Raw Naked Truth News - 8.17.26 - Ukraine and more - Ep 889

Ukraine’s war with Russia intensifies as Kyiv launches one of its largest drone attacks yet, while Russian strikes hit homes and a landmark book market. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, setting up a new legal battle over his separate state murder case. Severe flooding kills at least six people in Indiana, while Tropical Storm Lala leaves deadly damage and widespread power outages across Hawaii. New FBI data reports the largest one-year drop in violent crime on record, including sharp declines in murders and robberies. House Speaker Mike Johnson raises new election security concerns after noncitizens are charged with voting in Michigan. Plus, the Kennedy Center board considers new plans to honor President Donald Trump during a major renovation. Get the stories shaping today’s conversation in one fast, fact-driven news brief. Listen now.