Trump admin updates: Trump plans to issue executive order to require voter ID

“Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS!" Trump wrote.

Last Updated: August 31, 2025, 2:39 PM EDT

President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked the Secret Service detail for former Vice President Kamala Harris that was previously extended by former President Joe Biden.

Meanwhile, fallout continues from the White House's attempt to remove Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.

Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill has been tapped as the interim director of the CDC, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

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Aug 27, 2025, 2:28 PM EDT

Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Minneapolis shooting victims

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the victims of the Minneapolis shooting on Wednesday, according to the White House.

The proclamation orders that the United States flag at the White House, public buildings, grounds, military posts and naval stations and vessels be flown at half-staff until Sunday at sunset. He also ordered American flags to fly at half-staff at American embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad.

"I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, August 31, 2025," Trump wrote.

Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a cabinet meeting with members of his administration in the Cabinet Room of the White House on August 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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-ABC News' Michelle Stoddart and Isabella Murray

Aug 27, 2025, 12:31 PM EDT

Trump and Walz have spoken about Minneapolis shooting: Official

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have spoken over the phone about the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school, a White House official confirmed.

Trump called to offer his condolences to the people of Minnesota and Gov. Walz thanked him for the support, a source familiar with the call told ABC News. Trump didn't call after Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman was assassinated in June, the source said.

-ABC News' Hannah Demissie and Isabella Murray

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, August 26, 2025.
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Aug 27, 2025, 11:02 AM EDT

Trump briefed on shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school

President Donald Trump said he's been briefed on a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis.

"I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 wrote on his social media platform.

There are multiple victims from the shooting, which unfolded during morning drop-off at Annunciation Catholic School, sources told ABC News.

Police respond to a reported shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Aug. 27, 2025.
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Aug 27, 2025, 10:58 AM EDT

Trump says George Soros should be charged with RICO

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said billionaire George Soros and his son should be charged under the RICO Act.

"George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America," Trump wrote on his social media platform.

"Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you!" Trump added.

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, August 26, 2025.
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Soros' Open Society Foundations said Trump's accusations are "outrageous and false."

"The Open Society Foundations do not support or fund violent protests. Our mission is to advance human rights, justice, and democratic principles at home and around the world," the statement read. "We stand for fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, including the rights to free speech and peaceful protest that are hallmarks of any vibrant democracy."

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