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Armed troops in DC, raging wildfires, US Open chaos & more
CNN 5 Things
Aug 25, 2025

National Guard troops have started carrying weapons in Washington DC, as President Donald Trump plans to expand his so-called crime crackdown. Despite a ceasefire on the table, Israel’s military appears to be pushing ahead with its planned attack on Gaza City. We’ll have the latest on the growing wildfires in California and Oregon. The Trump administration might try and send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Africa. Plus, we'll tell you what sparked outrage at the US Open.