Morning Wire Evening Wire: Manhattan’s Mass Shooting & Maxwell’s Testimony Conditions | 7.29.25
Jul 29, 2025
A tragic mass shooting in a New York City skyscraper leaves four dead, including a police officer, sparking discussions on public safety. Ghislaine Maxwell plans to invoke the Fifth Amendment unless her conditions are met, adding intrigue to her legal woes. Meanwhile, a major cocaine seizure at the Texas border highlights ongoing drug issues. The podcast also delves into Tennessee’s DEI controversies, significant legal battles in education, and Nashville's innovative underground travel project, showcasing a blend of crime, politics, and technological advancements.
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NYC Mass Shooting and Heroic Officer
- A 27-year-old man from Las Vegas with mental health issues opened fire in a NYC skyscraper targeting the NFL, mistakenly going to the wrong floor.
- Among the four victims was NYPD Officer Diderul Islam, a 36-year-old hero, who was killed while protecting others.
Cincinnati Mob Attack Charges
- A violent mob attack in downtown Cincinnati seriously injured two middle-aged individuals, prompting police to charge five people so far.
- Police urged anyone involved to turn themselves in to face consequences regardless of which side they were on.
Maxwell's Testimony Conditions Revealed
- Ghislaine Maxwell intends to plead the fifth unless granted immunity, prior question disclosure, and to testify outside prison.
- The House Oversight Committee has declined to consider immunity in her congressional testimony demands.