CNN 5 Things Federal firings begin, TN plant explosion, renewed trade war & more
Oct 10, 2025
Massive government layoffs are starting as the shutdown continues, affecting many federal employees. A powerful explosion at an explosives plant in Tennessee has left 19 people dead or missing, and local neighborhoods devastated. U.S. troops are now on the ground in Israel to help with humanitarian efforts amid the Gaza ceasefire. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the trade war between the U.S. and China, potentially rocking the stock market further. Lastly, severe weekend weather is threatening parts of the East and Southwest with heavy storms and flooding.
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Federal Worker Layoffs Begin
- The government has started firing federal workers as the shutdown extends and layoff notices will be mailed.
- About 1.4 million federal employees are furloughed or working without pay, worsening consumer sentiment amid high living costs.
Tennessee Explosions Devastate Community
- A massive blast obliterated an explosives plant in Tennessee and officials searched for 19 people.
- Neighbors felt the impact and three people received minor injuries, while smaller explosions followed the blast.
U.S. Troops Support Gaza Ceasefire
- U.S. troops began arriving in Israel to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire and support humanitarian flow.
- Movement of Palestinians back to devastated areas shows the ceasefire's initial impact and the scale of destruction.