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CNN 5 Things
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Trump’s NBC News Interview, Ryan Routh Sentenced, WaPo Layoffs and more
CNN 5 Things
Feb 4, 2026
We start with key takeaways from President Donald Trump on Iran and the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The Supreme Court has greenlit a blue state’s new congressional map. The fate of the man who tried to assassinate Trump at his golf course in 2024 has been sealed. The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, made dramatic cuts. Plus, one of the deadliest attacks this year in an African country.






