CNN 5 Things Trump visits flood devastation, student activist suing, livestock saving fly-by & more
Jul 11, 2025
President Trump assesses flood damage in Texas while ramping up criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Tensions between the US and Russia are on the rise. A student activist detained for over 100 days is pursuing a lawsuit for $20 million. In a surprising twist, scientists explore how dropping sterilized flies from planes could help save US livestock from pests. The conversation covers both pressing current events and unique agricultural solutions.
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Trump Visits Flood Zones
- President Trump visited Central Texas flood zones to witness the catastrophe and show federal support.
- The trip aimed to counter criticism and assure coordinated emergency response efforts.
Trump Targets Fed Chair Powell
- Trump escalates his campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of legal and ethical breaches.
- Analysts suggest this may be groundwork to justify firing Powell, a challenging endeavor.
Shift in Trump’s Russia Stance
- Tensions between the US and Russia are increasing amid the Ukraine war.
- Trump’s recent harsher comments about Putin mark a stark shift from earlier praise.