The Congressional committee should draw lessons from the Trump attack.
The US House of Representatives will investigate the failure of security services in the attack on Donald Trump. The chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee, which will be assigned this task. The vote result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread horror 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 the highest tones
In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended 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 a "remarkable partner" for him and a leadership personality for the country in the past government years. "Now the election is up to you, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is 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," said Biden in a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House. "The defense of democracy is more important than any title," added the 81-year-old further. He drew strength from this and found joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, so the Democrat. "It's about you. About your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up for his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, the current vice president has been "the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," said the Republican at a campaign event in Charlotte in the US state of North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected politician in American history. Did you know she's an ultraliberal politician?", asked Trump. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than the left-wing politician Bernie Sanders. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," so Trump to 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, sources report. It is one of the most important decisions of Harris' presidential campaign. So far, the debate has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from the state of Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and his colleague Roy Cooper in North Carolina. To the extended list of potential candidates, from whom Harris' campaign team has requested information, belong, according to sources, 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 HarrisLeading representatives of the Republicans in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have urged their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A number of Republicans have made comments about Harris' gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant mother and a Jamaican father during attacks on her. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others advised their party friends to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in government instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats want to nominate Harris before party conventionThe Democrats plan to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the middle of 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. Potential candidates had 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 clearThe White House rejects calls for President Joe Biden to retire. It's "ridiculous" to demand that Biden resign from the presidency after his withdrawal from the presidential race, Biden's press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is ridiculous and does not reflect our views."
21:33 Harris goes after Trump sharply in Indiana speech - Republicans respondDuring 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 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 side comes in response to Harris not being present at the ongoing speech by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in the US Capitol. In Indiana, no Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election since 2004.
21:04 Invited by Netanyahu? Elon Musk spotted at CapitolTech billionaire Elon Musk was spotted at the Capitol before Israeli Prime Minister 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, and Netanyahu plans to visit the US state of Florida on Friday and meet with Republican presidential candidate Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
20:20 Ullstein Verlag drops book by Trump's potential VP J.D. VanceAccording to a report by "Spiegel," the Ullstein Verlag will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book. The publisher states that at the time of its release, the book made a valuable contribution to understanding the divide in US society. Additionally, Vance had distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, Vance now officially campaigns with Trump and promotes an aggressive, demagogic, and exclusionary politics, so the contract with the author will not be renewed.
19:37 The FBI finds new clues on laptop of Trump assassination attempt suspect
The protective agent, 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 incident. The FBI analysis of the laptop of the protective agent 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 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 publishes new poll results
A new CNN poll does not indicate a clear favorite in a potential presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent compared to Harris's 46 percent, and 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, so a lead in a poll does not necessarily mean high chances of a win. In the US election, it's about obtaining a majority of votes in the majority of states, 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 even if they receive fewer overall votes from the public 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 protestors one day before Netanyahu visit
The 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 Harris
According to "The Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations from 1.4 million people have come together for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. The newspaper refers to it 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'll 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. Many of us haven't given anything for a long time. Now we see that 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 Sanskrit-derived name means 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 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 - 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 presidential nomination. In the letter, obtained by a copy, Williamson asked the 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. A Democratic Party delegate or 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 and later reversed the decision.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris will seek 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 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 regularly 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 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
Federal 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 continued contacts, "regardless of how it goes in the US," he added, while also emphasizing his own government role. 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"
Scholz described the likely Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
12:41 Wray must address questions from FBI on Trump assassination attemptFBI 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 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 secured the Republicans in the past, and the Democrats consider the state to be of great importance.
11:05 Jagger: Harris makes clever move against TrumpThe 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 to win the election.
10:19 Clinton sees disinformation campaign against Harris"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and tarnished by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices that we have already heard from MAGA spokespeople," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must penetrate the noise, make voters think, read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to fight against sexism and the double standards of American politics," so Clinton. 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 survey, Vice President Harris is slightly ahead of Trump in the race for the White House. Can she beat the Republican presidential candidate? And what should the world and German foreign policy respectively adjust to? ntv asks FDP foreign policy spokesman 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. The singer tweeted after Biden's withdrawal: "kamala IS goose" ("Kamala is a Goose"). Charli 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 celebrates it". 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 brat-green. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to underscore one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, numerous Harris videos have been circulating on the internet featuring the British artist's songs, showing Harris dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashbacks.
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, for example, Hillary Clinton's famous line "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was considered "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 whom 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. Cooking is also a means 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 emphasized 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 growing up in Indian families while preparing 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 reiterates his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate is asked about the Democratic Party's agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump responds, "It's amazing that they, that any Jewish person, or anyone who has any respect for Israel and loves the country, can even think of voting for a Democrat." Many Jewish people in the USA 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 warn 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) urges the representatives to focus on criticizing Harris for her responsibility in US government policy. During the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he says, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnicity or gender has nothing to do with that." The warnings highlight the new risks for the Republicans in competing against a Democrat who, if elected, would be the first woman, the first Black, and the first Asian American to take the White House.
06:12 Democrats divided over Harris as vice president
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention express reservations about a quick nomination of Kamala Harris as the presidential candidate, according to interviews with over 250 delegates in the USA by the New York Times. However, there is no clear consensus on who should be the vice presidential candidate: 16% of those surveyed say it should be Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, and 11% say it should be Mark Kelly, the senator from Arizona. Approximately 28% of those surveyed say they don't know whom they would choose or didn't answer the question.
05:19 Trump criticizes Secret Service chief's resignation
Donald Trump criticizes 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, says 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 unavoidable."
04:35 Trump spreads lie about Harris and Netanyahu
Donald Trump falsely accuses Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the USA. "It's quite astonishing," Trump says in an interview with Newsmax. 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 denies 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 broadcaster Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes amid 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 potential intensification of the conflict 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 extensive import tariffs concern German companies with concern," DIHK foreign trade chief Volker Treier told 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 is important to improve 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 to avoid outdoor rallies
The Secret Service advises Donald Trump's campaign team to avoid large outdoor rallies following the assassination attempt, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Secret Service has conveyed concerns about large events in the open to Trump's team. For upcoming events, Trump's team is looking for indoor venues 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 Trump campaign's legal counsel speaks of a "brazen money transfer" in the complaint, accusing Harris 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 have now pledged to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts her far above the 1976 delegate votes needed to be certified as the nominee.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "deeply disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, during an interview with Magenta TV. "I believe he truly made outstanding contributions," Scholz continued. Biden "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times." Scholz mentioned that there had always been lengthy discussions with Biden, "which 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 currently 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 regarding 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." "The President has decided not to run for re-election. That's it. That's all he's decided," Jean-Pierre stated in her first interview since Biden's announcement of his decision not to run for re-election. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way," she added.
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump will not let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former US President told reporters during a phone conference that he is willing to have more than one debate with Harris. Shortly after, he added, "But I haven't officially agreed." 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 US. As she began her speech on "reproductive freedom," she received the loudest 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 on this matter, 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 Trump type." As District Attorney, she 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. The event is described by the Harris campaign as the largest of the Democratic Party in this year. According to the Harris campaign, the venue had to be changed because they were "inundated" with requests.
20:20 Harris leads in poll against Trump
U.S. 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 for Trump. The margin of error was three percentage points. Among Democrats, the race for the presidential nomination is running for Harris.
- The bipartisan committee established by the US House of Representatives will assess the security failures leading to the attack on then-President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
- Despite Kamala Harris not officially being a contender for the 2024 United States Presidency Election, Republicans have warned their members against making racist comments about her ancestry.
- After Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race, leading Democrats are reportedly considering Harris as the replacement candidate for the November election.
- In the aftermath of Biden's withdrawal, various attempts have been made to determine the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, with Harris being the only declared contender so far.
- During a campaign rally in North Carolina, Donald Trump criticized Harris, labeling her as the "ultraliberal driving force" behind Biden's "disasters."
- Preparing for the 2024 United States Presidency Election, Republicans expect Kamala Harris to be a significant opposition, considering her potential candidacy, close association with Biden, and increasing popularity among Democrats.
