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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.

Inside Trump’s Fight for Your Voter Data CNN 5 Things
The Trump administration’s effort to build a national citizen database is running into roadblocks in court and alarming some election officials on both sides of the aisle. But what is this data for? And how could it be used? We hear from one election official about why he’s pushing back, and look at how election integrity concerns are playing out in other parts of the country.  For more: Trump is trying to build a massive voter database. Election officials are afraid of what he’ll do with it  ---  Guests: David Yates, Jefferson County (KY) Clerk & Tierney Sneed, CNN Reporter  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo: Carlos Osorio/Reuters/File
Apr 12, 2026
 5 Good Things: The Dating Trend That Ditches the Apps CNN 5 Things
Some singles are skipping swiping and letting their friends take the lead on their love life. Two first responders thousands of miles apart are now connected forever by a life-saving choice. Two brothers in the Bay Area started a school program that helps families and the planet. A lost border collie was rescued after a hiking trip gone wrong. Plus, one of the most memorable phone numbers in music is being used in a new way.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Vote for 5 Good Things for a Webby here.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Victoria Fleischer
Apr 11, 2026
 High-stakes Talks, Former VP Eyes Potential Comeback, Weekend Storms and more CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump warns Iran ahead of critical negotiations this weekend about the war. Former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs in about her political future. Trump thrusts the latest immigration case into the national spotlight. We’ll tell you which parts of the US could see severe storms and tornadoes. Plus, the government is turning to an unlikely talent pool to address the air traffic controller shortage.
Apr 10, 2026
 Vice President Vance to Pakistan, Easter Message Backlash, Bahamas Disappearance Mystery and more CNN 5 Things
Vice President JD Vance joins high stakes negotiations in Pakistan, as Israel continues its push to disarm Hezbollah. A new report shows inflation jumped in March. A USDA employee has formally complained about an Easter message from the Agriculture Secretary. Russia and Ukraine to agreed to a temporary ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. Plus, new questions in the case of an American woman who allegedly went overboard in the Bahamas
Apr 10, 2026
 Israel Seeks Talks, Melania Denies Epstein Ties, Artemis II Set To Splashdown Tonight and more CNN 5 Things
Peace talks between the US and Iran are set for Saturday in Pakistan.  Melania Trump blasts “lies” linking her with Jeffrey Epstein. A Federal appeals court weighs the validity of Sean Combs sentencing. Artemis II nears the end of its historic mission, with splashdown set for tonight. Plus, the “Zammoth" takes to the ice in Utah.
Apr 10, 2026
 Israel-Lebanon Peace Talks, Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Hurricane Season Predictions and more CNN 5 Things
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue as the Israeli prime minister pursues talks with Lebanon. The First Lady blasted links to Jeffrey Epstein in rare remarks from the White House. We’ll break down what weather forecasters are expecting this hurricane season. ICE agents are starting to leave some airports, as a partial government shutdown continues. Plus, why scientists say the world’s oldest octopus may be something else.
Apr 9, 2026
 Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more CNN 5 Things
Ceasefire Confusion, Diddy's Appeal, Hawaii Flood Watch and more  A fragile US-Israel truce with Iran appears to be holding, as some ships are now moving through the Strait of Hormuz. New data from the department of Commerce shows a mixed picture of the US economy. Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs are back in court today. We explain why the US fertility rate has hit record low. Plus, a powerful storm has triggered flood warning across Hawaii for a second day in a row.
Apr 9, 2026
 Ceasefire Tested, Bondi to Skip Deposition, Accused Serial Killer Pleads Guilty and more CNN 5 Things
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed over Israel’s strike in Lebanon. The DOJ says Pam Bondi won’t appear for a deposition regarding the Epstein files investigation.  Police arrest the husband of a woman missing in the Bahamas.  The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty, admits to strangling eight women.  Plus, Part of  the Eiffel Tower’s original staircase will be for sale in May.
Apr 9, 2026
 Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire, ‘Ketamine Queen’ Sentenced, Hawaii Flood Threat and more CNN 5 Things
A ceasefire in the Iran war appears shaky as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon. The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer confessed to his crimes. A woman charged in connection to Matthew Perry’s death learns her fate. House lawmakers are facing a new roadblock for Pam Bondi’s testimony in their Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, Hawaii is bracing for another round of severe weather.
Apr 8, 2026
 Ceasefire Details, NYC Attack Plot, Wisconsin Election Results and more CNN 5 Things
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is framing the ceasefire with Iran as a military success. Meanwhile, Israel continues striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. CNN has obtained dashcam video of an ICE shooting in California. Officials say they’ve uncovered the motive behind in an ISIS inspired attack in New York City. Plus, Wisconsin's new Supreme Court Justice won by a landslide.
Apr 8, 2026
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