At 08:02, Iran didn't threaten Trump.
The Iran denies reports of threats against former Republican President Donald Trump. "These are baseless and politically motivated allegations," said a spokesperson for the Iranian UN Mission in New York. For the Iran, Trump is a war criminal who gave the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020. "Trump must be held accountable and punished for this, but the Iran has decided to take a legal route," the spokesperson said. The Secret Service has reportedly increased security measures for Trump in recent weeks due to threats from Iran, according to media reports from US broadcasters CNN and MSNBC.
07:38 Heritage Foundation wants to dissolve Weather Service
For a possible Trump re-election, the conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultra-conservative program to be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, call for a ban on pornography, and advocate for measures that promote "marriage, work, motherhood, fatherhood and the nuclear family." The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to which the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center belong, should be dissolved, as it is considered one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry. They want to replace most federal employees with political appointees. The power of the President should be expanded, the Congress weakened.
07:12 Trump: Fed should not lower interest rates before election
Donald Trump has spoken out against lowering interest rates by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-President said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. The financial market expects two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and that is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already largely priced in.
06:36 39 percent of Democrats want Biden to drop out
In a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted on Tuesday, 39 percent of Democrats expressed the view that President Joe Biden should withdraw from the race. Many Democrats fear that a poor performance by Biden at the elections on November 5 could cost the party the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump term, allowing him to implement his political goals almost without opposition from the Democrats. It is being speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden withdraws.
05:17 Biden: "It's time to ban assault weapons"
US President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump, stating that the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them." Efforts to enact stricter gun laws have been ongoing for years - primarily due to opposition from Republicans and the gun lobby, which fiercely opposes any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump's assassination attempt initiated
The Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated an investigation following the assassination attempt on Trump. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of security at the event on July 13, 2024 is the focus of the investigation. The investigation aims to provide insight into whether the security measures were adequate and if there were any potential oversights.
04:13 Former rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former Republican primary rival Nikki Haley made it clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee that she fully supports Trump's presidency. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full endorsement. Period", the 52-year-old said. Haley was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she publicly endorsed Trump at the beginning of her speech, the audience applauded. Trump himself was present in the convention hall, having arrived earlier than anticipated.
03:15 Shooter ordered 'dangerous material'
The man who shot Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months leading up to the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". According to the "New York Times", such a label was also found by the Federal Police during a search of the shooter's house. In his car, parked nearby the event, they discovered a bomb and two additional explosive devices. The FBI subsequently examined his mailing history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump expresses reservations regarding US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not just an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything", Trump told "Bloomberg Businessweek" when asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories", the Republican presidential candidate added. The interview was reportedly conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on June 25.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
Following J.D. Vance's nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly discussed the terms of a TV debate. Insiders report that Harris has agreed to participate in a debate on CBS News, either on July 23 or August 13. Trump and Biden had already agreed on these dates two months ago. However, the Trump team had requested a debate on Fox News, which Biden's team might not agree to.
00:39 Trump calls widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump reportedly phoned the widow of the slain spectator, Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", Helen Comperatore wrote on social media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain spectator, both Biden and the family had declined a call from the President.
23:27 Democrat disagreements over planned early Biden nomination
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination party on August 19-22. A group of congressmembers express "serious concerns" about the proposal to nominate the incumbent during a virtual vote on July 21, according to a draft letter. It was stated in the letter, which the congressmembers have not yet signed, that it would be a "terrible idea" to suppress the debate over Biden's candidacy with an early vote. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic representative warns of massive losses – due to Biden
Democratic representative Adam B. Schiff warned during a private meeting with donors on the previous Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. The "New York Times" reported this. If Biden remained the candidate, he would not only lose to former President Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other Democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the opportunity to gain control of the House of Representatives, Schiff said at a benefit event in New York. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to someone with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Ex-Cabinet member Ben Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are actually playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said on CNN. "Somebody has to be the adult in the room. I don't expect that the other side will come to this conclusion. They will make some lip service commitments," he said. "There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called useful idiots. They don't realize they're hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice president Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest for Olaf Scholz to reach out to Trump after the attack," Spahn told the "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump realizes who's reaching out to him in this situation," Spahn said. "I don't like much about the Republican Party overall, not even Trump's style and demeanor. But should we then build a dictatorship? It's not in Germany's interest to present Trump as a potential next president of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The USA have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about this before the rally on the previous Saturday, according to a CNN reporter, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot at Trump during the rally and wounded him was involved in the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump Spreads Confusing Remarks about Vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly spread misinformation about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses that children receive and spreads the theory that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's made for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change and I've seen it a lot," Trump says.
20:19 Biden Campaign: Resumes Advertising after Attack Pause
The Biden campaign is planning to resume advertising this week, according to information from Reuters news agency. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the attack on Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the Building where the Shooter was
Police from a local department were present in the building from which the shooter shot at Donald Trump on Saturday. This was explained by Kimberly A. Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service, in an interview with ABC News. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the area who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a collection point in the building.
You can read about earlier developments here.**
In the context of the US Presidential Election 2024, the conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has expressed support for a possible re-election of Donald Trump, proposing an ultra-conservative agenda. Despite these developments, 39% of Democrats have expressed the desire for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race, fearing that a poor performance by Biden could lead to a second Trump term.
Regarding the Iranian allegations against Trump, despite Iran denying any threats, the Iranian spokesperson has maintained that Trump should be held accountable for his actions, specifically the order to kill Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020.
