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Shutdown fears, Trump-Hegseth military meeting, troops in Louisiana & more
CNN 5 Things
Sep 30, 2025

With a government shutdown just hours away, thousands of federal workers may be furloughed. We explain what happened at an unprecedented gathering of senior US military officers. The White House is preparing to send National Guard troops to Louisiana and Illinois. There’s been another death in the Dallas ICE facility shooting. Plus, why this country faces a total internet blackout.