CNN 5 Things FBI in DC, Gaza aid outrage, South Park record & more
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Aug 14, 2025 FBI agents are shifting from investigations to patrolling the streets of Washington, DC, raising legal concerns. Humanitarian groups are calling for Israel to stop weaponizing aid amid a famine crisis in Gaza. A man faces trial for faking his death to escape legal troubles, while a Florida deputy's controversial arrest of a student sparks debate. In entertainment news, a member of Trump's cabinet helps propel South Park to record-breaking viewership, as the show continues to satirize political figures.
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FBI Role Drift Reduces Core Investigations
- FBI agents are being reassigned from specialized investigative work to patrol and temporary tasks in Washington, D.C..
- Andrew McCabe warns this shift reduces capacity to investigate terrorists and child predators.
Judge Questions Federal Deployment For Protests
- A federal judge questioned the legality of deploying federal forces to control protests and protect federal buildings.
- The judge has not yet issued a ruling on the matter.
Humanitarian Groups Accuse Aid 'Weaponization'
- Over 100 humanitarian groups accuse Israel of 'weaponizing' aid amid widespread inability to deliver supplies into Gaza.
- Groups call for a sustained ceasefire and opening all land crossings to stop famine conditions.