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Iran war: Trump responds as 3 US troops killed 0 (0)

The US military said on Sunday that another service member was killed in action during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone. The death comes a day after the Pentagon announced the fatalities of two service members in Jordan. CNN’s Kevin Liptak reports from the White House on the first American casualties resulting from Iranian strikes since March. Also, CNN national security analyst Alex Plitsas and CNN military analyst Cedric Leighton break down the current risk level to US troops in the Middle East region. 0:00 President Trump reacts to US service members killed by Iranian strikes 1:00 CENTCOM [See More…]

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How Ukraine’s Crimea strategy is making Putin’s war ‘futile’ 0 (0)

Taken from Ukraine by Russia in 2014, Crimea is now being hit by drones and rockets in a Ukrainian attempt to overwhelm Russian forces. CNN’s chief international security correspondent Nick Paton Walsh explains the strategy. Also, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks with military analyst Michael Kofman about Ukraine’s use of Crimea as a pressure point against Putin, and CNN’s Paula Newton discusses the latest Ukraine news with Ukrainian parliament member Kira Rudik. 0:00 Ukraine’s increased strikes in Crimea lead to chaos 2:18 What is Ukraine’s goal in attacking Crimea? 2:57 Military analyst explains how Crimea attacks fit into Ukraine’s larger strategy [See More…]

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Trump to give ‘really long’ July 4th speech despite heat wave 0 (0)

There’s a growing sense of worry inside the White House over celebrations to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Ahead of Donald Trump’s expected speech on the National Mall Saturday, gripes about crowd size and an unprecedented heatwave are raising concerns about turnout. CNN White House reporter Adam Cancryn has details about Trump’s speech and the ongoing “Great American State Fair.” Also, CNN’s Tom Foreman and Jeff Zeleny report on the heatwave and Trump’s high expectations for his Fourth of July celebration. 0:00 Trump says to expect a long speech from him on July 4th 3:17 How hot will it be on [See More…]