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One Thing: ‘We Do Not Want to Become Americans’: Greenlanders on Trump’s Threats CNN 5 Things
President Trump has not backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, potentially by military force. Danish officials have also not backed down on their insistence that their territory is not for sale. So where does this go from here? How could things play out if Trump does follow through? And how do Greenlanders feel about being caught in the middle? CNN went to the island to find out. For more: Worried Greenlanders fear for future as Trump threatens US takeover  ---  Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor   Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson & Benjamin Brown
Jan 18, 2026
 5 Good Things: This Teen Faced the Dark Side of AI and Fought Back CNN 5 Things
What started as a random video turned into a movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. A teen is using her own traumatic experience to educate schools and her peers about the dangers of deepfakes. Barbie just got more inclusive. If your dog perks up when you talk, new research might explain why. Plus, how bereaved parents continued their child’s legacy. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Jan 17, 2026
 Trump on Insurrection Act, Kirk Assassin in Court, Miracle Organ Transplant and more CNN 5 Things
We’ll tell you where President Donald Trump’s threats to invoke a rarely used law over heated clashes in Minnesota now stand. Parts of the US could see snow this weekend. We break down why defense attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are alleging a conflict of interest. The Trump administration and governors are making a new push to lower consumer energy bills. Plus, life-changing news for the man among the world’s first recipients of a genetically modified pig.
Jan 16, 2026
 Minneapolis Clashes, Cautious Calm in Iran, Trump’s ‘Unhinged’ Diet and more CNN 5 Things
We break down what happened after another night of unrest in Minneapolis. A new CNN poll on President Donald Trump’s first year back in office paints a grim picture for Republicans. There's a cautious calm in Iran after weeks of deadly protests. We explain why the CIA’s director has travelled to Venezuela. Plus, the man responsible for making America healthy again has poked fun of Trump's diet.
Jan 16, 2026
 Unrest in Minneapolis, Trump’s Healthcare Plan, 'Mistake' Deportation and more CNN 5 Things
Tensions have flared for another night between protestors and federal officers in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new plan to try and lower healthcare costs. A federal court has dealt a blow to the Justice Department’s effort to access data from voter rolls. The Trump administration has apologized for mistakenly deporting a student. Plus, South Korea’s former President has been sentenced.
Jan 16, 2026
 ACLU Sues Feds, Machado at the WH, NCAA Players Charged and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the latest court battle over President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement. Venezuela’s opposition leader met with Trump at the White House. Iran’s neighboring countries ease tensions with the US. We have good news for people looking to buy a home. Plus, new charges in an international sports betting scheme.
Jan 15, 2026
 Insurrection Act Threat, Mahmoud Khalil Decision, Greenland Polling and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act as unrest in Minneapolis continues. A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court order that released activist Mahmoud Khalil from custody. Iran’s government is warning unrest may spread beyond its borders. A poll shows Americans have a pretty decisive opinion about the US taking control of Greenland. Plus, X’s Grok AI Chatbot will no longer be able to digitally undress people.
Jan 15, 2026
 Iran Executions ‘Stopped’, Another Minneapolis Shooting, Crew-11 Returns and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump says scheduled executions of detained prisoners in Iran have been called off. There’s been another shooting in Minneapolis involving a federal agent. A tie-breaking vote had to be cast in the Senate on a bill to curb the government’s military action in Venezuela. New figures show more people are opting out of childhood vaccines. Plus, the Crew-11 astronauts have landed back on Earth.
Jan 15, 2026
 Trump on Iran executions, ‘Disagreement’ over Greenland, Astronauts’ Early Return and more CNN 5 Things
We start with new information about the fate of a detained Iranian protester. Senators face another key vote over whether to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela. Trump officials met with leaders from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. A judge heard from both sides in a lawsuit challenging ICE patrols in Minnesota. Plus, four astronauts are making the trip back to Earth ahead of schedule.
Jan 14, 2026
 New Greenland Threats, US Military Base Evacuation, FBI Raids Reporter's Home and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump says anything less than the US’ control of Greenland is “unacceptable.” An American military base is being evacuated as tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. The federal government’s immigration enforcement in Minnesota is being tested in court today. Trump’s tariffs haven’t stopped China from reporting a record trade surplus. Plus, the FBI seizes computers and a phone from a journalist's home.
Jan 14, 2026
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