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JD Vance sits down for an exclusive interview. Investigators seek a motive in a deadly Minnesota church shooting. And the U.S. Open is serving up some outrageously priced eats. |
👋 Hey there! Priya Kaur here, stepping in for Rebecca today to bring you all the highlights from Thursday's news — don't worry, she left me in charge, so we're keeping the good vibes going! |
A tough sell for JD Vance |
Vice President JD Vance is stepping into the role of salesman-in-chief, tasked with giving President Donald Trump's signature tax-and-spending law an image makeover. In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Vance said he's rebranding the legislation as the "Working Families Tax Cut," hoping to win over skeptical voters who see it as a gift to the wealthy. |
The law, signed July 4, expands the child tax credit and includes breaks on tips and overtime pay through 2028, but opponents warn it will drive up the deficit and leave millions without health insurance. With Trump focused on foreign crises, the job of selling the plan and shoring up support ahead of the 2026 midterms is falling squarely to Vance. Read our exclusive interview with the VP. |
Vance wants you to know: Donald Trump may be 78, but he's still outworking everyone around him. Vance praised the president's energy and stamina, brushing off concerns about his age after the White House disclosed Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition. 👉 A positive outlook on his boss' health. | Vice President JD Vance speaks with USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers in Washington, D.C., on August 27. Jack Gruber, USA TODAY |
Searching for answers in Minneapolis |
Authorities are still searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 18 other people during a back-to-school Mass. The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, died from a self-inflicted wound after using weapons purchased legally, police said. The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and act of domestic terrorism, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has deployed police to protect churches and schools as the community grieves. 👉 Follow for the latest developments. |
Obama on mass shootings: Barack Obama doesn't want Americans to grow numb. The former president on Wednesday urged the nation not to accept mass shootings as routine. In a statement, Obama called the attack "heartbreaking" and said he and Michelle were praying for the families shattered by "unspeakable, unnecessary violence." More on Democrats' comments on gun control. | Mourners embrace during a prayer vigil at Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota, on Wednesday following a shooting earlier in the day at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis. Tim Evans, REUTERS |
Cardi B's viral testimony |
Cardi B turned a courtroom into a viral moment: The rapper's animated testimony in a Beverly Hills trial is lighting up TikTok. Facing a $24 million lawsuit from a security guard over a hallway scuffle in 2018, Cardi acknowledged there was a heated argument but denied accusations of assault. Her expressive reactions and brash humor on the stand — making faces and re-answering questions — have fans sharing every moment. Read more on the viral moment. | Rapper Cardi B appears in court in 2023. POOL, REUTERS |
US Open's outrageous eats |
Ever wondered what $23 tastes like? At this year's U.S. Open tennis tournament, it's a Honey Deuce — Grey Goose, lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and three honeydew "tennis balls" — one of hundreds of pricey, over-the-top food and drink options at Flushing Meadows. Last year, fans bought 556,000 of them, adding up to nearly $13 million in spending. From $100 caviar-topped chicken nuggets to other indulgent treats, the tournament serves up a playful mix of luxury and fun, proving that at the Open, your wallet might work as hard as the players. 🍹 See all the menu items. | Caviar on a chicken nugget? You can get it at the US Open. Kelsey Cherry | | Two New Orleans neighborhoods tell competing stories of recovering from Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago. | | The shooter murdered two children and wounded 17 others at Annunciation Catholic Church on Wednesday, Aug. 27, as they were praising God during Mass. | | | | Sharpton accused Wall Street of benefiting from government tax cuts at the expense of Medicaid, food assistance and other federal aid programs. | | | | Emilie Kiser broke her silence on her son Trigg's death in a statement on TikTok. Here's what she said. | | | | More food aid is reaching Gaza but it still remains far from enough to prevent widespread starvation, the head of the World Food Programme told Reuters. | | | | Four leading pollsters released surveys this week, amid the president's controversial National Guard deployments to the nation's capital. Here's what they say. | | | | Katie Slaton, cousin of "1000-Lb. Sisters" stars Tammy and Amy Slaton, died after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, the family announced. | | | | Denmark's public broadcaster reported Americans sought to sway Greenlandic attitudes in favor of President Trump's desire to acquire the territory. | | | | An unnamed California man who'd filed a February 2025 lawsuit accusing Diddy of drugging and assaulting him has been dealt a blow by a New York judge. | | | | DOGE has created "a live copy of the entire country's Social Security information," a Social Security official says in a whistleblower complaint. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | |
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