at 14:34 Jaeger to Harris' Mosaic: 'Obama had to go public now'
In an unusual move, former US President Obama has been mixing in the Democrats' campaign trail for weeks. After Biden's withdrawal, he remains silent for now - so far. Political analyst Thomas Jaeger explains the step and looks ahead to the possible further development in Harris' campaign.
14:17 Harris after Netanyahu Visit: I Will Not Remain Silent on Suffering in Gaza
US Vice President Kamala Harris made it clear during her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that she will not remain silent on the suffering in Gaza. "It's time for this agreement to be completed," Harris told reporters and continued, expressing her "serious concern" over the "extent of human suffering in Gaza, including the deaths of far too many innocent civilians." The 59-year-old spoke of "images of dead children and desperate, hungry people" who are fleeing, some of whom have been displaced "second, third, or fourth time." "We cannot turn a blind eye to these tragedies," Harris added. "We cannot remain indifferent in the face of suffering, and I will not remain silent."
13:20 Zoom Fundraising Calls: White Women Raise Over Two Million Dollars for Harris in 90 Minutes
Inspired by a similar action by a group of black women, a group of white women reportedly raised more than two million dollars for Harris' potential presidential campaign through Zoom fundraising calls. According to the "Washington Post," this was reported by the organization team "White Women: Answer the Call!" On Thursday evening, prominent figures like singer Pink, athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, author Glennon Doyle, and actress Connie Britton raised over two million dollars for the Harris campaign through Zoom calls within an hour.
12:08 "New York Times" Poll Shows Shapiro as Harris' Potential VP Front-Runner
Reporters from the "New York Times" spoke with 251 of over 3900 delegates who could vote for Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate at the August 19-22 convention in Chicago. Most of the delegates are elected representatives of individual states who are supposed to act in the interests of their state's citizens. The superdelegates - a total of 749 - are the most prominent party leaders. They hold this role due to the offices they hold or have held. According to the "New York Times," a "landslide majority" supports Harris. Forty of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" support a vice presidential candidacy from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. However, 70 of the delegates interviewed by the "New York Times" are undecided about supporting a vice president.
11:11 Obama expresses "full support" for Harris
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, marking a notable consolidation of the Democratic Party. The Obamas' endorsement comes at the end of the first week of Harris being declared the Democratic Party's candidate, following President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race. In a video, Harris speaks with the Obamas over the phone. 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 Oval Office." Michelle Obama adds, "This is historic," a reference to Harris' potential as the first woman in the country to win the presidency.
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. Along with the sentence "But Kamala does well with the youth," written in alternating capital letters, Cheung posted 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 published 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 to "new voices," Biden justified this step. Harris could be his successor and is expected to win over younger US voter support for the Democrats.
10:03 Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta campaigns for Harris among Latino voters
Famous US civil rights activist Dolores Huerta supports Kamala Harris in her campaign. At a campaign event in Phoenix, Arizona, the first event for the Harris campaign, Huerta appeared. During her speech, the 94-year-old urged Latino voters to support 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 an economic profile - "Could be an advantage"
Inflation is one of the major economic issues in the US, but Harris has not been able to build a profile on economic issues to date. Sandra Navidi explains why this could be an advantage. Additionally, Navidi discusses 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 his opinion on this matter in a post on Truth Social. Trump disputes some of Wray's statements. Wray testified before Congress that he was uncertain whether Trump was hit by a shrapnel, a piece of glass, or a bullet. Trump wrote, "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 only on "rescuing radical left lunatics." In conclusion, Trump writes, "No wonder that the once renowned 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 unapproachability - but she has not chosen this title for her memoirs. Under the title "Melania," the publication aims to tell "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has overcome adversity and forged her own path." It promises "intimate, portraits of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," with "stories and images never before shared with the public." She has been less visible 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 arrange something while she has not yet been officially nominated as the Democratic candidate, Trump's campaign spokesman Steven Cheung explained. 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, scheduled for September 10, was planned, 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 truce 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 strengthened and the protection of the civilian population to be improved. It is 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 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 requests judgment against Trump be upheldThe Manhattan District Attorney's office has asked the presiding judge to uphold the judgment against Donald Trump in the hush money case. According to the application, the Supreme Court decision, which grants a president immunity for official actions, does not apply in this case. 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 verdict again. Trump's lawyers attempt 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 win in the US Presidential election would run more smoothly 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 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 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 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 announcement and the speech of the US President, according to the Washington Post. Press Secretary of the White House Karine Jean-Pierre said: "There's a sense 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 almost even with Kamala Harris. Trump receives 48 percent, Harris 46 percent, it is stated, referring to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1142 registered voters were interviewed 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'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 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 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 labeled 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 the collaboration between the two in the coming months, according to Reuters.
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05:23 Harris and Democrats plan strategy for Pennsylvania and WisconsinAs the US Presidential Election 2024 approaches, Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, are planning a strategy to win key battleground states such as Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. These states have been crucial in deciding previous elections and will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the 2024 election.
04:38 Republicans criticize Joe Biden's handling of US-Intelligence Agency reports on Trump's assaultRepublicans have been critical of President Joe Biden's handling of US-Intelligence Agency reports regarding the assault on then-President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. They argue that Biden and his administration are politicizing intelligence and not providing a full and transparent account of the incident.
04:15 Obama's silence on Harris' campaign could be a strategic moveThomas Jaeger, the political analyst, suggested that former President Barack Obama's silence on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign could be a strategic move to allow Harris to build her own reputation and profile within the Democratic Party.
03:45 Trump's team discusses potential legal action over FBI reports on assaultPresident Donald Trump's team is reportedly discussing potential legal action against the FBI and US Intelligence Agencies over their handling and reporting of the assault on Trump during the Pennsylvania campaign rally. They argue that the intelligence reports contain misinformation and are being used for political purposes.
03:20 Harris campaign boosted by support from civil rights activists and women's groupsVice President Kamala Harris' campaign has been boosted by the support of prominent civil rights activists, such as Dolores Huerta, and women's groups. This support, coupled with successful fundraising events, has helped to build momentum for her potential presidential bid.
02:55 Biden to address crisis in Gaza during meeting with NetanyahuPresident Joe Biden is expected to address the crisis in Gaza during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday. Biden is under pressure from both sides to find a solution to the ongoing conflict and is expected to push for a swift agreement to end the hostilities.
