Withdrawal of Biden? His spokesperson is indicating more than clearly
The White House rejects calls for Joe Biden to resign as US President. It's laughable to demand that Biden retreat from the presidency after his exit from the race for the White House, says his spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this kind is laughable and does not align with our views."
21:33 Kamala Harris goes after Trump sharply in speech - Republicans counter
During her speech to Black women in the US state of Indiana at a meeting of a student sorority in Indianapolis, Kamala Harris provides a clearer glimpse 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 the ongoing Rede of Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu at the US Congress. In Indiana, no Democratic presidential candidate has won the presidential election since nearly 16 years.
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 parliament chambers. In a video posted on the platform X by a Fox News journalist, Musk says he will attend Netanyahu's Rede and was invited by him. Netanyahu is scheduled to give a speech at the US Congress today. On Thursday, he is set to meet with US President Joe Biden. 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 book by Trump's potential VP J.D. Vance
The Ullstein-Verlag will no longer publish J.D. Vance's 2016 book, according to a report by "Spiegel." "At the time of its release, the book provided valuable insights into the drift of US society," the publisher states. Vance also distanced himself from Trump at the time. However, he now officially campaigns with Trump and promotes an aggressive, demagogic, exclusionary politics, which is why the contract with the author will not be renewed.
19:37 FBI finds new leads on laptop of Trump shooter
The shooter who opened fire at a Trump campaign rally about two weeks ago has, according to FBI reports, searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the attack. The FBI analysis of the shooter's laptop revealed that he had been trying to find out how far Lee Harvey Oswald was from Kennedy when he shot him in 1963. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified about the Trump shooting before the House Judiciary Committee. The shooter had searched for these details on the internet on July 6, Wray said. That was the day he registered for the Trump rally in the city of Butler, Pennsylvania. "On July 6, he conducted 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 presidency race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Trump leads nationwide among registered voters with 49 percent to Harris's 46 percent, but within the poll's margin of error. "This is a closer result than earlier CNN polls this year in this match-up between Biden and Trump," the network notes. 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 the majority of votes in most states, causing electoral college members to fall to the winning candidate. The US President is determined later based on the electoral college votes. Therefore, a candidate can become US President with fewer overall votes from the public 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 at 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 "Washington Post," since Sunday, $126 million in donations totaling 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 were lethargic in the last few weeks. Many of us hadn't given any money for anything. Now we see 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 mispronounced - even in the US. She has repeatedly explained what her 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 - 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. Williamson asked the delegates to sign a petition and commit to an open nomination convention of the Democrats in August, as stated in a copy of the letter. A link is also included in the message for Williamson to be proposed as a candidate. 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 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 entered the presidential race against US President Joe Biden but then suspended her campaign, only to resume it later.
14:54 Harris Targets Republican Stronghold Indiana
US Vice President Kamala Harris is seeking 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 composed 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 women, and younger women and women voters for the success of the presidential campaign.
14:26 Biden to Address Nation from Oval Office
According to "Washington Post," President Biden is scheduled to speak from the Oval Office today to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic candidate. During the speech, which is planned 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 Question
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declined to answer whether he had 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"
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 must address questions from FBI on Trump assassination attempt
FBI 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 on 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 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 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 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 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 mouthpieces," writes the former presidential candidate in the "New York Times." Harris and her team must navigate through the noise, make the voters think, question what we read, believe, and share. "I know how hard it can be for strong candidates to fight sexism and the double standards of American politics," Clinton says. "I am proud, however, 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 leading Trump in the presidential race. Can she beat the Republican presidential candidate Trump? 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 has a breakdown, but somehow still celebrates." The album cover is also underlaid with a neon green, which 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 colored the official Twitter page in brat-green and using the song "365" by Charli XCX for one of their TikTok videos. Since then, numerous Harris videos to songs by the British artist have been circulating on the internet, showing Harris dancing, making promises, or having laugh flashs.
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 instance, Hillary Clinton's famous line "Pokémon go to the polls" from 2016 was considered "cringe." The influence of celebrities on elections was evident last year with 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. Cooking also serves as 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." Harris' 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 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 reiterated his belief that Jewish American voters cannot support Democratic candidates. In an interview with Newsmax, the Republican presidential candidate was asked about the Democratic agenda for "international matters and our allies like Israel." Trump replied, "It's astonishing 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 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 are warning 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) urged the representatives to limit their criticism to Harris's policy responsibilities. At the election, it's about political measures, not personalities, he said, 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 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 as vice president
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention have expressed 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 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 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, said 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 accused Kamala Harris of refusing to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his current visit to the US. "It's quite astonishing," Trump said in a Newsmax interview, referring to Harris's 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 tells conservative host Jordan Peterson in an interview. Musk's response comes amid reports of potential 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 extensive 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 as well as 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 Service has conveyed concerns to Trump's team regarding 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 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, alleging Harris is attempting 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 signaled their intention to vote for Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate in August. This puts her significantly above the 1976 delegate votes required to be certified as the nominee.
22:25 Scholz: Biden was misperceived in public
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that Joe Biden was "very disappointed" by his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, according to Magenta TV. "I believe he truly did outstanding work," Scholz continued. Biden "has taken care of transatlantic cooperation in very crisis-ridden times." Scholz noted that there had always been lengthy conversations with Biden, "which moved things and also led to decisions that we prepared together." Biden was "misperceived in the public," Scholz added, "through some television appearances and also because he doesn't move around like a 25-year-old."
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 Spokeswoman: 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." She told ABC News 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 has decided," Jean-Pierre stated in her first interview since Biden's announcement of his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. "This President is ready to continue leading this country in historic ways."
21:38 Trump agrees to debate with Harris
Donald Trump will not let Kamala Harris go unchallenged. The former U.S. President told reporters during a conference call that he was willing to have more than one debate with Harris. Shortly thereafter, he added, "I haven't officially agreed to anything." According to "Sky News," Trump said further, "But I want to debate with her, and she won't be any different because she'll be making the same policy."
21:11 Harris to cheering crowd: We will stop Trump's abortion bans
Kamala Harris began her first campaign speech as a potential presidential candidate by addressing reproductive rights in the United States. 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 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 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 praised 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 concerns the largest of the Democratic Party in this year. According to reports from the Harris campaign, 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 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.
- Critics from the Republican camp respond to Vice President Kamala Harris's sharp attack on Donald Trump during her speech in Indiana, as Harris accuses Trump's agenda of being an open attack on children, families, and the future of the United States.
- In a potential US Presidential Election 2024 match-up, a new CNN poll reveals a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with Trump leading nationwide among registered voters by 49% to Harris's 46%, but within the poll's margin of error.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Judiciary Committee about new leads found on the laptop of the Trump shooter, who had searched for details about the JFK assassination on the internet before the attack at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
- The White House rejects calls for President Joe Biden to resign, with his spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre labeling such requests as laughable, stating that any suggestion of this kind does not align with the administration's views.
- Tech billionaire Elon Musk is spotted at the Capitol before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to both US parliament chambers, and Musk confirms he had been invited by Netanyahu to attend the Rede at the US Congress and later meet with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Wisconsin.
- US Intelligence agencies engage in efforts to monitor and warn against foreign election interference in the 2024 US Presidential Election, with the Democratic Party and Republicans joining forces to prevent any interference and protect the integrity of the electoral process.
