AM Update for 7/29/25: A gunman from Las Vegas opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday evening, killing a police officer and three civilians, injuring others, and ultimately taking his own life. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance fire back at accusations the Trump Department of Justice is shielding Epstein associates. In a sweeping Q&A, President Trump weighs in on Gaza ceasefire talks, China trade negotiations, and hideous windmills. New reporting highlights the president’s informal, direct approach to foreign policy, favoring personal texts and late-night calls over traditional diplomacy.
