CNN 5 Things WH Speech, Brown University Cameras, ‘Illusory’ WBD Paramount Bid and more
Dec 17, 2025
President Trump prepares to address the nation amid low approval ratings. Investigators are actively searching for a shooter linked to Brown University, analyzing neighborhood footage for clues. In New Orleans, an ex-Marine was arrested with weapons, thwarting a potential attack. Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount's hostile takeover bid, shaking up the media landscape. Meanwhile, over half a million homes in the Pacific Northwest face power outages due to severe storms, with more heavy rain and flooding risks on the horizon.
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Trump To Deliver Short Oval Office Address
- President Donald Trump will deliver a 15-minute Oval Office address focused on the economy and claimed accomplishments.
- Recent polls show only about one in five Americans strongly approve of his presidency, raising questions about impact.
Neighborhood Footage Used In Brown Shooting Search
- Investigators released photos and neighborhood camera footage as the Brown University shooter search entered its fifth day.
- Brown lacked clear campus surveillance footage, prompting criticism and attention from President Trump and the university president.
Neighborhood Canvases Still Yield Leads
- Former FBI assistant director Chris Sweigert says a thorough neighborhood canvas can still yield key leads.
- Unusual sights like bulky clothing or a masked person in a residential area can produce crucial evidence.