CNN 5 Things ICE Numbers, Trump Accuses Zelensky, Indiana Redistricting and more
Dec 8, 2025
New data reveals that a significant number of ICE arrests involve individuals without criminal records. In political news, Trump accuses Ukraine's President Zelensky of not engaging with a US-backed peace proposal. Indiana's GOP faces a contentious redistricting debate as key senators grapple with political maneuvering. Meanwhile, Thailand escalates tensions with airstrikes on Cambodia after reported attacks. Plus, a look at the celebrities honored by Trump at the Kennedy Center Honors and his controversial remarks about the venue.
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Large Share Of Detainees Have No Criminal Record
- About 220,000 people were detained by ICE in the nine months after Trump took office and nearly 75,000 had no criminal records.
- The Data Deportation Project figures challenge the administration's claim that raids target criminals.
Peace Talks Show Progress But No Breakthrough
- Miami talks between US and Ukraine were called constructive but key issues remain unresolved according to the Ukrainian ambassador.
- President Trump expressed disappointment that President Zelenskyy hadn't read the US-backed peace proposal.
Kremlin Praises Trump's Posture
- The Kremlin praised Trump's new security posture as more consistent with Russia's vision.
- Zelenskyy planned meetings with leaders from France, Germany, and the UK amid stalled talks.