In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Trump Set to Meet with Congressional Leaders Monday

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with several congressional leaders on September 29, ahead of a potential Tuesday deadline for a government shutdown. In a joint statement from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Trump will meet with the Democratic leaders, as well as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), at the Oval Office. Government funding runs out after Sept. 30, forcing a government shutdown unless Congress takes action.

Troops Going to Portland, President Trump Confirms

President Trump announced in a Sept. 27 social media post that he will be sending troops to Portland, Oregon. According to the president, he will be sending personnel to “protect” the city and shield Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from Antifa and other “domestic terrorists.” Various officials confirmed to media outlets that US military personnel are prepared to mobilize.

United Nations Resumes Sanctions on Iran

The United Nations reinstated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. Following last-minute discussions on the sidelines of this week’s UN General Assembly, officials from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have chosen to reinstitute an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran, which were first adopted in 2006 and 2010, effective September 28 at 8 p.m.

Hurricane Humberto Strengthens to Category 5

Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a Category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center. Officials say the hurricane is unlikely to make landfall, but parts of the Caribbean and the southeast United States could experience large swells and rip currents. Hurricane-force winds extend 25 miles from the center, the organization confirmed.

Monday, September 29, 2025

Trump: Democrat Stance Makes Government Shutdown Likely

President Donald Trump on Sunday said Democrats need to be open to negotiation when he meets with them today in hopes of averting a federal government shutdown. An Oct. 1 deadline looms for a spending bill deal to be reached to keep the lights on.

Trump: ‘I Would Imagine’ DOJ Is Investigating Ex-FBI Director Wray

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he “would think” the Justice Department, fresh off securing an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, is also investigating the “inappropriate” behavior of successor Christopher Wray surrounding the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

Oregon Sues Trump Over Troops Being Sent Into Portland

The state of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s plans to send National Guard troops into crime-ravaged Portland, Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Sunday.

Andrew Cuomo Hails Eric Adams for Ending NYC Mayoral Campaign

Not surprisingly, the man who most stands to benefit from New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to terminate his struggling independent re-election campaign on Sunday had words of praise for the decision.

Fetterman Rules Out Switching Parties

Maverick Democrat Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) on Sunday unequivocally ruled out any notion that he would ever switch parties and become a Republican.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Trump: Israel Free to Destroy Hamas If It Rejects Peace Deal

President Donald Trump on Monday secured the support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his 20-point peace plan to end the Gaza War, saying Israel would have the “full backing” of the US to destroy Hamas if it rejects the proposal.

JD Vance: Govt Shutdown Probable After Trump Meeting With Democrats

President Donald Trump on Monday met with congressional Democrat leaders in a bid to avert a federal government shutdown, but no progress has been made, Vice President JD Vance said of the talks.

Blue States Again Sue Trump Over Federal Aid Tied to Immigration Laws

California and other Democrat-run states on Monday sued the Trump administration for allegedly cutting off hundreds of millions of dollars in federal security and disaster relief funding due to non-cooperation with immigration law enforcement efforts.

YouTube to Pay $24.5 Million to Settle Trump Lawsuit

Google-owned YouTube has agreed to shell out $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought against it by President Donald Trump and other plaintiffs who were suspended from the video-sharing goliath in 2021, court filings reveal.

Kimmel Ratings Tank as Charlie Kirk Controversy Boost Fades

ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel enjoyed a ratings surge upon his return to the air after his show was placed on a brief hiatus due to controversial comments he made about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But he has been unable to retain any of it, seeing his numbers return to the low levels they had been mired in beforehand.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Federal Government Shuts Down After Negotiations Falter

The federal government has officially gone into partial shutdown, as an Oct. 1 deadline to reach a spending bill deal came and went with Republicans and Democrats both pointing the blame at each other.

Trump Tells Military Brass It Must Fight ‘Enemy Within’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed a Quantico, Va., gathering of America’s top generals and admirals called by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Trump told his audience the US military must be prepared to help “quell civil disturbances” inside the country, a reference to his use of National Guard troops to help combat crime in Democrat-run cities.

Feds to Probe Des Moines School Board After Illegal Alien Chief’s Arrest

The Justice Department on Tuesday opened an investigation into the diversity hiring practices of the Des Moines, Iowa, public school system. The probe comes days after the city’s public schools’ superintendent was arrested for being a fugitive illegal alien.

Philadelphia Flies Chinese Flag on CCP’s National Day

The red flag of communist China flew over city hall in Philadelphia on Tuesday as the Democrat-run metropolis conducted a ceremony marking the Beijing regime’s National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Protesters were outraged by what they call a symbol of tyranny and repression being honored in the cradle of the Declaration of Independence.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Budget Chief Says Federal Layoffs Coming Soon

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told House Republicans on Wednesday that the Trump administration will start firing federal employees in the next “one to two days,” NBC News reports, citing “two GOP sources on the conference call.”

Trump Administration Freezes $18 Billion in NYC Infrastructure Funding

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it is freezing around $18 billion in federal funding for New York City infrastructure projects, including the Hudson Tunnel Project and Second Avenue Subway works.

Forbes: Elon Musk Becomes the First Person Ever Worth $500 Billion

Tesla and X owner Elon Musk has become the first human ever to accrue a net worth of $500 billion, Forbes magazine reported on Wednesday.

Chimpanzee Expert Jane Goodall Dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the London-born conservationist who dedicated years of her life to studying chimpanzees in the wild, has died at the age of 91. In an online post, the institute she founded said she passed away from natural causes while in California as part of a speaking tour in the US.