At 12:08, "New York Times" survey sees Shapiro as a possible vice president for Harris
A reporter from the "New York Times" spoke with 251 out of over 3900 delegates who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate during the convention from August 19-22 in Chicago. Most of the delegates are elected representatives of individual states, who are supposed to act in the interests of their respective state's citizens. The superdelegates - a total of 749 - are the most prominent party leaders. They have this role based on the offices they hold or have held. According to the "New York Times," a "commanding majority" for Harris emerges from the conversations. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" support a vice presidency for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. However, 70 of the delegates are undecided about a vice presidency.
11:11 Obama expresses full support for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, marking a significant milestone in the rapid consolidation of the Democratic Party. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week since Harris was declared the Democratic Party's nominee, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a phone call, Harris speaks with the Obamas. Obama says, "We couldn't be prouder to support you and do everything we can to help bring you through this election and into the White House." Michelle Obama adds, "This is historic," an allusion to Harris' potential as the first woman in the country to become president.
10:45 Trump campaign spokesperson mocks Harris' TikTok debut
Donald Trump's campaign spokesperson, Huyen Cheung, made a sarcastic comment about Kamala Harris' TikTok debut as a potential Democratic presidential candidate on the social media platform X. Along with the caption "But Kamala does well with the youth," Cheung posts a screenshot of Harris' and Trump's TikTok profiles. The screenshot is circled in red, highlighting the number of followers and likes. Harris had recently posted her first video on the popular platform among the younger generation. US President Joe Biden announced his retirement from the presidential race just a few days ago. It's time to pass the torch to a new generation and new voices, Biden justified this step. Harris could be his successor and should primarily win over young US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Civil Rights Activist Dolores Huerta campaigns for Harris among Latino voters
The renowned US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, the first Harris campaign event, Huerta appeared. During her speech, the 94-year-old urged Latino voters to vote for Harris. Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers Association in the 1960s, which advocates for the rights of Filipino-American and Mexican-American farm workers.
09:20 Navidi: Harris lacks economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
The fight against inflation is one of the major issues in the USA, regarding economics, Harris has not been able to make a profile for herself until now. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. Additionally, the USA expert explains why Trump might fear Harris more than Biden.
08:45 Trump: Americans have lost faith in the FBI
On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed new details about the attack on Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania before the US Congress. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, expressed himself on this matter through a post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some statements made by the FBI chief. Wray stated before Congress that he was unsure 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 listed a "gunshot wound to the ear." Trump accuses Wray of focusing only on "rescuing radical left lunatics." In conclusion, Trump writes, "No wonder that the once famous FBI has lost the trust of the Americans!"
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 called Melania Trump "a Slovenian Sphinx" in 2016 due to her unapproachable nature - a title she did not choose for her memoirs. Instead, under the title "Melania," the publication promises to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who overcame adversity and forged her own path." The "intimate, portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," promises "stories and images that have never been shared with the public before." She has been seen less frequently 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 now. It is inappropriate to make arrangements while she has not yet officially been nominated as the Democratic candidate, explains Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung. He justifies the decision by stating that the Democrats might still change their minds. Harris must still be officially nominated as the candidate of the Democrats, which will take place from August 19-22 in Chicago. A television debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, in which Harris could potentially represent the Democrats as a candidate, was planned for September 10.
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 statement from the White House, 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 some time. The Israeli leadership's handling of the Gaza conflict further deteriorated the situation. During his meeting with Netanyahu, Biden again urged humanitarian aid to be strengthened and the protection of the civilian population to be improved. It is necessary, the statement continues, "to remove all obstacles for the flow of aid supplies and restore basic provisions for the needy."
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 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 clarifies her stance on Israel - and warnsAfter a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, clearly stated her position on 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 called on 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 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 asks judge to uphold Trump rulingThe prosecution in the hush money case against Donald Trump has asked the judge to uphold the ruling that a president enjoys immunity for official actions. According to the statement of the Manhattan District Attorney's office, 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 concerned actions that had nothing to do with the presidency. Therefore, they see no reason to challenge the jury's verdict. Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn the judgment 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
Federal 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. "However, among the Democrats there is also 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 would be "ready" for a debate with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Vice President made this clear shortly before a meeting with the 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 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
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%, Harris at 46%, it is reported, referring to the survey. 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 was disappointed by Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. In a conversation with "Sky News," Laura Blumenfeld said: "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 continues. Accordingly, they 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 continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his platform "Truth Social," Trump labels Harris a "radical left Marxist," stating that the U.S. is "not ready" for her. Trump has repeatedly 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.
You can read about earlier developmentshere.**
1. The Republicans, while hesitant about Kamala Harris as a potential opponent in the 2024 United States Presidency Election, have faced criticism for their perceived hesitance towards working with a Democratic vice president.
2. During the United States of America's Presidential Election 2024, the US-Intelligence Agency is expected to closely monitor attempts by Donald Trump and his campaign to undermine Democrat Joe Biden or Harris.
3. As the 2024 United States Presidency Election approaches, the Democrats are aware of the need to win key states like Wisconsin, where Republican votes could significantly impact the results.
4. Joe Biden has urged the Republicans to abandon their attempts to undermine Kamala Harris during the upcoming election, as such actions are contrary to the spirit of fair politics.
5. In her bid for the 2024 United States Presidency, Kamala Harris has faced intense criticism from Donald Trump and other Republican leaders, who have labeled her a "radical Marxist."
6. Despite the criticisms, Kamala Harris has remained resilient, expressing her readiness to engage in debates with Donald Trump and other Republican opponents in the run-up to the 2024 United States Presidency Election.
