CNN 5 Things Zelensky-Putin meeting, TX floor drama, mail-in ballots & more
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Aug 19, 2025 A potential meeting is brewing between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin, driven by Trump’s diplomatic push. Meanwhile, a dramatic standoff unfolds in Texas as a Democratic lawmaker spends the night on the House floor over redistricting disputes. Attention shifts to the 2026 midterms, with Trump attacking mail-in ballots. In other news, Hurricane Erin raises safety concerns with deadly rip currents in North Carolina. Lastly, find out more about the legal ramifications surrounding the death of actor Matthew Perry.
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Trump Pushes Direct Talks To End War
- Donald Trump pushed for a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelensky as a path toward ending the war in Ukraine.
- European leaders emphasized a ceasefire and security guarantees as key sticking points during talks.
Texas Democrat Spends Night On The Floor
- Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (note: transcript names Dustin Burroughs) gavelled the House back into session after Democrats fled to block redistricting.
- Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave and spent the night on the House floor in protest.
Trump Targets Mail-In Ballots Before 2026
- Donald Trump announced plans for an executive order to ban mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- CNN notes the claim that mail-in ballots are prone to fraud is false and many democracies use them securely.