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DC crime stats probes, weight loss pill, airline's new policy & more
CNN 5 Things
Aug 26, 2025

As President Donald Trump pushes for a crime crackdown beyond Washington, DC, the House Oversight committee joins the DOJ to investigate the nation’s capital. Trump has touted tariff revenue as debt-cutting, but there are some caveats. A new pill for weight loss could be one step closer to becoming a reality. How some kids will use AI in school this year. Plus, Southwest Airlines announced more new rules over seats