CNN 5 Things Freezing Weather, Hegseth Scrutiny, Sean Combs Netflix Battle and more
Dec 2, 2025
The country braces for a winter storm, with freezing temperatures and ice warnings affecting 55 million. Tensions rise as the administration shifts blame regarding an unlawful military strike. Senior officials prepare to meet Putin amidst claims of territorial capture in Ukraine. Additionally, the Justice Department gears up for potential new indictments against James Comey. Meanwhile, Sean Combs battles Netflix over a controversial docuseries, raising questions about legal rights and stolen footage.
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Rapidly Strengthening Winter Storm
- A powerful winter system will spread snow, ice and freezing temps from the central US to the Northeast as it quickly intensifies into a bomb cyclone.
- Cities like Philadelphia, New York and Boston may see light flakes but will largely avoid heavy snow, while 55 million people face advisories and warnings.
Responsibility Shift For Controversial Strike
- The White House says Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth authorised a follow-up strike but shifted operational responsibility to Admiral Frank Mitch Bradley.
- It's unclear whether Hegseth knew survivors remained before ordering the second strike, raising legal and ethical questions.
Pokrovsk Claim Could Influence Talks
- Russia claims capture of Pokrovsk, but CNN cannot independently verify and Ukraine dismisses the claim as negotiation posturing.
- The claim arrives just before U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin, potentially affecting diplomatic talks on territorial concessions.