On TV, Governor Pritzker spoke. Trump would try to stop or seize the 2026 elections. He might ship troops to cities. The 10th Amendment is his banner; the National Guard should stay with the governors. It is a sovereignty issue, and an attack on Americans. Any deployment would be illegal, he says.

That plan to send federal agents to Chicago, he calls an invasion. He would not approve it. He wants police coordination, not soldiers on city streets.

In Minneapolis, Omar pressed for an assault-weapons ban after a school shooting that killed two and wounded 17. She wants broader mental-health resources. The moment must rise above politics to protect kids. She faulted Gorka over gender identity and accused DHS of diverting safety funds.

Two men were stabbed at Oxford Circus, 24 hours apart. Police say the assaults are connected. They released a CCTV image to question a man. The victims are in hospital; no arrests. Witnesses should text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 or Crimestoppers. Patrols were increased.

Kalshi says legal NFL betting this season is about $30B, up 8.5% from last year. Add fantasy and prediction markets, and the total comes to about $62.5M.

Eagles vs. Cowboys kickoff.

The Digest, 8/31/2025 @330PM, CDT

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