Family Member/Statement Reader (3:01)

The family of Harper also offered a statement describing her as a bright, joyful and deeply loved 10 year old whose laughter, kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Daily Wire Reporter (3:11)

A Minnesota bishop slammed the city's Democrat mayor for mocking prayer following the Catholic school shooting. At a press conference shortly after the attack, Mayor Jacob Frey criticized people calling for prayer. Don't just say this is about thoughts.

Family Member/Statement Reader (3:25)

And prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school.

Daily Wire Reporter (3:31)

They were in a church. Bishop Robert Barron responded with a sharp rebuke, telling Fox Digital the mayor's comments were, quote, completely asinine and saying, quote, catholics don't think that prayer magically protects them from all suffering.

Georgia Howe (3:45)

In the wake of the tragedy, a top House Republican is demanding that Minnesota immediately repeal its transgender refuge policy. Congressman Tom Emmer, who represents the state, told the New York Post Thursday that the law was only encouraging more gender confusion in kids and making the state less safe. The Trans Safe Haven law was signed by Democratic Governor Tim Walls in 2023 and it allows parents to take their children to the state to undergo transgender procedures if their home state bans the practices. Emmer says, quote, we've got to have compassion for everyone, but we've got to understand that we've got some serious mental health issues that are being exacerbated by these types of messages by people like Tim Walls and everybody who supported that law.

Daily Wire Reporter (4:28)

Governor J.B. pritzker tried to fact check President Trump on Chicago crime, but was corrected by X's Grok after Trump blasted Chicago's weekend violence and called Pritzker, quote, incompetent. The Illinois governor claimed Republican led states were actually driving America's homicide problem, but Grok pulled the receipts. The AI assistant pointed out that 19 of the top 20 US cities with the highest homicide rates in 2024 were actually run by Democrats. Includes St Louis, New Orleans, Detroit, Washington, Atlanta and yes, Chicago. And that's under Mayor Brandon Johnson. Here's Trump commenting on Pritzker's comments earlier this week.

Donald Trump (5:06)

I would have much more respect for Pritzker if he'd call me up and say I have a problem. Can you help me fix it? I would be so happy to do it. I don't love not that I don't have the right to do anything I want to do. I'm the president of the United States. If I think our country is in danger and it is in danger in the States United cities, I can do it. No problem going in and solving, you know, his difficulties. But it would be nice if they'd call and they'd say, would you do it?

Daily Wire Reporter (5:33)

The president says that if Democrat leaders can't keep their cities safe, he'll have no choice but to step in.

Georgia Howe (5:38)

President Trump has pulled the plug on Kamala Harris's security detail. A spokesperson told Fox News that Trump has revoked the former vice president's Secret Service protection effective September 1st. Traditionally, former VPs receive only six months of protection after leaving office. But before stepping, stepping down, Joe Biden signed a memorandum extending Harris's coverage by a year, but Trump rescinded that order yesterday. The move comes just weeks before Harris launches a nationwide book tour with stops in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

Daily Wire Reporter (6:07)

The Trump administration is clawing back $4.9 billion in foreign and peacekeeping aid using a rare administrative tactic known as pocket rescission. The president notified Congress last night that he intended to cancel the funds. Since the government's fiscal year ends next month, the change is likely to take effect without Congress approval. Democrats and Republicans have criticized the move as it does not allow the standard 45 day window for legislators to review the change. The funds were paused by the Office of Management and Budget earlier this year and have been tied up due to a lawsuit. The D.C. circuit Court of Appeals removed a legal barrier yesterday, allowing the administration to proceed with halting the aid.

Georgia Howe (6:47)

A brawl erupted in the Mexican Senate this week over US Military intervention against the cartels and the whole chaotic incident was caught on Livestream Daily Wire investigative reporters Spencer Lindquist has the details.

Daily Wire Reporter (7:00)

Senator Alejandro Moreno charged at the lectern at the end of Wednesday's session and grabbed Senate President Gerardo Fernandez Neronia, and he demanded the floor. When Moreno grabbed Neroni's arm, things quickly devolved into a shoving and slapping match, with more people getting involved. The issue at the heart of the argument whether US Forces should be allowed to intervene in the country to crack down on the cartels, as President Trump has been threatening to do. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has blocked the leadership of the Palestinian Authority from entering the United States. Daily Wire reporter Cassia Akiva has the story.

Cassia Akiva (7:32)

The Daily Wire has obtained documents revealing that the State Department will revoke or suspend visas for the entire Palestinian delegation, including President Mahmoud Abbas, which will prevent them from attending the United Nations General assembly in New York next month. Abbas was expected to present a constitutional declaration outlining a Palestinian state which Canada, Australia, France and Malta plan to recognize. The State Department justified The move under U.S. law and national security interests, citing the Palestinian Authority's declaration of statehood, promotion of antisemitism, glorification of violence and its so called pay for slave payments to terrorists.

Georgia Howe (8:12)

The bodies of two more Israeli hostages have been recovered. One of the victims, Elon Weiss, was taken captive with his wife and children in the October 7 attacks nearly two years ago. His family was released as part of a ceasefire agreement. The other body remains unidentified. This comes as Israel begins its offensive into Gaza City, declaring the area a quote, dangerous combat zone. In July, the IDF paused daytime operations in the city to allow for humanitarian aid.

Daily Wire Reporter (8:41)

Distribution Ordering Online Many small packages are now subject to tariffs the Trump administration has reversed a tariff exemption that allowed packages valued at less than $800 to enter the US duty free, as today that limit drops to $100. The majority of small packages come from China, including retailers like Shein and Temu. The administration defended the decision, citing concerns that small package shipments of fentanyl are coming into the US Unrestricted via E commerce shipments. American retailers also noted that the exemption gave an unfair advantage to online stores based abroad.

Georgia Howe (9:17)

A US District judge in Wyoming has dismissed a lawsuit brought by former University of Wyoming sorority members who allege their organization violated the rul by allowing a male to join their chapter in 2022. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presto Giacomo has more.

Amanda Presto Giacomo (9:34)

The women alleged the male member went on to engage in sexually inappropriate behavior. The judge ruled that as private organizations, sororities may define women in any way they choose, incited the Kappa Kappa Gamma organization's bylaws, which do not explicitly limit membership by biological sex. The judge also dismissed the plaintiff's invocation of President Trump's executive order defining woman as an adult human female. The judge wrote, quote, we are not entirely sure what this definition means, not having a degree in biology. He later added that the EO applies to interpretation of federal laws and it is not relevant in the world of private contracts, which is where we currently find ourselves. The judge concluded that the court cannot interfere with private organizations unless they have violated their own bylaws or committed fraud.

Daily Wire Reporter (10:20)

And a newborn who recently entered this world in a McDonald's parking lot now has a nickname to match. Alice Rotunda and her husband were racing to the hospital when baby Matilda decided she wasn't waiting. Dad pulled into a McDonald's and within minutes little Tilly was born right there under the golden Arches, her official birthplace. On the birth certificate that parking lot, which is why the family now calls her Mick Tilly. Both mom and baby are doing well, but no word yet on whether McDonald's is offering free fries for life.

Georgia Howe (10:50)

Those are your Drive Home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, this morning we covered some major stories, including the political fallout from the Minnesota Catholic school shooting, Operation Raise the Colors sweeps through the UK Amid immigration backlash and the multi billion dollar college football season begins amid major changes. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of MORNING Wire. Mama Papa, mi cuerpo crece a un ridmo alaro que comprena me qued muy pronto pero subuilletera no Tina que sufri por la moda conos precios bajos de la vuelta clases de Amazon Amazon gasta menos son riemas.

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