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Interest rate cut, ex-CDC director’s hearing, missing artifact & more CNN 5 Things
We begin with the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of President Donald Trump’s second term. The ousted CDC director offered new details about her abrupt firing during a congressional hearing. The family of a Black student found hanging from a tree is seeking transparency. New satellite images raise questions about Israel’s planned incursion into Gaza City. Plus, the search for a piece of ancient history.
Sep 17, 2025
 Rate cut coming, Trump’s royal welcome, Ben & Jerry's split up & more CNN 5 Things
A long awaited interest rate cut from the federal reserve is set to be announced later today. The British royals are hosting the Trumps at Windsor Castle. We explain why funding for Obamacare credits could be crucial to avoiding a government shutdown next month. The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny says lab tests reveal how her husband died. Plus, the scoop on why Ben and Jerry are splitting.
Sep 17, 2025
 Trump in UK, Kirk shooter text messages, new TikTok owners & more CNN 5 Things
Authorities in Gaza say almost a hundred Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its ground invasion. Mass protests are expected during President Donald Trump second state visit in the UK. Alleged text messages from the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect suggest a possible motive. Why a senate hearing with the FBI Director and senators turned into a shouting match. Plus, the potential owners of the new US-owned TikTok app have been revealed.
Sep 17, 2025
 Kirk suspect in court, FBI director’s hearing, ‘kissing bug’ disease & more CNN 5 Things
The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared for his first court hearing today – we have details. Senators grilled FBI Director Kash Patel’s leadership. Increased security is top of mind for lawmakers in the latest stopgap measure. Gaza City residents are scrambling to flee, as Israel expands its military operation. Plus, why experts say an illness spread by bugs may be here to stay in the US.
Sep 16, 2025
 Gaza City attack latest, Robert Redford dies, Mangione in court & more CNN 5 Things
The UN has given a dire warning about the children of Gaza City, as Israel begins its major ground invasion there. Credit scores in the US are dropping at a rate not seen since the Great Depression. We pay tribute to Hollywood legend Robert Redford. We’ll tell you the outcome of Luigi Mangione’s first court appearance in months. Plus, all you need to know about President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK.
Sep 16, 2025
 Gaza City invasion, Kirk shooting suspect in court, Trump sues NYT & more CNN 5 Things
The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive in Gaza City, as a UN commission says Israel is committing genocide. The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to appear in court today. We have the latest on President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Memphis and which city he says is next. The US military has killed three people in a strike against “narcoterrorists.” Plus, why Trump is suing The New York Times for billions of dollars.
Sep 16, 2025
 Kirk suspect reportedly confesses, Tesla stock, ‘tooth-in-eye' surgery & more CNN 5 Things
New details are emerging about the suspected shooter in Charlie Kirk’s murder. Israel says it faces isolation in a key industry for its war in Gaza. A Polish official has an idea to protect Ukraine that NATO previously considered. Tesla appears to be on the verge of an epic comeback, thanks to Elon Musk. Plus, we’ll tell you about a rare procedure that made a blind man see again.
Sep 15, 2025
 Charlie Kirk funeral challenges, Memphis crime crackdown, TikTok deal & more CNN 5 Things
The funeral of Charlie Kirk is posing a big challenge for law enforcement. We have the latest details on President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Memphis. The former chief of the Israeli military has shared a shocking statistic about Gaza. China is accusing a major American company of violating anti-monopoly laws. Plus, some good news about TikTok’s future.
Sep 15, 2025
 Kirk shooting motive, Israeli ground operation, historic Emmy wins & more CNN 5 Things
Investigators are working to piece together the motive behind Charlie Kirk's shooting. An Israeli ground operation in Gaza City could happen as soon as today. Romania is accusing Russia of breaching its airspace. We’ll tell you which high-profile Democrat is now endorsing NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Plus, this year’s Emmys is one for the history books.
Sep 15, 2025
 One Thing: Charlie Kirk Was Killed. Now What? CNN 5 Things
The apparent assassination of Charlie Kirk has both sides of the aisle calling on Americans to ‘lower the temperature’ of political rhetoric. But we’ve been here before – is there actually any chance that happens? We hear why Kirk was so effective in motivating young conservatives and look at what could happen next. Guest: Alex Stone & Lilliana Mason, SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins Professor of Political Science  ---  Host: David Rind  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Donie O’Sullivan & Sean Clark
Sep 14, 2025
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