8:45 Trump: Americans have lost faith in the FBI
Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new details about the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign event in Pennsylvania to the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed his opinion on this matter in a Post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some of Wray's statements. Wray told Congress that he was uncertain whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump writes, "No. It was unfortunately a bullet that hit my ear." The hospital that Trump was taken to after the attack reported an "ear gunshot wound." Trump accuses Wray of focusing solely on "rescuing left-wing radicals." In conclusion, Trump states, "No wonder that the once famous FBI has lost the trust of the American people!"
07:30 Melania Trump Announces Publication of Her Memoirs
Melania Trump, the wife of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, has announced the publication of her memoirs. This was announced on her Website. The New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd referred to Melania Trump in 2016 due to her unapproachability as a "Slovenian Sphinx" - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication is intended to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and found her own way." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and pictures that have never been shared with the public before." She has been scarcely seen in public in recent months.
06:47 Trump Rejects Debate with Harris for Now
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has rejected a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris for the time being. It is inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate, Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung explains. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats may still change their minds. Harris must still be elected as the candidate of the Democrats at the Democratic Party Convention, which is scheduled for August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden was planned for September 10, in which Harris could potentially represent the Democrats as their candidate.
06:06 Biden presses Netanyahu for swift Gaza arms truce and hostage releaseUS President Joe Biden pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for a swift agreement on a weapons ceasefire and hostage release in the Gaza conflict. According to a White House statement, Biden emphasized the need to "fill in the remaining gaps, close the deal 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 during the Gaza conflict further strained the situation. At his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged humanitarian aid to Gaza to be intensified and civil population protection to be improved. "It's necessary to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic necessities for the needy," the statement further reads.
04:33 Harris joins TikTokAs a potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is expanding her presence in social media: She now has an account on the popular among young people platform TikTok. Within 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 clarifies her stance on Israel - and warnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly expressed her support for Israel. At the same time, she urged 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 said. The strong support of the Biden administration for Israel in the Gaza conflict had alienated many left-wing Democrats from the party in recent months. Harris urged Americans to keep in mind the complexity of the conflict and the history of the region. Terrorism and violence must be condemned, she said. "Let's all do what we can to prevent the suffering of innocent civilians. And let's condemn antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate of all kinds."
23:35 Immunity debate: Prosecution asks judge to uphold Trump rulingThe Manhattan District Attorney's Office has asked the judge in the hush money case against Donald Trump to uphold the ruling that a president enjoys immunity for official actions. According to the prosecution's brief, the Supreme Court decision, which states that a president cannot be prosecuted for official actions, does not apply in this case. The accusers argued that the proceedings were about actions unrelated to the presidency. Therefore, they saw no reason to challenge the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers are attempting to overturn the ruling and the indictment. They refer to the Supreme Court decision of 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
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner does not believe that cooperation with Kamala Harris in the event of a Democratic victory in the US Presidential election would be fundamentally smoother than with Donald Trump. "Some give themselves the hope that it would be easier with Kamala Harris than with Donald Trump. I don't belong 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 more about realpolitik and working on commonalities.
22:00 Harris: Ready for debate with Trump
Kamala Harris would be "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Vice President made this clear 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 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.
21:43 Biden's staffers have mixed feelings
The staffers and staff of Joe Biden had mixed feelings after the withdrawal and Biden's speech, according to the Washington Post. Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a mix of pride, energy, and the knowledge that there's still a lot of work to be done."
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 barely ahead of Kamala Harris. Trump comes in at 48 percent, Harris at 46 percent, it is reported, referring to the poll. The margin of error is 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 Biden six percentage points behind.
20:45 Former advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population showed disappointment in 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's a real difference between his lofty rhetoric yesterday and the grim statistics and reality in Israel." The speech did not go over well. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she continued. According to her, the Israelis had not heard 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 once again attacked Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labeled Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the USA are "not ready" for her. Trump had previously called Harris "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.
You can read about earlier developmentshere.**
00:18 Trump dismisses Wray's uncertainty about the nature of the attack on him, stating that it was a bullet that hit his ear.
09:52 The Wisconsin and Pennsylvania elections in the 2024 United States Presidential Election could be pivotal, with Trump aiming to secure a second term and Democrats looking to unseat him, possibly with Joe Biden or Joe Biden's vice president Kamala Harris as the candidate.
13:34 Despite the allegations of left-wing radical rescue attempts by the US-Intelligence Agency, Trump accused them of focusing solely on this matter, rather than investigating assaults on Republican candidates.
14:22 In light of these accusations, some Republicans are calling for a thorough investigation into the US-Intelligence Agency's perceived bias.
19:00 The Republicans are staunchly supporting Trump, with many viewing his presidency as crucial to maintaining American values and protecting national interests.
20:30 Amidst the ongoing debate, US-Intelligence Agencies continue to monitor potential threats to the integrity of the upcoming elections, aiming to ensure a fair and secure voting process.
