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One Thing: Why SCOTUS Is Saving Trump Immunity for Last CNN 5 Things
The Supreme Court wraps up its current term on Monday. Justices are finally expected to issue a major decision on presidential immunity as it relates to special counsel Jack Smith's election subversion charges against former President Donald Trump. Another decision limiting obstruction charges for January 6th rioters could also have ramifications in that case. In this episode, we break down what it said and why a separate ruling is sending shockwaves through the federal government. Guest: John Fritze, CNN Supreme Court Reporter
Jun 30, 2024
 5 Good Things: How a National Park is Making the Outdoors More Inclusive CNN 5 Things
A dad’s offer to be a stand-in parent for LGBTQ couples has grown into a global network of allies. A family of Taekwondo athletes sprang into action to save a woman from being assaulted. In Missouri, a small-town fire department’s bank account was running out, until a 91-year-old man gave them a game-changing donation. Visitors with disabilities can explore the Great Smoky Mountains in new ways. Plus, what are the best US towns to visit this summer? We’ll share some of CNN Travel’s top 10.  For some more goodness on Saturdays, sign up for CNN's The Good Stuff newsletter.
Jun 29, 2024
 6 PM ET: Post-debate rallies, bird flu test results, Karen Read murder trial & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail today after last night's CNN’s debate showdown. We have key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision on January 6th charges and what it means for Trump. The FDA sampled raw milk for the bird flu virus – we break down new findings from its test results. A woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend is waiting to learn her fate – we’ll tell you where her trial stands. Plus, a judge is expected to rule on whether to dismiss Alec Baldwin’s indictment in a fatal movie set shooting case.
Jun 28, 2024
 3 PM ET: Cooling inflation data, homeless ticketing ruling, Massachusetts rideshare settlement & more CNN 5 Things
US prices didn’t rise last month for the first time since November. The US Supreme Court ruled homeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside. We have two state supreme court rulings related to abortion and gender-affirming care for minors. The US is dismantling the humanitarian pier to Gaza for a third time. And, Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts are getting greater pay and benefits.
Jun 28, 2024
 12 PM ET: Biden brushes off critics, SCOTUS sides with Jan. 6 rioters, government power curbed & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden is brushing off concerns about what many Democrats are calling a disappointing debate performance. The Supreme Court ruled the Justice Department overstepped in charging hundreds of January 6 rioters. The high court also passed down a decision that will significantly weaken the power of federal agencies. A summer bump in Covid-19 cases has arrived in the U.S. Plus, we're poised to see the first father-son duo play together in the NBA.
Jun 28, 2024
 9 AM ET: Biden's debate performance, AZ wildfire evacuation, busiest travel day & more CNN 5 Things
Some Democrats are concerned after President Joe Biden’s performance at last night’s CNN debate. The Supreme Court is expected to announce more opinions later this morning, but some will spill into next week. A wildfire has forced an evacuation order for parts of Arizona’s most populated county. Iran is voting in a presidential election today. Plus, the TSA is expecting this to be the busiest day ever for the agency.
Jun 28, 2024
 Some Dems Hit the Panic Button After Biden's Very Bad Night CNN 5 Things
In the first debate matchup between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, Biden turned in a lackluster performance that has some Democrats wondering if concerns about his age might be valid. In this special episode of One Thing, we break down the moments that mattered from the CNN presidential debate and look at where both campaigns go from here. Guest: Kristen Holmes, CNN Correspondent
Jun 28, 2024
 6 AM ET: CNN Debate highlights, Uvalde indictments, Bible in classrooms & more CNN 5 Things
We begin with highlights from last night's CNN debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We'll then hear reaction to the debate, including how some Democrats are worried about Biden's performance. Two Uvalde school police officers have been indicted for their response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Tens of millions will be feeling the heat while millions of others are under storm alerts in parts of the US. Plus, the Bible and the Ten Commandments are now mandatory in some Oklahoma classrooms.
Jun 28, 2024
 6 PM ET: CNN presidential debate, international roaming outage, health care fraud crackdown & more CNN 5 Things
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hours away from are making their pitch to voters in the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle. A massive roaming outage is leaving some customers traveling internationally in the dark. Hundreds of Palestinians evacuated a neighborhood in an eastern Gaza city amid overnight Israeli strikes. This week, the Justice Department announced charges against nearly 200 people accused of participating in health care fraud schemes. Plus, scientists are looking to one of nature’s most dangerous and destructive forces to relieve the world’s worst mass cloral bleaching event.
Jun 27, 2024
 3 PM ET: Biden-Trump faceoff, severe storms, Olympic gymnastics trials & more CNN 5 Things
The stage is set for a historic showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump at CNN's primetime debate. We break down some of the Supreme Court’s rulings in cases related to the opioid epidemic and the power of federal regulatory agencies. Severe weather could bring hail and tornadoes to parts of the US. A Bolivian general has been arrested for leading a failed coup says the country’s president directed him to do it. And, Simone Biles is competing for a ticket to Paris.
Jun 27, 2024
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