CNN 5 Things White House summit, Hurricane Erin, sending troops to DC & more
Aug 18, 2025
European leaders gather at the White House to strengthen alliances amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine. Hurricane Erin's rapid intensification presents a looming threat along the eastern coast. Hundreds of National Guard troops head to Washington, D.C. as local policing faces scrutiny. In Israel, a significant demonstration erupts, reflecting public outcry for a ceasefire amidst the conflict. Meanwhile, Air Canada flight attendants stand firm in their strike for better wages, challenging government orders.
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Trump's New Ukraine Peace Push
- President Trump is pushing a peace deal for Ukraine that may skip a formal ceasefire and aim for a collective-defense arrangement.
- His team floated land swaps, including ceding Crimea, as part of negotiated peace terms.
Aaron's Rapid Intensification
- Hurricane Aaron rapidly intensified into a Category 4 and could keep strengthening as it moves north-northeast.
- It is not expected to make U.S. landfall but will raise dangerous rip current risks along many U.S. coasts.
States Send Troops To Washington
- Three GOP-led states are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., citing protection of federal assets.
- D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized the deployments as "un-American" and declined to comment officially.