CNN 5 Things

President-elect Donald Trump won't rule out expanding US territory abroad. Starting tonight, members of the public can pay their respects to the late President Jimmy Carter at the US Capitol. We'll explain the mixed signals surrounding the possibility of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. The most destructive windstorm in over a decade is fueling wildfires in southern California. Plus, what to expect this Girl Scout cookie season. 

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We start with key takeaways from President-elect Donald Trump’s wide-ranging speech today from his Mar-a-Lago home. We have the latest on Trump’s legal cases, including Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation. The US has sanctioned the leader of Sudan's RSF Paramilitary Group and his family members. The president of Azerbaijan has harsh words for Moscow over the jet crash that killed 38 people on Christmas. Plus, McDonald’s wants value-minded customers back.

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President Elect-Donald Trump is meeting with GOP lawmakers as he tries to get a mega-bill over the line once he’s in sworn into office. Meta is implementing sweeping changes to its content moderation policies on its social media platforms. The US has added two of China’s tech giants to the Pentagon’s blacklist. We have some bad news for homebuyers in the Northeast and Midwest. And, the nation’s doctor has a heartwarming ‘parting prescription’ for the America people.

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Freezing temperatures are bringing dangerous conditions to people in the US. Elon Musk is getting into fights across the pond. Violence is surging in the occupied West Bank, where three Israeli settlers were shot and killed. Two people have been found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane. Plus, President Joe Biden has announced two new national monuments. 

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President-elect Donald Trump is trying to stop the release of a final report on two federal investigations. The body of former President Jimmy Carter is being moved to Washington DC today. An earthquake has killed dozens of people in Tibet. The US has had its first human death from bird flu. And, we’ll tell you which two pay TV providers are merging.

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We’re hearing from Vice President Kamala Harris after certifying her election loss to President-elect Donald Trump today. The Pentagon has reached a legal settlement that could restore benefits to veterans discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell policy.” Trump faces a housing conundrum as he enters his second term. Scientists say fluoride in drinking water may have a significant impact on children’s IQs. Plus, actor Viola Davis had a message for her younger self during a moving acceptance speech at the Golden Globes.

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Congress has officially certified Donald Trump’s election win, four years after the Capitol riot. Washington’s new archbishop is a critic of Trump’s first administration. We’re tracking a deadly winter storm that’s knocked out power to hundreds of thousands in the US. Why has ISIS not claimed responsibility for the New Orleans vehicle attack by one of its supporters? And, parents can expect to get more transparency for the baby foods they purchase.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is resigning. A deadly winter storm is wreaking havoc on parts of the US. President-elect Donald Trump is asking a judge to halt his sentencing in New York the same day Congress is certifying the 2024 election results. We’ll tell you where negotiations stand between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Plus, driving into midtown Manhattan? That’ll cost you.

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Parts of the US are bracing for heavy snow, ice and rain as they’re hit by this winter’s biggest storm yet. There are reports Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation soon. New Orleans wants help with security as Mardi Gras festivities are set to start. President Joe Biden has put a ban in place that could be tough for President-elect Donald Trump to reverse. Plus, a tuna fish the size of motorcycle has been sold in Japan.

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Tens of millions of Americans are dealing with a brutal winter storm. Congress is set to certify the presidential election results, on the four-year anniversary of the January 6th attack. Ukraine says Russia is “getting what it deserves” with fresh attacks over the border. Nippon Steel is considering legal action against the US Government. And, we’ll tell you who won their first major acting award after more than 45 years in the business.

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After the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack on New Year’s Day, investigators have been digging into the suspect’s potential ties to ISIS. We look at why the terror group is still luring in vulnerable people around the world, years after its fall in the Middle East. 

Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter

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A nonprofit in Boston is giving free access to education, playtime and meals to kids who have experienced homelessness. A 23-year-old runner shares why he’s taking on the 183.4 mile World Marathon Challenge. Ready to chuck your Christmas tree? Let these farm animals in Massachusetts take it off your hands. Rats love to take some joy rides. Plus, a New Year's resolution that prioritizes your happiness.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson won a dramatic vote to keep the gavel. Security barriers are at the center of an investigation into the suspected terror attack in New Orleans. A major winter storm will bring snow, ice and rain to millions in the US this weekend. President Joe Biden blocked Japan’s Nippon Steel from acquiring US Steel. Plus, the US Surgeon General is sounding the alarm about the link between alcohol and cancer.

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We’re learning more details and hearing from the families of some of the victims of the New Orleans attack. House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to keep his job. We’ll tell you how a standoff ended as investigators tried to arrest South Korea’s suspended president. Two people are dead after a plane crashed into a factory in Southern California. Plus, the results from last night’s emotional Sugar Bowl.

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We start with new developments on the fatal car ramming in New Orleans and a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas. Authorities say a gunman went on a deadly rampage in a small town in Montenegro. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s allies are leaning into a key argument to avoid a chaotic floor fight over the gavel tomorrow. Plus, changes to Syria’s school curriculum sparks outrage.

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The FBI has identified a suspect in the New Orleans attack that killed at least 15 people. Investigations are underway after a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas. The debt limit has been reinstated, we’ll tell you why you don't need to worry yet. Parts of the US are expecting dangerously cold temperatures. Plus, Justin Baldoni is suing the New York Times over its report on Blake Lively’s sexual harassment and retaliation allegations. 

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Dozens of countries have already rung in the New Year with massive celebrations. A power outage left more than one million people without electricity in Puerto Rico. Boeing looks back at a year of incidents involving its aircrafts. The CDC warns that Norovirus cases are on the rise. And victims of history’s biggest Ponzi scheme are finally recovering their losses.

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We’re learning more details about plans to lay former President Jimmy Carter to rest. The Treasury Department says China-backed hackers were behind a “major incident.” A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for the country’s embattled president. A detainee has been repatriated from Guantanamo Bay after nearly 23 years. Plus, we’ll tell you which former Hollywood couple has finalized their divorce after a lengthy legal battle.

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The White House confirmed details on when former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral will be and who will be speaking at it. President-elect Donald Trump weighs in on this week’s speaker’s race, as a federal appeals court ruled against him. Five people have been charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death. Azerbaijan’s president blames Russia for the deadly Christmas plane crash. Plus, some good news for drivers in 2025.

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World leaders are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100. South Korean officials are searching for answers after a plane crash-landed, killing more than 170 people. Deadly storms have ripped through Texas and Mississippi. We’ll tell you why President-elect Donald Trump is defending an immigration policy. Plus, Gal Gadot has opened up about surviving a “massive blood clot” in her brain.

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In this special edition of CNN 5 Things, we look back on the life and legacy of former US President Jimmy Carter.

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Two years ago, three reporters were kicked off Twitter by its new owner, Elon Musk. Now with Musk firmly entrenched in President-elect Donald Trump’s orbit, they reunite to discuss what's changed, what hasn’t, and how TikTok can avoid being banned in the US starting next month. 

Guests: Donie O’Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent 

Drew Harwell, The Washington Post Reporter 

Ryan Mac, New York Times Reporter

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A self-proclaimed street librarian has a new way to deliver free books to kids in Baltimore. A high school student’s dream of treating skin cancer is getting closer to coming true. A nonprofit in Phoenix helps those experiencing homelessness unwrap a little happiness this holiday season. A filmmaker who’s collecting stories about happiness hits more countries. Plus, we share some of our listeners’ highlights from the year.

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A US official tells CNN that Russian air defenses may have misidentified an Azerbaijan Airlines jet that crashed on Christmas day. Disagreement about visas for highly skilled workers signals discord among some of President-elect Donald Trump’s supporters. NATO is going to boost its presence in the Baltic Sea after potential sabotage. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is ending the year higher than it was at the start. Plus, bird poop could play a crucial role in predicting the next pandemic.

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A second black box has been recovered from a plane crash wreckage in Azerbaijan, as a US official says Russia may be to blame. South Korea has impeached its leader again, less than two weeks after it stripped power from the country’s president. Millions traveling during one of the busiest travel weekends in the US could face severe weather. The WHO’s head was at an airport in Yemen when an Israeli airstrike hit. Plus, another stowaway has been caught on a Delta flight.

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A Russian anti-aircraft system may be behind the plane crash that killed 23 people in Azerbaijan. As conditions deteriorate in Gaza, some newborns have frozen to death. College campuses warn international students ahead of a potential travel ban. The strike against Amazon is over, but the Teamsters are warning to “stay tuned.” And a cab driver in New York struck six people in Midtown Manhattan.  

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Russia’s Christmas morning attack on Ukraine is being condemned, as half a million homes were left without heating. A Gaza news outlet says an Israeli strike has killed 5 of its journalists. Trump has again brought up the Panama Canal while announcing another pick for his incoming administration. Nearly two dozen big cats, including a tiger, have died from bird flu at a Washington state sanctuary. Plus, the FDA is urgently warning about some Costco eggs.

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Most American Airlines flights are delayed after a tech issue caused a nationwide groundstop. The suspect accused of killing a woman by setting her on fire on a New York City subway was arraigned today. One million taxpayers will be getting a surprise payment next month. Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital. Plus, parts of the US are having the kind of weather Rudolph will have to steer Santa through.

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Former congressman Matt Gaetz is continuing to deny and criticize the findings of a House Ethics report, which has now been made public. Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized just before Christmas. President-elect Donald Trump is teasing the idea of the US expanding into Panama, Greenland and Canada. At least a dozen people have been killed in Turkey following a blast at an explosives and ammunition factory. Plus, we’ll tell you how humanity is set to get closer to the sun than ever before.

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We start with key takeaways from the House Ethics Committee’s long-anticipated report on former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to New York state charges for the fatal shooting of a healthcare CEO. We have new developments on Blake Lively’s sexual harassment complaint against her co-star. Ukraine claims Russia gave North Korean soldiers fake military IDs. Plus, we’ll tell you how much drivers could save at the pump this Christmas since 2020.

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President Joe Biden is taking dozens of people off federal death row. We’re learning more details about the man accused of carrying out the deadly Christmas market attack in Germany. We'll tell you which huge automakers are merging. A man’s been arrested over the killing of a woman who was set on fire while she was riding a New York City subway. Plus, time is running out to get your last-minute Christmas gifts.

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Nearly three months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out large parts of western North Carolina, the community surrounding Asheville is still cleaning up and taking stock of what comes next. We check back in with one displaced resident who is still coming to terms with the damage to her neighborhood. 

Guest: Olivia Cooner

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Meet the Traveling Piano Man spreading joy across the US through music. People with memory loss disorders are getting sound prescriptions. The youngest-ever World Chess Champion returns home to a hero’s welcome. A beloved local Santa in New York passed away, but his son is carrying on his legacy. Plus, could mouse sperm orbiting Earth be the future of humanity?

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House Speaker Mike Johnson secured enough votes to pass a government spending bill hours before the deadline. Authorities in Germany say at least two people are dead after a driver plowed into a crowd. A US delegation met with the leader of a rebel group that has taken control in Syria. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing several US banks over their handling of fraud on Zelle. Plus, the Food and Drug Administration has updated its standards for “healthy” foods for the first time in 30 years.

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House GOP leaders are racing to sell their latest funding bill to avoid a shutdown at midnight. President-elect Donald Trump is threatening Europe with tariffs. We have sentencing details for the Indiana man convicted of killing two teenage girls in 2017. We’re tracking a storm system that could bring significant snowfall to parts of the eastern US. Plus, two big retail chains are closing stores.

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The US is hours away from a government shutdown, while lawmakers scramble to find an agreement on a funding bill. The Federal Reserve’s go-to inflation gauge ticked up less than expected last month. American officials are in Syria, while US military forces continue airstrikes on ISIS targets in the country. President Joe Biden is set to approve more student debt relief. Plus, researchers say they’re discovered dozens of new species in northwestern Peru. 

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Republicans have just hours left to find a last-minute solution to avoid a government shutdown. Thousands of Starbucks baristas and Amazon drivers are on strike. A new report shows that last year the US carried out the highest number of deportations in a decade. Malaysia announces the search for MH370 will resume. Plus, we’ll tell you why Apple is being urged to get rid of an AI feature.  

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Republicans are scrambling to find an 11th hour solution to a government shutdown, after a funding proposal backed by President-elect Donald Trump was voted down last night. Luigi Mangione is back in New York, after being extradited from Pennsylvania. Both New Jersey and New York have brought in new drone restrictions. A US delegation is in Syria today. And, LeBron James adds another record to his legendary basketball career.

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The man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson made his first appearance in a New York federal court today. House Republicans have come up with a bill that would keep the government funded through March. Investigators detained a man with a possible link to the Wisconsin school shooter. Sources tell CNN the Department of Governmental Efficiency could target diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Plus, Syria's transition of power continues.

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The government could shut down at midnight tomorrow if Congress doesn’t reach a spending agreement. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s “ready” to meet with President-elect Donald Trump. We’ll tell you why some last-minute climate efforts by the Biden administration aren’t likely to last. First-time unemployment claims settled back down after a Thanksgiving spike. Plus, life expectancy in the US is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The Georgia appeals court disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump. The accused killer of United Healthcare’s CEO is on his way to New York and now faces federal charges too. Congressional leaders are scrambling to avert a shutdown after Trump demanded changes. Thousands of Amazon workers go on strike. Plus, the Starliner astronauts are stuck in space even longer.

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The deadline for Congress to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown is fast approaching, after a bipartisan bill was scrapped. The woman at the center of a mass rape trial in France paid tribute to other victims, following her former husband’s sentencing. We’ll tell you where the weather could be causing headaches for holiday travelers this weekend. And, people in the US can now speak to ChatGPT on the phone.

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A bipartisan spending bill to keep the government funded has been scrapped. The victims of the Madison school shooting in Wisconsin have been named. Israel’s military says it’s launched deadly airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. A verdict has been reached in the mass rape trial that's gripped France. Plus, the US has completely wiped out an insect, but officials say it’s a good thing!

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The Dow fell more than 1,100 points after a disappointing outlook from the Federal Reserve. The GOP’s government funding plan is on shaky ground. One expert gives his perspective on the prospects of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. We’ll tell you about what could be one of President Joe Biden’s last major climate acts before leaving office. Plus, a new KFC spinoff is targeting Gen Z.

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We’ll tell you how much the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates and why it could be the last cut for a while. House Republicans are singling out former GOP congresswoman Liz Cheney in their Jan. 6 investigation. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first severe human case of H5N1 bird flu in the country. TikTok’s last-ditch effort to keep operating in the US is in the hands of the Supreme Court. Plus, Poland is auctioning off a very precious product. 

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The Supreme Court will take up TikTok’s bid to avoid a US ban. The House Ethics Committee has secretly voted to release a report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Experts are skeptical that New York prosecutors will make Luigi Mangione's first-degree murder charge stick. Police are speaking to students as they try to find a motive in the Wisconsin school shooting. We’ll tell you why some of President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans might sound familiar. Plus, a Hawaii woman who was missing for weeks speaks out.

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We’ll tell you about President-elect Donald Trump’s meetings with some of the biggest names in tech. A man from Uzbekistan has been detained for the killing of a senior Russian general and his assistant. Prosecutors say several factors in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO point to it being an act of terrorism. Indiana has carried out its first execution of a death row inmate since 2009. And, Disney has cut the storyline of a transgender character in its new animated series.

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Hundreds of people have held a candlelight vigil in Wisconsin to remember the Madison school shooting victims. Lawmakers have unveiled a bill to prevent a government shutdown, but it’s angered conservatives. We'll tell you what the Fed is expected to do with interest rates at its last meeting of 2024. Honda and Nissan are in merger talks. Plus, a record has been broken for the longest spacewalk.

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Luigi Mangione is facing several charges – including a rare one – for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO earlier this month. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has a plan to get the new Congress up and running next month. The suspect in the Gilgo Beach serial killings has been charged with the murder of a seventh victim. The US Preventive Services Task Force may have new recommendations for preventing falls and fractures in older adults. Plus, a 500-year-old British institution is in the process of being sold.

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We’re learning what’s next in law enforcement’s investigation into the deadly school shooting in Wisconsin. President-elect Donald Trump is escalating his legal campaign against media outlets. There’s optimism about the prospects of reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The Dow is at risk of hitting its longest losing streak in decades. And, we’ll tell you what the fall of Assad’s regime could mean for Syrian refugees.

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