CNN 5 Things Flood alert questions, Trump blasts Putin, ICC Taliban arrest warrants & more
Jul 8, 2025
Texas officials faced tough questions about their flood response amid tragedies and missing persons. President Trump didn't hold back his criticisms of Putin during a public meeting. Consumer sentiment regarding inflation shows intriguing trends. The ICC took action by issuing arrest warrants for Taliban leaders. Lastly, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable 3000-year-old city in Peru, shedding light on ancient trade networks.
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Texas Flood Response Confusion
- Texas officials faced criticism for unclear emergency response and flood alert timing during devastating floods.
- The community demanded answers about evacuation considerations between early warning and actual flooding.
Trump's Tariff Deadline and Putin Critique
- Donald Trump pushed for August 1 deadline on reciprocal tariffs to protect US economic interests.
- He criticized Vladimir Putin's peace efforts as disingenuous and ineffective.
Consumer Optimism on Inflation Decline
- US consumers' inflation fears eased in June as prices stabilized and tariff policies softened.
- Inflation expectations fell back to levels seen before recent economic uncertainties began.