CNN 5 Things Trump’s UN speech, Trump’s would-be assassin guilty, UCLA’s funding restored & more
Sep 23, 2025
President Trump's UN address brings forth sharp remarks on climate, immigration, and NATO tensions. In a gripping courtroom scene, a man found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump faces sentencing. Controversy brews over Jimmy Kimmel's return, as some affiliates refuse to air the show. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve’s chair hints at no future rate cuts, signaling economic caution. In a surprising turn, a judge orders the restoration of $500 million in federal funding to UCLA due to procedural violations by the Trump administration.
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Trump's Hardline UN Message
- Donald Trump criticized the U.N. as ineffective and attacked immigration policies and climate action in his UN General Assembly remarks.
- He urged stronger deterrence by suggesting NATO should shoot down Russian aircraft that enter their airspace.
Guilty Verdict For Would-Be Assassin
- Prosecutors convicted Ryan Ruth on all charges for setting up a sniper's nest outside Trump International while Trump golfed.
- Ruth never fired but faces sentencing and could receive life in prison.
Courtroom Disturbance After Verdict
- After the verdict, a person in the courtroom said Ruth appeared to try to stab himself in the neck with a pin and was stopped.
- Trump posted on Truth Social calling Ruth 'an evil man with an evil intention.'