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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.

One Thing: The Truth About Trump’s New Election Claims CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech on Thursday revealing what he said was new information related to foreign efforts to influence US elections. However, experts say the documents he declassified did not back up his claims and that his continued focus on the 2020 election could sow mistrust in the upcoming midterms. We hear from a federal election official recently fired by Trump and take a closer look at the elections security bill Trump is desperate for Congress to pass. For more:...Show more Trump’s speech claiming US election vulnerabilities, annotated --- Guests: Benjamin Hovland & Zachary Wolf, CNN Politics Senior Writer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Ariel Edwards-Levy Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jul 19, 2026
 5 Good Things: The Warm Welcome Outlasting the World Cup CNN 5 Things
This 12-year-old bull rider from Australia is bucking expectations as she chases a world title. Rapper Pitbull and thousands of his fans came together to party and set a world record. A dinosaur fossil left in a drawer for decades turned out to be the first one discovered on this continent. New opportunities for at-risk youth are blooming after two CNN Heroes team up to do even more good. Plus, the World Cup is winding down, but the connections it sparked are outlasting the tournament. Sign up...Show more for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Hillary Whiteman, Samantha Lindell, Kathleen Toner
Jul 18, 2026
 Federal Push for Election Security, Paramount-WBD Merger, World Cup Finals and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the Homeland Security secretary’s threat to state election officials before the midterm elections. The CDC says don’t eat the lettuce at Taco Bells in five states after being linked to the cyclospora parasite outbreak. We’ll break down the latest in the legal saga over Paramount’s bid to buy Warner Brothers Discovery. A federal agency ordered Kalshi to defy a court order. Plus, we set the stage for the World Cup Final this weekend.
Jul 17, 2026
 Taco Bell’s Diarrhea Problem, 100 Million Under Smoky Skies, Iran Retaliation Spreading and More CNN 5 Things
The cyclospora outbreak has been traced to lettuce sold at some Taco Bell locations. Terrible air quality is impacting Americans across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic thanks to Canadian wildfires.. Iran is retaliating after days of US strikes. The UK prepares for its seventh new prime minister in a decade. And, former President Barack Obama hasn’t endorsed in the Michigan Senate race – but you wouldn’t know it looking at campaign ads.
Jul 17, 2026
 Trump's Declassified Docs, Deadly Texas Floods, Viral Nun and more CNN 5 Things
President Trump's declassified documents lack bombshell on election threats. At least two people have been killed after being swept away in Texas floods. Epstein survivors met with acting AG Blanche. According to sources, lettuce at Taco Bell has been linked the Cyclospora outbreak. Plus, a podcasting nun goes viral.
Jul 17, 2026
 Trump’s Primetime Speech, Texas Flooding Fatality, Truth Social Posts and More CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump’s is expected to discuss the security of US elections tonight, but critics worry it will sow mistrust in the 2020 elections. We’ll take you to Central Texas at least one person has died in the catastrophic floods. Prosecutors are pushing back on new FBI claims about the fatal ICE shooting in Houston. The woman at the center of an International Criminal Court sexual misconduct case spoke with CNN. Plus, Trump media is coming up with an early access plan for traders.
Jul 16, 2026
 Flood Emergency Déjà Vu, CNN Investigates Trump’s Stock Trades, Zelensky Faces Blowback and More CNN 5 Things
A flash flood emergency continues to unfold in Texas Hill country, one year after flooding killed more than 130 people. A CNN investigation has found that President Donald Trump has promoted more than 20 companies on his Truth Social account days after buying stock in those firms. The dismissal of Ukraine’s popular defense minister has sparked protests against President Volodymyr Zelensky. The family of a teenager who drowned in a Texas lake is demanding answers. And the FDA has approved the first of its kind cholesterol pill – we’ll break down what it means for you.
Jul 16, 2026
 Texas Flooding, Trump's Primetime Speech, Most Dedicated Delivery Driver and more CNN 5 Things
Dozens of water rescues performed amid Texas flooding. President Trump is set to deliver a primetime speech tonight, as some of his nominees are grilled in the Senate. The FBI alleges drugs were found in the van driven by a Houston man shot by ICE. A DoorDash driver finished a delivery after a car hit her. Plus, a Jude Bellingham look-alike winner is crowned in London.
Jul 16, 2026
 Cyclospora Safe Foods, Paramount-WBD Deal Delays, Argentina Headed to WC Final and more CNN 5 Things
Todd Blanche’s confirmation is still to be determined as he faces questions on Capitol Hill about FBI director Kash Patel, we give you the details. Paramount’s deal to buy CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery is stalled; we tell you why. A new way to test Alzheimer's could make it easier to get a diagnosis. Argentina moves on to the World Cup final against Spain after defeating England. And we'll tell you what foods are safe to eat during this cyclospora outbreak.
Jul 15, 2026
 Confirmation Day on Capitol Hill, Trump Overturns ICE Traffic Stop Pause, Wanted: Jeopardy! Writer and More CNN 5 Things
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche is among picks of President Donald Trump to face tough questions from Congress. Meanwhile, Trump is pushing back on ICE’s decision to pause traffic stops in the wake of two deadly shootings. Parts of Texas are underwater after massive storms. And hundreds of people have applied for a coveted position on a storied game show.
Jul 15, 2026
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