Morning Wire Evening Wire: Minneapolis Gunman Targets Catholic School | 8.27.25
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Aug 27, 2025 A heartbreaking school shooting in Minneapolis leaves two children dead, sparking national outrage and community reflection. President Trump targets George Soros over unrest funding, while law enforcement faces increased scrutiny and retaliation. The podcast examines pivotal court cases involving parental neglect and youth self-defense, raising questions about justice. Meanwhile, Elon Musk makes waves with a legal battle while celebrating SpaceX's latest success, along with some lighter current events, including branding changes at Cracker Barrel.
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Minneapolis School Mass Shooting
- Two children aged 8 and 10 were killed after a gunman opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic school's morning mass.
- The shooter, Robin Westman, identified as transgender and died by suicide after shooting through church windows, and 14 children were among the injured.
Trump Targets Soros Publicly
- President Trump publicly accused George Soros of funding violent protests and called for racketeering charges against him and his son.
- Soros' Open Society Foundations denied the claims and framed their work as supporting democracy and human rights.
Whistleblower Settlements At DOJ
- FBI whistleblowers secured settlements after alleging waste, fraud, and abuse and faced demotions and security clearance revocations.
- Senator Chuck Grassley mediated negotiations and said officials received lump-sum payments without forced resignations.