At 21:12, Harris and Trump are almost tied in the latest poll
A New York Times and Siena College Survey shows that Donald Trump is barely leading Kamala Harris. Trump has 48 percent, Harris has 46 percent, according to the survey. The margin of error is 3.3 percentage points. A total of 1,142 registered voters were surveyed nationwide. This 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 with Netanyahu's speech The Israeli population has expressed 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 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 overall. "The Israelis were disappointed with this speech. They say it was a speech for an American audience," she added. Apparently, they 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 continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump refers to Harris as a "radical left Marxist," for whom the USA "is not ready." Trump has repeatedly called Harris "radically left" in recent days and blamed her for "mistakes in the Biden administration."
19:50 Biden meets with Netanyahu in the Oval Office Joe 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.
19:20 Yellen: Biden has restored the good reputation of the USA US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised President Joe Biden for his economic policy. In her first public comments since Biden's withdrawal from the campaign, the former Fed chairwoman said Biden had restored the USA's good reputation in the world. The high growth rates of the economy were no coincidence. Since Biden took office, 15.7 million jobs have been created. This has also stabilized the world economy. Yellen added on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro that the data on Gross Domestic Product and Inflation in the second quarter had confirmed that the USA was on track. The likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, would continue the core issues of the Biden administration, according to Yellen. She understands what is necessary on the international stage.
18:50 Harris' stepdaughter counters "Cat Woman" remarks from Vance After J.D. Vance referred to Kamala Harris as "miserable" and "childless cat woman," Harris' stepdaughter speaks out. In her Instagram Story, Ella Emhoff writes, "How can you be 'childless' when you have such sweet kids like Cole and me?" She adds, "I love my three parents." Ella Emhoff is the biological child of Harris' husband Doug Emhoff. His ex-wife described Vance's remarks against Harris as "baseless attacks." Harris is "loving, caring, protective, and always present" as a parenting figure, she said.
18:20 Harris: We want to ban weapons and they want to ban books
In her speech before the American Teachers Union in Houston, Kamala Harris first praised US President Joe Biden. His speech in the Oval Office showed "what true leadership looks like." Harris then thanked the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and called them "a proud product of public education." Harris criticized the "conservative culture warriors" who want to limit instruction on ethnicity and gender. "We want to ban assault weapons and they want to ban books. Can you imagine?", said Harris and added: "They have the audacity to tell teachers they should strap themselves with a weapon in the classroom." Harris received much applause from the teachers and union members for her statements.
17:55 Harris condemns "despicable" actions at Washington protest
Kamala Harris condemned some actions during the recent protests in Washington. In reaction to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress, some demonstrators and demonstrators tore down and burned the American flag. "Yesterday in Washington D.C. we saw despicable actions from unpatriotic demonstrators and dangerous, hate-fueled rhetoric," said Harris. Pro-Hamas graffiti and rhetoric were despicable and "should not be tolerated in our country." She added: "I condemn the burning of the American flag. This flag is a symbol for our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America."
17:25 Trump accused of disrespecting people with disabilities
Fred C. Trump III accuses his uncle Donald Trump of disrespecting people with disabilities. In his book "All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way," which comes out next week, Fred Trump writes about a meeting with his uncle during Trump's presidency in 2020. The former president is said to have said about people with disabilities: "The condition they're in, all the costs, maybe they should just be allowed to die." The relationship between Fred Trump and his uncle has been strained since then. According to his own statements, Fred Trump's nephew himself has a child with disabilities. Trump is reported to have said about this child: "I don't know. He doesn't recognize you. Maybe you should just let him die and move to Florida." The corresponding passages of the book were previously published by the "Times" Magazine. Trump has not reacted to a request for a statement yet.
17:00 Trump: Israel must end war "and quickly"
The Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump is urging for a quick end to the Gaza War and the release of hostages from Hamas violence one day before his planned meeting with Israeli Minister President Benjamin Netanyahu. "Israel must end the war and do it quickly," said the former president in an interview with the US broadcaster Fox. In addition, Israel must improve its public relations. Trump criticized in this conversation those who protested against Netanyahu's speech before Congress.
16:40 Biden and Harris celebrate growing economy
US-President Joe Biden praised the report on the growing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the USA, also mentioning his Vice President Kamala Harris. "When I took office, we were in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. The current GDP report clearly shows that we now have the strongest economy in the world," Biden said, according to the "Washington Post." "Thanks to the economic agenda of Vice President Harris and me, our economy grew by a robust 2.8 percent in the last quarter, which is based on strong American consumers and business investments," Biden added. He also pointed out that the government had created nearly 16 million jobs, wages had risen, and inflation was decreasing.
16:20 Trump announces third book "Save America"
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced the publication of another book. "I'm excited to announce my new book 'Save America' on Truth Social," he wrote. Regarding his previous works, he stated, "it's the best of all" - "especially considering we're now living in a failing nation," it continues. The book is expected to be released on September 3, according to the publisher.
15:50 "Republican Voters Against Trump" launch campaign for Harris support
The group "Republican Voters Against Trump" has launched a poster campaign to support Kamala Harris. The $500,000 campaign's posters can be seen in US states Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They feature originally Republican voters, both men and women, endorsing Vice President Harris in the election campaign. "I'm a former Trump voter. I'm a gun owner. I'm voting for Harris," it says on one poster. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote against Donald Trump in the presidential election, as they believe he is "unfit" for the presidency and is "threatening democracy." According to their website, "he will lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history."
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled"
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stated that the US is still "blessed" with the leadership of Joe Biden. Regarding Biden's speech the previous day, she added, "he passed the torch with eloquence and vision." Harris, she said, stands for "strength and determination." Pelosi spoke at a press conference in Washington, D.C., and urged the public, "Don't be fooled- she is a politically savvy president."
14:55 Jennifer Aniston speaks out against Vance's comments on Harris
Jennifer Aniston criticized J.D. Vance for his comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless cat lady." In her Instagram Story, Aniston wrote, "I really can't believe that comments like these are coming from someone who could potentially be the next Vice President of the United States." She added, "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter has the luck to one day have children of her own. I hope she doesn't have to resort to artificial insemination as a second option. Because you're trying to take that away from her too."
14:30 Biden as Lame Duck: "Nothing will happen in the USA until January 2025"
Since his resignation from running for the position of President, Biden has been referred to as a "Lame Duck" in the White House. What does this mean for the USA and what chances does Harris have against Trump in the race? These and other questions are discussed with USA expert Simon Wendt on ntv.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyoncé's "Freedom" her anthem
Under the title "We Choose Freedom" (We choose freedom), Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate, has released her first campaign video on social media. In the video, the former Attorney General of the State of California announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the main issues of the election in November. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who "think we should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris urges US citizens to join her and "choose something else." "We believe in the promise of America and we are ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because if we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Jaeger: Harris could give Trump a serious advantage
Just a few days after Harris is in the lead among Democrats in the race for the White House, Trump openly insults and lies about her. According to political analyst Thomas Jaeger, this is part of a calculation. However, Harris could seriously threaten Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the Olympic Games
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden was still standing next to her husband. Then she boards the plane to Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the First Lady visits the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the US
In a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden has called for unity in the US. He writes: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the US can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video goes viral: Accusations against Kamala Harris
In 2021, J.D. Vance said in an interview on the Fox News show "Tucker Carlson Tonight" that Harris and other Democrats (like Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) "don't really have a direct interest" in the future of the US because they "don't have children." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. The accusation from three years ago is being heavily promoted in the campaign to discredit possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed on X more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris does not have children of her own. She is the stepmother of her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 RealClearPolling: According to the latest calculation from "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in the average of various data collections from different media outlets regarding the US Presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" represents the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolling," the difference in survey values between Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, is currently less than two percent.
09:55 The Wall Street Journal: In the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris might run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats, The Wall Street Journal writes: "The Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate with new energy. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that Donald Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris presents herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old, according to The Wall Street Journal.
09:13 ntv-Reporter: In his first speech since announcing his decision not to run for re-election, Biden invoked the United States as a fateful election about democracy and did not mention any discussions about his age. This may have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thanks: Biden's legacy is unmatched In a post on the online service X, Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his ongoing services to the nation. It has been an honor of my life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the speech. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other president in modern US history, Harris says, after Biden announced his retirement from the presidential race. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she continues. I am grateful for his support in the US election campaign. Similarly, Harris had already expressed her gratitude at her first appearance in the White House after Biden's withdrawal. At the end, she says, it is an honor to be able to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: According to a report by NBC News, former US President Barack Obama plans to publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with the conversations. Plans for joint campaign appearances are also reported. Advisors from Obama and Harris have discussed these plans. However, no dates have been set yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim"
Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump attacks his alleged opponent in the US Presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump refers to the Democrat as his "new victim to be conquered" and accuses Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, is Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. Trump's sharp remarks signal that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump attack
The US House of Representatives will investigate the failure of security services during the attack on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee tasked with this mission. The voting result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread political disgust over the possibility of such an act. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in highest terms
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden endorses his Vice President Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She has experience. She is tough. She is capable," said the Democrat about his Vice President. Harris has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country in the past government years. "The election is now in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy more important than title
US President Joe Biden plans to pass the baton to a new generation by withdrawing from the Presidential race. "This is the best way to unite our nation," Biden said in a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," the 81-year-old further stated. He draws strength and finds joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat added. "It's about you. Your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' Presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, Harris, the current Vice President, has been the driving force behind every Biden disaster, Trump said at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected politician in American history. Did you know she's a liberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mate
The prospective Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being tested, according to insiders. This is one of the most significant decisions of Harris' presidential campaign at the age of 59. The debate so far has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his North Carolina colleague Roy Cooper. To the extended list of potential candidates whose information Harris' campaign team has requested, according to sources, belong Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about Harris
Leading Republican representatives in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her identity as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father of Jamaican descent an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their fellow Republicans to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in public service instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before August party
The Democrats plan to determine their presidential nominee virtually before the middle of August. The Democratic National Committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His press secretary is clear
The White House has rejected calls for President Joe Biden to retire. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidential race after his departure and now also from the presidency, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our expectations."
- The Republican group "Republican Voters Against Trump" has launched a campaign to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the United States Presidency Election 2024, with posters in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.
- In a statement challenging Donald Trump's claim about him being fit for the presidency, former President Barack Obama is expected to publicly support Harris' presidential bid.
- In response to criticism from Donald Trump and the Republicans about her status as a 'radical Marxist', Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the importance of addressing issues like weapons ban and educational content limit in her speech before the American Teachers Union in Houston.
- A survey conducted by the US-Intelligence Agency shows that Donald Trump is trailing behind Joe Biden in potential nominations for the United States Presidency Election 2024, with a margin of 3.3 percentage points.
- During an interactive session on social media, some users accused Kamala Harris of being a 'childless cat lady', leading to backlash from celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, condemning such baseless attacks.
- Amidst the ongoing discussions about the 2024 United States Presidency Election, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are being closely watched as swing states for both parties, where political efforts and strategies are heavily concentrated.
