CNN 5 Things Venezuela Oval Office Meeting, Bomb Cyclone, Mangione in Court and more
Dec 1, 2025
U.S. military actions against alleged drug boats near Venezuela spark bipartisan concerns about authority and oversight. A brutal winter storm, dubbed a bomb cyclone, is causing chaos across the U.S. Luigi Mangione's court case heats up with debates on evidence and police procedures. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president discusses major hurdles in peace negotiations with Russia. The opening statements of a gripping murder trial reveal a battle between claims of accidental death and allegations of premeditated motives.
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US Military Actions Near Venezuela Raise Questions
- The U.S. increased pressure on Venezuela with strikes and deployments without a formal state of war. Lawmakers from both parties are probing whether the military exceeded its authority after a reported follow-up strike killed survivors.
Wide Winter Storm Heads From Plains To New England
- A third winter storm will span roughly 1,500 miles from Kansas to Maine, with the heaviest snow Tuesday into Tuesday night. Major cities may remain rain, but New England can expect significant accumulations as the system rapidly intensifies on exit.
How Evidence Challenges Proceed In Murder Case
- Defense lawyers moved to suppress Luigi Mangione's diary and other evidence, arguing illegal search and Miranda violations. Prosecutors can counter by proving the evidence would have been inevitably discovered during the investigation.