23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecutor requests maintenance of Trump ruling
The prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the presiding judge to uphold the verdict against the former US President. The decision of the Supreme Court that a President enjoys immunity for official actions does not apply in this case, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's application. The prosecutors argued that the hush money case involved actions unrelated to the Presidency. Therefore, there is no basis for the jury's verdict to be challenged again. Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn the judgment and even the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision on July 1st, which ruled that former Presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
22:24 Lindner: Working with Harris won't be easier than with Trump
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a Democratic presidential victory would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some hold the 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 on the left flank 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. She made this clear shortly 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 added: "I'm ready, let's go." She had agreed to the previously arranged debate on September 10th. The debate, which is to take place on the 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 feelings after withdrawal and speech
According to a report in the Washington Post, Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after the withdrawal and the speech of US President Joe Biden. "There's a mix of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done," Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre told the Washington Post. She added: "It was very hard. It's an emotional moment for all, including me."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest poll
According to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris 46 percent, it is stated, referring to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed. 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.
20:45 Former Advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech at the US CongressThe Israeli population showed disappointment with Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In an interview with "Sky News," Laura Blumenfeld stated: "There is a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go well. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she further added. The Israelis did not get what they wanted to hear. "Specifically that he [Netanyahu] took responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labels Harris a "radical left Marxist," unfit for the USA. Trump had previously referred to Harris as "radically left" and held her responsible 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 the president for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
19:20 Yellen: Biden has restored the good reputation of the USAUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised President Joe Biden for his economic policy. In her first public comments since Biden's withdrawal from the campaign, the former Federal Reserve chairwoman stated that Biden had restored the USA's good reputation in the world. The high growth rates of the economy were no accident. Since Biden took office, 15.7 million jobs had been created. This had also stabilized the world economy. Yellen added 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 Harris' stepdaughter counters "Cat Lady" remarks from VanceAfter J.D. Vance referred to Kamala Harris as "miserable" and "childless cat lady," Harris' stepdaughter responds in her Instagram Story. She writes: "How can you be childless when you have such sweet kids like Cole and me?" She adds: "I love my three parents." Ella Emhoff is the biological child of Harris' husband Doug Emhoff. His ex-wife previously called Vance's attacks on Harris "baseless." Harris is described as "loving, caring, protective, and always present" in her role as a parent.
18:20 Harris: We want to ban weapons and they want to ban books
In her speech before the American Teachers Union in Houston, Kamala Harris first praised US President Joe Biden. His speech in the Oval Office showed "what true leadership looks like". Harris then thanked the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and called them "a proud product of public education". Harris criticized the "conservative culture warriors" who want to limit instruction on ethnicity and gender. "We want to ban assault weapons and they want to ban books. Can you imagine?", said Harris and added: "They have the audacity to tell teachers they should strap themselves with a weapon in the classroom." Harris received much applause from the teachers and union members for her statements.
17:55 Harris condemns "disgraceful" actions at Washington protest
Kamala Harris condemned some actions during the recent protests in Washington. In reaction to the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the Congress, some demonstrators and demonstrators tore down and burned the American flag. "Yesterday in Washington D.C. we saw disgraceful actions from unpatriotic demonstrators and dangerous, hate-fueled rhetoric", said Harris. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric were disgraceful and "should not be tolerated in our country". She added: "I condemn the burning of the American flag. This flag is a symbol for our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America."
17:25 Trump allegedly disparaged people with disabilities
Fred 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 Trump's presidency in 2020. The ex-president is said to have said about people with disabilities: "The condition they're in, all the costs, maybe they should just be allowed to 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 child with a disability. Trump is reported to have said about this child: "I don't know. He doesn't recognize you. Maybe you should just let him die and move to Florida." The corresponding passages of the book were previously leaked to the "Times" Magazine. Trump has not reacted to a request for comment yet.
17:00 Trump: Israel must end war "and quickly"
The Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump urged for a quick end to the Gaza War and the release of hostages from the grip of Hamas, one day before his scheduled meeting with Israeli Minister President Benjamin Netanyahu. "Israel must end the war and do it quickly", said the ex-president in an interview with the US broadcaster Fox. In addition, Israel must improve its public relations. Trump criticized in this conversation those who protested against Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress.
16:40 Biden and Harris celebrate growing economy
US-President Joe Biden praised the report on the growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the USA, also mentioning his Vice President Kamala Harris. "When I took office, we were right in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Today's GDP report clearly shows that we now have the strongest economy in the world," Biden said, according to the "Washington Post." "Thanks to the economic agenda of 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 corporate investments," he added. Biden also highlighted that the government had created almost 16 million jobs, wages had risen, and inflation was decreasing.
16:20 Trump announces third book "Save America"
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced the publication of another book. "I'm excited to announce my new book 'Save America' on Truth Social," he wrote. 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 scheduled to be released on September 3.
15:50 "Republican Voters Against Trump" launch campaign for Harris support
The group "Republican Voters Against Trump" has launched a billboard campaign to support Kamala Harris. The 500,000-dollar campaign's billboards can be seen in US states Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They feature originally Republican voters, both men and women, expressing their support for Vice President Harris in the election campaign. "I'm a former Trump voter. I'm a gun owner. I'm voting for Harris," one billboard reads. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote against Donald Trump, as they believe he is "unfit" for the presidency and a threat to democracy. "He will lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history," it says on their website.
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled"
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated that the USA is still "blessed" with the leadership of Joe Biden. Regarding Biden's speech the previous day, she added, "He has passed the torch with eloquence and vision." Harris, she continued, stands for "strength and determination." Pelosi spoke at a press conference in Washington and appealed to the public, "Don't be fooled- she is a politically savvy president."
14:55 Jennifer Aniston speaks out against Vance's comments on Harris
Jennifer Aniston criticized J.D. Vance for his comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless cat lady." In her Instagram Story, Aniston wrote, "I really can't believe that comments like these are coming from someone who could potentially be the next Vice President of the USA." She added, "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 a second option. Because you're 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 running for the presidency again, 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 against Trump in the race? These and other questions are discussed with USA expert Simon Wendt on ntv.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyonce's "Freedom" her anthemUnder 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, the former Attorney General of the State of California announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the core issues of the election in November. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyonce, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who "think we 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 Harris could give Trump a serious advantageJust a few days into the race, Harris is in the front row among Democrats in the fight for the White House, but Trump is already openly attacking her with insults and lies, according to political analyst Thomas Jaeger's assessment. However, Harris could seriously threaten Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the OlympicsJill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was still standing next to her husband. Then she boarded a plane for Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the First Lady will visit the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the USIn a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden called for unity in the US. He writes: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." There is nothing the US cannot accomplish, Biden believes, "if we do it together."
11:20 Video goes viral: Accusations against Kamala HarrisIn 2021, J.D. Vance said in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that Harris and other Democrats (like Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) "don't really have a direct interest" in the future of the USA because they "don't have children." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. The accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted in the campaign to discredit potential Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed more than 25 million times on X. Kamala Harris does not have any children of her own. She is a stepmother to the two children of her husband Cole Emhoff.
10:37 RealClearPolling: According to the latest calculation from "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in recent polls for the US Presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" 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 "RealClearPolling," the difference in polling between Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is currently less than two percent.
09:55 The Wall Street Journal: With the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris is very likely to run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats against Donald Trump in the Presidential election 2024, The Wall Street Journal writes: "The Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate with renewed energy. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris presents herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to The Wall Street Journal.
09:13 ntv-Reporter: In his first speech since withdrawing from another presidential candidacy, Biden swore the United States to a fateful election about democracy and went without a word about the discussions about his age. This must have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thank you: Biden's legacy is unsurpassed In a post on the online service X, Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his ongoing service to the nation. It was an honor of her life to serve as Vice President next to our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the speech. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other president in modern US history, Harris says, after Biden withdrew from the presidential race. "In a presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she says further. She is grateful to him for his support in the US election campaign. Similarly, she had already expressed herself at her first appearance in the White House after the withdrawal. At the end, she says, it is an honor to be able to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: According to a media report by NBC, former US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic presidential candidate. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with the conversations. Joint campaign appearances are also planned. This was discussed by advisors to Obama and Harris. Dates for this have not yet been set. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim"
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump attacks his alleged opponent in the US Presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump refers to the Democrat as his "new victim to be defeated" and accuses Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, is 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 House Committee to draw lessons from Trump attack
The 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 with no opposing votes underscores the bipartisan outrage over the possibility of such an incident. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest terms
In his address to the nation, President Joe Biden recommends his Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She has experience. She is tough. She is capable," said the Democrat about his Vice President. Harris has been an "extraordinary partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country in the past government years. "Now the election is in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defending democracy is more important than the title
President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the Presidential race in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "I am passing the baton to a new generation," said Biden. "This is the best way to unite our nation," he added. Defending democracy is more important than any title, said the 81-year-old further. He drew strength from this and found joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat stressed. "It's about you. About your families. About your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' Presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up in the campaign against his potential opponent: For the past three and a half years, Harris has been the driving force behind every Biden disaster, said the Republican at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she is a liberal?", asked Trump. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," so Trump to his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mate
The 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 tested, according to sources. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign at the age of 59. 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 whose information Harris' campaign team has requested, 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 Harris
Leading Republican representatives in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made comments about Harris' gender and her identity as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a father from Jamaica during attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others urged 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 want to nominate Harris before August party
The Democrats plan to determine their presidential nominee virtually before the middle of August. The Democratic National Committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file for a presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His press secretary is clear
The White House denies retirement demands for U.S. President Joe Biden. It is "ridiculous" to demand that Biden retire from the presidential race after his departure and now also from the presidency, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not match our expectations."
- The prosecution's request to uphold the verdict against Donald Trump in the hush money case is met with attempts by his lawyers to overturn the judgment, citing the Supreme Court's decision that former Presidents cannot be prosecuted for official actions.
- Christian Lindner, the Federal Finance Minister of Germany, does not believe cooperation with Kamala Harris, a potential Democratic presidential candidate, would be fundamentally easier than with Donald Trump, despite the perceived deficits of the Republicans.
- In a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost even with Kamala Harris in the race for the United States Presidential Election 2024, with a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points.
- According to a report in the Washington Post, Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after the withdrawal and speech of US President Joe Biden, with some expressing pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done.
- Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, responds to J.D. Vance's remarks about Harris as "miserable" and "childless cat lady," stating on Instagram, "I love my three parents."
- In a speech before the American Teachers Union in Houston, Kamala Harris criticizes the "conservative culture warriors" who want to limit instruction on ethnicity and gender, and states, "We want to ban assault weapons and they want to ban books. Can you imagine?"
