CNN 5 Things

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]

DC's Unresolved ICE Fight, Inflation Update, Winter Olympics Controversies and more

DHS funding runs out at midnight - setting up what would be the third shutdown of President Donald Trump’s second term. Economists say inflation is moving in the right direction. Newly released Epstein files trigger a shakeup at Goldman Sachs. We’ll tell you what led to the El Paso International Airport shutdown - it may surprise you. Plus, why the International Olympic Committee is catching heat over its merch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

New Reward in Nancy Guthrie Search, Trump Rolls Back Climate Rules, Valentine's Haunted House and more

The FBI boosts reward in the Nancy Guthrie search to $100,000. AjJudge blocks the Pentagon’s bid to punish Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. Trump revokes the EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution. Democrats and the White House are still far apart on DHS funding deal.  Plus, a Valentine’s Day haunted house is offering weddings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]