Morning Wire Evening Wire: Tennessee Sees Deadly Floods & Arkansas SAFE Act | 8.13.25
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Aug 13, 2025 Tennessee faces a devastating flood, resulting in multiple fatalities and a desperate search for the missing. Meanwhile, Mexico ramps up its crackdown by extraditing cartel bosses to the U.S. The discussion also centers on President Trump's announcements, including Kennedy Center honors. Legal challenges arise from immigrants against policy changes, and concerns about the national debt soar past $37 trillion. Not to mention cultural debates surrounding Arkansas's SAFE Act and mixed reactions to a provocative advertisement featuring Sidney Sweeney.
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Deadly Flash Flooding In Chattanooga
- Heavy rains in Chattanooga produced sudden flooding that killed three people and trapped others in vehicles and homes.
- Rescue teams searched for a man swept away and performed multiple vehicle and home rescues during the emergency.
Ukraine Open To Ceasefire Talks
- Ukraine signaled willingness to discuss a ceasefire as an initial negotiating stage despite doubts about Putin's cooperation.
- Officials warned Russia likely won't refrain from strategic aviation or heavy drone use even if talks begin.
Lawsuit Over Venezuelan Protected Status
- Venezuelan migrants and activists sued after the Trump administration ended Biden-era protected status for Venezuelans.
- The suit claims DHS unlawfully terminated protections and sent migrants an email telling them "it is time for you to leave the United States."