CNN 5 Things SCOTUS on Tariffs, Reactions to Mamdani’s Win, FAA Flight Cuts and more
Nov 5, 2025
Discover the latest on a Supreme Court hearing scrutinizing Trump's tariffs, where justices from both sides raised tough questions. There’s an update on a UPS plane crash investigation revealing shocking findings about engine issues. Reactions pour in from Trump and other leaders following Zohran Mamdani’s surprising mayoral victory in New York City. The FAA warns of potential flight cuts at major airports due to staffing shortages if the government shutdown continues. Plus, new arrests linked to a terror plot tied to an online group are making headlines.
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Court Skeptical Of Tariff Emergency Powers
- The Supreme Court questioned Trump's reliance on a vague 1970s law to impose tariffs, signaling skepticism about broad emergency powers.
- Conservative and liberal justices both challenged aspects of the administration's legal basis and remedies for businesses were debated.
UPS Plane Engine Detached During Takeoff
- NTSB official Todd Inman said surveillance shows a UPS plane's left engine separated during takeoff in Louisville.
- He confirmed recovery of the cockpit voice and flight data recorders and reported at least 11 fatalities.
Divergent Reactions To NYC Mayoral Win
- President Trump criticized New York's mayoral result and called the winner a 'communist,' while Biden privately congratulated him.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed the outcome as not predictive of future national trends.
