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CNN 5 Things

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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Group chat blame game, NPR and PBS scrutiny, Vance joining Greenland trip & more

Intel officials are pointing the finger at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a journalist was added to a group chat about Yemen strikes. President Donald Trump says Russia could be “dragging their feet.” NPR and PBS will be grilled by lawmakers today over their funding. Vice President JD Vance is joining a controversial trip to Greenland. Plus, new details have been released about the death of the teenage son of a former New York Yankees player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Mar 26, 20256 min

Alarming measles outbreak, Gaza’s biggest protest, Trump criticizes self-portrait & more

The White House is doing damage control after a group chat about US military strikes on Yemen leaked. We'll tell you why US measles cases are still rising. Columbia University's faculty is fighting to restore millions in federal funding. We take you to the largest protest against Hamas since the start of the war in Gaza. Plus, President Trump isn't a fan of his self-portrait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 25, 20257 min

Trump officials interrogated, Black Sea deal, Palestinian journalists killed & more

Tense exchanges erupted at a key hearing with the nation’s top intelligence officials over leaked military plans. Ukraine and Russia reached an agreement in separate talks with the US. We have details on an Israeli strike that killed two Palestinian journalists in Gaza. Americans are growing more pessimistic about the economy. Plus, one of Pope Francis’ doctors reveals how close the 88-year-old pontiff came to death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 25, 20257 min

Group chat grilling, 'flimsy' deportation evidence, child labor laws & more

Top US national security officials are being questioned by lawmakers about a leaked group chat discussing war plans. Some of the evidence the Trump administration is using to try and deport migrants from the US is sparking criticism. We'll tell you which state is debating a bill that would loosen child labor laws. 23andMe users are being urged to delete their accounts. Plus, the world’s longest-serving death row prisoner is receiving compensation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Mar 25, 20257 min

Group chat investigation, FBI Tesla task force, spring heatwave & more

There are calls for a probe after a journalist was reportedly accidentally added to a group chat with messages about US plans to strike Yemen. The FBI has created a team to look into the recent Tesla attacks. The Trump administration is cutting dozens of grants for LGBTQ health research. A couple who’ve been in the US for 35 years have been deported back to Colombia. Plus, parts of the US are heating up this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 25, 20257 min

Text message fallout, state secrets privilege, UFC champion sentenced & more

A journalist spoke to CNN after he says he was added to a text chat on highly sensitive US strike attack plans. The Trump Administration is trying to use the state secrets privilege to avoid handing over details about deportation flights. A Columbia University student and permanent US resident says she’s being targeted for deportation. The head of the US Postal Service has stepped down. Plus, a former UFC champion has been sentenced to five years in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Mar 25, 20257 min

War plans via text, Turkey detains protesters, new CDC nominee & more

Trump officials accidentally texted military strike plans to a journalist. We have key takeaways from a federal court hearing on the deportation flights case. Turkey has detained thousands of protestors after the arrest of Istanbul's mayor. The Trump administration is making a new justification for attempting to deport a pro-Palestinian activist. Plus, Trump has a new pick to lead the CDC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 24, 20257 min

Deportations dispute hearing, Israel's Gaza emigration plan, $20 billion investment & more

An appeals court is hearing the federal government’s request to lift a block on deportation flights. The Trump administration is taking efforts to downsize the federal government to the Supreme Court. Israel is moving forward with a controversial proposal that critics warn could amount to ethnic cleansing. A member of President Donald Trump’s legal team is taking on a new role. Plus, we’ll tell you which US industry is getting a big financial boost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Mar 24, 20256 min

New tariff plans, alleged gang leader evades US justice, Easter Egg Roll & more

We start with the latest updates on President Donald Trump’s tariff wars. The US has dropped charges against an alleged MS-13 gang leader as part of a deal with El-Salvador. The US and Russia are conducting high-stakes ceasefire talks today. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over Louisiana’s congressional map. Plus, we’ll tell you why the White House’s Easter Egg Roll plans are raising eyebrows this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 24, 20257 min

IRS deportation help, March Madness sweet 16, 23andMe struggles & more

The IRS could soon help the Department of Homeland Security in their search for people suspected of being in the US illegally. There are concerns the US is heading towards defaulting on its loans. Wildfires are forcing evacuations in areas recovering from Hurricane Helene. We’ll bring you the weekend highlights from March Madness. Plus, genetic testing firm 23andMe is having some trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 24, 20257 min

Ukraine peace talks, Greenland visit angers PM, Pope Francis released & more

Russia, Ukraine and the US are in Saudia Arabia to discuss ending the war. Greenland’s leader is slamming a trip by US officials as “highly aggressive.” The Gaza death toll has reached a grim milestone. Pope Francis has been released from the hospital. Plus, the first Black woman to be elected to Congress as a Republican has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 20257 min

One Thing: Tesla in Trouble

Since Inauguration Day, Tesla has seen its stock price drop amid declining consumer interest and occasionally violent protests pushing back against CEO Elon Musk. We hear from drivers who have (and haven’t) ditched their cars and explore why it’s not just DOGE giving the company reason to worry. Guest: Allison Morrow, CNN Business Senior Writer Have a tip or question about the new Trump administration? Call us at 202-240-2895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 23, 202525 min

5 Good Things: A Sports Bar Where Barriers (and Brackets) Are Broken

A world-first in Sydney could offer a lifeline for those waiting for a heart transplant. A high school teacher in Pennsylvania created a kindness challenge for her students. The Sports Bra bar is attracting major attention as March Madness kicks off. A New Jersey woman returned a library book that’s nearly a century overdue. Plus, local police and a four-year-old struck a plea deal in Wisconsin after his mom ate his ice cream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 22, 202513 min

Heated deportation hearing, government shakeup latest, judge loads handguns & more

A federal judge raised concerns in a hearing today about the Trump administration's recent deportation flights. Israel gave Hamas a new warning since their Gaza ceasefire collapsed this week. We'll explain what cuts to the National Weather Service could mean for forecasts. We have the latest aviation episode involving a Southwest Airlines flight. Plus, a US judge records an unusual video dissent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 21, 20256 min

DoE carved up, Heathrow flights resume, Sudan army takes control & more

President Donald Trump announced his plans for the Education Department after dismantling the key agency. Some flights are resuming at London Heathrow airport after a major power outage. New York's top court blocked NYC from letting noncitizens vote. A major victory for the Sudanese army in its fight against rival paramilitary forces. Plus, Buy Now, Pay Later services may soon be part of your takeout options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 21, 20257 min

DOJ deportations showdown, Gaza ceasefire developments, Heathrow fire update & more

The dispute between the DOJ and a federal judge over migrant deportations may be settled at a hearing today. Hamas is considering the US’ latest ceasefire proposal. We give an update on the fire at London Heathrow which has caused travel chaos worldwide. Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor announces run for the Irish presidency this year. Plus, we’ll tell you which nation just qualified for the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 21, 20257 min

Mass flight cancellations, Democrats facing anger, Christmas hit legal battle & more

Airlines are rushing to cancel hundreds of flights, as London’s Heathrow airport shut-down impacts travel around the world. We break down how President Donald Trump’s order to dismantle the Department of Education could affect schools and students. Democrats have come face to face with frustrated voters at Town Hall’s this week. New details have been revealed into the crash that caused a plane to flip at Toronto airport. Plus, a judge has made a ruling on whether a popular Christmas hit was stol...

Mar 21, 20257 min

Major airport travel chaos, more deportation backlash, Musk’s Pentagon visit & more

One of the world’s busiest international airports has been shut down, causing global travel chaos. The Trump administration’s deportation attempts are facing more legal fallout. Elon Musk is set to visit the Pentagon today. A Ukrainian port city is up in flames, just days before peace talks resume. Plus, we’ll tell you why transport officials have an urgent warning about dozens of bridges across the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 21, 20257 min

DoE's shutdown order, Taliban frees American, record sports sale & more

President Donald Trump is looking to fulfill a campaign promise with his latest dismantling attempt. We have have an update on the back-and-forth between a judge and the Justice Department on deportation flights. A third American has been released under the Trump administration. Fed-up voters are airing out their frustrations at lawmakers during heated town halls. Plus, an NBA team sold for a record price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 20, 20257 min

EU delays tariffs, Delta crash landing update, Tesla recall & more

Europe has a new timeline to rollout tariffs on US goods, including whiskey. There’s escalating violence in the Middle East since a Gaza ceasefire collapsed. We have two major findings about a Delta plane’s crash landing in Toronto. The newest president of the International Olympic Committee makes history. And, we’ll explain why Tesla is recalling most of its Cybertrucks in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 20, 20257 min

Hamas fires rockets, stagflation fears, world kindness & more

Hamas has fired rockets at Israel in response to the renewed ground offensive in Gaza. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are sparking “stagflation” concerns. Venezuela's leader is calling the deportation of mostly Venezuelan migrants from the US to El Salvador a “kidnapping.” The man who was last seen with a missing US college student has left the Dominican Republic. Plus, we explain why there may be more kindness in the world than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Mar 20, 20257 min

Trump’s education order, Idaho student murders update, France’s “survival manual” & more

We’ll tell you the latest on President Donald Trump’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Trump has shrugged off criticism by Chief Justice John Roberts over his attacks on a federal judge. China has been accused of executing Canadian citizens on drug smuggling charges. There are new details in the trial of the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students. Plus, we'll explain why France is set to give all its citizens a survival manual. Learn more about your ad choices....

Mar 20, 20257 min

Education Department dismantling, Pentagon website purge, world's happiest nation & more

President Donald Trump is planning to sign an order to start dismantling the Department of Education. Israeli airstrikes have killed dozens in Gaza overnight, as the Houthis launched a missile at Israel. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says he believes a partial ceasefire with Russia could be within reach. Tens of thousands of articles may have been removed or flagged from Pentagon websites. Plus, we’ll tell you which country is the happiest in the world. Learn more about your ad choices....

Mar 20, 20257 min

University funding on ice, Istanbul mayor detained, Amtrak CEO resigns & more

President Donald Trump agreed to help Ukraine during a call with the country's president. The Trump administration has placed one university's federal funding on hold. We're following new developments on a Palestinian activist detained by immigration authorities. A key rival to Turkey's president has been detained. Plus, a major shakeup at Amtrak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 20257 min

Fed’s rate decision, Israel’s ground offensive, sports reporter’s death & more

We start with the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates as concerns grow about President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. We have details on Trump’s call with Ukraine’s president one day after his call with Russia’s. Israel launched its first ground offensive in Gaza since its ceasefire with Hamas collapsed. The Justice Department claims a judge is “continuing to beat a dead horse” by seeking more information about deportations. And, authorities announced charges in a Super Bowl rep...

Mar 19, 20257 min

Trump-Zelensky call, frustrated Democrats, Drake-Kendrick beef & more

President Donald Trump spoke with Ukraine's president this morning a day after Trump's call with Russia's president about the war in Ukraine. Tensions within the Democratic party have hit a boiling point. The man who was last seen with the US college student missing in the Dominican Republic has won his request for freedom. Previously classified records on the JFK assassination have been released by the Trump administration. Plus, we’ll tell you why Drake’s record label says he lost his rap batt...

Mar 19, 20257 min

Ukraine ceasefire uncertainty, influential activist detained, March Madness excitement & more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is questioning whether Russia is serious about stopping strikes. It was another deadly night in Gaza and people in Israel are protesting. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. ICE has detained a woman once named as one of Time’s 100 most influential people. Plus, we’ll bring you the highlights from the exciting start to March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 19, 20257 min

Russia and Ukraine attacks, astronauts splash down, Netflix show arrest & more

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged attacks overnight, despite the Kremlin agreeing to stop striking energy infrastructure targets. The Trump administration is fighting a lot of legal battles this week. Two NASA astronauts have splashed back down to Earth after unexpectedly spending nine months in space. The world just experienced its hottest decade. Plus, we’ll tell you why a Hollywood director has been arrested over a Netflix show that never aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Mar 19, 20257 min

Netanyahu warns Hamas, USAID cuts blocked, new measles cases & more

Ukraine's president says Russia isn't ready to end the war after high-stakes talks between Trump and Putin. Israel's prime minister addressed his country's renewed military actions in Gaza. Elon Musk's DOGE has been dealt a huge blow after a federal judge's ruling on USAID. A deadly plane crash in Honduras killed several people, including a popular music artist. Plus, we'll tell you where a measles outbreak in the US stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 18, 20257 min

High-stakes call with Putin, SCOTUS chief rebukes Trump, tech giant's largest acquisition & more

We start with details on a call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin about the future of the Ukraine war. Israeli officials are doubling down on a decision to restart the war in Gaza. Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back on Trump's call to impeach a federal judge. We'll tell you about a notable change on the Health and Human Services website. And, a tech giant's mega merger is making the record books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 18, 20257 min
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