We start with the Republican revolt over the Trump fund to compensate allies. Then, CNN has obtained the DNC’s long-awaited “autopsy” of the 2024 election. Stephen Colbert bids farewell in his final “Late Show” broadcast. The “mastermind” of a of Minnesota fraud scheme gets 42 years in prison. Plus, a 12 year-old is set to graduate college as a valedictorian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 22, 2026•9 min
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced serious pushback over a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. More than a dozen people are facing new fraud charges in Minnesota. A judge made a surprising move in a former Virginia school official’s criminal case. We’ll explain what’s driving mortgage rates to the highest levels in nine months. Plus, an update on one of President Donald Trump’s controversial projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 21, 2026•8 min
An Ebola outbreak in East Africa prompted travel restrictions and new directives for US-bound flights from the affected region. CNN spoke with Jan. 6 rioters and election deniers who could receive compensation from a new slush fund. Texas Democrats are ramping up efforts to block a candidate who made antisemitic comments ahead of next week’s runoff election. CNN obtained the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited report examining 2024 election losses. Plus, we tell you why a radio station ...
May 21, 2026•8 min
We start with sources telling CNN that Iran is rebuilding their military capabilities faster than expected. SpaceX files for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Former Cuban President Raul Castro has been indicted for allegations from 30 years ago. CNN speaks to L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt. Plus, people are getting creative to beat inflation and high gas prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 21, 2026•9 min
The Justice Department brought federal charges against a former Cuban leader – we have details. Health officials issued their latest warning about screen time risks for kids and teens. The Trump administration is facing legal pushback on its “anti-weaponization fund.” A landmark housing affordability package moved one step closer to becoming law. Plus, a liberal icon who made history in Congress has passed away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 20, 2026•7 min
The Justice Department is preparing to announce criminal charges against a former Cuban president. Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised his Russian counterpart and jabbed President Donald Trump during a meeting in China today. US gas prices are expected to rise over the holiday weekend. Senate Republicans are scrambling after Trump endorses in a tight Texas Senate primary runoff. Plus, a former Atlanta mayor is one step closer to potentially becoming the nation’s first Black woman governor. Learn m...
May 20, 2026•7 min
President Trump’s influence looms large over GOP primaries, we’ll start with key takeaways from Tuesday. There are at least 139 deaths and nearly 600 suspected Ebola cases in Africa. President Trump and his family are protected from IRS claims in a new deal. Disturbing new details emerge about the San Diego mosque attack. Plus, sections of the original Eiffel Tower stairs are up for auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 20, 2026•9 min
We’re learning more about President Trump’s decision to hold off on striking Iran again. We have details on new terms added to Trump’s controversial lawsuit settlement with the IRS. Republican lawmakers are reacting to Trump’s endorsement in a key Senate Texas race. There is new information on a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. Plus, Google’s biggest shift away from its traditional search bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 19, 2026•8 min
Police are investigating what motivated two teenage suspects to open fire at San Diego’s largest mosque. As voters head to the polls in several states today, we’ll break down which race is being watched most heavily. The WHO is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa. Federal safety investigators are examining why a UPS cargo plane crashed and killed 15 people last year. Plus, a new report on sunscreen effectiveness may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
May 19, 2026•8 min
Three people have been killed in a shooting at San Diego’s largest Mosque. President Trumps’s Justice Department creates a $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies. Over 33,000 people evacuate from a fast moving California wildfire. Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI. Plus, John Travolta sports a beret at the Cannes Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2026•8 min
President Donald Trump called off a plan to attack Iran – we have details. Police are investigating a deadly shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque. We’ll tell you what health officials are saying about an American who tested positive for Ebola. An ICE agent has been charged in connection to a shooting during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown. Plus, what a jury decided in a landmark AI trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 18, 2026•8 min
In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department announced it has created a $1.776 billion fund to compensate President Donald Trump’s allies who claim they were unfairly targeted by the previous administration. The back and forth between the US and Iran to try to reach a ceasefire continues. Luigi Mangione is back in court today; we tell you why. A trial is underway for a school shooting case in Virginia. And a giant asteroid is passing by Earth today – how close of a call will it be? Learn mor...
May 18, 2026•8 min
We start with a Tornado threat looming across the central U.S. on Monday. The CDC is deploying to Uganda, to help contain an Ebola outbreak. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to campaign for a Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Massie of Kentucky. Then, pilots safely eject as fighter jets crash at an air show. Plus, the Washington Nationals gets a future service dog named “Natty” as their new mascot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 18, 2026•8 min
After a gunman killed two children and injured 27 others at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis at the start of the school year, parents, teachers, and students have been left to pick up the pieces. It is a process that might feel familiar to countless other communities who have encountered school shootings, but what does it look like for these families? How do you live the rest of your life after everything changes? CNN went to Minneapolis to find out. For more: The shooting finally sto...
May 17, 2026•34 min
Turns out “fútbol is life” wasn’t just a line for this “Ted Lasso” star. A commencement speaker gave graduates more than words of wisdom. We’ll tell you how mountain gorillas rebounded from the brink of extinction. A new children’s book honors the Chinese immigrant behind America’s Famous Bing cherry. Plus, meet the man traveling the world without ever stepping on a plane. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer...
May 16, 2026•13 min
We start with an update on a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel as President Donald Trump heads home from China. A former Hollywood movie mogul’s retrial led to a mistrial in a closely watched #MeToo-era case. A man is in custody in connection to thwarted terrorist attacks over the Iran war. We have details on where the latest Ebola outbreak is spreading. Plus, we’ll explain the major recovery mission underway in a vacation hotspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
May 15, 2026•6 min
We’re learning more about what President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jingping discussed this week in Beijing. On his return to the US, Trump also explained why he rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. A US delegation traveled to Havana to meet with Cuban officials for the first time since 2016. A livestreamer known for posting racist content is facing attempted murder after a shooting. Plus, auditions for the new James Bond have begun – and we’ll tell you who may be in the running Learn ...
May 15, 2026•7 min
President Trump is wrapping his China trip. The Supreme Court allows Telehealth access to abortion pill, for now. A former death row inmate is out on bond after 30 years. Trump Mobile to start shipping phone after months of delays. Plus, a man goes viral for accidentally crashing a fashion show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2026•9 min
We start with the latest takeaways from President Donald Trump’s high-stakes meeting in China today. We’ll tell you where access to an abortion pill stands. High-profile turnover in the Trump administration continues. A new measure is set to take effect after the midterms that affects senators’ pay. Plus, a warning from forecasters could impact your summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2026•7 min
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping praised their first meeting as tensions over trade and Iran loom. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign. A former Kansas mayor has been detained by ICE. Plus, FIFA unveils a star-studded line up for its first-ever World Cup halftime show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2026•8 min
Presidents Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing. A judge orders new trial for Alex Murdaugh. The US military rescues 11 people stranded in the Atlantic Ocean after a plane crash. Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for her husband’s murder. Plus, the NHL rookie of the year celebrates his win with cancer patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2026•9 min
We begin with the latest stunning development in Alex Murdaugh’s legal saga. The verdict’s in for a Utah mom convicted of killing her husband. We’ll explain the outbreak affecting passengers on another cruise ship. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Plus, a fourth person has been sentenced in connection with Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 13, 2026•7 min
China is giving President Donald Trump a red-carpet welcome, ahead of a high stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks between the US and Iran remain stagnant. After testing faintly positive for hantavirus, CNN speaks to an American is quarantining in the University of Nebraska’s biocontainment center. David Venturella is expected to take a quieter approach to leading ICE than some of his predecessors. Plus, the NBA’s first out gay player and pioneer for LGBTQ incl...
May 13, 2026•7 min
Exclusive: The CIA escalates secret war on cartels inside Mexico. FBI Director Patel pushes back against reports of excessive drinking. According to reports, the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility is set to shut down. The Democrat who won a Nebraska Senate primary vows to dropout. A cosmetics co-founder gives up fortune to become a priest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2026•9 min
The Iran war looms over crucial talks between the US and China. Another Trump administration official is stepping down from a top job. Britain’s prime minister is fighting to save his premiership amid growing calls to quit. Federal prosecutors announced new charges in Baltimore’s deadly Key Bridge collapse. Plus, the president’s name change idea that’s getting pushback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 12, 2026•7 min
A new CNN poll reveals the majority of Americans say cost of living is the county’s biggest economic issue. Peace talks between the US and Iran are at a standstill. More Andes hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have been confirmed. A former high-ranking FBI official is speaking out about the agency's culture exclusively to C-N-N. Plus, we explain why eBay rejected a takeover bid from one of the world’s largest video game retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
May 12, 2026•8 min
President Trump is set to depart for China. The Supreme Court rules on Alabama congressional maps. The MV Hondius is headed to The Netherlands for a deep cleaning and sanitization. The Lincoln Memorial project projected to cost $13 million. Plus, late-night hosts join Stephen Colbert for “Strike Force 5” reunion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2026•9 min
The accused gunman at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner has his first court appearance; we tell you how it went. We give you the latest updates on the Hantavirus plagued cruise ship and its passengers. No end in sight for the Iran war, according to President Trump. Meanwhile, Americans struggle to cope with spiking gas prices. Finally, actor Martin Short opens up about losing a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
May 11, 2026•7 min
American passengers aboard the MV Hondius have arrived at the Nebraska’s biocontainment center. We’re learning more about why President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal. Chinese President Xi Jingping has invited President Trump to visit Beijing this week. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated for a second time. Plus, Denver International Airport is conducting a safety review after someone was struck and killed on the runway . Learn mor...
May 11, 2026•8 min
18 cruise ship passengers land in Nebraska as Americans test positive for Hantavirus. President Trump on Iran’s latest response: "Totally unacceptable”. Parents released by DHS in time to see their sun for one last day. According to AAA, 45 million Americans are planning Memorial Day travel. Plus, the “Brady Bunch” house opens for tours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2026•9 min
