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Strike Briefings, TX Redistricting Decision, Eurovision Boycott and more CNN 5 Things
Yesterday’s congressional briefings on September’s strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers.  The Supreme Court has ruled on the Trump administration’s plan to change Texas’ congressional map. There’s been an update on the Justice Department’s case against Letitia James. The leader of an anti-Hamas militia in Gaza has been killed. Plus, we explain why several countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest this year.
Dec 5, 2025
 7:20 PM ET: Grand Jury Declines to Re-indict Letitia James CNN 5 Things
Breaking News Alert: The Justice Department’s latest attempt to charge the New York Attorney General for mortgage fraud has failed. Listen for details.
Dec 5, 2025
 7:05 PM ET: SCOTUS Greenlights New TX Congressional Map CNN 5 Things
Breaking News Alert: The Supreme Court is allowing Texas to use a new redistricting map in next year’s midterms that favors Republicans. Listen for details.
Dec 5, 2025
 Boat Strike Briefing, Vaccination Vote Delayed, Walshe Trial Witness and more CNN 5 Things
Lawmakers are split after a classified briefing on a controversial boat strike near Venezuela. Tensions boiled over during a meeting to weigh changes to childhood vaccine schedules. The Somali community in Minnesota has a message for President Donald Trump amid his immigration enforcement crackdown. New details have emerged in the DC pipe bomber investigation. Plus, a key witness took the stand in Brian Walshe’s murder trial.
Dec 4, 2025
 Somali Community Fears, DC Pipe Bomber Arrest, Paper Sues Defense Department and more CNN 5 Things
Officials in Minneapolis have described fear and panic among the Somali community due to the Trump administration’s immigration raids. After nearly five years, there’s been a breakthrough in the DC pipe bombing cases. The Defense Department is facing a lawsuit from a major news publication. Just two days after peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made aggressive claims about Ukrainian territory. Plus, a worring report about global child deaths.
Dec 4, 2025
 Crackdown Underway, Second Strike Footage, Matthew Perry Doctor Sentenced and more CNN 5 Things
Federal immigration raids are underway in Minnesota and Louisiana. A report into the Defense Secretary’s use of a messaging app to share highly sensitive information will be released today. President Donald Trump says he supports sharing video of the second drone strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat. We explain why the Trump administration is looking to Australia to improve Americans retirement savings. Plus, a doctor has been sentenced after selling Ketamine to late “Friends” star Matthew Perry.
Dec 4, 2025
 Signal Chat Fallout, Epstein Island Photos, Vaccine Schedule Changes and more5 CNN 5 Things
We start with new findings from a classified report investigating the defense secretary’s controversial group chat. We’re getting a glimpse of the private island that Jeffrey Epstein owned. Another politician made President Donald Trump’s pardon list. We’ll tell you what the CDC’s proposed vaccine changes could mean for American kids. Plus, Trump’s plan to make cars more affordable.
Dec 3, 2025
 New ICE Targets, November Jobs Stats, SF v. Snack Companies and more CNN 5 Things
We tell you the latest cities the Trump administration is targeting in its immigration crackdown. New private-sector job data spells bad news for workers. We break down what happened during the Ukraine war peace talks between the US and Russia. Why  San Francisco is suing some of the country’s biggest food manufacturers. Plus, a man in New Zealand is being accused of swallowing the evidence of his crime.
Dec 3, 2025
 Arctic Weather, Peace Talks Impasse, House Special Election Results and more CNN 5 Things
More than 200 million people in the US are waking up to freezing temperatures. The Kremlin says no real progress was made after talks between American and Russian officials. The president and Defense Secretary have publicly responded to scrutiny over strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. CNN has projected a winner in the closely watched special election in Tennessee. Plus, a major public figure is facing consequences for their links with Jeffrey Epstein.
Dec 3, 2025
 Second Strike Update, Snowstorm Chaos, Dell Donation Pledge and more CNN 5 Things
The Trump administration is ramping up its campaign against Venezuela. We’ll tell you where a winter storm is causing the worst travel conditions. The man accused of shooting two National Guard members last week made his first court appearance. A tech giant and his wife are investing billions of dollars in American children. Plus, what happened on day two of Brian Walshe’s murder trial.
Dec 2, 2025
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