CNN 5 Things Shutdown fears, Trump-Hegseth military meeting, troops in Louisiana & more
Sep 30, 2025
Amid looming government shutdown fears, thousands of federal workers face potential furloughs. A significant meeting of senior US military officers raises eyebrows as Pete Hegseth pushes for tighter military standards. President Trump suggests using urban areas as training grounds for the National Guard, escalating tensions. Additionally, tragic updates emerge from a Dallas ICE facility shooting. Finally, Afghanistan experiences an internet blackout imposed by the Taliban, leading to widespread isolation.
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Shutdown Looms Over Healthcare Funding
- A government shutdown is imminent due to a stalemate over enhanced Obamacare subsidies.
- Tens of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed and many more forced to work without pay.
Senate Vote Aims To Shift Pressure
- The Senate planned another vote to pressure Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on a GOP funding plan.
- The GOP aimed to force Democrats to accept a short-term funding measure excluding healthcare subsidies.
Top Brass Criticized Over Diversity
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized military diversity programs and vowed to end them.
- He also argued for uniform physical standards, citing a need for tougher fitness requirements.