2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin

Trump Denounces Woman's Brutal Murder on Charlotte Train, Aims Fire at Democratic Senate Hopeful

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Sep 9, 2025
Rachael Bade, a Politico reporter, shares insights on a recent scoop about Treasury Secretary Scott Besson. Honorable Nina Turner discusses the intersection of political and social issues, while Emma-Jo Morris dives into the MAGA world and contemporary news narratives. David Bahnsen provides economic insights, analyzing market trends and their implications. Together, they engage in a critical discussion on crime, mental health, and public safety, sparked by a tragic incident on a train, urging for accountability and systemic change.
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ANECDOTE

Bessent-Pulte Altercation At Private MAGA Club

  • Rachael Bade reported Scott Bessent threatened to punch Bill Pulte at a high-dollar MAGA party called the Executive Branch.
  • The heated exchange was tied to a turf fight over Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac privatisation policy.
INSIGHT

How Framing Shapes The Epstein Story

  • The alleged Epstein birthday book story dominates Washington despite denials and lawsuits.
  • Media framing choices (alleged vs. asserted) shape public perception and legal optics.
INSIGHT

Why The Charlotte Murder Became A National Story

  • A woman from Ukraine was murdered on a Charlotte train and the killer had an extensive prior record but had been released.
  • That mix of video evidence and prior releases fuels national debate about public safety and criminal justice policy.
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