6:47 Trump declines debate with Harris for now
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Declines Debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for NowRepublican Presidential candidate Donald Trump refuses to debate US Vice President Kamala Harris at this point in time. It's inappropriate to make arrangements while she hasn't officially been nominated as the Democratic Party's candidate, explained Trump's campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung. Trump justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats might change their minds. Harris still needs to be chosen as the Democratic Party's candidate at the Democratic National Convention from August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and US President Joe Biden, scheduled for September 10, was planned, during which Harris could represent Biden as the Democratic Party's potential successor.
06:06 Biden Urges Netanyahu for Rapid Gaza AgreementUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a swift agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release during the Gaza conflict at a meeting in the White House. According to a White House statement, Biden emphasized the need to "close the remaining gaps, quickly conclude the agreement, bring the hostages home, and achieve a lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been strained for a long time. The Israeli government's handling of the Gaza conflict has further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden once again urged humanitarian aid in Gaza to be strengthened and the protection of civilians to be improved. It is necessary, "to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid and restore basic necessities for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris Joins TikTokAs a potential Democratic Party presidential nominee, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within a few hours, 750,000 people were following her. Her first, eight-second-long video had been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris Speaks Clear on Israel - and WarnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, speaks clearly about Israel. At the same time, she urges the Israeli leadership to do more for the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," the 59-year-old says. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urges Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence must be condemned, she says. "Let us all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let us condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity Debate: Prosecutor requests Trump verdict upholding
The prosecutor 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, which states that a President enjoys immunity during official actions, does not apply in this case, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's application. The prosecutors argued that in this particular case, the actions had no relation to the presidency. Therefore, there is no basis for the jury's decision 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 1, 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 give themselves the hope that with Kamala Harris, everything would be easier than with Donald Trump. I don't belong to that group," Lindner told Handelsblatt. The deficits of the Republicans are known. "However, the Democrats also have protectionism, an unstable fiscal policy, and in the left wing, a woke politics that is divisive," so Lindner. Nevertheless, a President Trump "would challenge our diplomacy more than Harris." Moral lectures would not reach him, instead it would be more about realpolitik and working on common ground.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris is "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Vice President made this clear 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 adds: "I'm ready, let's go." She had agreed to the previously arranged debate on September 10. The debate, which is scheduled to take place on 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 staff have mixed feelings after withdrawal and speech
The staff members of Joe Biden have mixed feelings after the withdrawal and speech, according to the Washington Post. "It'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 was 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%, Harris receives 46%, it is stated 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 Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former Advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The 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 added. The Israelis did not hear what they wanted to hear, she noted. "Specifically, that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the October 7th attacks."
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," asserting that the US "is not ready" for her. Trump had previously referred to Harris as "radically left" and held her accountable for "mistakes in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets with Netanyahu in the Oval Office
Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. Netanyahu thanked Biden for his support of Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his excitement for the collaboration between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
You can read about earlier developmentshere.**
- Despite refusing a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris at the moment, Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump indicated that he might change his mind if she becomes the Democratic Party's official nominee for the 2024 United States Presidency Election.
- During their meeting at the White House, US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek a swift agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid and improvement in civilians' protection.
- Vice President Kamala Harris has joined TikTok, the popular social media platform favored by the younger generation, and has quickly amassed a large following.
- As the potential Democratic Party presidential nominee, Kamala Harris spoke clearly about Israel after her meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the Israeli leadership to consider the suffering of the population in Gaza and condemning terrorism and violence.
- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has asked a presiding judge to uphold the verdict against Donald Trump in the hush money case, arguing that the former US President's actions had no relation to his presidency and that immunity does not apply in this instance.
- Republican Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris would be fundamentally smoother than working with Donald Trump, citing the Democrats' protectionism, unsustainable fiscal policy, and divisive left-wing politics.
