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Today’s Rundown:
- MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL SHOOTING LEAVES TWO CHILDREN DEAD, 17 INJURED: A gunman opened fire through stained-glass windows during morning mass at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children—ages 8 and 10—and injuring 17 others. Police believe the victims will survive, and some have already been released from the hospital. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, later died by suicide. The FBI is treating this as a hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism.
- CDC DIRECTOR SUSAN MONAREZ OUSTED WEEKS INTO TENURE: Dr. Susan Monarez was removed as CDC Director just four weeks after being confirmed and sworn in. Her departure followed disagreements over vaccine policy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and triggered resignations from other senior CDC officials. Monarez’s lawyers say she resisted unscientific directives and was terminated for standing by scientific integrity.
- PORTER LEADS IN CROWDED CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE BY 7 POINTS: A recent Emerson College poll shows former Rep. Katie Porter leading the 2026 California governor’s race with 18% support—about 7 points ahead of Republican Steve Hilton. However, 38% of voters are still undecided, signaling a widely open race.
- CHARLIE KIRK CLAIMS SWIFT’S ENGAGEMENT SIGNALS CONSERVATIVE SHIFT: Commentator Charlie Kirk said he hopes Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce will lead her to become “more conservative,” urging her to “reject feminism” and “submit to your husband.” The remarks prompted strong reactions across social media.
- JUDGE BLOCKS DEPORTATION OF KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA UNTIL OCTOBER: A federal judge has blocked the deportation of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia until at least early October. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has scheduled an evidentiary hearing for Oct. 6 to review the case. García will remain in custody within 200 miles of Maryland while the court reviews his asylum and removal proceedings.
- WISCONSIN MAN WHO FAKED HIS DEATH WHILE KAYAKING SENTENCED TO 89 DAYS: Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his drowning during a kayaking trip to flee the U.S. and misled authorities for 89 days, was sentenced to 89 days in jail—the same amount of time he was missing. He also must pay $30,000 in restitution for investigative costs.
- JORDON HUDSON FILES TO TRADEMARK “GOLD DIGGER” AMID BELICHICK RELATIONSHIP: Jordon Hudson—Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend—filed a trademark application for the phrase “gold digger” to be used on jewelry and key chains. This cheeky move plays on media criticism of their age-gap relationship. Her company, TCE Rights Management, has also filed for other Belichick-related trademarks.
- WWE DISCUSSING APOLOGY AFTER BECKY LYNCH’S OZZY OSBOURNE REMARK SPARKS BACKLASH: WWE is reportedly considering issuing a public apology following a controversial comment by Becky Lynch on RAW about Ozzy Osbourne—now criticized by his daughter, Kelly Osbourne, as “disrespectful.” Lynch’s remark angered fans and drew backlash, prompting WWE officials to explore next steps.
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