CNN 5 Things Unemployment Up, WA Evacuations, Trump's Chief of Staff Interview and more
Dec 16, 2025
New video footage sheds light on the Brown University shooter case. Unemployment has unexpectedly risen to 4.6%, raising concerns over the economy. Parts of Washington state face evacuation orders due to severe rain and levee failures. In a revealing interview, President Trump's chief of staff discusses legal troubles and political challenges. The podcast also highlights the outpouring of tributes for director Rob Reiner following his passing, along with Republican backlash against Trump’s comments about Reiner.
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Security Footage Reveals Distinctive Suspect Details
- Doorbell camera footage shows three angles of the suspected Brown University shooter.
- Criminologist Casey Jordan describes distinctive clothing, stature and a limping gait that may help ID him.
Jobs Report Masks Deeper Labor Weakness
- The new jobs report shows unemployment rose to 4.6% while payrolls rose modestly, painting a mixed but worrying picture.
- October's missing unemployment rate and large federal job losses suggest the labor market data is distorted and nearly 8 million Americans lack work.
Saturated Rivers Trigger New Flood Emergency
- Western Washington faces levee failures and evacuation orders after consecutive atmospheric rivers saturated soils and pushed rivers to historic highs.
- Forecasted additional 3–5 inches of rain through Thursday could worsen flooding and complicate recovery.