CNN 5 Things Federal workers’ fate, Trump’s vow to Qatar, Jane Goodall dies & more
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Oct 1, 2025 Federal workers are facing tough times amid a government shutdown, with potential layoffs looming. The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed a Fed governor to stay in her role, raising questions about political influence. Trump has escalated his actions in Oregon and Tennessee, while also signing a security pledge with Qatar that elevates its importance to U.S. safety. The podcast also honors Jane Goodall, reflecting on her revolutionary research that transformed our understanding of primate behavior.
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Shutdown Puts Federal Workers At Risk
- The government shutdown threatens federal workers with imminent layoffs according to White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt.
- Markets remained calm as U.S. stocks closed at record highs despite the shutdown news.
Supreme Court Case Threatens Fed Independence
- The Supreme Court will hear whether President Trump can remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook, raising stakes for Fed independence.
- Cook remains in her role until January oral arguments after her late-August removal over uncharged mortgage-fraud allegations.
Federal Troops Sent To Oregon And Tennessee
- The Trump administration deployed federal and National Guard troops to Oregon and Tennessee, citing crime and protests as justification.
- Local officials in Portland sued, calling the federalization unlawful and disputing the administration's characterization of recent unrest.