CNN 5 Things Ft. Stewart soldiers honored, Trump’s new census, Alzheimer’s remedy & more
Aug 7, 2025
The podcast discusses a surge in government revenue due to new tariffs and honors soldiers at Fort Stewart for their bravery in disarming a shooter. It highlights President Trump's controversial census decision that excludes undocumented immigrants. Listeners also learn about a major wildfire in southern France and hear promising research on an old medication that may help combat Alzheimer’s effects.
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Trump Tariffs Boost Treasury Revenue
- The US government expects $50 billion a month from new tariffs under Trump.
- This revenue goes into the Treasury's general account, funding key programs like Social Security.
Fort Stewart Shooting Heroism
- Soldiers at Fort Stewart subdued a sergeant who opened fire and wounded five.
- Two soldiers remain hospitalized; all recognized for heroism amid investigation continuing.
Trump Orders New Census Excluding Undocumented
- Trump ordered a census excluding undocumented immigrants in the population count.
- This would drastically impact government aid and programs reliant on census data.