Trump on Iran executions, ‘Disagreement’ over Greenland, Astronauts’ Early Return and more

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🗓️ 14 January 2026

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We start with new information about the fate of a detained Iranian protester. Senators face another key vote over whether to limit Trump’s war powers in Venezuela. Trump officials met with leaders from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. A judge heard from both sides in a lawsuit challenging ICE patrols in Minnesota. Plus, four astronauts are making the trip back to Earth ahead of schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey from CNN, I'm AfomaDK, with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, January 14th.
0:07.6	We've been told that the killing in Iran is stopping, it's stopped, it's stopping.
0:14.0	And there's no plan for executions or an execution or executions.
0:20.0	So I've been told that a good authority.
0:21.6	We'll find out about it.
0:23.6	I'm sure if it happens, we'll all be very upset.
0:27.6	That's what President Donald Trump said today from the Oval Office
0:30.6	as Iran cracks down on anti-government protests.
0:33.6	A U.S.-based human rights group says more than 2400 protesters have been killed and more than 18,000 arrested since demonstrations began more than two weeks ago.
0:43.3	Fears grew over the fate of detained Iranian protester, 26-year-old Arafon Saltoni.
0:48.3	According to a family member in the State Department, he was expected to be executed today after being arrested less than
0:54.3	a week ago.
0:55.7	Trump has expressed support for the Iranian protesters, vowing that help is on the way and
1:00.0	threatening military action against Iran.
1:02.9	According to officials familiar with the matter, Trump feels obligated to take action.
1:07.3	A U.S. official told CNN today that some personnel at the U.S.'s largest military base located in Qatar have been urged to leave.
1:14.7	Meanwhile, Iran is among the list of 75 countries where the U.S. is indefinitely suspending visa processing to immigrants.
1:21.6	A U.S. official says the pause starts next Wednesday.
1:25.5	More news coming up, including the latest tensions over Greenland.
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