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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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Episodes

Trump’s worst-case scenario tariffs, SCOTUS decisions, tech experts’ AI fears & more

We start by breaking down what one of President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals could mean for your budget. CBD and flavored vaping products were at the center of two Supreme Court rulings today. China is ramping up its military drills around Taiwan. We’ll tell you what Myanmar’s military government announced to help earthquake recovery efforts. And, how will artificial intelligence change the way humans think? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20257 min

Tariff plans pros and cons, Planned Parenthood funding, egg shortage cracks & more

First, we’ll break down the possible tariff options President Donald Trump is reportedly still weighing. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a state can cut Planned Parenthood funding. The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been dismissed with a twist. Russia has launched its biggest military conscription drive in years. Plus, the egg shortage is finally improving, but there’s a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20257 min

Tariff waiting game, tornado outbreak expected, record Senate speech & more

President Donald Trump is finally expected to announce his next round of tariffs today. Florida’s special House elections were a win for Republicans, but it wasn’t all bad news for Democrats. A tornado outbreak is expected in parts of the US. The record has been broken for the longest Senate floor speech. Plus, there’s been a rare moment of hope in the rescue efforts after Myanmar’s devastating earthquake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 02, 20257 min

Election night results, migrant children legal aid, Val Kilmer dies & more

We’ll bring you the results from yesterday’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida. President Donald Trump is promising to reshape global trade but it’s not clear what will be included in his sweeping tariffs. Israel is expanding its military operation in Gaza and seizing land. A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to temporarily bring back legal aid for tens of thousands of migrant children. And, actor Val Kilmer has died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Apr 02, 20257 min

WI & FL elections, Trump ‘perfecting’ tariff plan, ‘tush push’ delay & more

Voting is underway in high-stakes elections in two states. We have the latest Ivy League school to face funding halts or cuts since President Donald Trump took office. Businesses are weighing their options over uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tariff plan. Parts of the US are under a severe weather threat this week. Plus, the NFL announced some key changes to the game for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 01, 20257 min

Looming tariffs, 23 states sue HHS, Mangione death penalty & more

The White House says President Donald Trump’s new tariffs will go into effect immediately after his Rose Garden announcement tomorrow. Several states and DC are suing the Trump administration over public health funding rollbacks. The DOJ is seeking the death penalty for the man accused of killing a healthcare CEO. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in an Alabama case about out-of-state abortions. Plus, there’s conflicting accounts from police and a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser about a...

Apr 01, 20257 min

Tariff uncertainty, federal jobs purge, torpedo bat & more

There’s uncertainty about what’s happening with tariffs this week and even President Donald Trump’s advisors aren’t sure. Mass job cuts at federal health agencies have begun today. The search continues for survivors of last week’s earthquake in Myanmar, but time is running out. What's the deal with the MLB's new ‘torpedo’ bats? Plus, we’ll tell you why Aprils Fool’s Day can be both fun and good for your health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 01, 20257 min

Europe’s tariff warning, TikTok’s deadline, Karen Read murder trial & more

As the world waits to see what President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” will bring, Europe is threatening to strike back. Harvard is the latest university to face threats to funding over antisemitism accusations. TikTok has until Saturday to find a US owner. Jury selection is starting for Karen Read’s second murder trial. Plus, the final four is set for the women’s NCAA basketball tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 01, 20257 min

Votes test Trump, man mistakenly sent to mega prison, marathon senate speech & more

Voters in Florida and Wisconsin will take part in the first key elections since President Donald Trump took office again. The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to an El Salvador prison. Trump’s targeting ticket price gouging. A Democratic Senator has been giving a marathon floor speech. Plus, Hooters is filing for bankruptcy but says it’s not going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 01, 20257 min

WHCA vs WH, buried measles forecast, NASA astronauts speak out & more

A Trump aide echoed the administration’s repeated belief on tariffs, but some experts aren’t buying it. The White House Correspondents’ Association says the Trump administration is trying to pressure reporters. We have the latest on the Supreme Court’s first religion-centered appeal in nearly two years. A new report from ProPublica goes into the CDC’s messaging on measles vaccinations. Plus, two astronauts gave their first interview since their extended stay in space. Learn more about your ad ch...

Mar 31, 20257 min

Stocks in a slump, Musk’s CIA visit, Tesla dealership fire & more

Investors are on edge as President Donald Trump’s new sweeping tariffs are set to go into effect this week. Elon Musk is expected to visit the CIA for the first time today. We have the latest on search and rescue efforts in Myanmar after a powerful earthquake last week. We’ll tell you where the search for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania now stands. Plus, another attack on Tesla cars is under investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 31, 20256 min

Recession risk, Trump’s 'angry' at Putin, SCOTUS religion case & more

We start with the latest economic forecasts amid the Trump administration’s tariff war. President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The special elections in Florida tomorrow may be tighter than Republicans would like. The Supreme Court is debating if states could tax religious-affiliated groups. Plus, a good night’s sleep might protect you from this disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 31, 20257 min

Trump eyes third term, aid workers’ bodies found, French politics shock & more

We’ll look at what auto tariffs could mean for US jobs and whether people should rush to buy a car. President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out trying to run for a third term. A UN agency says the bodies of more than a dozen aid workers have been recovered in Gaza. One of the favorites for the next French presidential election has been banned from running for office. Plus, a cryptocurrency billionaire is funding a space mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 31, 20257 min

‘Liberation Day’ promise, rescue window closing, dangerous storms & more

President Donald Trump says new tariffs will lead to “Liberation Day” in the US. Time is running out to rescue people buried in the rubble of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar. A line of dangerous and deadly storms is moving east. Elon Musk is taking a big interest in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Plus, the March Madness men’s final four is set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20257 min

One Thing: Why Musk Is Pouring Millions into Wisconsin

Elon Musk and other outside groups have poured millions of dollars into advertising and organizing ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on Tuesday. We hear about why the outcome could tell us something about the national political mood early into the second Trump administration. Guest: Arlette Saenz, CNN Correspondent 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 30, 202520 min

5 Good Things: The Barber Who Pays Kids to Read

A barbershop in Pennsylvania is boosting reading levels and confidence. Millions around the world are hooked on a Dutch city’s fish doorbell livestream. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC kicked off with a new activity for a good cause. Researchers in the UK are using AI to understand the emotions of a farm animal better. Plus, a former race driver lost his legs, but broke a world record in a different kind of race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 29, 202515 min

USAID dissolved, Vance's trip to Greenland, state bans LGBTQ+ flags & more

We start with the Trump administration’s bold steps to dismantle a key humanitarian agency. Vice President JD Vance made a high-profile case for America’s desire to own Greenland. We’ll tell you the latest case the Trump administration is taking to the Supreme Court. A US measles outbreak may be linked to cases across borders. Plus, one state, two bans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20256 min

Trump-Carney call, Dow plunges, cloning fashion models & more

We start with an escalating trade war between the US and Canada. Hot inflation data has investors worried. Search and rescue operations are underway following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar. Tensions are ramping up again between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus, we’ll tell you how one fashion giant is using artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20257 min

Hegseth feels the heat, state bans fluoride, ‘The White Lotus’ criticism & more

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is in the Philippines today as scrutiny over his role in the Signal group chat intensifies. We'll tell you which state has become the first to officially ban fluoride from drinking water. Call center jobs at the Department of Veteran Affairs are being slashed. A bid to stop the government from immediately deporting a Cornell University student has been denied. Plus, why Duke University is criticizing HBO series "The White Lotus". Learn more about your ad choices...

Mar 28, 20257 min

Myanmar earthquake impact, Greenland protests, Texas water rescues & more

Myanmar’s ruling military junta says many civilians have been killed and injured by today’s earthquake. Protests have been planned for Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Greenland. Some Tesla investors are concerned about how much time Elon Musk is spending in Washington. US intelligence says India is becoming a bigger player in the illegal fentanyl trade. Plus, flooding and storms are causing problems in parts of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 28, 20257 min

Vance’s Greenland trip, Myanmar earthquake, vacation arrest & more

Vice President JD Vance is heading to Greenland for a controversial visit. A huge and deadly earthquake has hit Myanmar. Canada’s prime minister says his country’s old relationship the US is “over.” President Donald Trump is targeting another DC law firm. Plus, a couple arrived in Mexico for a vacation and ended up in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20257 min

Save Signal messages, Trump withdraws nomination, Tesla arson suspect & more

We start with a federal judge’s order over leaked text messages on Signal detailing a strike in Yemen. President Donald Trump withdrew a congresswoman’s nomination as a top diplomat. We have the latest on the AP’s legal fight against the White House’s decision to limit its access to presidential events. There are key takeaways from a Senate hearing about the deadly midair plane collision in Washington, DC. And, police investigating several Tesla fires have made an arrest. Learn more about your a...

Mar 27, 20256 min

Signal scandal lawsuit, US jobless claims, alleged MS-13 leader’s arrest & more

We start with details on an upcoming emergency hearing over the fallout from a controversial group chat that included a journalist. We’re hearing from three major US trading partners about President Trump’s auto tariffs. European leaders have stated their positions about whether to lift Russian sanctions. A wave of federal workers is entering a frozen labor market. Plus, the federal government is cracking down on foreign gang members in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Mar 27, 20257 min

Health agency job cuts, Musk’s million-dollar awards, MLB Opening Day & more

Thousands of people are set to lose their jobs in a Department of Health and Human Services overhaul. World leaders have met in Paris to discuss the war in Ukraine. Elon Musk is offering cash giveaways to sign a petition against “activist judges.” An Oscar-winning director is determined to stay in the occupied West Bank, despite being attacked. Plus, it’s a huge day for Major League Baseball fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 27, 20257 min

Vehicle price hikes, Noem’s prison visit, submarine sinks & more

Industry experts are warning that President Donald Trump’s new auto tariffs could send car prices soaring. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has visited a prison holding deported Venezuelans. At least four people have died, after a submarine carrying dozens of tourists sank off Egypt’s coast. A luxury trip to South Africa attended by about a dozen US attorneys general is raising eyebrows. Plus, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the March Madness Sweet Sixteen. Learn more abo...

Mar 27, 20257 min

Auto tariffs backlash, more students detained, Europe's crisis warning & more

Countries around the world have condemned President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on all foreign cars coming into the US. A US defense official says the information shared in the Signal chat about strikes in Yemen was highly classified. More university students have been detained by federal agents. North Korea seems to have sent thousands more troops to Russia this year, as Europe is warning citizens to stock up on supplies. Plus, South Texas is getting a huge amount of rain. Learn more abou...

Mar 27, 20257 min

Trump's auto tariffs, wartime law on hold, Dollar Tree's merger ends & more

President Donald Trump announced an early rollout of tariffs on cars from foreign countries. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called leaked military war plans a "team update." A federal appeals court has ruled on Trump's ability to use a wartime power for deportations. We'll tell you about the search for four missing US soldiers. Plus, Dollar Tree is on the losing end of a merger with Family Dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 26, 20256 min

Calls for Hegseth to resign, student loan delinquencies, NPR/PBS heads grilled & more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing resignation calls over the fallout from a Signal group chat scandal. Millions of student loan borrowers could reach a record for the wrong reasons. A DOGE subcommittee is putting NPR and PBS CEOs in the hot seat. Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled on Jair Bolsonaro’s alleged plot to attempt a coup. Plus, the serious hazard that could put a potential mission to Mars at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 26, 20257 min

Group chat messages released, Tesla’s stock comeback, new UTI drug & more

The Atlantic has released more messages from that Trump administration group chat, but officials are still playing it down. The Supreme Court has made a decision on whether to uphold ghost gun laws. Tesla shares are moving back up, but it’s not clear if it’ll last. The report card on US infrastructure is in, as Baltimore marks a sad anniversary. Plus, a new UTI treatment has been approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 26, 20257 min

Signal app explained, UPenn research warning, Wall Street bonuses & more

We’ll take a closer look at the message app at the center of the Trump administration’s group chat controversy. US Intelligence says drug cartels are one of the biggest threats to the US. South Korean wildfires have killed dozens of people. The University of Pennsylvania says lifesaving research is in jeopardy after its funding was cut. Plus, it’s been a record bonus season for Wall Street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 26, 20257 min
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