CNN 5 Things Venezuela Oval Office Meeting, Bomb Cyclone, Mangione in Court and more
Dec 1, 2025
Join Claire Duffy, a CNN tech reporter, as she discusses the capabilities of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses and their potential to replace smartphones. The conversation also dives into the US military's strikes near Venezuela and the concerns raised by lawmakers. Duffy contributes insights on tech while the podcast covers a powerful winter storm's impact across the US. Additionally, hear updates on Luigi Mangione's court case and get a briefing on Zelensky's comments regarding the complexities in Ukraine's peace negotiations.
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Controversial U.S. Actions Near Venezuela
- The U.S. has increased pressure on Venezuela with strikes and military deployments without a formal war declaration.
- Lawmakers from both parties question the authority and legality of follow-up strikes that may have killed survivors.
Broad Winter Storm Stretching Across U.S.
- A third winter storm will span roughly 1,500 miles from Kansas to Maine and strengthen as it exits.
- Major cities may see rain while parts of New England face the heaviest snowfall Tuesday into Tuesday night.
Challenge Evidence In Mangione Case
- Defense lawyers moved to exclude Luigi Mangione's diary and evidence citing an illegal warrantless backpack search.
- Prosecutors can counter by proving the evidence would have been inevitably discovered legally.