Key Takeaways
- A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church during mass resulted in two children killed and 14 injuries.
- The Centers for Disease Control Director's employment status is disputed less than a month into her role.
- Former Biden administration officials revealed internal disputes over U.S. policy regarding Israel's war in Gaza.
Deep Dive
- A shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis during morning mass.
- Two children were killed, and 14 other individuals, including three adults, were injured.
- The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, a former student, used a legally purchased rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
- Westman died by suicide at the scene.
- The Director of the Centers for Disease Control, Susan Menares, was reportedly fired less than a month after starting her role.
- Her attorneys posted on X, stating she had not resigned or been notified of her termination.
- NPR Health Policy Correspondent Selena Simmons Duffin reported multiple senior scientists have resigned in protest.
- NPR reporters spoke with over two dozen former senior Biden administration officials regarding U.S. policy towards Israel's war in Gaza.
- Officials described contentious internal debates regarding aid to Israel and pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Some former officials expressed that the U.S. did not do enough to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.