CNN 5 Things UPDATED: Trump-Putin summit, DC’s 30-day test, Covid-19 vaccine hurdles & more
Aug 12, 2025
The podcast dives into the upcoming summit between Trump and Putin, highlighting its significance for U.S.-Russia relations. It also discusses federal control over D.C.'s policing and the implications for local crime measures. Parents face hurdles in vaccinating young children against COVID-19, revealing ongoing challenges in public health. Additionally, tensions mount in Texas as Democrats and Republicans clash over redistricting, showcasing the ongoing political turmoil in the state.
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Trump-Putin Meeting Framed As Listening Session
- The White House frames Trump's upcoming Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin as a chance for the president to listen in person.
- Ukraine will not be represented while Trump meets European leaders virtually the day before the summit.
D.C. Police Takeover Is Legally Unique
- Trump took federal control over D.C.'s police and placed the DEA head in charge, with the order to be reevaluated in 30 days.
- The administration says removals and fines aim to combat crime, but CNN legal analyst Ellie Honig warns the D.C. model can't be replicated in states.
Plan Ahead For Covid Vaccines For Young Kids
- Parents should prepare for fewer formal options to vaccinate healthy children under five this fall if FDA authorization for Pfizer lapses.
- If authorization isn't renewed, seek providers willing to offer vaccines off-label and confirm Moderna is only authorized for high-risk kids.