CNN 5 Things Trump’s six months, Harvard’s legal battle, Airforce school crash & more
Jul 21, 2025
President Trump reflects on his first six months in office amid controversies related to the Epstein case. The podcast highlights severe summer flooding in the U.S., linked to climate issues. A legal battle emerges as Harvard challenges the Trump administration over funding. Tragedy strikes with an Airforce aircraft crash on a school campus in Bangladesh. Additionally, experts advise against giving smartphones to children under 13, discussing potential mental health impacts.
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Trump's Six-Month Term Insight
- President Trump marked six months into his second term amid controversy from the Epstein case.
- Despite this, he maintains high approval among Republicans but lower overall approval.
Summer Flooding Explained
- This summer's flooding in the U.S. is due to unusual atmospheric conditions funneling humid air north.
- The excessive precipitable water content increases heavy rain and flood events.
Harvard's Legal Battle
- Harvard University challenges Trump administration's freeze on over $2 billion in research funding.
- Lawyer Anarima Bogava says the freeze threatens free inquiry, thinking, and learning at universities.