CNN 5 Things

DHS Shutdown Stalemate, Guthrie Suspect Clues, Obama's 'Aliens' Comment and more

DHS funding has expired and there’s no deal in sight to restore it. The FBI is examining new evidence that may help in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case. Supporters of a Russian opposition figure are gathering to mark the anniversary of his death. A new round of talks between Washington and Tehran begin tomorrow. Plus, Former President Barack Obama is clarifying his position on extraterrestrials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Epstein List to Congress, Guthrie Glove Analyzed, Most Expensive Pokémon Card and more

We'll start with telling you about a list of “politically exposed persons” from the Epstein files sent to Congress. The FBI is analyzing a glove in the Nancy Guthrie case as her daughter makes another appeal. Border czar Tom Homan and Former President Barack Obama each make comments about ICE in separate interviews. Israel is facing backlash after moving forward with designating large parts of the West Bank as theirs. Plus, the most expensive Pokémon ever sold at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: 'This Job Sucks’: Prosecuting Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

"I am trying every breath that I have so that I can get you what you need." Those words from ICE attorney Julie Le to a federal judge earlier this month underscores the toll the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis is taking on the Justice Department. But what happens now that the surge is winding down? And will any new prosecutors want to sign up for this work? For more: Trump’s immigration approach is gumming up the courts, frustrating his Justice Department and judges [https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/politics/immigration-trump-doj-courts]  ---  Guest: Doug Kelley, former Assistant US Attorney  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Katelyn Polantz Photo: Steve Karnowski/AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: He Forgot They Were Married, So He Proposed Again

A man with Alzheimer's marries his wife of nearly 40 years a second time. The Buddhist monks completed their 2,300-mile “Walk of Peace” and left us with a mindfulness ritual we could all try. This engineer aims to give breast cancer survivors their bodies back. This Nebraskan quit her job to row across the Atlantic by herself and set a race record. Plus, from the ice to the slopes, the incredible Olympic moments from this week.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. [https://www.cnn.com/newsletters]  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Victor Blackwell, Kit Maher, Waan Chomchuen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Don Lemon in Court, ‘New World Order’, ‘Quad God’ Stumbles and more

Independent journalist Don Lemon has entered a plea in a federal case against him - calling the charges politically motivated. The US Department of Health and Human Services is facing another leadership shakeup. World leaders have gathered to address the growing divide between the United States and Europe. President Donald Trump has dispatched a second US aircraft to the middle east, as negotiations with Iran continue. Plus, we break down the latest Olympic performance from an American figure skating favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]