CNN 5 Things Trump Admin Alleged ‘War Crime’, Unlawful NJ Attorney, Oxford Word of the Year and more
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Dec 1, 2025 A bipartisan investigation is delving into a controversial strike during the Trump administration, raising questions about potential war crimes. An appeals court has declared a US attorney's appointment unlawful, stirring legal debates. Updates on the Ukraine peace talks highlight tensions over territorial demands. Meanwhile, new SNAP work requirements could impact millions of food stamp recipients. Additionally, the Oxford Dictionary's word of the year might spark some outrage among listeners.
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Alleged Illegal Boat Strike Under Investigation
- Bipartisan lawmakers are probing whether the Trump administration's Caribbean boat strikes, including a reported follow-up that killed survivors, could amount to a war crime.
- The administration hasn't acknowledged killing survivors, and legal experts say such strikes may violate international law.
Court Rules New Jersey U.S. Attorney Unlawful
- A federal appeals court found Alina Habba served unlawfully as U.S. attorney for New Jersey after maneuvers to install her without Senate approval.
- The ruling could affect similar appointments elsewhere and might be appealed to the Supreme Court.
Ukraine Peace Talks Face Hard Territorial Choices
- U.S.-Ukraine talks show cautious optimism but hinge on where a final front line would be drawn and Russia's territorial demands.
- Kremlin demands remain high for Donetsk while appearing to soften on Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, complicating negotiations.