CNN 5 Things Heated RFK Jr. hearing, DOJ weighs gun ban, university president resigns & more
Sep 4, 2025
A heated Senate hearing sparked intense exchanges over vaccine policies and transgender rights. Ongoing changes in university leadership raise questions about college governance. Rescue efforts for earthquake victims in Afghanistan face significant obstacles. Meanwhile, there are fresh moves to end the war in Ukraine, with talks of peacekeeping forces and the impact of American support on European oil strategies.
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Confusing, Combative Vaccine Hearing
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate hearing created more confusion than clarity about vaccine safety claims.
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta called the testimony largely anxiety-provoking and mostly uninformative.
DOJ Considers Targeting Transgender Gun Rights
- The Justice Department is considering limits on firearm rights for transgender people amid political pressure.
- Officials warn the move would face legal challenges and could scapegoat the transgender community.
Northwestern President Steps Down
- Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced he will step down amid serious campus challenges.
- Schill said difficult problems remain, and he will stay until an interim president is chosen.