CNN 5 Things Troops on DC streets, CDC shooting contradiction, Alaska flooding threat & more
Aug 13, 2025
City leaders are challenging President Trump's crime crackdown amidst a military presence in DC. European leaders are preparing for a tense call with Trump about Ukraine. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. raises eyebrows with conflicting statements on a CDC shooting. Alaska faces a dire flood threat as record levels loom. To add intrigue, a man on trial is accused of faking his own death to escape the law. The mix of crime, natural disaster, and legal drama keeps the conversation lively!
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Troops Deployed Amid Political Pushback
- The White House deployed National Guard troops and vehicles to Washington, D.C. amid a stated crime crackdown despite pushback from city leaders.
- Local officials called the move authoritarian and politically motivated, noting many targeted cities have Black mayors and falling violent crime rates.
Europe Tries To Shape Pre-Summit Diplomacy
- European leaders sought a virtual call with President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to pressure Russia before Trump meets Putin.
- Europe fears a Trump-Putin deal could sideline Zelensky and let Russia blame Ukraine for rejected peace terms.
Kennedy Jr. Disputes Motive After CDC Attack
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. contradicted law enforcement by saying the public needs truthful messaging while authorities suspect the CDC gunman targeted vaccine-related concerns.
- The CDC union and fired public health workers blame administration rhetoric for endangering agency staff and called for Kennedy's resignation.