CNN 5 Things

MN Body Cameras, Shutdown Showdown, Au Pair Affair Verdict and more

We start with major changes to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a key hurdle to reopen parts of the federal government. President Donald Trump struck a deal to lower tariffs on a US trading partner. We have an update from authorities investigating the disappearance of a “Today” show anchor’s mother. We’ll explain why Trump is threatening to sue Grammy host Trevor Noah. Plus, a man on trial for a high-profile double-murder case learns his fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

‘Weaponization Working Group’, Target’s Trouble, Savannah Guthrie’s Mom is Missing and more

President Donald Trump is frustrated with Department of Justice officials tasked with reviewing “politicized justice.” The House is preparing to vote on a deal aimed at averting a full government shutdown. Target’s new CEO is stepping in as the company navigates economic and political strain. The US and Iran are working toward a new nuclear deal.  Plus, police and rescue teams are searching for the mother of an NBC "Today" anchor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5-Year-Old Boy and His Father Back in MN After Over a Week in ICE Detention, Kennedy Center Closing, Grammy Highlights and More.

The DOJ says they may appeal a ruling that allowed a 5-year-old and his father to go back to Minneapolis. Deputy AG Todd Blanche says there will be no new charges stemming from the latest release of the Epstein files. The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year and a steakhouse chain is launching a limited edition “steak commitment ring” in time for Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

One Thing: New TikTok: Different Owners, Fresh Censorship Concerns

TikTok was on the verge of being banned in the US as President Donald Trump took office last year. Now, its US operations are in the hands of new owners after a deal backed by the Trump administration. Since those owners took control, some users on the left claim they’ve been having trouble posting about sensitive topics like ICE or Jeffrey Epstein. So is this a tech hiccup, or a possible sign of political censorship?  For more: The Trump-approved US TikTok is off to a rough start [https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/media/tiktok-trump-ice-epstein-censorship-tech-issues]  ---  Guest: Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Tech Editor  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Photo Credit: Brook Joyner/CNN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

5 Good Things: She Was Depressed for Decades Until She Tried This

This album started as a family project and turned into a Grammy nomination. The internet rallied behind a 92-year-old woman still working to make ends meet. An FDA-cleared brain treatment is offering hope to people with depression who’ve tried everything else. Meet the crew tasked with fighting and preventing wildfire disasters in Los Angeles. Plus, these divers rescued a ray and what happened next shocked them.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. [https://www.cnn.com/newsletters]  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Showrunner: Faiz Jamil  Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Dan Bloom, Cindy Von Quednow, Hyan de Freitas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]