CNN 5 Things Leticia James Plea, Inflation Report, Trump’s Trip and more
Oct 24, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in a mortgage fraud case, challenging the prosecution's authority. A government shutdown is set to impact 1.4 million federal workers, leaving them without paychecks. The latest inflation report shows a modest rise with a 3% annual rate, influenced by tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump embarks on a crucial trip to Asia amid trade tensions. In a quirky twist, the company linked to the Louvre heist gains unexpected publicity through social media.
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High-Profile Plea And Legal Challenge
- Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal bank fraud and false statement charges tied to a rental-property mortgage.
- Her team calls the charges baseless and is challenging prosecutor Lindsey Halligan's authority.
Defense Seeks Gag And Recording Order
- James' lawyers want a court order limiting prosecutors, including Lindsey Halligan, from making extrajudicial statements to media.
- They even proposed recording any media communications by those prosecutors to restrict outside influence.
Shutdown Hits Federal Paychecks Hard
- About 1.4 million civilian federal workers will miss a full paycheck because of the shutdown and face immediate hardship.
- Senate Democrats blocked a GOP bill to pay some essential workers while pushing for pay for all furloughed employees.