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TWO CHILDREN were shot and killed Wednesday in the pews where they worshipped during the first week back after summer break at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minn.

The victims were 8 years old and 10 years old.

Seventeen others were injured in the shooting, including 14 children, two of whom remain in critical condition.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter, a man in his early 20s, fired at the congregation from outside through the windows. The shooter acted alone and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The media identified the alleged shooter as Robin Westman.

“The shear cruelty and cowardice of firing into a church of children is absolutely incomprehensible,” O’Hara said.

President Trump ordered flags to fly at half-staff.

“I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!"

Trump spoke with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) abut the shooting.

“I’m praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence,” Walz posted on X.

The 102-year old Catholic school for prekindergarten through eighth grade students was holding an all-school Mass this morning when the shooting took place.

FBI director Kash Patel in an X post said the shooting is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics.

DEMOCRATS BLAME GOP

Democrats lashed out at Republicans after the shooting, blaming lax gun laws.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) swiped at those offering “thoughts and prayers,” which Democrats have mocked as a toothless Republican response to mass shootings.

"Don't just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now,” Frey said. “These kids were literally praying.”

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) said Republican leaders “have blood on their hands” for opposing gun control measures.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) posted on X, saying “the @GOP will continue to do absolutely nothing while our kids are being gunned down.”

TRUMP ESCALATES CONFRONTATION WITH DC

The Trump administration Wednesday escalated the battle over crime in Washington, D.C., announcing the federal government would take control of Union Station.

“Instead of being a point of pride, Washington’s Union Station has fallen into disrepair,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. “By reclaiming station management, we will help make this city safe and beautiful at a fraction of the cost.”

The White House said more than 1,170 arrests have been made since the federal troop surge and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department earlier this month.

A man who allegedly spit on two South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers deployed as part of the crackdown on crime in the District has been charged with a felony.

However, prosecutors failed to secure an indictment on felony charges for a man who was captured on video slamming his sandwich into the chest of a federal agent.

Trump said Tuesday he’s working on a new crime bill with GOP leaders on Capitol Hill.

The White House is relishing Trump’s feud with Democrats leading blue states and cities, viewing it as a potent political tool ahead of the 2026........

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