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Trump-Musk war of words, Israel strikes Beirut, moon-landing in limbo & more CNN 5 Things
The public breakup between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has reached new heights. Israel struck a southern suburb of Beirut. A controversial TSA watchlist is ending. Another one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accusers took the stand. Plus, a Japan-based space’s company’s moon mission hangs in the balance.
Jun 5, 2025
 Trump-Musk fallout, reverse discrimination ruling, judge warns ‘Diddy’ & more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalate their public feud over the domestic policy bill. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on a case over workplace diversity efforts. A growing measles outbreak in the US has prompted new travel warnings from the CDC. There’s a “ghost hurricane” in the forecast – we'll explain what it means. Plus, why a judge threatened to remove Sean “Diddy” Combs from the courtroom.
Jun 5, 2025
 Trump-Xi call, Democrats slam travel ban, Mangione’s diary & more CNN 5 Things
After months of waiting, President Donald Trump has had a call with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping. Democratic lawmakers are weighing in on Trump’s travel ban announcement. Moscow says it’s preparing for the biggest prisoner swap since the start of the war in Ukraine. Prosecutors say Luigi Mangione’s diary entries reveal his motive for killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Plus, we’ll tell you which iconic handbag is going up for auction.
Jun 5, 2025
 Travel ban backlash, migrant returned to US, Japan’s baby problem & more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump says the suspect in the attack on Boulder, Colorado pushed him to bring in a travel ban, but the man’s home country isn’t on the list. The bodies of two Israeli American hostages have been brought home from Gaza. Trump is once again trying to suspend visas for Harvard University students. A man from Guatemala who was deported to Mexico has now been brought back to the US. Plus, we’ll tell you why Japan’s birthrate has the country worried.
Jun 5, 2025
 Trump’s travel ban, Biden investigation, Baltimore oil spill & more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump says he’s banning travel from several countries into the US. Meanwhile, Trump has ordered an investigation into former President Joe Biden's actions in office and the use of his autopen. A crowd crush in India has killed at least 11 people. There’s an oil spill in Baltimore's Inner Harbour. Plus, the search for an iconic movie prop.
Jun 5, 2025
 Columbia’s accreditation threatened, Boulder firebombing latest, Gaza ceasefire resolution vetoed & more CNN 5 Things
The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University. We’ll tell you why the family of the man charged in Boulder firebombing attack won’t be deported. The US is the only country that vetoed a Gaza ceasefire resolution. Elon Musk is calling for a new policy bill as Republicans remain at odds. Plus, this small island could be the answer to supply chain woes.
Jun 4, 2025
 Trump-Putin speak, Gaza aid operation paused, CA fertility clinic arrest & more CNN 5 Things
We start with a high stakes call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We’ll explain the impact 50% US tariffs on steel and aluminum might have on consumers. The controversial Israeli-backed Gaza aid organization shut down operations today. An arrest has been made in connection with the bombing of a California fertility clinic last month. Plus, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared rare photos on Instagram.
Jun 4, 2025
 GOP bill’s CBO score, FEMA confusion, town evacuated & more CNN 5 Things
The Congressional Budget Office released its analysis on President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill, and it could complicate its path in the Senate. The Trump administration has taken hundreds of migrant children out of their homes and into government custody. A decision by the White House is causing delays and confusion at FEMA. Texas could soon ban the sale of profitable TCH products. Plus, this town in Germany had to be evacuated after World War II bombs were discovered.
Jun 4, 2025
 Best trade offers, Musk’s motives questioned, singer’s cancer diagnosis & more CNN 5 Things
Trade tensions are ramping up between the US and China, as the Trump administration asks countries for their best and final offers. House Speaker Mike Johnson hints there could be another reason Elon Musk doesn’t like the so-called “big, beautiful bill.” Iran is pouring cold water on optimism about a nuclear deal. A Navy ship named after a gay rights activist is going to be renamed. Plus, a British singer says she’s been diagnosed with early cancer.
Jun 4, 2025
 Steel and aluminum tariffs double, biological pathogen charges, mushroom deaths defense & more CNN 5 Things
US tariffs on steel and aluminum tariffs have now risen to 50% in a move that’s had mixed reviews. The State Department has revoked the visas of the family of the man accused of Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The Trump administration has rolled back guidance on abortions in medical emergencies. Two Chinese researchers have been charged with trying to bring a biological pathogen into the US. Plus, we’ll tell you how a woman accused of a triple murder is trying to defend her cooking process.
Jun 4, 2025
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