Pentagon Pressure, a Gold Rush Out of America, and a Minneapolis Tragedy

This episode of The Morning Rundown covers three developing stories: mounting political pressure on Defense Secretary Hegseth from within his own party, a notable move by a foreign central bank to pull its gold reserves out of North America, and the aftermath of a shooting in Minneapolis that has left officers and civilians injured.Maya and David break down why each story matters beyond the headlines, from what losing budget briefing access actually costs a senator's trust, to what a real currency intervention might practically look like, to how a community processes another shooting so close to a previous tragedy. Listeners will come away with a clearer picture of the internal accountability questions swirling around the Pentagon, the financial signals worth watching, and the human toll behind the Minneapolis incident.GOP senators are increasingly vocal about Hegseth, with one calling for his removal and the Army Secretary already resigning over related firings.The Dutch central bank is shifting billions in gold reserves from North America to Britain, described as 'crisis preparedness' rather than a broader alarm.Treasury Secretary Bessent says he expects Japanese intervention as the yen hits a one-month high, though specifics remain unclear.Minneapolis police confirm two dead and at least six injured, including officers, with the suspected gunman also deceased.The shooting site sits roughly five miles from last year's Annunciation Catholic Church shooting, raising community concern without confirming a pattern.