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Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news from 5 Good Things. And at noon and Sundays, we take you beyond the headlines to help make sense of what everyone is talking about in politics and beyond with One Thing.

New House GOP Leader Elected CNN 5 Things
Republican leadership in the House is working furiously behind the scenes to kill an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, House Republicans picked their new minority leader to push back against Democrats. Inflation ran hotter than expected as Americans grapple with the cost of living. Russia-Ukraine peace talks restart in Abu Daubi after nine months. Plus, a historic ruling in the Caribbean marks a major milestone for LGBTQ+ rights.
Nov 10, 2026
 Hegseth’s Impeachment Pushback CNN 5 Things
With an impeachment vote looming, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses reporters. Some Republicans are trying to postpone congressional leadership elections in the wake of sweeping midterm losses. A key deadline arrives as votes continue to be counted in Mississippi’s Senate race – when will we know the result? Anthropic prepares an IPO with an eye-watering valuation. And Paul McCartney is now a billionaire Beatle.
Nov 10, 2026
 Ohio State Temporarily Suspends Fraternity After Viral Video CNN 5 Things
President Trump stands by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment. Conservative firebrand Lauren Boebert loses her re-election bid. Ohio State has temporarily suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon after a disturbing video of two people on fire. HBO Max and Paramount+ to offer combined streaming service next year. And an iconic luxury liner is about to become the world’s largest artificial reef.
Nov 10, 2026
 Articles of Impeachment Introduced Against Hegseth CNN 5 Things
House lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a GOP congressman’s effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. President Donald Trump questions the outcome of the midterm elections after initially accepting the results. The Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas. The FDA is requiring weight loss drug makers to add a vision loss warning. Plus, a judge has set a trial date for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer.
Nov 9, 2026
 Lame-Duck Congress Prepares Vote to Impeach Hegseth CNN 5 Things
Congress is back in session for the first time since the midterms with an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looming. President Donald Trump says he wants to work with Democrats on immigration – what could that look like? Gas prices are creeping down towards four dollars a gallon for the first time in months. Russell Brand has been sentenced to a decade in prison after being convicted of rape. And as the world’s biggest climate conference kicks off this week, a new report shows the climate and weather extremes endured by the planet are “off the charts.”
Nov 9, 2026
 NVIDIA CEO Admits Affair As Company Launches Internal Probe CNN 5 Things
Stephen Miller's first day as White House Chief of Staff. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits affair as company launches investigation into whether he was the target of a foreign spy. Trump says "highly unlikely" he'll renew attacks on Iran. Mississippi voters describe frustration with provisional ballots as Senate race still too close to call. And neighbors help a 4-year-old with a heart condition get a Halloween do-over.
Nov 9, 2026
 Where Does MAGA Go from Here? CNN 5 Things
The GOP is doing some serious soul-searching after a midterm wipeout which saw the Democrats retake the House and Senate. With some fingers pointing at President Donald Trump and an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looming, what should become of the MAGA movement? We take a temperature check from campus to Congress. --- Guests: Drake Riddle, Univ. of Iowa College Republicans & Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Nov 8, 2026
 'Wellness Darties': Gen Z is Reinventing the Frat Party CNN 5 Things
Forget the midterms — the votes are in for the new voice of Boston’s Logan Airport. Find out why college students across the country are partying with self-care in mind. As birdwatching booms among Gen Z, research suggests it could be an investment in your brain health. After a lifetime of medical challenges, Olivia DeKold found relief through an unusual intestinal procedure and a reason to believe in her future again. Plus, meet the New York City teen taking a unique approach to choosing a career. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Daria Casalini, Julia Vargas Jones
Nov 7, 2026
 Trump Replaces WH Chief of Staff CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump announces a seismic shakeup after GOP midterm losses. There’s good news on the economy, but it comes with a major asterisk. Trump's new security proposal for Ukraine has Europe puzzled. Feds arrest the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Plus, Tesla plans to park the Cybertruck for good.
Nov 6, 2026
 What Democrats Plan to Do with Their Power in Congress CNN 5 Things
Once Democrats take control in the House and Senate in January, what will they do with it? We examine why House leadership battles could become contentious and why an impeachment vote against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth could happen even before new members are sworn in. --- Guest: Sarah Ferris, CNN Senior Reporter Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Nov 6, 2026
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