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CNN 5 Things
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.

President Trump will address the nation tonight about the war with Iran. Artemis II moon mission is set for launch at 6:24pm, ET. A federal judge rules the White House ballroom construction “has to stop!” Tiger Woods to seek treatment after pleading not guilty to a DUI. Plus, love gets a Powerpoint makeover at “Date My Mate” events.
Apr 1, 2026
Hopes for an end to the Iran war are being felt on Wall Street. We’ll tell you how a federal judge ruled in a legal fight to defund two major networks. We have new developments on Tiger Woods’ DUI case in Florida. There’s new research around a dangerous class of chemicals linked to premature births and infant deaths. Plus, Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project faces a legal hurdle.
Mar 31, 2026
The Supreme Court released a major opinion about Colorado’s ban “conversion therapy” for gay and transgender youth. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warns adversaries may be helping Iran track US assets. US gas prices have climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time in four years. Another European country has blocked the US from using its military bases to participate in the war in the Middle East. Plus, new details from Tiger Woods' arrest.
Mar 31, 2026
Heavy bombardment in Iran continue as talks remain in limbo. Fidel Castro’s grandson talks to CNN about Cuba’s energy crisis. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill to rename Palm Beach Airport after President Trump. A study shows extreme rise in temperatures near AI data centers. Plus, Celine Dion announces a return to the stage with 10 Paris shows.
Mar 31, 2026
We start with mixed messages on indirect US-Iran negotiations as oil prices continue to rise. The FBI released new details on a car-ramming attack at a synagogue in Michigan earlier this month. New research shows AI data centers could be making life hotter for millions of people. Doctors are taking a closer look at a long-time medical approach for patients surviving a heart attack. Plus, how 12 tons of chocolate bars disappeared in Europe.
Mar 30, 2026
President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran, warning strikes if a deal to end the war isn’t reached. Airport waiting times are finally easing, as TSA workers start to get paid again. A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba, despite a US fuel blockade. An Israeli battalion has been suspended after detaining CNN journalists in the West Bank. Plus, a new California law now requires a key prenatal nutrient in a staple food long overlooked.
Mar 30, 2026
President Trump claims Iran has agreed to “most” of the 15-point plan to end the war. TSA agents could get backpay as soon as today. An AI facial recognition error lead to the arrest of a Tennessee woman. Michigan becomes the first team ever, to win its first four games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, by double digits. Plus, Japan’s growing sport of competitive office chair racing.
Mar 30, 2026
A California jury found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health. Experts say the landmark decision could open the door to a flood of other litigation that could reshape how these companies operate. But will anything actually change? We also hear from one of the hundreds of other plaintiffs suing social media companies who are hoping this verdict bodes well for them.
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Guest: Caroline Koziol & Clare Duffy, CNN Tech Reporter
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Photo: Mike Blake/Reuters
Mar 29, 2026
The countdown to the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League’s season starts. These critical pollinators are making a major comeback. Trauma doctors say the first patient in the world to receive this treatment wouldn’t be here today without it. What started as an idea behind bars turned into a service for people in need in Philadelphia. Plus, a show that still hits home 20 years later.
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Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco
Producer: Eryn Mathewson
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Jacqueline Howard, Sofía Hanalei Sanchez
Mar 28, 2026
We start with House GOP’s reaction to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill the Senate passed overnight. Iran-linked hackers breached a top Trump official’s personal email. We have key takeaways from a high-stakes meeting with G7 foreign ministers. Authorities gave details on a rollover crash involving Tiger Woods. Plus, the diverse crew set to embark on the first human moon mission in more than half a century.
Mar 27, 2026



