CNN 5 Things Federal workers’ fate, Trump’s vow to Qatar, Jane Goodall dies & more
Oct 1, 2025
Federal workers face uncertainty as a government shutdown looms, potentially leading to layoffs. The Supreme Court temporarily allows a Fed governor to retain her position amid a legal battle. Tensions rise as Trump ramps up deployments of federal troops in response to unrest in cities like Oregon and Memphis. In an unusual move, Trump extends security guarantees to Qatar, highlighting its importance in regional stability. The podcast also honors the legacy of Jane Goodall, who transformed the field of primatology and influenced animal behavior studies.
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Shutdown Threatens Federal Workforce
- The government shutdown began at midnight and threatens federal worker layoffs according to White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt.
- Senators are out through Friday so the shutdown will likely continue and markets so far remain calm, with stocks closing at record highs.
Supreme Court Considers Fed Independence
- The Supreme Court will hear whether President Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, raising questions about Fed independence.
- Cook stays in her role until January oral arguments after her removal in August amid uncharged allegations of mortgage fraud.
Federal Troop Deployments Spark Legal Fight
- The Trump administration says it deployed National Guard and federal troops to Portland and Memphis, prompting legal pushback from local officials.
- Local leaders call the federalization unlawful and dispute the White House's crime claims used to justify the move.
