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US Fighter Jet Shot Down, Strong Jobs Report, AI Security Fears and more
CNN 5 Things
Apr 3, 2026

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US fighter jet was downed over Iran, while the Trump administration pushes for a major increase military spending. A labor report shows the strongest job growth numbers in years. New CNN polling numbers breaks down how voters – especially those frustrated with both parties – are feeling ahead of the midterms.  Federal authorities have made arrests in a sweeping healthcare fraud case in Southern California. Plus, why some of the biggest names in AI are sounding the alarm about future models.