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Venezuela Port Strike, MN Police Surge, Kennedy Center Cancellations and more
CNN 5 Things
Dec 30, 2025

The US struck its first target inside Venezuela earlier this month. President Donald Trump has wrapped up two days of diplomacy with Israel and Ukraine’s leaders. We explain how a viral video by a led to a surge of police presence in Minnesota. More artists are cancelling their appearances at the Kennedy Center. Plus, this iconic musician has reached a financial milestone.