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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 at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

Episodes

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, 202521 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, 202516 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

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