The Congressional committee should draw lessons from the Trump attack (assassination attempt)
The U.S. 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 tasked with this responsibility. The vote result of 416 Yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread shock 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, U.S. 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 has been an "incredible partner" for him and a leadership figure for the country in the past government years. "The election is now in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defending democracy is more important than the title
U.S. President Joe Biden intends to pass the baton to a new generation by withdrawing from the presidential race. "This is the best way to unite our nation," Biden said in a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House. "Defending democracy is more important than any title," the 81-year-old added. He draws strength from this and finds joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat stressed. "It's about you. About your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie Sanders
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up for his potential opponent in the campaign: For the past three and a half years, the current vice president has been "the ultra-liberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," the Republican said at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she is an ultra-liberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than the leftist 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 presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "Running Mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the vice presidential nomination are being considered, sources report. This 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 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 are, 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 regarding HarrisLeading representatives of the Republicans in the House, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on 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 aim to nominate Harris before party conventionThe Democrats plan to determine their presidential candidate virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The Democratic National Committee has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1st. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their presidential campaign. So far, Vice President Kamala Harris is the only candidate.
22:09 Biden retirement? His press secretary is clearThe White House has rejected calls for President Joe Biden to retire. It's "laughable" to demand that Biden resign from the presidency after his withdrawal from the presidential race, says his press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is laughable and does not align with 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 meeting 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 camp comes in response, as Harris is not present at Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress. 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 Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to both US congressional chambers. In a video posted on the X platform 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 Publisher drops J.D. Vance's book from its programAccording to a report in "Spiegel," the Ullstein Publisher will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book. The publisher states, "At the time of its release, the book provided valuable insights into the understanding of the divide in US society." Additionally, Vance had distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, Vance now "officially campaigns with him and promotes an aggressive, demagogic, exclusionary politics," making it impossible to renew the contract with the author.
19:37 The FBI finds new clues on laptop of Trump assassination suspect
The protective officer, 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 officer 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 before the House Judiciary Committee. The protective officer 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 made a Google search for 'how far was Oswald from Kennedy'," Wray said.
18:51 Harris or Trump? CNN releases new poll results
A 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, so a lead in a poll does not necessarily mean high chances of a win. In the US election, it is about obtaining a majority of the votes in each state, which then causes the electoral college votes to fall to the candidate. Therefore, a candidate can become US President with fewer overall votes from the people than their opponent, but more electoral college votes 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 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 speaks of 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 for a long time. Many of us were stunned in the last few weeks. Many of us hadn't given anything for anything. Now we see that the dams have opened."
16:31 Everyone talks about Kamala Harris, but few pronounce her name correctly
Although Kamala Harris has been a prominent political figure for years, her name is often pronounced incorrectly - even in the US. Despite her repeated explanations of 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 therefore on the first, not the second syllable. 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 for President. In the letter, Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nominating convention of the Democrats in August. A link to propose Williamson as a candidate is also included in the statement. A presidential candidate or a presidential nominee can participate in the Democratic Party's nomination process if they have at least 300 signatures from delegates at the nominating convention. According to an AP survey of the party members, US Vice President Kamala Harris has enough pledges 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 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 will deliver a speech today at a gathering of the student sorority Zeta Phi Beta in Indianapolis, traditionally comprised of Black women. No democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election in Indiana since nearly 16 years, 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 women, and younger women and women voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Speak to the Nation from the Oval Office
According to "Washington Post," President Biden plans 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. During the speech, scheduled for 8 pm local time, Biden is expected to also outline his priorities for the remaining months of his presidency.
13:45 Scholz Ducks Trump Contact Query
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 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 nominee, Kamala Harris, as an experienced and competent politician. "She knows what she wants and what she can do."
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 investigation into 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 also have to explain how the investigation against the 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, is 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, 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 significance.
11:05 Jagger: Harris Makes Clever Move Against TrumpAt least since Biden's candidacy withdrawal, the Republicans have been focusing on their likely opponent Harris. 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: Disinformation Campaign Against Harris"The achievements and character of Kamala Harris will be distorted and defamed by a flood of disinformation and hateful prejudices, which we have already heard from MAGA spokespersons," 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," 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 poll, 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 adjust accordingly? 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 is undergoing an image transformation in public perception. Among the younger generation, this shift is being driven by memes that reference the British pop singer Charli XCX. The musician 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 also has a breakdown, but somehow still celebrates." The album cover is also underlaid with a neon green that represents the high 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 color. Additionally, the song "365" by Charli XCX was used to underscore one of the team's TikTok videos. Since then, countless Harris videos to songs by the British artist have been circulating on the internet, showing Harris dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashbacks.
Politicians have long used prominent figures to woo young voters. They often tread on thin ice when trying to appeal to younger generations' language. For Millennials, Hillary Clinton's infamous "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was considered "cringe." The influence of celebrities on elections was demonstrated last year by Taylor Swift. She urged her fans to vote in the primaries without endorsing a candidate and thus contributed to 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 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 their upbringing 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 reiterates his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate is asked about the Democrats' agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump responds, "It's surprising that any Jewish person, or anyone who 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 about 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 representatives to limit their criticism to Harris' policies for the government. At the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he says, according to reports from journalists after the meeting. "Their ethnic background or gender has nothing to do with it." The warnings highlight the new risks for the Republicans in competing against a Democratic woman who, if elected, would be the first woman, the first Black, and the first Asian American to occupy 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 US 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 indicate they don't know whom they would choose or did not 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 tells 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 US. "It's quite surprising that she's refusing," Trump says in an interview with Newsmax. In reality, a meeting between Netanyahu and the US vice president is scheduled 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 told conservative broadcaster 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 potential intensification of the confrontation between the US and China and more protectionism following the US presidential election. "Discussions in the US election 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 is 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 rallies outdoors, according to the "Washington Post" citing sources. The Secret Service has conveyed concerns to Trump's team about large events under open skies. 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 financing laws by transferring Biden's campaign funds to Harris. The Trump campaign's legal counsel speaks of a "brazen money grab" in the complaint, alleging that Harris is attempting to steal Biden's "remaining campaign funds in the amount of $91.5 million".
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 have now pledged their support for Harris as a presidential candidate. This puts her significantly above the 1,976 delegate votes required by the Democratic National Committee to be certified as a presidential candidate.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "deeply saddened" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, according to Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did excellent work," Scholz continued. Biden had "ensured that transatlantic cooperation functioned well during very crisis-ridden times." Scholz noted that there had always been "lengthy conversations" with Biden that had "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 "be clear" in her support for "continuing the now very successfully developed transatlantic cooperation."
22:03 Spokeswoman: Withdrawal demands on Biden are "laughable"
The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, dismissed the withdrawal demands from Republicans against Joe Biden as "laughable." In an interview with ABC, she stated that the White House staff still trusted "his leadership and his judgment." Jean-Pierre reiterated that Biden had made the decision not to run for re-election, and "that's it. That's all he's decided." She added, "This president is ready to continue leading this country in a historic way."
21:38 Trump agrees to debate 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 thereafter, he added, "I haven't officially agreed to anything." Quoting "Sky News," Trump was reported to have said further, "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 cheering 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 U.S. 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 declared 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 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 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 praised 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 love 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 venue had to be changed, as they were "inundated" 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 heating up for Harris.
- The US House of Representatives will also investigate the security failings in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin, as a bipartisan committee has been established to examine this issue, just as they are in Pennsylvania.
- The Democrats have made attempts to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris before the party convention, aiming to finalize the process by August 1st, which could potentially position her as a strong contender for the United States Presidency Election 2024.
- Kamala Harris' potential running mate search is not confined to Democratic strongholds, as she is considering candidates from various states, including Republicans like Governor Andy Beshear from Kentucky, in an attempt to foster unity and appeal to a broader electorate.
- Some Republicans have expressed concerns over the rhetoric surrounding Harris and her ancestry, with leading representatives advising their members to focus on Harris' political achievements and not engage in identity politics, to avoid any potential negative impact on US Politics.
- The security services failure in Pennsylvania during the attack on Donald Trump has led to renewed efforts to ensure the safety of all political figures, with the US Intelligence Agency enhancing its protocols and Jessica Watkins, the accused in the incident, facing numerous federal charges for her actions.
- The heterogeneous makeup of the United States of America was evident in the House vote, where both Democratic and Republican members viewed the security of their country as paramount, demonstrating a shared commitment to safeguarding US integrity in the face of political divisions.
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