Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about Harris
Leading Representatives of the Republican party in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their colleagues not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. Several Republicans have brought up her gender and her background as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father during attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their colleagues to focus on Harris' political accomplishments and her time in office instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal".
23:13 Democrats plan to nominate Harris before party convention in mid-August
The Democrats plan to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The Democratic National Committee has approved the procedure for this. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Possible 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's resignation? His press secretary is clear
The White House is rejecting calls for President Joe Biden to resign. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidency now that he has dropped out of the race for the White House, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not align with our views."
21:33 Harris goes after Trump sharply in Indiana speech - Republicans counter
During her speech to Black Women in the US state of Indiana at a meeting 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 comes in response, as Harris is not present at Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress at the Capitol. In Indiana, no Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election since 2004.
21:04 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. Biden is scheduled to meet with him on Thursday. 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.
20:20 Ullstein Verlag drops J.D. Vance's book from its program
According to a report in "Spiegel," the Ullstein Verlag will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book. The publisher states that the book provided "valuable insights into the understanding of the drifting US society" at the time of its release. Vance also distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now officially supports Trump and promotes a divisive, demagogic politics, which is why the contract with the author will not be renewed.
19:37 New evidence on Trump assailant's laptop points to JFK assassination searchThe protective agent who opened fire at a campaign rally of the former US President Donald Trump fifteen days ago has, according to the Federal Police, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the incident. The FBI analysis of the laptop of the protective agent revealed that he had been trying to find out how far Lee Harvey Oswald had been from JFK when he shot him in 1963. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the Trump shooting before the House Judiciary Committee. The protective agent had searched for these details on July 6th on the internet, Wray stated. This was the day he had registered for the Trump rally in the city of Butler in Pennsylvania. "On July 6th, he conducted a Google search for: 'How far was Oswald from Kennedy'", Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN releases new poll resultsA new CNN poll provides no clear favorite in a potential presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent to Harris's 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, meaning a lead in a poll does not necessarily equate to high chances of a win. In the US election, it is about obtaining a majority of the votes in the individual states, which then results in electors falling to the winning candidate. In the Electoral College, the US President is ultimately 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 Spontaneous US Congress occupation by pro-Palestine protesters one day before Netanyahu visitThe 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 fundraising flow for Kamala HarrisAccording to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have accumulated for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to this as a "historic fundraising flow" and quotes Ning Mosberger-Tang, a major donor and former Google executive: "It really feels like a historic moment that we will still be talking about in ten years or decades. We haven't experienced anything like this in a long time. Many of us have been stunned in the last few weeks. Many of us have given no money for anything. Now we see that the dams have opened."
16:31 Everyone talks about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctlyDespite Kamala Harris being a prominent political figure for years, her name is often mispronounced - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained the meaning and correct pronunciation of her name, as in the preface 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 on the first, not the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced similarly to an open "o" as in the German "doch".
15:39 Marianne Williamson to Become President - Appeals to 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 presidential nomination. In the letter, obtained by a copy, Williamson asked delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nomination convention of the Democrats in August. A link was also included in the communication for Williamson to be proposed as a candidate. A Democratic Party candidate can participate in the nomination process if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the convention. According to an AP survey of party delegates, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough commitments to secure the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Williamson had run for the presidency against US President Joe Biden but then suspended her campaign, only to later resume it.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold in Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking the support of black women in the US state of Indiana for the November presidential election. Three days after announcing her presidential campaign bid following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, Harris is scheduled to deliver a speech today at a gathering of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally comprised of Black members. 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, and younger women and men voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Address the Nation from the Oval Office
According to "Washington Post," President Biden is planning to address the nation today from the Oval Office to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. The speech, scheduled for 8 pm local time, is expected to include Biden outlining his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Dodges Question about Trump Contact
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has declined to answer whether he has spoken with Donald Trump. He mentioned having spoken with members of both parties during his visit to the US, stating that there is always the possibility of continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the US." 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 candidate, 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 Regarding Trump Assassination Attempt
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to speak about the FBI's investigations into the attempted assassination of 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 also have to explain how the investigations against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, are progressing in the case of the presidential candidate's assassination attempt.
11:50 Trump to Focus on Harris at Campaign Rally
The former US 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, during his campaign stop in North Carolina. The approval of voters in the so-called Swing-State has been crucial for Republicans in the past, and the Democrats consider the state to be of great importance.
11:05 Jagger: Harris Makes Clever Move Against Trump
Republicans have been targeting Harris since Biden's candidacy withdrawal. Political scientist Thomas Jagger sees the new figure as an early success for the Democrats. However, more needs to happen for them to win the election.
10:19 Clinton: Disinformation Campaign Against Harris
"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 mouthpieces," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make voters think about what we read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it is for strong candidates to fight sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton writes. "I am proud that my 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 Trump
According to a new survey, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the race for the White House. Can she defeat the Republican presidential candidate? And how should the world and German foreign policy respond? NTV asks FDP foreign policy expert 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 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, Charli explained 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 still celebrates". The album cover is also underlaid with a neon green, which is meant to represent the heightened feeling of a long night as well as the impending fall of a cat. The Harris campaign team is now making use of these elements, having officially dyed the Twitter page in brat-green. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to soundtrack one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, there have been countless Harris videos circulating on the internet showing her dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashs to songs by the British artist.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to woo young voters. They often tread on thin ice when trying to speak the language of younger generations. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's infamous "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was "cringe". The influence of celebrities on the election was shown last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without endorsing a candidate and thus caused a surge 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. Cooking is also a form of meditation for her. "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 further explored 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 discussed their upbringing in Indian families while cooking a traditional Masala Dosa.
07:33 Trump: Jewish Americans should not support Democrats
Former President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates during an interview with Newsmax prior to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in the US Congress. Trump was asked about the Democratic Party's agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump replied, "It's amazing that they, that any Jewish person, anyone who is Jewish and, to be honest, has at least 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 warned 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. The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Tom Emmer, urged the representatives to focus on criticizing Harris for her policy responsibilities within the US government. During 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 highlight 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' vice president pick
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention 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 late resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, stating it should have occurred sooner. The beleaguered director had no other choice but to resign after the attempted attack on him, Trump told Newsmax. "I would say it should have happened within an hour, not nine or ten days," Trump said, 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 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the US. "It's quite surprising," Trump said during a Newsmax interview, referring to Harris' supposed refusal to meet. 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 have never said I would donate $45 million to Trump," Musk told conservative host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's reaction comes in response to reports of 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 heightening of tensions between the US and China and more protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US campaign about increased protectionism and the introduction of comprehensive 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 an economy as strongly interconnected as 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 Trump campaign to stop holding large outdoor rallies, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The service expressed concerns to Trump's team about large events under open skies. For upcoming events, Trump's team is looking for indoor venues like sports arenas 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 campaign accuses the two of violating campaign finance laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The campaign's legal counsel speaks of a "brazen money grab," and Harris is accused of trying to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds worth $91.5 million."
23:17 New poll: Over 3000 delegates want to vote for Harris
More and more Democrats are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris. In a poll by the news agency AP, over 3000 of the 3949 delegates now intend to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate at the August party convention. This puts her significantly above the 1976 delegate votes required by the DNC to be officially nominated as the candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "greatly disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race on Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did outstanding work," Scholz continued. Biden "has taken care of things in very crisis-ridden times to ensure that transatlantic cooperation functions well." Scholz mentioned that there had always been 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 "because 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 "ridiculous"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed the withdrawal demands from the Republicans against Joe Biden as "ridiculous." In an interview with ABC, she stated that the staff at the White House still trusted "his leadership and his judgment." Jean-Pierre added that Biden had made the decision not to run for re-election, and that was it. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way," she concluded.
21:38 Trump to debate Harris again
Donald Trump refuses to let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former US President told reporters during a phone conference that he was willing to have more than one debate with Harris. Shortly after, he added that he had not officially agreed to anything. "I agreed to debate Joe Biden," Trump told "Sky News." Trump then continued: "But I want to debate her, and she won't be any different because she'll be making the same policies."
21:11 Harris to crowds: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
At her first campaign rally as a potential presidential candidate, Kamala Harris addressed the abortion rights in the US. The crowd erupted in applause as she began her speech on "reproductive freedom." "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 added. "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 took on the big Wall Street banks and held them accountable 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 appearance 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 in this year. According to reports, the venue had to be changed because they were "flooded" with requests.
20:20 Harris leads in poll against Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican 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. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is running for Harris.
- Despite the Republican party's advice, some of its members continue to make comments about Vice President Kamala Harris' identity during their attacks, disregarding the call for focus on her political accomplishments.
- The US Presidential Election 2024 is a topic of interest for several parties, with Vice President Harris being one of the potential candidates, but no clear opponent has emerged yet.
- Attempts to discredit Vice President Harris by bringing up her ancestry have been met with criticism from the Democrats, who view these tactics as divisive and disrespectful.
- The Republicans and Democrats are already strategizing for the 2024 US Presidential Election, with both parties making efforts to appeal to key demographics and voting blocs in the United States of America.
- The US-Intelligence Agency is investigating the motives and background of the individual who attempted to assault former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, uncovering possible links to the JFK assassination search.
- Attempts to discredit Vice President Harris by her political opponents, including some Republicans, have been met with condemnation from the Democrats, who argue that such tactics are unacceptable and detract from the importance of policy discussions in politics.
