CNN 5 Things Trump-Putin meet today, DC’s ‘emergency police commissioner,’ Roblox sued & more
Aug 15, 2025
Today's highlights include the highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin, stirring political speculation. There's controversy surrounding DC's new emergency police commissioner amid public backlash. Meanwhile, wildfires in Colorado lead to a disaster declaration. Tragically, flooding in Kashmir has resulted in a humanitarian crisis. Lastly, we dive into a lawsuit against the popular game Roblox, raising important questions about child safety in online environments.
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High-Stakes Trump-Putin Meeting
- President Trump expects to make a deal with Vladimir Putin and says he'll know quickly if talks succeed.
- Officials remain skeptical that Trump might be charmed and warn the meeting could fail.
Federal Move Sparks D.C. Pushback
- Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed a federal "emergency police commissioner" for D.C., prompting legal pushback.
- D.C. leaders argue the order oversteps local authority and conflicts with the mayor's legal duties.
Colorado Wildfires Expand Rapidly
- Colorado faces at least 20 wildfires that have burned about 200,000 acres, prompting a disaster declaration.
- Over 2,000 firefighters are battling large fires including the 133,000-acre Lee Fire.