Former Advisor: Israelis were disappointed by Netanyahu's speech
The Israeli population was disappointed with Netanyahu's speech before the US Congress, according to a former advisor of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 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 further added. The Israelis did not hear what they wanted to hear from him [Netanyahu] - that he took 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", unfit for the USA. 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 for 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 USAUS Finance Minister Janet Yellen praised President Joe Biden for his economic policy. In her first public comments since Biden's withdrawal from the campaign, the former Federal Reserve chairwoman said Biden had restored the USA's good reputation in the world. The high economic growth rates were no coincidence. Since Biden took office, 15.7 million jobs have been created. This also supported 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 understood what was necessary on the international stage.
18:50 Harris' stepdaughter counters "cat lady" remarks from VanceAfter J.D. Vance referred to Kamala Harris as "miserable" and a "childless cat lady", Harris' stepdaughter speaks out. In her Instagram Story, Ella Emhoff writes: "How can you be 'childless' when you have such sweet children 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 condemned Vance's remarks against Harris earlier as "baseless attacks". Harris was described as "loving, caring, protective, and always present" in her role as a parent.
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 protests in Washington the previous day. In response 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 of our highest ideals as a nation and represents the promise of America."
17:25 Trump allegedly disparaged people with disabilities
Fred C. Trump III accuses his uncle Donald Trump of disparaging 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 we should just let them 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 a disability. Trump is said to have once 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 comment.
17:00 Trump: Israel must end war "and quickly"
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump urged for a quick end to the Gaza War and the release of hostages from Hamas violence a day before his scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister 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 needs to improve its public relations. Trump criticized those who protested against Netanyahu's speech before Congress in his conversation.
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. Today's 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 corporate investments," Biden added. He also highlighted that the government had created almost 16 million jobs, wages had risen, and inflation was decreasing.
16:20 Trump announces third book "Save America"
The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced the publication of another book. "I am excited to announce the release of my new book 'Save America' on Truth Social. Regarding my previous works, it's the best of all - especially considering we now live in a failing nation," he wrote. According to the publisher, the book is scheduled to be released on September 3.
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 the US states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They feature originally Republican voters, both men and women, who will support Harris in the election campaign. "I'm a former Trump voter. I'm a gun owner. I'm voting for Harris," one poster reads. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote against Donald Trump because he is "unfit" for the presidency and threatens democracy. "He will lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history," it says on their website.
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled"
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, expressed her support for Joe Biden's leadership and Kamala Harris at a press conference in Washington, D.C. "We are still blessed with the leadership of Joe Biden," she said, adding, "He has passed the torch with eloquence and vision." Harris, she continued, represents "strength and determination." Pelosi appealed to 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 USA." 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 presidency again, 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 anthemUnder 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 California Attorney General announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the core 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 Harris could give Trump a serious advantageJust a few days into the race for the White House, Harris is already facing fierce opposition from Trump and his supporters. According to political analyst Thomas Jaeger, this is part of a calculated strategy. However, Harris could pose a serious threat to Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for the Olympic GamesJill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential race, Jill Biden was seen standing next to her husband. Then, the First Lady boards a plane to Paris. For the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26, the President's wife is visiting the French capital to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the USAIn a post on the online service X, US President Joe Biden has called for unity in the USA. 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 USA can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video goes viral: Allegations against Kamala HarrisIn 2021, J.D. Vance made allegations against Harris and other Democrats (including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) in an interview on Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight," stating that they didn't really care about the future of the USA because they were "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. The allegation from three years ago is being heavily promoted in the campaign to discredit the possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. The video has been viewed more than 25 million times on X. Kamala Harris does not have any children of her own. She is a stepmother to the two children of her husband Cole Emhoff.
10:37 RealClearPolling: According to the latest calculation from "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in recent polls for the US Presidency election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" shows 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. The polling values of Trump and the potential Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, differ according to "RealClearPolling" by less than two percent currently.
09:55 The Wall Street Journal: With the new scenario that Vice President Kamala Harris is very likely to run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats against Donald Trump in the Presidential election 2024, The Wall Street Journal writes: "The Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate with new energy. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that 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 his decision not to run for re-election as president, Biden spoke of the United States as a fateful election about democracy and did not mention any discussions about his age. Biden may have surprised the Republicans with this, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional acknowledgment: Biden's legacy is unsurpassed In a post on the online service X, Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris thanked Joe Biden for his ongoing service to the nation. It was an honor of her life to serve as Vice President alongside our President Joe Biden, Harris says in the statement. 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 withdrew from the presidential race. "In a presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she says further. She is grateful to him for his support in the US election campaign. Similarly, she had already expressed herself at her first appearance in the White House after his 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 media report by NBC News, former US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as a Democratic presidential candidate. Obama has already privately supported her campaign and maintains regular contact with her, NBC News reports, citing sources familiar with the conversations. Joint campaign appearances are also planned. This was discussed by advisors to Obama and Harris. Dates for these have not yet been set. 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 defeated" 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 presidential race. Trump's sharp words indicate 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-staffed committee tasked with this mission. The voting result of 416 Yes votes with zero Nay votes underscores the widespread outrage over the possibility of such an incident. The security of the country knows no party boundaries, says Republican House Minority Leader Mike Johnson.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest terms
In his address to the nation, President Joe Biden recommends 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 was an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country in the past government years. "Now the election is in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than title
President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race in a speech to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House. "I'm passing the baton to a new generation," Biden said. "This is the best way to unite our nation," the 81-year-old further stated. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is not yet decided, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, Harris has been the driving force behind every Biden disaster, the Republican 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 colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. 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, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have urged their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others had advised their party friends 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 for a presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only potential 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 now and also from the presidency, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this nature is ridiculous and does not align with our expectations."
- The Republican National Committee has expressed support for Donald Trump's 2024 US Presidential campaign, despite attempts by some Democrats to label him as a threat to democracy.
- In a shift in politics, some Republicans in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have expressed interest in supporting Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the 2024 US Presidential Election, citing concerns about Donald Trump's actions.
- The US Intelligence Agency has been monitoring potential threats to the security of the 2024 US Presidential Election, with concerns about foreign interference and domestic unrest.
- Despite his withdrawal from the 2024 US Presidential Race, Donald Trump continues to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling her as a "radical Marxist" and accusing her of being unfit for the presidency.
- The Democratic National Committee has launched a campaign to garner support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 US Presidential Election, focusing on her strengths and experience as a leader.
- The US Presidential Election 2024 is shaping up to be a heated contest between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, with both sides making efforts to win over key states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where the election outcome could be decisive.
