CNN 5 Things DC sues Trump admin, Xi meets Kim, sugar substitute woes & more
Sep 4, 2025
Washington D.C. is suing over the deployment of National Guard troops, stirring political tension. Health insurance could see a hike next year, impacting many families. Global relations are in focus as Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong-un for the first time in years. A tragic incident involving former hotel workers in Milwaukee unfolds in the legal system. Finally, a study raises alarms about the cognitive decline linked to artificial sweeteners, suggesting they can negatively impact memory and language skills.
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D.C. Challenges Guard Deployment
- Washington, D.C. is suing the Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops without local consent.
- The lawsuit argues troops are acting like local police, which federal law generally forbids.
Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising
- Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums are projected to rise about 6–7% next year.
- Medical cost growth drivers include cancer care, weight-loss drugs, and mental health services.
Xi Meets Kim In Beijing
- Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un held their first formal meeting in six years in Beijing.
- China remains North Korea's main patron and only formal ally, linked by a 1961 mutual defense treaty.