CNN 5 Things Talk show censorship, Hamas hostage warning, AI political leader & more
Sep 19, 2025
Media censorship takes center stage as Trump threatens networks over negative coverage. In Gaza, Hamas issues a dire warning regarding hostages as tensions escalate. The CDC updates its vaccine recommendations for children, stirring debate. In a surprising twist, Republican Senators rapidly confirm numerous Trump nominees in one go. Lastly, a quirky political party in Japan proposes an AI penguin as their new leader, blending politics with a dash of whimsy.
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Threat To Broadcast Licenses Sparks Free-Speech Concern
- President Trump suggested networks that cover him negatively could lose their licenses, raising free-speech and regulatory concerns.
- FCC chair Brendan Carr signaled the agency might target ABC affiliates and opinion shows like The View.
Hamas Warns Hostages At Risk In Gaza Offensive
- Hamas warned Israel that a ground offensive in Gaza City risks the lives of hostages and says it spread them across neighborhoods.
- The statement aims to deter Israeli operations by threatening no hostages would be returned alive or dead.
CDC Panel Alters Childhood Vaccine Guidance
- CDC advisers delayed a hepatitis B newborn vaccine vote and changed MMR recommendations to not give before age four.
- They also recommended separating the chickenpox vaccine to reduce rare febrile seizure risk and appeal to vaccine-hesitant parents.