1A The News Roundup For August 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
Megan Scully, Congress editor at Bloomberg News, dives into political developments after a tragic church shooting in Minneapolis that left two children dead. Arthur Delaney from HuffPost discusses the political opportunism following the incident, while Amanda Becker from the 19th sheds light on gender politics amid rising crime concerns. Nancy Youssef from The Atlantic shares insights on the Gaza conflict and military actions, with David Rennie from The Economist examining broader geopolitical tensions and their implications.
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Children And Teachers Shielded Each Other
- Children and faculty shielded one another as bullets came through a church window during an opening school Mass in Minneapolis.
- A 10-year-old described being saved when a friend lay on top of him despite being shot.
Politics Rushes To Frame Motive
- The Minneapolis suspect's identity sparked immediate political opportunism before motives were known.
- Media and politicians quickly linked the shooter's transgender status to causes without evidence.
Data Used To Justify D.C. Takeover
- The White House presented falling crime figures in D.C. as validation for the National Guard deployment.
- Local residents and reporters said the city's prior portrayal as unlivable was false and politically driven.