CNN 5 Things Government funding bill, energy price hikes, Charlie Kirk conspiracies & more
Sep 19, 2025
House Republicans are racing to avoid a government shutdown with a new funding bill. Meanwhile, the CDC vaccine panel is postponing a critical decision regarding newborn vaccinations. Winter energy bills are set to rise significantly, causing concern for many. International tensions flare as Estonia claims Russian jets breached its airspace. In a more bizarre turn, conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk are taking off online, drawing attention from various political circles.
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Stopgap Funding Passed, Shutdown Still Possible
- House Republicans passed a stopgap funding bill to fund the government through November 21st by a 217-212 vote.
- The measure still faces the Senate and a shutdown remains possible if leaders don't compromise.
Advisers Delay Hepatitis B Vote Again
- CDC vaccine advisers delayed a vote on changing the newborn hepatitis B vaccine schedule for the second time amid committee chaos.
- The current birthshot recommendation dates to 1991 and has reduced infant cases from ~18,000 to about 20 per year.
Prepare For Higher Winter Energy Bills
- Expect winter heating bills to rise about 7.6% to an average $976 this season, driven by electricity, natural gas, and a colder forecast.
- Prepare for larger increases if you use electric heat (≈10.2%) or natural gas (≈8.4%) and check assistance options if needed.