CNN 5 Things Strike Briefings, TX Redistricting Decision, Eurovision Boycott and more
Dec 5, 2025
Lawmakers are divided over video from controversial strikes on a drug trafficking boat. The Supreme Court has upheld a Texas congressional map supported by the Trump administration, stirring political tensions. Letitia James won't face indictment in the mortgage fraud case, but the story isn't over yet. In Gaza, the leader of an anti-Hamas militia has been killed, heightening regional instability. Meanwhile, several countries have decided to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation amid ongoing protests.
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Conflicting Views On Caribbean Strike Footage
- Video evidence suggested the two men struck were floating and holding onto a capsized boat, undermining claims they were radioing for help.
- Lawmakers reached starkly different conclusions after closed-door briefings, revealing deep partisan splits over the strikes.
Counter-Drug Operations Continue Amid Scrutiny
- The US military continues counter-drug operations with another boat strike in the eastern Pacific that killed four people.
- Southern Command's social media update shows the operations remain active amid scrutiny.
Supreme Court Keeps New Texas Map
- The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allows a Trump-backed Texas map that adds five GOP-leaning seats to stand.
- The court overruled a lower court's finding that the districts were racially gerrymandered.