Trump-Thinktank will dissolve Weather Service
For the case of a Trump win, the conservative think tank "Heritage Foundation" has developed an ultraconservative program that should be implemented during his tenure: The authors are against abortion, call for a ban on pornography, and advocate for measures that promote "Marriage, Work, Motherhood, Fatherhood and the Nuclear Family." They plan to replace most federal bureaucrats and ministerial employees with political appointees. Behind this is the Deep-State myth, which alleges that in Washington, government officials secretly govern, working against Trump during his presidency. The president's power should be expanded, and the power of Congress weakened. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, which includes the Weather Service or the US Hurricane Center, should be dissolved, as it is considered one of the main driving forces of the climate change alarm industry.
07:12 Trump: The Fed should not lower interest rates before the election
Donald Trump has spoken out against a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve before the election. "That's something they shouldn't do," the ex-president said in an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek. According to the economic magazine, Wall Street is certain of two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, one of which - and this is crucial - before the elections. A rate cut in September is already widely expected in the markets.
06:36 Among Democrats, 39 percent want Biden to end his candidacy
In a Tuesday-completed Reuters/Ipsos survey, 39 percent of Democrats agreed that President Joe Biden should end his candidacy. Many Democrats fear that a poor showing by Biden at the elections on November 5 could cost the party the White House and both chambers of Congress. This could create the conditions for a second Trump term, allowing him to implement his political goals almost without Democratic opposition. It is being speculated that the Democratic Party could rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as a new candidate if Biden steps down.
05:17 Biden: "It's time to ban assault weapons"
US President Joe Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons again. At a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Biden referred to the attack on Trump, stating that the shooter used an AR-15. "It's time to ban them." Attempts at stricter gun regulations have been ongoing for years - primarily due to Republican opposition and the gun lobby's vehement opposition to any attempt to regulate gun ownership more strictly.
04:41 Investigation into Trump's attack launched
The Inspector General of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated an investigation into the attack on Trump. According to an official statement on the Inspector General's website, the evaluation of the Secret Service's handling of security at the July 13, 2024 event is underway. The investigation aims to provide insight into whether the security arrangements were adequate and if there were any potential oversights.
04:13 Former Rival Haley endorses Trump at Republican convention
The former rival Nikki Haley made herself clear at the Republican convention in Milwaukee, expressing her full support for Presidential candidate Trump. "First, I want to make one thing clear: Donald Trump has my full endorsement. Period", said the 52-year-old. Haley was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos upon her arrival. However, when she directly endorsed Republican Presidential candidate Trump during her speech, the audience applauded. Trump personally listened to the speech at the convention hall - he arrived earlier than originally announced.
03:15 Suspect ordered 'dangerous material'
The young man who shot at Trump is reported to have received several packages in the months prior to the incident, some of which were marked with the warning "dangerous material". According to the "New York Times", such a note was also found by the Federal Police in his house, as well as two explosive devices found in his car, parked nearby the event. The FBI then examined his shipping history.
02:24 Trump: Taiwan should pay US for defense
Donald Trump expresses reservations about US support for Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. "I think Taiwan should pay us for the defense. We're not just anything, we're an insurance company. Taiwan doesn't give us anything", Trump told "Bloomberg Businessweek" regarding the question of whether he would defend Taiwan against China. China could attack Taiwan. "But they won't do that because they don't want to lose all those chip factories", so the Republican Presidential candidate. The interview was reportedly conducted at Trump's residence Mar-a-Lago in Florida on June 25.
01:18 Harris and Vance discuss TV debate
After J.D. Vance was nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Republicans, he and Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly exchanged words regarding a TV debate. Insiders report that they were working on agreeing on the framework for the debate, with Harris agreeing to a debate on CBS News either on July 23 or August 13. However, the Trump team had requested a debate on Fox News. Biden's team might not agree to that.
00:39 Trump phones widow of slain spectator
Donald Trump reportedly phoned the widow of the slain spectator Corey Comperatore. "He was very kind and said he would call me again in the coming days and weeks", Helen Comperatore wrote on social media. She told Trump that her husband "left this world as a hero and was taken up by God". According to the sister of the slain firefighter, Biden also reached out for a conversation, but the family declined.
23:27 Democratic opposition to planned early Biden nomination
Among US Democrats in the House of Representatives, there is resistance to the party leadership's plans to formally nominate President Biden as the candidate for the November election before the scheduled nomination party from July 19 to 22. A group of congressmembers expressed "serious concerns" about the proposal in a draft letter. The idea of suppressing the Biden candidacy debate with an early vote was described as "terrible" in the letter, which the congressmembers have not signed yet. "It could deeply undermine the morale and unity of the Democrats."
22:49 Democratic representative warns of massive losses – due to Biden
Democratic representative Adam B. Schiff warned donors during a private meeting on the previous Saturday that his party would suffer massive losses if Biden remained the candidate. According to the "New York Times," Schiff made this statement during a benefit event in New York. If Biden remained the candidate, he would not only lose to former President Donald Trump, but he could also significantly hinder other democratic candidates, causing the party to likely lose the Senate and miss the opportunity to gain control of the House of Representatives, Schiff said during the event. "I think if he's our candidate, we'll lose," Schiff said during the meeting, according to a person with access to a recording of the event.
22:09 Former Minister Ben Carson calls Democrats 'useful idiots'
Former US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson accused Democrats of not understanding the concept of unity. America's enemies are actually playing a "long-term game" by dividing Americans "on the basis of race, age, income, gender, religion, political affiliation," Carson said on CNN. "Someone needs to be the adult in the room. I don't expect them to come to that conclusion. There are many on the other side who are what Lenin called 'useful idiots.' They don't realize they're hurting themselves."
21:39 Spahn: Scholz should talk to Trump
Union faction vice-chair Jens Spahn urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz to contact Donald Trump. "It would be in Germany's interest if Olaf Scholz reached out to Trump after the assassination attempt," Spahn told the "Spiegel": "I hope he understands that." A personal relationship is essential in politics, according to Spahn, who advocates for an approach to Trump. "I'm sure Donald Trump realizes who's reaching out to him in this situation." Spahn admits that he doesn't like much about the Republican Party as a whole, including Trump's style and demeanor. "But does that mean we have to instigate a dictatorship?" It is not in Germany's interest to "present Donald Trump as a potential next president of our most important ally as an adversary."
21:08 Possible Iranian Plot against Trump?
The USA have received indications of an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump in the past few weeks, CNN reports, citing sources. The US intelligence and Trump's campaign team were reportedly informed about this before the rally on the previous Saturday, according to a CNN reporter, citing a US national security official. However, there is no evidence that the young man who shot at Trump during the rally and injured him was connected to the Iranian plot, CNN adds.
20:34 Trump Spreads Misinformation about Vaccines
Donald Trump reportedly spread misinformation about vaccines during a phone call with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to CNN, citing a video that Bobby Kennedy III, Robert F. Kennedy's son, had briefly posted on social media. In the video, Trump discusses the number of vaccine doses that children receive and promotes the idea that babies change drastically after receiving a large number of vaccines. "When you give a baby a vaccine with 38 ingredients that looks like it's for a horse and not for a 10 or 20-pound baby, then all of a sudden, the baby starts to change," Trump says. "I've seen that happen too many times,"
20:19 Biden Campaign Resumes Advertising after Pause
The Biden campaign is planning to resume advertising this week, according to information from Reuters news agency. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed this. The Biden campaign declined to comment. Biden had suspended his campaign ads following the shooting at Trump.
19:49 Secret Service: Police were in the Building where the Shooter was
Police from a local unit were present in the building from which the shooter shot at Donald Trump on Saturday, Secret Service Director Kimberly A. Cheatle told ABC News in an interview. "There were local police officers in the building - there were local police officers in the area who were responsible for the external perimeter of the building," Cheatle says. A Secret Service spokesperson added that the local police had a collection point in the building.
If Donald Trump wins the U.S. Presidential Election 2024, as per the ultraconservative program proposed by the Heritage Foundation, policies related to abortion and pornography are expected to change significantly, aligning with the group's stance against both. Joe Biden's candidacy for the 2024 election is facing opposition within the Democratic Party, with 39% of Democrats surveyed expressing the desire for him to step down, fearing that a poor showing could lead to a second Trump term.
