Based on the latest reports, here are some of the breaking news stories in the U.S. today, September 7, 2025
Based on the latest reports, here are some of the breaking news stories in the U.S. today, September 7, 2025:
Politics & Government
Trump's "War" on Chicago: President Trump has again threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, referring to it as the "world's most dangerous city." This has drawn criticism from officials like Senator Tammy Duckworth, who stated that Trump has "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation." The threat comes amid protests and a broader discussion about federal intervention in Democrat-led cities.
Immigration Raids and Detentions: A major immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia has resulted in the detention of over 300 South Korean workers. South Korea has announced that it has reached a deal with the U.S. to secure their release and repatriation. This event has caused diplomatic strain between the two countries.
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Interview:In her first televised interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Barrett defended the Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and discussed her legal philosophy.
Job Market Slowdown:The U.S. labor market added only 22,000 jobs in August, a significant slowdown that has been attributed in part to the effects of tariffs. This has led to concern about a potential economic downturn.
Rebranding of the Pentagon: The Trump administration has officially rebranded the Pentagon as the "Department of War," a move that has been met with both support and opposition.
Other Major News
US Open Tennis Final: The men's singles final of the US Open is underway, featuring a highly anticipated match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Powerball Jackpot: Winning tickets for the estimated $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in Texas and Missouri.
Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit: The AI company Anthropic has agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement with authors who alleged that their works were used without permission to train the company's chatbot.
Hurricane Kiko:Forecasters are warning that swells from Hurricane Kiko could reach the Hawaiian Islands, causing life-threatening surf and rip currents.
New Leadership at CDC:Four physicians have resigned from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in protest of recent changes to vaccine policies, which they attribute to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They expressed concerns that his actions are jeopardising the nation's public health infrastructure.
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