7:30 Malania Trump announces publication of her memoirs
Melanie Trump, wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, announces the publication of her memoirs on her Website. According to her Website, the former First Lady of the USA makes the announcement. New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her unapproachability, but she has not chosen that title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania", the publication promises to tell the "powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own path." It promises "intimate, never-before-shared stories and images" of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life. She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump declines debate with Harris for now
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declines a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for now. It's inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet officially been nominated as the Democratic candidate, explains Trump's campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats may still change their minds. Harris must still be officially nominated as the candidate of the Democrats from August 19-22 in Chicago. For September 10, a television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden was planned, in which Harris could potentially represent the Democrats as a candidate.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza agreement
US President Joe Biden has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a swift agreement on a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza War. According to a statement from the White House, Biden emphasized the need to "close the remaining gaps, complete the agreement as quickly as possible, bring the hostages home, and achieve a lasting end to the war in Gaza." The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been tense for a long time. The Israeli government's actions in the Gaza War have further strained the relationship. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again emphasized the need to strengthen humanitarian aid in Gaza and improve the protection of civilians. It is necessary to "remove all obstacles for the flow of aid and restore basic provisions for the needy," the statement continues.
04:33 Harris now on TikTok
As a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris broadens her presence in social media: She now also 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 has been clicked on over 2.2 million times.
01:25 Harris clear about Israel - urges leadership to act for suffering population in Gaza Strip
Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris publicly declares her support for Israel with clear words. Simultaneously, the democratic presidential candidate urges the Israeli leadership to do more for the welfare of the suffering population in the Gaza Strip. "Israel has the right to defend itself, and it's important how it does that," says the 59-year-old. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel during the Gaza War has particularly alienated left-leaning 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 should have been 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: Prosecution requests maintenance of Trump verdict
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked the presiding judge to uphold the guilty verdict against Donald Trump in the hush money case. The decision of the Supreme Court, which states that a president enjoys immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case, according to the prosecution's brief. The prosecutors argued that the proceedings concerned actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they see no reason to challenge the jury's decision again. Trump's lawyers attempt to overturn the judgment and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court's 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
Christian Lindner, the German Finance Minister, does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris would be fundamentally smoother in case of her winning the US presidency than with Donald Trump. "Some believe 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 wing, 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. The vice president made this statement shortly before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation with reporters. According to her, the voters deserve to see the different positions of herself and Trump "on a debate stage." Harris adds: "I'm ready, let's go." She had previously agreed to the debate scheduled for September 10. The debate, which is to take place on US broadcaster ABC, was originally planned as a duel between Trump and Biden. Whether it will actually take place is currently uncertain, according to CNN.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after declarationJoe Biden's staffers have mixed feelings after his declaration and speech, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who spoke to the "Washington Post." She added: "There's a sense of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done." The Press Secretary further stated: "It was very hard. It was an emotional moment for all, including for me."
21:12 Harris and Trump are almost even in the latest pollAccording to a New York Times and Siena College survey, Donald Trump is almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump received 48 percent, Harris received 46 percent, and the error margin was 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were surveyed nationwide. 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 speechThe Israeli population has shown 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 stated: "There's 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 continued. According to her, the Israelis did not hear what they wanted to hear. "Namely that he [Netanyahu] has taken responsibility for the attacks on October 7."
20:10 Trump calls Harris a "radical Marxist"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has once again criticized Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump referred to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," stating that the US was "not ready" for her. Trump had previously labeled Harris as "radical left" and blamed her for "errors in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets with 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 for Israel over the past 50 years and expressed his enthusiasm for cooperation between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
- In the context of the US Presidency Election 2024, the Republicans are yet to officially nominate Donald Trump as their candidate, hence, a proposed debate between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has been declined by Trump's campaign.
- During the US Presidency Election 2024, former First Lady Melanie Trump is set to publish her memoirs, promising a powerful and inspiring story, sharing never-before-told intimate details, and depicting her extraordinary life.
- The US-Intelligence Agency is involved in an assessment on Donald Trump in relation to his hush money case verdict, while his lawyers are making attempts to overturn the judgment.
- In the midst of the US Presidency Election 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris is expanding her social media presence, having now joined TikTok, which gained popularity among young people, amassing 750,000 followers.
- In the US-Israel relations during the US Presidency Election 2024, US President Joe Biden pressed for a swift agreement on a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza War, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prioritize humanitarian aid and protect civilians in the conflict.
- In the US Presidency Election 2024, concerns over Middle East politics and the potential leadership of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris have been raised by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, who believes cooperation may not be fundamentally smoother than with Republican Donald Trump.
