CNN 5 Things LA National Guard ruling, Congress returns, new Vogue editor & more
Sep 2, 2025
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles violated laws on military policing. Congress is back, facing a packed agenda including a potential government shutdown and issues surrounding presidential checks. Internationally, Israel's plans to annex parts of the West Bank are raising tensions, while the Taliban is appealing for aid after a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. Plus, the fashion world buzzes with the announcement of a new Vogue editor stepping in for the iconic Anna Wintour.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Court Rules Against Military Policing In LA
- A federal judge found Trump's deployment of federal troops in Los Angeles violated the Posse Comitatus Act.
- The judge blocked arrests and searches using troops in California while pausing that part to allow an appeal.
Congress Faces A Packed, Contentious Fall
- Congress returns facing major, high-stakes fights including government funding and the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Lawmakers also confront battles over policing, CDC leadership, and potential Federal Reserve changes.
Shutdown Looms As Immediate Deadline
- A top priority is averting a government shutdown by September 30th amid partisan disputes.
- Senators will also debate releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files and other politically sensitive issues.