CNN 5 Things Group chat grilling, 'flimsy' deportation evidence, child labor laws & more
Mar 25, 2025
Lawmakers are grilling top US officials over a leaked group chat revealing questionable war plans. The Trump administration's immigration tactics face scrutiny due to 'flimsy' evidence. A controversial bill in Florida aims to ease child labor laws, allowing teens to work overnight. Meanwhile, privacy concerns arise as 23andMe users are urged to delete accounts due to its bankruptcy. Lastly, a landmark case sees a former boxer awarded $1.4 million for wrongful imprisonment, spotlighting the fight for justice.
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Group Chat Leak
- National Security Adviser Mike Waltz was involved in a sensitive group chat leak.
- Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to the chat, revealing war plans.
Deportation Evidence Concerns
- The Trump administration uses evidence like tattoos and social media posts for deportations.
- Critics argue this evidence is flimsy and due process isn't always followed.
Florida Child Labor Law Debate
- Florida is debating loosening child labor laws, allowing 14-year-olds to work overnight.
- Governor DeSantis supports the bill, arguing it promotes work ethic in young people.