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He Called Women “Fat B*tches.” The GOP is Standing by Him.
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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

He Called Women “Fat B*tches.” The GOP is Standing by Him. CNN 5 Things
CNN has new reporting about crass and sexually degrading comments about women made by a congressional candidate in Texas who is running in a key district Democrats hope to flip. While he is framing the remarks as jokes, the commentary is raising questions about just how much misogyny Republican leadership is willing to stomach, as experts worry this kind of content could fuel political extremism. Note: This episode contains offensive language. --- Guest: Allison Gordon, CNN Senior Investigative Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Sep 11, 2026
 New Moment of Silence at Ground Zero CNN 5 Things
New moment of silence in New York to honor people who died from 9/11-related illnesses, Trump leads pledge to 'cheat like hell' at GOP convention, Anthropic AI blocked accounts it suspected of trying to develop bioweapons, Iran-backed rebels capture key port city, School of Hip-Hop opens in the Bronx.
Sep 11, 2026
 SCOTUS Nixes GOP-friendly Map CNN 5 Things
The Supreme Court handed Republicans another redistricting loss ahead of the midterms. President Donald Trump proposed another giveaway after pledging dividends to Americans for control of Congress. Iran-backed rebels have captured a key trade route in the Middle East. A juror in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial aired his frustrations about jury deliberations. Plus, Princess Diana’s revenge dress returns to auction.
Sep 10, 2026
 ‘Trump-a-palooza': Is Trump Serious About a $5K Midterm Payout? CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump has made himself front and center at the GOP’s first ever midterm ‘convention’ in Texas this week. However, some prominent Republicans and candidates in tight races are skipping the event amid high costs and fear Trump’s unpopularity could weigh down their campaigns. We break down Trump’s message, his promise to pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms, and whether the GOP is already looking past Trump. --- Guest: Steve Contorno, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Jeff Simon
Sep 10, 2026
 Trump Promises $5,000 Checks if GOP Wins CNN 5 Things
Trump promises $5,000 checks if GOP wins, but no details on how to pay for it, Cockpit voice recorders show pilot warned of excessive speed before deadly cargo plane crash, Search and rescue operation after Philippine ferry fire, Foldable iPhone debut, American cowboys compete in World Nomad Games.
Sep 10, 2026
 ‘Trump-a-palooza' Midterm Convention Underway CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump is expected to give the keynote speech tonight in the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas. A former Anthropic researcher is warning of an AI apocalypse. This summer is one for the record books. A massive disruption at UK airports has left thousands of passengers stranded. Plus, everything you need to know about Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
Sep 9, 2026
 What New CNN Polling Tells Us About 2 Battleground States CNN 5 Things
With less than two months until Election Day, new CNN polling is revealing where voters stand in critical Senate races in Michigan and Maine. We break down the numbers with someone who helped put the questions together. --- Guest: Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Politics Polling Director Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Sep 9, 2026
 US Destroys Iranian Tankers CNN 5 Things
The U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian tankers, Clancy jurors speak out, NYC releases 170,000 records about air quality after 9/11, Financial Disclosures show 3 of Trump's aides received a $45K cash gift, and Girl Scouts announce allergen-friendly cookies, plus a treat for your dog.
Sep 9, 2026
 NYC Mayor Releases 9/11 Air Quality Records CNN 5 Things
Police have revealed the names of the five people who were killed in Sunday’s deadly plane crash in Miami. New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani released new documents showing city officials misled the public about the air quality around Ground Zero. Lindsay Clancy’s attorney expressed he’s open to negotiating a plea deal for his client. One college football conference is appealing the results of a game, while another is threating to kick out one of its founding schools. Plus, hear why Prince Harry and Meghan are “shocked” by King Charles’ letter.
Sep 8, 2026
 Your Guide to the 2026 Midterms CNN 5 Things
With the midterm elections less than two months away, the key races and issues are taking shape. Let’s break down which are worth following and what they can tell us about the national mood. --- Guest: David Chalian, CNN Political Director/Washington Bureau Chief Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Sep 8, 2026
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