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28.08.2025The day Minneapolis shooting motives and federal appointments contested

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 28.08.2025.

It displays 245 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.08.2025The day Minneapolis shooting motives and federal appointments contested
US media continued intense focus on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. Early reports detailed shooter Robin Westman's manifesto and "Kill Donald Trump," "Israel must fall" writings, with conservative outlets emphasizing his transgender identity. By midday, the FBI probed the attack as a hate crime and domestic terrorism, and the shooter's journal revealed regret over his transgender identity and antisemitic views. Later, investigators detailed Westman's pervasive hatred, fascination with mass killings, and desire for child suffering, as victims were identified and families spoke out. Concurrently, the White House fired the CDC Director, who resisted and whose lawyers called the firing illegal. This escalated into a broader conflict over federal appointments when Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook formally sued President Trump to block her attempted firing, calling it "unprecedented and illegal." The day concluded with a top RFK Jr. deputy appointed acting CDC director, raising concerns about political influence.
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00:15Minneapolis Shooter's Manifesto and Motives Emerge

The US media remains intensely focused on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, which killed two children and injured seventeen. New details reveal the gunman had a manifesto and scrawled "Kill Donald Trump" and "Israel must fall" on weapons (Fox News, Washington Examiner, NY Post, The Daily Beast, The Blaze). Conservative outlets continue to highlight the shooter's transgender identity (Breitbart, NY Post, The Daily Beast, The Daily Wire, The Blaze) while calls for action emerge (ABC News).
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03:40Minneapolis Shooter Details Emerge, CDC Director Fired

US media remains intensely focused on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting. New details emerge about shooter Robin Westman, including his mother's employment at the school (NY Post), antisemitic writings in his journal (The Daily Wire), and continued emphasis on his transgender identity (The Blaze, Breitbart). President Trump ordered flags lowered to honor victims (One America News Network). A separate development sees the CDC Director fired by the White House over reported disagreements on vaccinations (NYTimes, HuffPost).
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10:56Minneapolis Hate Crime Inquiry Widens

US media remains intensely focused on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, now probed by the FBI as a hate crime and domestic terrorism (CBS). Victims are being released (ABC News) as the community mourns (AP News). Coverage continues to detail the shooter's identity and alleged motives (Breitbart, The Daily Wire). Simultaneously, the White House's firing of the CDC Director remains a central story, with her refusal to leave and staff resignations sparking warnings about RFK Jr. (NYTimes, The Daily Beast, HuffPost). President Trump is also pushing a comprehensive crime bill (Washington Examiner, Washington Times).
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Most Americans back President Trump’s idea of having the federal government take a stake in U.S. companies that get taxpayer money. A new survey shared first with The Washington Times found 62% in favor of the notion that the government “should have a stake” in firms that are part of national security and receive taxpayer support.
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13:17Minneapolis Shooter's Motives Unfold

US media remains centered on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, now investigated as domestic terrorism and hate crime (Fox News, CBS). New details emerged about the shooter's journal, expressing regret over his transgender identity (NY Post, USA Today) and antisemitic views (The Daily Wire). The tragedy's human cost is highlighted (ABC News, AP News). Concurrently, the White House's controversial firing of the CDC Director (Washington Post, Common Dreams) and her legal defiance continue to draw significant attention (Washington Examiner, HuffPost).
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming President Donald Trump has no power to remove her from office, setting up a legal battle that could reset long-established norms for the U.S. central bank's independence. [Full Story]
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15:01Cook Challenges Trump Firing

US media continues to extensively cover the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, with authorities still seeking a motive for the shooter (AP News, Fox News) as new victim accounts emerge (CBS, ABC News). A major new development sees Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook suing the Trump administration to block her attempted firing (Boston Globe, Newsmax, USA Today, HuffPost). This legal challenge to presidential authority mirrors the ongoing defiance by the CDC Director (Washington Post, Washington Examiner), intensifying a broader conflict over federal appointments.
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17:02Federal Appointments in Dispute

US media continues to report on direct challenges to the Trump administration's authority regarding federal appointments. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has formally sued President Trump over her attempted firing, calling it "unprecedented and illegal" (Common Dreams, Washington Examiner). Concurrently, the chaos at the CDC intensifies, with reports of leaders resigning due to RFK Jr. undermining vaccine science and senators calling for his resignation (MSNBC, Washington Post). These developments escalate the broader conflict over federal leadership.
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18:28Unveiling Minneapolis Motives

The US media continues to extensively cover the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, now identified by the FBI as domestic terrorism with anti-religious motives (Fox News). Reports highlight the shooter's prior depression and grievances (AP News), with some outlets focusing on statements claiming regret over a transgender identity (Breitbart, The Daily Wire). Concurrently, turmoil persists at the CDC, with departing officials citing political meddling and the firing of Monarez as a final straw amidst ongoing disputes over RFK Jr.'s influence (Boston Globe, MSNBC, The Blaze, Washington Post, HuffPost).
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White House border czar Tom Homan criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday, after the Democrat governor accused Immigration and Customs Enforcement of serving as President Trump's "private police force." [Full Story]
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A federal judge ruled the Florida immigration detention center in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” must continue to shut down operations towards a complete closure in late October, despite objections from Florida and federal officials.
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19:47Monarez Ousted, Minneapolis Motives Explored

US media focuses on the Minneapolis school shooting, as investigators probe the shooter's anti-religious motives and reported regret over a transgender identity (CBS, AP News, Breitbart). It is also discussed as domestic terrorism (The Daily Wire). Concurrently, significant attention is on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after Director Susan Monarez's reported ousting weeks post-confirmation (One America News Network). This exacerbates concerns over political interference and RFK Jr.'s health influence (Boston Globe, HuffPost, MSNBC).
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21:20Minneapolis Shooter's Hatred Unveiled

US media remains dominated by the Minneapolis school shooting, with investigators detailing the shooter's pervasive hatred, fascination with mass killings, and horrific writings expressing a desire for child suffering (ABC News, CNN, NY Post, AP News). A Senator publicly rebuked RFK Jr.'s comments linking antidepressants to the tragedy (The Daily Beast). Concurrently, the White House appointed a top RFK Jr. deputy as acting CDC director, escalating concerns about political influence on health agencies (Washington Post, Boston Globe).
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23:12Minneapolis Shooting's Victims Honored

US media continues to prioritize the Minneapolis school shooting, with new reports focusing on the profound grief of the victims' families and the identification of the children killed (ABC News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, NY Post, One America News Network). Investigators are further detailing the shooter's extensive hatred and horrific writings (AP News, USA Today, Washington Examiner). Concurrently, the White House's appointment of an RFK Jr. deputy to lead the CDC continues to draw attention amidst controversy, particularly after a Senator's rebuke of RFK Jr.'s comments linking antidepressants to the tragedy (Boston Globe, Washington Post, The Daily Beast).
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