CNN 5 Things National Guard outrage, Maxwell’s appeal rejected, French PM resigns & more
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Oct 6, 2025 Legal battles are brewing over National Guard deployments in Democratic-led cities. The Supreme Court has declined to hear a major case, intensifying the situation. Families may soon face challenges due to potential cuts in WIC benefits from a government shutdown. A massive fire has left a South Carolina judge without a home, sparking investigations. Meanwhile, France faces political turmoil as the Prime Minister resigns just weeks into his role, adding to President Macron's challenges.
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National Guard Deployments Spark Legal Fight
- Chicago and Illinois sued the Trump administration over National Guard deployments, framing them as political and unnecessary for local protests.
- Governors like Greg Abbott offered troops to other states, highlighting federal-state tensions over security control.
Portland Clash After Court Blocks Troops
- Protesters in Portland clashed with agents outside the ICE detention facility after a judge blocked National Guard troops there.
- The court's temporary hold runs until October 19, with a hearing scheduled two days earlier to consider an extension.
Supreme Court Skips Maxwell Appeal
- The Supreme Court denied Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal in a single-word order, leaving her 20-year sentence intact.
- Her lawyers argued a prior 2008 deal for Jeffrey Epstein should have shielded her from prosecution, but the court declined to take up the issue.