CNN 5 Things ‘Nuclear’ Shutdown Option, ISIS-inspired Plot Foiled, Covid-19 Autism Link and more
Oct 31, 2025
President Trump proposes a controversial plan to end the government shutdown, urging the Senate to ditch the filibuster. The FBI thwarts a terrorist plot linked to ISIS in Michigan, catching suspects in their teens. New York City faces catastrophic flooding, resulting in tragic losses and severe transportation chaos. In royal news, Prince Andrew loses his titles following troubling allegations from Virginia Giuffre. A concerning study highlights a potential link between maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy and increased autism risks in children.
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Filibuster Threatens Senate Compromise
- President Trump proposed scrapping the Senate filibuster to pass funding with a simple majority.
- The move risks eroding Senate norms and reduces incentives for bipartisan compromise.
Online Chat Rooms Fuel Youth Radicalization
- The FBI says it stopped a potential terrorist attack in Michigan tied to online chat rooms.
- The plot was ISIS-inspired and involved suspects aged 16 to 20, highlighting youth radicalization online.
Record Rainfall Causes Deadly Urban Flooding
- Torrential rainfall in New York caused deadly flooding and record-setting precipitation in Central Park.
- Two men were found dead in flooded basements as travel and airport operations were disrupted.