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Trump's new nomination, toothpaste marketing probe, Musk’s Buddha reference & more
CNN 5 Things
May 1, 2025

We start with the first major staff shakeup since President Donald Trump took office. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing new backlash from hostage families. We’ll tell you why a struggling retailer fired its brand new CEO. Two major toothpaste companies are being pulled into the fluoride wars. Plus, Elon Musk drew an interesting comparison in a rare interview with news outlets.