Democrats prefer Harrison nomination at 23:13
The Democrats aim to determine their presidential candidate before the party convention in mid-August through a virtual process. The relevant committee of the Democratic Party approves of this procedure. According to "The Washington Post" and CNN, the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Prospective candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
9:09 PM Biden's withdrawal? His spokeswoman is clear
The White House dismisses calls for Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidency after his exit from the race for the White House, his spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre told journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
9:33 PM Harris goes after Trump sharply in speech - Republicans respond
During her speech to Black women in the US state of Indiana at a gathering of a student organization in Indianapolis, Kamala Harris provides a clearer indication of her strategy against Donald Trump. According to the "New York Times," the Democrat tells thousands of people that Trump's agenda represents "an open attack on our children, our families, and our future." Criticism from the Republican camp arises because she is not present at Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. In Indiana, no Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election since 2006.
9:04 PM Invited by Netanyahu? Elon Musk spotted at Capitol
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was spotted at the Capitol before Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to both US congressional chambers. In a video posted on the platform X by a Fox News journalist, Musk says he will attend Netanyahu's speech and was invited by him. Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech to the US Congress today. On Thursday, he is set to meet with US President Joe Biden. On Friday, he plans to travel to the US state of Florida and meet with Republican presidential candidate Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
8:20 PM Ullstein Publisher drops J.D. Vance's book from its program
According to a report in "Der Spiegel," the Ullstein Publisher will drop J.D. Vance's 2016 book from its program. "At the time of its publication, the book provided valuable insights into the drift of US society," the publisher states. Additionally, Vance distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now "officially campaigns with him and promotes an aggressively demagogic, exclusionary politics," making it unnecessary to extend the contract with the author.
19:37 FBI finds new clues on laptop of Trump assassination attempt suspect
The protector, who opened fire at a campaign event of the former US President Donald Trump two weeks ago, had, according to the Federal Police, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the act. The FBI analysis of the suspect's laptop revealed that he had tried to find out how far Lee Harvey Oswald had been from Kennedy when he shot him in 1963. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the Trump assassination attempt before the House Judiciary Committee. The suspect had searched for these information on July 6th on the internet, according to Wray. That was the day he had registered for the Trump rally in the city of Butler in Pennsylvania. "On July 6th, he made a Google search for: 'How far was Oswald from Kennedy'", Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN publishes new poll results
A new CNN poll provides no clear favorite in a potential presidency race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The Republican leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent to Harris' 46 percent, within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls in this year's Biden-Trump race", the network reported. The US President is not directly elected by the people, which means a lead in a poll does not necessarily mean high chances of a win. In the US election, it comes down to winning the majority of votes in each state, which then results in electors falling to the winning candidate. In the Electoral College, the US President is eventually determined. Therefore, a candidate can become US President with fewer overall votes from the people than their opponent, but more electors in the states. This was the case in the Trump vs. Clinton race.
18:12 A day before Netanyahu visit: Pro-Palestine protesters occupy US Congress spontaneously
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the US Congress. In a spontaneous protest led by the activist group "Jewish Voice for Peace," a protest against the war in Gaza takes place:
17:22 "Historic fund flow" for Kamala Harris
According to "Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. The newspaper speaks of a "historic fund flow" and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a major donor and former Google executive: "It really feels like a historic moment that we'll still be talking about in ten years or decades. We haven't experienced anything like this in a long time. Many of us were stunned in the last few weeks. Many of us hadn't given any money for anything. Now we see the dams have opened."
16:31 Everyone talks about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctly
Despite Kamala Harris being a prominent political figure for years, her name is often pronounced incorrectly - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained what her name means in Sanskrit and how it should be pronounced, such as in the introduction to her autobiography "The Truths We Hold" from 2019. Her name is pronounced like the English "comma" (comma) followed by an -la. The emphasis is therefore on the first, not the second syllable. And the pronunciation of the "a" in the first syllable is similar to an open "o" as in the German "doch".
15:39 Marianne Williamson to Become President - Addresses Democrats
US Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has written a letter to Democratic Party delegates appealing for their support in her bid for the Democratic Party's nomination. In the letter, Williamson asked delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nomination convention of the Democrats in August. A link to nominate Williamson as a candidate is also included in the statement. A presidential candidate or a presidential nominee can participate in the nomination process of the Democratic Party if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the convention. According to an AP survey of the party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had previously run for the presidency against US President Joe Biden. She suspended her presidential campaign but later reversed the decision.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking support from black women in the US state of Indiana for the presidential election in November. Three days after announcing her presidential campaign bid following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris will deliver a speech today at a gathering of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally made up of African Americans. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years ago, with voters in the state consistently choosing Republican candidates. In a statement, Harris' campaign co-chair Jen O'Malley Dillon emphasized the importance of women, non-white women, and younger women and women voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Speak from Oval Office to the Nation
President Biden is expected to address the nation today from the Oval Office, according to "Washington Post," to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, scheduled for 8 p.m. local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Ducks Trump Contact Question
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer whether he had spoken with Donald Trump. He had spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, Scholz said. There is always the possibility of contacts that will continue, "regardless of how it goes in the US," he added, while also emphasizing his own role as chancellor. Scholz had met Trump during a G20 summit in his capacity as finance minister alongside then-Chancellor Angela Merkel.
13:21 Scholz on Harris: "She knows what she wants and can do it"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and can do it."
12:41 Wray to Face Questions from Congress on FBI's Trump Assassination Attempt InvestigationFBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. During a hearing in Congress, he will be questioned by representatives about new details regarding the motive and background of the shooter. Wray will have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, are progressing in the attempt on the Presidential candidate.
11:50 Trump to Focus on Harris at Campaign RallyThe former U.S. President Donald Trump is holding his first public campaign rally since Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for the White House. It is expected that the 78-year-old will focus his full attention on the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, at his campaign stop in North Carolina. The support of voters in the so-called Swing-State has been crucial for the Republicans in the past, and the Democrats consider the state significant.
11:05 Jagger: Harris Makes Clever Move Against TrumpRepublicans have been targeting Harris since Biden's candidacy withdrawal. Political scientist Thomas Jagger sees the new contender as an early success for the Democrats. However, more needs to happen to secure the win.
10:19 Clinton: Disinformation Campaign Against Harris Underway"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and tarnished by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices, which we have already heard from MAGA megaphones," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make voters think critically about what they read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to fight sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton adds. She is proud that her two presidential campaigns made it seem normal for a woman to be at the head of the voter list.
09:47 Lechte: Harris Can Beat TrumpAccording to a new poll, Vice President Harris is leading Trump in the race for the White House. Can she defeat the Republican presidential candidate? And what implications would this have for the world and German foreign policy? ntv asks FDP foreign policy spokesperson Ulrich Lechte in the morning news.
09:08 The Green Goose - Harris Campaign uses the Summer Memes
Kamala Harris is running for the Democratic Presidency and at the same time undergoing an image transformation, in terms of public perception. Among the younger generation, this is being driven by memes that reference the British pop singer Charli XCX. She tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS goose" ("Kamala is a Goose"). The musician had released an album titled "Brat". "Brat" is not just a name, but a lifestyle inspired by the excess and rave culture of the 2000s. The archetypal Brat, explained Charli later on TikTok, is "like the girl who's a little chaotic and loves to party and sometimes says dumb things, but then maybe has a breakdown, but somehow celebrates it". The album cover is also underlaid with a neon green, which is meant to represent the high feeling of a long night as well as the impending fall of a cat. The Harris campaign team is now using this element, having officially dyed the Twitter page in brat-green. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to underscore one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, there have been countless Harris videos circulating on the internet featuring songs by the British artist, showing Harris dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashs.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to court young voters. They often tread on thin ice when trying to speak the language of younger generations. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's famous statement "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was "cringe". The influence of celebrities on the election was demonstrated last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without specifying who for, resulting in an increase in voter registrations.
08:32 Kamala Harris understands the "Power of Cooking"
Kamala Harris has made cooking videos into a campaign tool and has a particular interest in food-related issues such as hunger and agriculture. She uses cooking as a form of meditation. "I don't think there's anyone who understands the power of cooking as well as Kamala," writes Alex Prud'homme, author of the book "Dinner With the President: Food, Politics and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House". Her cooking skills can be seen in the YouTube show "Cooking With Kamala", a short series filmed during the 2020 campaign. Harris has deepened the connection between cooking and politics during her first presidential campaign. In a YouTube video that was viewed six million times, she visited the actress Mindy Kaling. The two talked about growing up in Indian families while making a traditional Masala Dosa.
07:33 Trump: Jewish Americans should not support Democrats
Before Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech in the US Congress, former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate was asked about the Democratic agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump replied, "It's astonishing that anyone, anyone who is Jewish or has some respect for Israel and loves the country, can even think of voting for a Democrat." Many Jewish people in the US are not big fans of Israel, "which is something they never explained to me."
06:45 Republicans warn colleagues against sexism and racism in campaign
High-ranking Republicans are warning their party colleagues against racist and sexist attacks on the likely Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During a closed-door meeting of Republican representatives in the House of Representatives, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) urged members to limit their criticism to Harris's policy responsibilities. At the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he said, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnic background or gender have nothing to do with it." The warnings point to the new risks for the Republicans in competing against a Democrat who, if elected, would be the first woman, first Black, and first Asian American to occupy the White House.
06:12 Democrats divided over Harris's vice president
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention have expressed reservations about a quick nomination of Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate, according to interviews with over 250 delegates by the New York Times. However, there is no clear consensus on who should be the vice presidential candidate: 16% of those surveyed said it should be Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and 11% said it should be Mark Kelly, the senator from Arizona. Approximately 28% of those surveyed said they didn't know whom they would choose or didn't answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticized the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, calling it too late. The beleaguered director had no other choice but to resign after the attempted attack on him, said the Republican presidential candidate. "I would say it should have happened within an hour, not nine or ten days," Trump told Newsmax, looking back on Cheatle's resignation. "That seems inevitable."
04:35 Trump spreads lie about Harris and Netanyahu
Donald Trump falsely accused Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, during his current visit to the US. "It's quite astonishing," Trump said in a Newsmax interview, accusing Harris of snubbing Netanyahu. In reality, a meeting between Netanyahu and the US vice president is planned for Thursday.
03:42 Musk denies report of $45 million donation to Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk refutes reports of a alleged $45 million donation to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I never said I would give 45 million dollars to Trump," Musk tells conservative broadcaster Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes in the wake of reports suggesting possible financial support for Trump's campaign.
02:58 DIHK fears intensification between US and China after US election
The German Industry and Trade Chamber (DIHK) warns of a potential escalation between the US and China and increased protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US election campaign about strengthened protectionism and the introduction of extensive import tariffs concern German companies with concern," says DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier to the Düsseldorf "Rheinische Post". German companies are very active in both markets. "Economic losses due to a growing fragmentation would be noticeable for companies and consumers in a highly interconnected economy like Germany," warns Treier. It's important to improve the business conditions in Germany and Europe, especially with further trade agreements, such as in Latin America or the Indo-Pacific.
01:28 Secret Service advises Trump campaign against outdoor rallies
The Secret Service advises Donald Trump's campaign team to avoid holding large outdoor rallies following the assassination attempt, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Service expressed concerns to the Republican's team regarding large events under open skies. Trump's team is now looking for indoor venues for upcoming events that can accommodate thousands of people.
00:32 Trump campaign files complaint over fund transfer with Biden and Harris
The Trump campaign files a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the "New York Times", the Trump team accuses the two Democrats of violating campaign finance laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The Trump campaign's legal counsel describes the move as a "brazen money grab", alleging Harris attempted to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds in the amount of 91.5 million dollars".
23:17 New poll: Over 3,000 delegates pledge support for Harris
More and more Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In a poll by the news agency AP, over 3,000 of the 3,949 delegates now pledge their support for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts her significantly above the 1,976 delegate votes required to be certified as the nominee.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "very disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, according to Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did excellent work," Scholz continued. Biden "has taken care of transatlantic cooperation in very crisis-ridden times." Scholz mentioned that he had always had lengthy conversations with Biden that "moved things and led to decisions that we prepared together." Biden was "misperceived in the public" due to some television appearances and the fact that he "doesn't move around like a 25-year-old," Scholz added.
Regarding Kamala Harris as a potential replacement, Scholz stated: "She is an experienced and competent politician." Harris would "clearly" stand for the continuation of the "now so well-developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokesperson: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "laughable"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed the withdrawal demands from the Republicans against Joe Biden as "laughable." Speaking to ABC, she reiterated that the White House staff still trusted Biden's "leadership and judgment." "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he has decided," Jean-Pierre stated in her first interview since Biden's announcement of not seeking re-election. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in historic ways," she added.
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump is determined not to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former U.S. President told reporters during a phone conference that he was willing to engage in more than one debate with Harris. Shortly afterward, he added, "But I didn't agree to anything officially." According to "Sky News," Trump continued, "I agreed to debate Joe Biden, but I want to debate Harris, and she won't be any different because she's making the same policies."
21:11 Harris to applauding crowd: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
During her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the reproductive rights in the United States. As she began her speech on "reproductive freedom," she received thunderous applause from the audience. "We will stop Donald Trump's extreme abortion bans because we trust women to make decisions about their own bodies," Harris said in Wisconsin. Women should not be dictated to by the government regarding what they should do, she emphasized. "And if Congress passes a law restoring reproductive freedoms, I, as President of the United States, will sign it."
20:56 Harris: "Quacks of all kinds," type "Donald Trump type"
Kamala Harris warned during her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate about another term of Donald Trump. In her role as District Attorney, she dealt with "Quacks of all kinds," she said in Wisconsin. "Listen to me when I say that I know the 'Donald Trump type.' As District Attorney, I specialized in cases of sexual misconduct. "Now, Trump was found guilty of sexual misconduct. And: 'As Attorney General of California, I went after the big Wall Street banks for fraud. Trump was just found guilty in 34 cases of fraud.'
20:43 Harris: "We will win this election"
Kamala Harris praises President Joe Biden during her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate. It was one of the "greatest honors" of her life to serve him as Vice President, she said in her speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "Joe's legacy and his achievements throughout his entire career and in the last three and a half years are unmatched in history." The Vice President continued: "In 2024, we will win again." And: "We're not afraid of hard work, we like hard work. And we will win this election."
20:34 Harris gives first campaign speech as potential presidential candidate - Huge Crowd
Kamala Harris speaks for the first time in the campaign as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. She is expected on stage in these minutes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Tony Evers, the democratic governor of the state, announced the current Vice President. At the event, according to the Harris campaign, it is the largest of the Democratic Party this year. The location had to be changed, according to Harris' campaign, because they were "overwhelmed" with requests.
20:20 Harris leads in poll against Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by a narrow margin of two percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey was conducted on Monday and Tuesday. Harris led in the national poll with 44 percent to 42 percent for Trump. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is heating up for Harris.
- Despite calls for his withdrawal, Joe Biden's spokeswoman dismisses the idea, stating that requiring Biden to resign after ending his presidential campaign is "ridiculous."
- The Republicans criticize Kamala Harris for not attending Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress, despite her harsh criticism of Donald Trump's agenda.
- A new poll reveals a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a potential 2024 United States Presidency Election, with Harris trailing behind Trump by a narrow margin.
- In Wisconsin, investigators uncover new clues on the laptop of an individual who attempted an assault on former President Donald Trump, revealing his interest in the JFK assassination.
- The Russians are believed to be meddling in the 2024 United States Presidency Election, according to the US Intelligence Agency, amplifying claims made by former President Donald Trump and his allies.
- The Democrats and Republicans engage in a heated political battle over voting rights in Pennsylvania, as both parties aim to secure crucial electoral votes in the upcoming election.
