CNN 5 Things Strong Jobs Report, Cheney Funeral Snub, Fluoride Safety and more
Nov 20, 2025
The September jobs report reveals a mix of 119,000 job gains against rising unemployment, indicating labor market challenges. Notably absent from Dick Cheney's funeral were former President Trump and J.D. Vance, raising eyebrows. A new peace proposal from Trump regarding Ukraine suggests ceding territory, which was previously unthinkable. In a shocking turn, a Florida lawmaker faces indictment for allegedly misappropriating FEMA funds. Lastly, a groundbreaking study offers surprising insights into the cognitive benefits of fluoride after following participants for 40 years.
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Jobs Rebound Masks Lingering Weakness
- The September jobs report showed a stronger-than-expected rebound with 119,000 jobs added.
- Yet unemployment rose and labor-market weakness is expected to persist amid low hiring and few opportunities.
Cheney Funeral Had Notable No-Shows
- Dick Cheney's funeral at the National Cathedral drew over 1,000 invited guests including justices and former vice presidents.
- President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance were not invited, according to a source familiar with the matter.
U.S. Proposal Seeks Territorial Concessions
- The Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine would require territorial concessions previously considered off-limits.
- It envisions ceding Donbas and freezing lines in Kherson and Zaporizhia while capping Ukraine's military and long-range capabilities.