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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.

$215 Million For Women's Health, Bondi Blames Blanche, Bolton Plea Deal and more CNN 5 Things
The Senate passes a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Pam Bondi says Acting Attorney General was “in charge” of releasing the Epstein files. According to a source, John Bolton accepts a plea deal for mishandling sensitive information. Melinda French-Gates donates $215 million to women's health.  Plus, Pope Leo gets a PayPal refund for $8.65.
Jun 5, 2026
 Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Transcript, Lawmakers Target ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Trump’s Coal Investment and more CNN 5 Things
We have new insight into Former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s closed-door meeting with House lawmakers over the Jeffrey Epstein files. Republicans rejected efforts to kill President Donald Trump’s controversial fund. Doubts surround Middle East peace efforts as Hezbollah and Israel exchange fresh strikes. Federal officials shift from their previous positions on Ebola cases. Plus, the latest efforts to boost the US coal industry.
Jun 4, 2026
 Fmr. Nat'l Security Advisor Plea Deal, New Epstein Orbit Allegations, Missing American in Japan and more CNN 5 Things
John Bolton is expected to enter a plea in a case involving allegations that he mishandled classified information. We’ll tell you some of the major decisions still pending on the Supreme Court’s docket. Tehran and Washington are sending mixed messages about the status of their fragile ceasefire talks. The House Oversight Committee has asked the Justice Department to investigate new allegations made by Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant. Plus, the search for a 20-year-old Auburn University student is underway in Kyoto, Japan.
Jun 4, 2026
 Reflecting Pool Update, Hostage Standoff Over, House Rebukes Trump and more CNN 5 Things
The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s Iran war powers.  The Senate is set to debate ICE funding, as Trump won't commit to killing the $1.8B anti-weaponization fund.  The suspect in a 15-hour hostage standoff in California was killed.  The President touts progress on the Reflecting Pool and the building of the UFC stage on the south lawn.  Plus, a stranger helps a family who had their van stolen on vacation.
Jun 4, 2026
 House Vote on Iran, Ballroom Funding Update, Missing Banana Artwork and more CNN 5 Things
We start with a key congressional vote on potentially reining in President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran. A vote-a-rama on ICE and border patrol funds is expected to kick off without one of Trump’s priorities. Trump weighed in on the status of his controversial settlement fund. A UFC fight arena at the White House may be here to stay. Plus, the latest incident over a viral banana artwork.
Jun 3, 2026
 CNN Inside Iran, CA Hostages Released, George Santos Scandal and more CNN 5 Things
The US and Iran trade fresh strikes, as the world awaits the next step in peace negotiations between both countries. All hostages have been released after an hour-long bomb threat that began yesterday at a bank building in California. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that will benefit Republicans. Ukraine has attacked St. Petersburgh ahead of a key economic forum. Plus, we’ll tell you why former Republican representative George Santos is in hot water again.
Jun 3, 2026
 Primary Results, Outrage Over Trump's DNI Pick, Pelley Fired and more CNN 5 Things
California primary results are still too close to call and a Trump-backed candidate loses in the GOP primary for Iowa Governor.  Lawmakers push back on President Trump's naming of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. CBS News fires Scott Pelley after a clash with leadership. According to police, a Frontier Airlines passenger choked an off-duty flight attendant.  Plus, Uber reveals the 10th annual weirdest lost and found index.
Jun 3, 2026
 Israel-Lebanon Talks, Press Dinner Rescheduled, Trump’s AI Order and more CNN 5 Things
We start with takeaways from another round of high-stakes talks between Israel and Lebanon in the US. We’ll tell you the latest lawmaker under investigation over sexual misconduct allegations. We have details on a second correspondents’ dinner after a shooting at the previous event. We break down new economic data on US job openings. Plus, the Trump administration is taking a more hands-on approach to AI regulation.
Jun 2, 2026
 Primary Rollercoaster, Interim Intelligence Director Named, Biden Memoir Pushback and more CNN 5 Things
Primaries across six states today could shape the political landscape heading into November. President Donald Trump has named a new acting director of National Intelligence - we'll explain why it's a highly unusual pick. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is threatening to escalate legal action following clashes outside Delaney Hall. Congressional staffers tell CNN that women fear reporting harassment on Capitol Hill. Plus, CNN’s Jake Tapper is challenging some of the central claims in Jill Biden’s new memoir.
Jun 2, 2026
 Trump May Drop ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund, Primary Voting, Officer Charged and more CNN 5 Things
The Trump administration appears to back off on the "anti-weaponization" fund. Voters in six states are headed to the polls today in primaries for midterm elections. President Trump rages in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to bomb Beirut. A fired North Carolina police officer has now been charged with assault for punching a woman. Plus, a new Dr. Seuss book called “Sing The 50 United States” comes out today.
Jun 2, 2026
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