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Rep. Matt Gaetz has announced plans to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the speakership after a vote to avoid the shutdown.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze previews the court's new term.California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler to fill late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat.Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warns that Vladimir Putin is hoping Donald Trump wins reelection.What does the American dream actually mean?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Work stoppages for actors and writers, the striking auto workers from the UAW, CVS and others make it look like an uptick in strikes could be sustained. According to Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, which tracks strikes of all sizes, there have been more than 270 work stoppages so far this year involving more than 320,000 workers. That's over 10 times the number of workers who struck in 2021. Why are workers so fed up and could this be the start of a new national movement to strengthen unions? Detroit Free Press and USA TODAY Labor Relations Reporter Phoebe Wall Howard joins the 5 Things podcast to share what she's hearing from people on the picket lines.  Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A government shutdown looms after lawmakers failed to pass a stopgap measure Friday.Sen. Dianne Feinstein has died.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at how a fraud case might impact the future of former President Donald Trump's real estate business.Scott Hall becomes the first Trump co-defendant to plead guilty in Georgia.USA TODAY Health and Breaking News Reporter Eduardo Cuevas explains how a new rule could help save miners from dangerous silica dust.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House Republicans began an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden Thursday with an initial hearing. USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran has a recap.A New York court rejects former President Donald Trump's request to delay a civil trial.CVS pharmacists return to their stores after a walkout over working conditions.Teachers take to TikTok to express concerns about students falling behind.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains the significance of the Framingham Heart Study on its 75th anniversary.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The COVID pandemic turned the traditional American in-office work model on its head as non-essential workers hunkered down en masse and worked from home. Remote work has brought many benefits to our employment reality, including increased flexibility, access to a broader talent pool and, for some, an improved work-life balance. Now that the pandemic is over, is it time to go back? We’re joined by Mark Mortensen, a professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD and an expert on the changing nature of work and collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GOP presidential candidates went at each other in the second debate, while many continued avoiding the party's overwhelming frontrunner - Donald Trump.A possible government shutdown continues to loom.USA TODAY Sports Columnist Dan Wolken breaks down the firing of Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker in the wake of sexual harassment allegations revealed in a USA TODAY investigation.Dozens of arrests were made in Philadelphia after a looting spree.USA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava explains what the Ringling Bros. circus will look like without animal acts.Audio courtesy: Fox Business NetworkEpisode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every day nearly 17 U.S. military veterans take their own lives. According to the Veterans Administration, that number is 20 if you include active-duty soldiers. Since September is national suicide prevention month, we here at USA TODAY wanted to zoom in on the issue as it relates to the brave men and women of our armed forces. Despite the increased awareness of PTSD and other mental illnesses, despite a push by VA hospitals to do more outreach and offer better mental health care, and despite new technologies that aim to help our vets recover from mental illness, the number of suicides among veterans remains high. We're joined by Chef Andre Rush, a U.S. Army combat veteran and White House chef for four administrations, for this important discussion.If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which provides confidential 24/7 support by dialing 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Joe Biden joined the picket line with striking UAW workers in Michigan.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson breaks down the strategy behind GOP presidential candidates not going harder after GOP frontrunner Donald Trump.A judge rules that Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers in his real estate dealings.The Hollywood writers' strike officially comes to an end.USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz explains why younger Americans feel they can no longer reach the American Dream.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

El Paso Times and USA TODAY Border Reporter Lauren Villagran puts a recent migrant surge in context, as lawmakers squabble over solutions.Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't resign amid serious bribery and extortion charges. Could he be expelled from the Senate?Some Lahaina residents return home, weeks after a devastating wildfire.Florida's coastal homes may lose value as climate-fueled storms intensify insurance risk. Listen to a special episode of 5 Things about the future of natural disasters and insurance markets.Fat Bear Week is almost here.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hollywood screenwriters and studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a monthslong strike.American support for more aid to Ukraine dwindles, but still rests on party lines.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise examines the future impact of summer heat.Lower courts face scrutiny over ethics.USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong looks at student loan debt forgiveness that became a reality for hundreds of thousands this summer.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NASA’s 2024 return to the moon will be a milestone in space exploration. The Artemis II lunar mission will take humankind further than we’ve gone before. Who are the brave astronauts who will head out on a ten-day journey around the moon? We sat down with astronaut and pilot Victor Glover to find out what this next mission means. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Detroit Free Press Automotive Reporter Phoebe Wall Howard has the latest, after United Auto Workers announced an expanded strike.Pharmacists at Kansas City-area CVS locations stage a walkout over working conditions.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez.The NCAA and conferences could be forced into a major NIL change as a lawsuit has been granted class-action status.Tropical Storm Ophelia nears hurricane status as it approaches North Carolina.Watch 5 Things on YouTube.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down the latest temporary legal status now offered to nearly half a million Venezuelans.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks with U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill.Wage growth is outpacing inflation, but many Americans aren't feeling it.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze previews how the upcoming term for the high court could influence the future of the government's power to regulate the internet.How often do you think about the Roman Empire?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first pill to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects around 1 in 7 women in the U.S. The disorder can become life-threatening. What are some of the best strategies for recognizing, understanding and dealing with postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis? Julie Lamppa, a certified Nurse-Midwife at Mayo Clinic, joins us for a conversation about maternal mental health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Joe Biden met with Israel's leader and pushed for continued Ukraine support at this week's UN General Assembly.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer takes a closer look at the released Iranian prisoners.Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies that he doesn't take orders from the White House.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn breaks down an election conspiracy theory spreading online.Free COVID-19 tests are made available again.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The ability to maintain a secure digital identity has been a shared, but elusive goal of the online financial and e-commerce industry for decades now. In a world where cyber attacks have grown exponentially more sophisticated with hostile nation states and organized crime accelerating their programs targeting Americans, how do we stay safe? Jeremy Grant who leads the Better Identity Coalition joins the 5 Things podcast to discuss new developments in the world of digital identity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down what President Joe Biden's support for striking autoworkers means for him politically.Hunter Biden plans to plead not guilty to federal gun charges.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy address the UN, warning other countries of a 'final war' if Russia isn't stopped.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran explains the divisions over aid to Ukraine.West Point has been sued for using 'race-based admissions.'Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer breaks down a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Iran.Ukraine fires all six deputy defense ministers as a corruption scandal continues to unfurl.The Indiana attorney general is suing a hospital system over the privacy of an Ohio girl who traveled for abortion.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen explains why Hunter Biden is suing the IRS.Michigan State will fire head football coach Mel Tucker after a sexual harassment complaint.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The United Auto Workers strike continues. Here's what the Big 3 have to do to end the UAW strike.The Supreme Court weighs its first cases about the Jan. 6 attack.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down President Joe Biden's recent messaging on the economy.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at why Trump backers stick by him.Amid climate change-fueled flooding, sometimes the dead don't stay buried.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The quest to live a long and healthy life has been around for thousands of years. Are we any closer to figuring out the real secret to longevity? A new series out on Netflix called “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” aims to cut through the noise and give us an answer. We’re joined by series host and author, Dan Buettner, who spent the last 20 years traveling the world to get to the heart of it.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Detroit Free Press and USA TODAY Automotive Reporter Jamie LaReau has the latest on the United Auto Workers strike.Hurricane Lee will likely be downgraded to a tropical storm as it approaches New England.Former President Donald Trump's New York civil trial is in limbo.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise breaks down this weekend's climate protests.City officials warn space is running out with a new increase of asylum-seekers in El Paso. Still, migrants are desperately heading north.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal gun charges.USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page breaks down what new polling data shows about Americans' economic worries.The United Auto Workers launch a major strike.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook looks into the impact of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade on Pentagon officer promotions.NASA releases its latest report about UAPs (UFOs).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The US Surgeon General recently called kids’ declining mental health the “defining public health crisis of our time.” As another school year gets underway, we ask, how do we protect our kids? Dr. Lisa Damour, host of the popular “Ask Lisa” podcast which gives guidance to parents raising teens, joins us to discuss the alarming increase in rates of anxiety and depression among youth and adolescents across the country.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Jorge L. Ortiz breaks down the capture of an escaped convict in Pennsylvania.President Joe Biden faces tough polling numbers on the economy.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison looks at the Biden administration's plan to bring green jobs to communities 'left behind.'A federal judge in Texas rules that the DACA policy violates federal law.U.S. school shootings hit an all-time high for a second year in a row.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People misbehaving in public is on the rise. Whether they're throwing tantrums or they're throwing drinks, it seems that there’s at least one such viral incident every day. When did we unlearn how to be civil to one another? And more importantly, what can we as a society do to fix it? Author Kirsty Sedgman, a cultural studies scholar at the University of Bristol, joins 5 Things to unpack this disturbing trend. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House Republicans will open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest from the Georgia election case.Five detained Americans are expected to be freed by Iran in a prisoner swap deal.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn breaks down a major antitrust case involving Google.The number of Americans living in poverty goes up for the first time in years.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub breaks down the latest batch of COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the FDA.More than 2,800 are now confirmed dead after the Morocco earthquake. Here's how to help.The search continues for an escaped convict in Pennsylvania.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook explains military efforts to retrieve remains on an Alaskan glacier decades after a plane crash.The U.S. set a record for natural disasters and climate catastrophes in 2023.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thousands are dead after a historic earthquake in Morocco.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer looks at the latest legal questions around 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed on the 22nd anniversary of the attacks.Ukraine criticizes G20 countries for what it feels was a weak statement about Russia's invasion.Several school districts are bringing back police.USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry explains how Black churches are stepping in to teach Black history.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the course of just one month, deadly wildfires in Hawaii and an historic hurricane in Florida caused billions of dollars of damage, bringing an awareness of insurance risks to the forefront of homeowners’ concerns. As insurers reassess their risk exposure due to worsening climate events, some are choosing to leave certain markets altogether, making insurance affordability a very serious issue. What’s the solution? Ed Richards, a law professor at Louisiana State University who specializes in Administrative Law, joins 5 Things to discuss how the federal and commercial insurance industries are evolving to adapt to new risks.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen disccuses recommended charges from a Georgia grand jury against a number of people not formally indicted in the election interference case.Mark Meadows loses a fight to move his trial from Georgia to federal court.Journal News Political Reporter Chris McKenna talks about this week's comments from New York City Mayor Eric Adams about migrants in the city.The White House and other officials may have violated First Amendment rights of people posting about COVID-19 and elections on social media.A presidential panel addresses patient safety.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the significance of former President Donald Trump's return to the campaign trail for the first time in weeks.Former Trump aide Peter Navarro has been convicted for defying a subpoena.The legal fight continues over Texas border buoys.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses a USA TODAY/Ipsos poll on climate change, and what it tells us about distinct American views on the issue.Hurricane Lee becomes a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks ahead to the trial of two Trump co-defendants in Georgia.Federal prosecutors intend to seek indictment of Hunter Biden by Sept. 29.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer explains how Russia is leaning on North Korea for help in Ukraine.The Biden administration cancels the remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic Refuge.Experts urge college students to secure passwords and monitor their credit after a massive data breach earlier this year.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the beginning, people suffering from what is now called long COVID were forced into the shadows. Their symptoms - debilitating tiredness, lung issues and non-specific pain - didn’t seem to fit together. Over 3 years into the pandemic, the medical community is still grappling with the question of treatment. Why has it remained such a mystery? Dr. Francesca Beaudoin, Director of the Long COVID Initiative and Chair of the department of epidemiology at Brown University, joins 5 Things to explain.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the harshest penalty yet for Jan. 6.A federal court strikes down Alabama congressional maps in a showdown over Black voting power.Dozens have been indicted in Georgia on charges connected to the 'Stop Cop City' movement.Tropical Storm Lee could be the next major hurricane.USA TODAY Money Reporter Medora Lee discusses the conversation on national rent control.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voters are concerned with President Joe Biden's record on the economy, according to a new poll.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran explains why the House GOP is nearing a Joe Biden impeachment inquiry.Labor strikes are popular but union membership is dwindling.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains how researchers are working to extend kidney transplant longevity.Former Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell dies at 56.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rains hit this year's Burning Man, stranding tens of thousands of people in the Nevada desert.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Rachel Looker explains how a State Department office aims to build relationships with young people around the world.Ukraine announces a new defense minister.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn looks at the recent wave of recalls from Trader Joe's.Flamingos show up across the eastern U.S. after Hurricane Idalia.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 In the summer of 2020, a wave of social unrest in America exploded following the murder of George Floyd. One social movement that gripped the nation was Black Lives Matter. Millions of Americans took to the streets demanding change, but sweeping change didn’t come. What was the objective? What, if anything, changed? Writer and cultural critic Fredrik deBoer places much of the blame on leftist elites. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Donald Trump's trial in Georgia will be televised.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at the latest Jan. 6 sentences for Proud Boys members, including one that ties the longest sentence yet related to the insurrection.The pandemic pause is over. As student loan payments resume, here's how to make sure you're prepared.President Joe Biden announces new proposed nursing home standards, in a USA TODAY opinion piece.USA TODAY Consumer News Reporter Bailey Schulz explains how the child care crisis in America is about to get worse.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze puts Justice Clarence Thomas' disclosure about more jet travel in context.Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctor clears him to continue working.Proud Boys member Joseph Biggs gets 17 years in prison for the Jan. 6 attack.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains why new advancements mean multiple myeloma is no longer a death sentence.A dog repeatedly escaped a Michigan animal shelter and snuck into a nursing home. They adopted him.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

College sports are in an existential crisis. And nowhere is that clearer than its biggest cash cow – college football, an essential part of America’s cultural fabric. But now a combination of fragmented leadership and an all-out chase for money, are upending century-old traditions. Meanwhile, neither college athletes nor fans have any say. Where does college football go from here? USA TODAY Sports Columnist Dan Wolken who co-hosts the podcast College Football Fix joins for a special deep-dive to explain.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hurricane Idalia makes history along Florida's Big Bend.Sen. Mitch McConnell freezes again.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran looks at questions of whether former President Donald Trump should be allowed on the 2024 ballot.The HHS calls for classifying weed as less dangerous.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Chris Quintana explains how a professor skirted background checks after harassing students with a 'clown fetish.'Listen to our special episode on warming waters.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evacuations continue as Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida.USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless explains how hate crimes in big cities hit a record high.Former President Donald Trump needs millions to pay lawyers. His PAC doesn't have that much money.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze looks at the high court's latest ethics questions.The first drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation have been named.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen explains why former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows argues his Georgia charges should be moved to federal court.Idalia brews in the Gulf of Mexico.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Ken Tran talks about 'Bidenomics' and why not all House Democrats are on board with touting Biden White House economic policies.This year's gubernatorial election in Kentucky might decide the future of voting rights for thousands of former felons.'Rich Men North of Richmond' has caught on as a conservative anthem. But its singer feels some have missed the message.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Families are mourning Jacksonville shooting victims, as authorities investigate the attack as a hate crime.Tropical Storm Idalia forms and may hit Florida as a hurricane this week.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub talks about how mRNA technology can be used to fight cancer.Medicare's priciest drugs may get cheaper as feds begin negotiations.USA TODAY National Correspondent Marc Ramirez looks back at the integration of a Baltimore amusement park, on the 60th anniversary.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his most iconic speech on Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington, D.C. How close are we to the dream 60 years later? USA TODAY spoke with King's daughter, Rev. Bernice King, who reflected on her father’s hope for a more just and equal future. In this powerful interview, she explores both the progress we’ve made and the challenges that we still face today. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Authorities have named 388 people still missing after Maui fires.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison explains how co-defendants in former President Donald Trump's Georgia indictment might turn on each other.A man has been charged with assaulting officers in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot after a USA TODAY investigation.New bills would make phone calls from prison free.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise gives a heads up about this fall's emergency alert test.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey recaps former President Donald Trump's surrender in Atlanta. Plus, here are Donald Trump's allies who have surrendered in Georgia.Mortgage rates are the highest they've been since 2001.The Idaho stabbings murder trial has been postponed.USA TODAY Economic Opportunity Reporter Charisse Jones talks about neurodiversity in the workplace.The FIBA World Cup tips off.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first Republican debate is in the books.Yevgeny Prigozhin is presumed dead after a plane crash.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at new speech technology for people with paralysis.India's space program lands on the moon.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise reports from Hawaii on how folks from neighbor islands have helped out in the wake of the Maui fire.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people took part in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. After the march, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech calling for an end to racial discrimination. It was a watershed moment for civil rights in America. USA TODAY spoke with witnesses of that historic day who vividly recall what it was like to be there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer takes a look at how former President Donald Trump's surrender in Georgia will play out.Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver looks at the dangers of hate.Americans' salary expectations keep rising.The U.S. Postal Service is losing money.How MLK's dream still resonates 60 years later.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Joe Biden visited Maui after devastating wildfires. But he was met with grief from some over relief efforts. Plus, the tragedy points to wildfire vulnerability around the world.National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the fight over legal fees in the Georgia election indictment.President Joe Biden's reelection campaign plans to unleash a TV ad to go up against the first Republican debate.El Paso Times and USA TODAY Border Reporter Lauren Villagran puts Bernardo Arévalo's Guatemala election win in context.Sha'Carri Richardson is the fastest woman in the world.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hilary makes landfall.USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless looks at the rise in charges over public threats.How a rare, flesh-eating bacteria kills.USA TODAY Dow Jones News Fund Intern Abhinav S. Krishnan looks at the fight between cities and states over Confederate monuments.Spain wins the World Cup.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A record 40% of the world’s oceans are experiencing marine heat waves, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This temperature shift is especially notable in the Gulf states and threatens the health of their oceanic ecosystems. It could also lead to an increase in hurricane activity and intensity and puts the Gulf Stream in danger of collapsing. What’s causing these marine heat waves and how worried should we be? We're joined by NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick to help us dig into it. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Southern California is under a tropical storm watch for the first time.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn looks at how social media pushes hate on users.Guatemala heads to a runoff election.Experts warn against boycotting student loan payments.USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour explains what the U.S. women's national team needs to do to get back on track.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Joe Biden on Friday will again host leaders at Camp David.Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they would not support Donald Trump in 2024, according to polling. But he still appears to have a strong grip among Republican voters.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest after Georgia grand jurors' personal information was shared online.Legal and medical experts say the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals mifepristone ruling pokes holes in wider FDA authority.Hurricane Hilary roars toward California.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 An appeals court backed limits on access to the abortion pill, mifepristone.The new SAVE student loan plan will drive down payments for many.USA TODAY Network Austin Bureau Correspondent John C. Moritz looks into the controversy and legal fight over Texas border buoys.The Maui Fire has become one of the deadliest in U.S. history.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains how dozens of medical doctors were found to have spread COVID-19 misinformation.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, a cultural phenomenon that has not only shaped the music industry but also had a lasting impact on society and pop culture. It has, at times, been a controversial catalyst for social change, self-expression, and Black empowerment. Journalist Kiana Fitzgerald takes us on a deep dive into the roots, evolution, and influence of hip-hop over the past five decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page looks at some of the unique dangers for Trump in the Georgia indictment.Hunter Biden's criminal lawyer asks to quit the case.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks about the difficult process of identifying bodies in the Hawaii fires.Michael Oher alleges that the 'Blind Side' family deceived him into a conservatorship for financial gain.Tesla launches a cheaper range of cars, but with a catch.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia.USA TODAY Deputy Managing Editor for Visuals Sandy Hooper and USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter N'dea Yancey-Bragg have the latest on the Lahaina Fire.Student loan debt forgiveness begins for 800,000 borrowers after a lawsuit was dismissed.In a first-of-its-kind Montana climate trial, a judge rules for youth activists. Listen to our Sunday episode on the issue here.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook breaks down the latest aid to Ukraine.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maui is mourning, as the death toll rises following devastating wildfires.Afghan children fled the Taliban, then faced years in custody.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze looks at an upcoming decision on disability testers.Former Vice President Mike Pence avoids saying whether he's a 'MAGA Republican.'USA TODAY Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong talks about her visit to the Marshall Islands, and how the country is pushing to become a tourism destination.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illegal immigration continues to be front and center for presidential hopefuls as the 2024 election stage heats up. GOP governors have been very public about their efforts to transfer undocumented migrants from border states like Texas and Arizona to cities like New York and Los Angeles. New York City has seen such an influx of migrants, it's running out of places to house them. Meanwhile, at the border, scorching heat and razor wire barriers haven't stemmed the tide of undocumented migrants trying to cross into the U.S. Is Biden's plan to stem immigration seeing any success? To find out more, I spoke with Border and immigration reporter Lauren Villagran who joined us from The El Paso Times. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special counsel has been named in the Hunter Biden probe.A judge warns former President Donald Trump against threatening witnesses in his election case.USA TODAY Washington Watchdog Fellow Savannah Kuchar talks about campaign merch.Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail after his bail was revoked.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks at what this week's vote in San Francisco means for self-driving taxis.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maui fires will likely soon become the deadliest disaster since Hawaii became a state. Here's how to help.President Joe Biden asks Congress for more Ukraine aid.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey looks at whether age matters in politics.The Supreme Court has blocked Purdue Pharma's multi-billion dollar opioid settlement.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze explains the fight between parents and schools over LGBTQ+ books.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dozens are dead and major landmarks have been lost amid wildfires on Maui and elsewhere.The FBI shoots and kills a man during an arrest for threats against President Joe Biden.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at rising COVID-19 rates, and whether we should be worried.Donald Trump's Twitter account info turned over to Special Counsel as part of search warrant.USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong looks at how some states consider address sharing for school placement a crime.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page looks ahead to the first Republican primary presidential debate.Free speech vs. conspiracy: How will the First Amendment defense play out in former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case?Ohio voters reject a controversial measure.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook explains why the Ukrainian counteroffensive is making little progress.The Supreme Court backs Biden administration efforts to regulate ghost guns.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Donald Trump has launched a new attack on the judge and prosecutor in his Jan. 6 election case. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer reports.Severe thunderstorms turn deadly.A former Minneapolis police officer was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for his role in George Floyd's killing.President Joe Biden's student debt forgiveness for defrauded borrowers has been blocked by a conservative court.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the link between smell and memory.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former President Donald Trump's lawyer claimed efforts to overturn 2020 election were only 'aspirational,' not criminal.Des Moines Register Audience Growth Strategist Brian Smith talks about the Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.Eleven military vessels from China and Russia found operating near the Aleutian Islands last week were met by four U.S. Navy warships.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers talks about Vice President Kamala Harris' role on cultural issues.What happened to the U.S. women's national team?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some of the most precious resources today are battery metals used in producing green energy - nickel, cobalt and copper among them. To date, humans have exploited nearly every inch of land on the planet to mine them. The last frontier? The deep sea. Much anticipated negotiations this July at the International Seabed Authority, an autonomous international organization established by the UN, were expected to result in rules for mining in the deep sea. But that didn’t happen. Instead the ISA is pushing off the finalization of a regulatory framework until at least 2025. What’s at stake here? Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya warned Trump before he left court. What stood out?USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks at some of the climate tipping points we may be approaching.The Mississippi River's floodplain forests are dying.USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour gives a World Cup update from Melbourne.La Grange is Kentucky's kindness capital.Watch 5 Things on YouTube.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer recaps former President Donald Trump's arraignment in Washington.Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal charges in the beating and sexual assault of two Black men.Two bodies have been found in the Rio Grande, including one near a floating barrier.USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz looks at how stores are locking items to prevent theft. But is it necessary?Taylor Swift announces new North American tour dates.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson previews another big legal day for former President Donald Trump, as he returns to Washington after his latest indictment.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer takes a closer look at the possible co-conspirators in this week's indictment.A man is sentenced to death for the antisemitic mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue.Moms for Liberty clash with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on mental health care in schools.Scientists have discovered the heaviest animal that ever lived.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson on new Donald Trump indictment.Trump allies charged in connection with conspiracy to breach voting machines in Michigan.Teamsters: Yellow trucking company headed for bankruptcy, putting 30,000 jobs at risk.Fitch downgrades U.S. credit rating, citing debt ceiling fight, rising red ink.Is grad school worth it? USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong on new research that shows students are left with unmanageable debt.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump's push to block a Georgia investigation into the 2020 election was rejected by a judge.'They're trying to deflect': Democrats link GOP push to impeach Biden to Trump indictments. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers has the latest.Joe Biden greeted Hunter Biden's associates and clients on the phone, but wasn't involved in business, witness says.'The Russians were waiting for us': Small Ukraine gains come at a high cost.USA TODAY Politics Reporter Rachel Looker on what we know about the latest talks to fund the government.Angus Cloud, best known for 'Euphoria' role as Fezco, dies at 25.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reboot: Ron DeSantis faces a rugged comeback trail against Donald Trump.Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CNN is shut down. NYC subways join airports, police in using AI surveillance. USA TODAY reporter Itzel Luna on why privacy experts are worried. Is this the end of antibiotics? USA TODAY Political Reporter Rachel Looker on empty cockpits, canceled flights, crowded airports: Congress tackles the pilot shortage. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is there an ideal time in life to become a parent – a time when parenting is typically easier, more well-timed or just better overall? For some women, that time is at 40 and older. According to the US Census, that’s a trend that has been steadily building over the course of the past 3 decades. But what are the factors you should weigh when making that critical family-planning decision? Parenting expert Emily Oster is a mother of two, a professor of Economics at Brown University and a New York Times best-selling author on the topic of pregnancy and parenting. Emily joins the 5 Things podcast to discuss parenting and what to factor in when making the decision to become pregnant at or after the age of 40.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen with new details in updated Donald Trump indictment.President Joe Biden has publicly acknowledged his 4-year-old grandchild for the first time.The Ukraine dam collapse disaster continues.USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance reporter Medora Lee on why Americans are less interested in owning an EV.Could sharks make good hurricane hunters?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New charges against Trump in classified documents case.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey on Dianne Feinstein getting confused and being told how to vote.Student loan interest crisis? A new bill could eliminate rates for many borrowers.July 2023 temperatures to smash records.Bronny James, cardiac arrest and young athletes: USA TODAY Health Reporter Adrianna Rodriguez on what you need to know.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen on how Hunter Biden's expected plea deal fell apart, leading to his not guilty plea.Mitch McConnell was escorted away from cameras after freezing in the middle of a news conference Fed raises interest rates 0.25 point, opens door to another hike despite easing inflation.Rudy Giuliani concedes he made false statements about two Georgia election workers. USA TODAY Education Editor Nirvi Shah on a Department of Education civil rights inquiry into legacy admissions at Harvard.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge in Oakland blocks a Biden administration rule that limits migrants access to asylum. An Atlantic Ocean current could collapse soon. How you may endure dramatic weather changes. UPS, Teamsters avoid massive strike, reach tentative agreement on new contract. Need extra money? Poll workers are in demand and getting a pay raise before the 2024 election. 'Astonishing violence': As Americans battle over Black history, Biden honors Emmett Till. The US is playing their second World Cup game this evening.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Department of Justice files suit against the state of Texas.Israel's Parliament approves a law that weakens Supreme Court oversight of the government.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen on the Trump campaign's alleged recruitment of fake electors.Ohio voters show strong support for a constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights.USA TODAY Climate Correspondent Elizabeth Weise says that climate change is reshaping the employment landscape.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze on plaintiffs' challenge to federal law giving religious schools right to discriminate based on sex.Netanyahu has unexpected heart procedure as protesters march to Jerusalem to decry his judicial system changes.USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Itzel Luna on colleges turning to emergency contraception vending machines.Wildfires force evacuation of Greek vacation island.Barbie tops Oppenheimer in the "Barbenheimer" weekend box office showdown.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A groundbreaking climate-change trial known as Held v Montana recently wrapped up arguments with both sides eagerly awaiting a verdict in their favor. The case pits 16 young Montanans against the state in the first constitutional climate trial in US history. Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies endanger their health and livelihoods while also threatening future generations. State officials, meanwhile, contend that Montana’s contributions to global warming are a drop in the bucket compared to other polluters and that they should not be held accountable. Nate Bellinger, an attorney with the non-profit Our Children’s Trust which brought the case, and Olivia Vesovich, one of the young plaintiffs, join 5 Things to share their perspective.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump gets a new trial date in his classified documents criminal case.The DOJ warns Texas Governor Abbott over floating barriers and razor wire.USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong @aliaemily tells how AP African American Studies classes are in demand nationwide, but Florida has other plans. All eyes on Wisconsin as the GOP pins its presidential hopes on the hotly contest state.Hot Hot Heat - USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard tells us how the rest of the world is coping with summer heatwaves.Watch 5 Things on YouTube.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless shares his exclusive on extremism in the U.S. military.President Biden's North Korea problem.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen shares his exclusive on new DOJ guidelines for federal prisoner access.The Washington Commanders have a new $6 billion owner, and the outgoing boss gets a $60 million dollar fine.It's Barbenheimer weekend! With big screen splashes, Barbie and Oppenheimer make for Barbiegeddon at local theaters.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IRS whistleblowers lashed out at federal officials in a Hunter Biden hearing.The president of Stanford is resigning amid allegations of unethical research conduct.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook explains how climate change in the Arctic is affecting national security.Leaked emails allege Texas patrol agents were ordered to push migrants into the Rio Grande.USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour previews the World Cup.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks at the slew of summer heat records being set worldwide.Former President Donald Trump says he's been informed that he's the target of a federal Jan. 6 investigation.Trump's fake electors have been charged by Michigan's attorney general in an alleged 2020 election scheme.USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard has the latest on continued tensions in Israel over judicial reforms.An American soldier has been detained in North Korea.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russia halts its grain export deal after a Crimean bridge explosion.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer looks at efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl across the border.Border-crossing numbers dip as the CBP's online app takes effect.Des Moines Register Health Care Reporter Michaela Ramm has the latest after a judge temporarily blocked a six-week abortion ban.The FDA approves a new drug to protect children from RSV.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the Trump legal team strategy to delay trials until after 2024 election.Groups call Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s COVID theory antisemitic and racist.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fires campaign staff amid a cash crunch.USA TODAY Sports Senior Editor Alicia DelGallo explains why it's such a big deal that Lionel Messi has come to play soccer in the U.S.Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is America caught in a loop of extreme crises? From the great recession to the Covid-19 pandemic to extreme political polarization, the past 15 years have been marked by one crisis after another. And, with ongoing inflation, talk of a new recession, and the current housing crisis, the hits keep coming.  Author Neil Howe believes that America is experiencing an extended moment of crisis. It is what he calls our dark winter season, or the Fourth Turning. Neil explains his theory of the seasons of history and maps out what each season tells us about how and when America’s current crisis will end in his book called "The Fourth Turning is Here," out July 18, 2023. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns, and Democracy Reporter Miles Herszenhorn talks about a House-passed Defense bill, and looks at where Americans stand on aid to Ukraine.Most abortions are now banned in Iowa after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a 'fetal heartbeat' law.A man has been charged with murder in connection with three women's deaths over a decade ago in New York.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at this week's World Health Organization findings on aspartame.Deep sea mining might be right around the corner.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsWatch 5 Things on YouTube.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.