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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.

One Thing: Why Trump’s Quest to End Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Over CNN 5 Things
The Supreme Court finished its blockbuster term on Tuesday by striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order that would have limited birthright citizenship. But experts say it was not a total loss for Trump and some Republicans still want to push ahead. We break down the implications and examine how future presidents will also benefit from expanded executive authority thanks to this court.  For more: Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court  ---  Guest: Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images =
Jul 5, 2026
 5 Good Things: Inside America's 250th Birthday Time Capsule CNN 5 Things
An acclaimed pianist gathered thousands of people’s thoughts and reflections of what it means to be an American. Hundreds of items are being preserved in a capsule that captures America’s 250 years. A legendary locomotive and a grassroots running community are making coast-to-coast trips with a whistle and a flag you can’t miss. Plus, these towns from CNN’s annual list prove some of America’s best destinations are off the beaten path.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.   Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Andy Buck, Linda Gaudino, Deb Brunswick
Jul 4, 2026
 One Thing: Their Ancestors Helped Found America. Is That Something to Be Proud Of? CNN 5 Things
Ahead of America’s 250th birthday, CNN tracked down multiple descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence to ask: do you feel like we are living up to their vision? Their answers were as complicated as the country itself. For more: Descendants in a divided America  ---  Guest: Catherine Shoichet, CNN Senior Writer  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Photo: Tristen Rouse/CNN
Jul 3, 2026
 Record Holiday Heat, Taylor and Travis Donate $26M, Dancing Grannies and more CNN 5 Things
A record number of Americans hit the road amid a record heat wave. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M before their wedding. A mass funeral begins today, for Iran’s former Supreme Leader. Rescue crews pulled a survivor of the Venezuelan earthquake, out of the rubble, after he had been trapped for more than a week.  Plus, a group from Milwaukee, known as the “Dancing Grannies” are set to perform in the Washington DC July 4th parade.
Jul 3, 2026
 Holiday Heat Wave Intensifies, Reflecting Pool Indictment, 250th Celebration Challenges and more CNN 5 Things
A dangerous heat wave is bringing record-breaking temperatures to parts of the US ahead of July 4th. We have details on the former Olympian who’s facing charges for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. We’ll explain the law enforcement challenges surrounding events celebrating America’s birthday at the nation’s capital. Funeral preparations are underway for a huge farewell to Iran’s former supreme leader. Plus, details on how authorities say two climbers breached security to scale the Empire State Building.
Jul 2, 2026
 June Jobs Report, Trump-OpenAI Talks, US Life Expectancy Report and more CNN 5 Things
A new jobs report was released today and hiring fell short of economists' expectations. A Financial Times report says an AI giant may give the Trump administration a stake in the company. Russia launched another deadly assault on Ukraine’s capital. Manhattan's district attorney explained why he chose not to retry disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Plus, a new CDC report suggests Americans are living longer.
Jul 2, 2026
 Scaling The Empire State Building, Earthquake Rescue, Air Force One’s First Flight and more CNN 5 Things
New details emerge on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s expected wedding weekend. Rescuers reach a trapped man after a week under the earthquake rubble. EMS audio shows an emergency response at Senator Mitch McConnell’s home. President Trump takes the inaugural flight on new Air Force One.  A couple has been   arrested after scaling Empire State building.
Jul 2, 2026
 Venezuela Rescue Challenges, Climbers Scale Empire State Building, Village People Frontman Dies and more CNN 5 Things
We start with the obstacles hampering Venezuela’s search efforts after massive earthquakes last week. We’ll tell you what two people were doing on top of a New York skyscraper. A former CIA director investigated by the DOJ is suing the Trump administration. The breakthrough scientists say could help understand the origins of life. Plus, remembering the lead singer behind the hit “YMCA.”
Jul 1, 2026
 New AF1 Takes Flight, Student Loan Overhaul, Swift Wedding Preps and More CNN 5 Things
President Donald Trump takes the first flight aboard the new presidential plane gifted by Qatar. Indirect talks between the US and Iran continue in Doha. Another Democratic socialist scores a primary win over an incumbent. College students and parents should pay attention to new student loan regulations that go into effect today. And a Taylor Swift wedding celebration (of some kind) is taking shape in New York City.
Jul 1, 2026
 Record-Setting Heat, Birthright Fallout, GLP-1's on Medicare and more CNN 5 Things
More than half of US are under heat alerts, with a heat wave set to break records in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. President Trump pushes Congress on birthright citizenship, after his Supreme Court loss.   Also, the President made billions in his first year back in office.  Medicare will start covering GLP-1 drugs as part of a test program. Plus,  why the internet loves Norwegian Soccer star Erling Haaland.
Jul 1, 2026
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