line "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was considered "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 has a particular interest 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 culinary skills can be seen in the YouTube show "Cooking With Kamala", a short series filmed during the 2020 election campaign. Harris has further exploited 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 stance that Jewish Americans cannot possibly vote for 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 anyone, anyone who is Jewish, or at least has some respect, or anyone who believes in 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. At 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's policies for 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 signal 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 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, 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 told Newsmax regarding Cheatle's resignation. "It 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. 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 $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I never said I would donate $45 million to Trump", Musk tells conservative broadcaster 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 escalation between the US and China and increased protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US election campaign about enhanced 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's 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 avoid holding large outdoor rallies following the assassination attempt, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Service expressed concerns about large events in the open to the campaign team. Trump's team is now looking for indoor venues like sports arenas that can accommodate thousands of people for upcoming events.
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", accusing Harris of attempting 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 intend to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate at the August party convention. This puts her far above the 1976 delegate votes required to be certified as the presidential candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Magenta TV that Joe Biden was "very disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. "I believe he truly did excellent work," Scholz continued. Biden had "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well in very crisis-ridden times." Scholz reported 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 "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 "be clear in her support for continuing the now well-developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokeswoman: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "ridiculous"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, deemed the withdrawal demands from the Republicans on Joe Biden to be "ridiculous." Speaking to ABC, she stated that the White House staff still trusted "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 said in her first interview since Biden announced his decision to abandon his presidential campaign. "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 refuses to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former U.S. President told reporters during a phone conference that he is 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 Harris, and she won't be any different because she'll be making the same policies."
21:11 Harris to cheering crowd: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
During her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed reproductive rights in the United States. 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 for 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 went after the big Wall Street banks 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 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 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 "inundated" 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 Trump's 42 percent. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is heating up for Harris.
- Despite the call for Biden's retirement by some Republicans, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre rejects the idea, stating it's laughable and not aligned with their views.
- During her speech, Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Donald Trump's agenda as an "open attack" on the children, families, and future of the United States.
- Elon Musk is spotted at the Capitol before Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, confirming he was invited by the Israeli Prime Minister. Musk plans to meet with Trump in Florida later.
- Ullstein-Verlag decides not to renew its contract with J.D. Vance due to his shifting political stance and support for Trump's exclusionary politics.
- The FBI reveals the Trump shooter had searched for information on the JFK assassination days before the rally, leading to new leads in the case.
- In a new CNN poll, a potential presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shows Harris trailing slightly behind with 46% to Trump's 49%, highlighting a close race for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
