CNN 5 Things DC takeover meeting, BLS nominee on jobs report, Musk vs Apple & more
Aug 12, 2025
A high-stakes meeting reveals Trump administration plans for federal oversight of policing amid rising crime. A tragic shooting at the CDC raises concerns about safety. Trump's nominee for labor statistics proposes pausing job reports, leading to fierce debates about their reliability. Legal troubles escalate for an ousted presidential couple, adding to the drama. Meanwhile, Elon Musk threatens to sue Apple, igniting discussions about app ranking biases and tech rivalries.
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D.C. Retains Local Command Amid Federal Surge
- D.C. leadership plans to keep local police organization intact despite a federal surge ordered by President Trump.
- Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized using additional federal officers while preserving existing coordination structures.
CDC Shooter's Motive And Arsenal
- The CDC shooting suspect fired nearly 500 rounds and about 200 hit the building before dying by suicide.
- Investigators found writings critical of COVID-19 vaccinations and recovered guns belonging to his father.
BLS Nominee Questions Monthly Jobs Data
- Trump's BLS nominee E.J. Antony argued monthly jobs reports are unreliable and proposed pausing them until revisions stabilize.
- He favors publishing quarterly data after revision to improve accuracy rather than trusting current monthly releases.