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CNN 5 Things

9 AM ET: Trump on abortion, student loan forgiveness plan, Russian propaganda in Congress & more

CNN 5 Things

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News, Daily News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

Former President Donald Trump says the federal government should stay out of abortion. Clouds and storms may get in the way for some of the tens of millions of people trying to enjoy today's total solar eclipse. The Biden administration this morning has unveiled the details of its new plan to forgive student loan debt. Israel’s Prime Minister is facing opposition within his own cabinet as ceasefire talks continue. Plus, the House Intelligence Committee Chair says Russian propaganda has spread through parts of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:21.1

Jamil with the five things you need to know for Monday, April 8th.

0:26.5

Former President Donald Trump says abortion should be left to the states.

0:31.2

My view is now that we have abortion where everybody wanted it from a legal standpoint,

0:36.2

the states will determine by vote or legislation or perhaps both, and whatever they decide must

0:42.2

be the law of the land. in this case the law of the state.

0:46.0

In a video release on a social media site this morning,

0:49.0

Trump didn't specify at what number of weeks during a pregnancy he would support an abortion ban,

0:55.6

but reiterated his support for exceptions in the case of incest, rape, and when the life of the

1:00.9

mother is in danger. This comes as abortion is slated to be life of the mother is in danger.

1:02.8

This comes as abortion is slated to be one of the top issues in this November's presidential

1:07.3

election.

1:08.4

Trump added that he was, quote, proudly the person responsible for the overturning of Roe v. Wade

1:13.8

with his appointment of three conservative justices to the Supreme Court.

1:17.8

Nature may get in the way for some of the tens of millions of people trying to enjoy the

1:23.7

eclipse today. The National Weather Service says a multi-day rain and flood

1:28.4

threat is expected to begin across parts of the South today that could affect viewing and traveling to see the

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