CNN 5 Things Brown Suspect New Details, Trump Reiner Comments, Bondi Gunmen ISIS Links and more
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Dec 16, 2025 New details emerge about the suspect in the Brown University shooting as authorities offer a reward. Donald Trump faces bipartisan backlash for his remarks on the Reiner family tragedy. The U.S. military ramps up strikes against drug smuggling operations on the water. Meanwhile, investigators link the Bondi Beach gunmen to ISIS, revealing alarming travel and training connections. Trump's latest legal battle involves a massive defamation lawsuit against a broadcaster.
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Targeted Suspect Identified Through New Leads
- New leads and media helped identify a Brown University shooting suspect from photos and videos taken hours before the attack.
- The FBI believes the shooter targeted Brown specifically and does not currently pose a wider community threat.
Reiner Case And Trump's Controversial Remarks
- Los Angeles police say Nick Reiner is responsible for his parents' deaths and was booked on suspicion of murder without bail.
- President Donald Trump's comments calling Rob Reiner 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' drew bipartisan condemnation after the killings.
Maritime Strikes Escalate Drug Campaign Toll
- U.S. Southern Command reports strikes on three more alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific, raising the campaign death toll to at least 95.
- House lawmakers may receive a classified briefing amid scrutiny of the administration's maritime strikes and past double-tap actions.