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CNN 5 Things

Trump’s NBC News Interview, Ryan Routh Sentenced, WaPo Layoffs and more

CNN 5 Things

CNN

Daily News, News

3.71.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

We start with key takeaways from President Donald Trump on Iran and the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The Supreme Court has greenlit a blue state’s new congressional map. The fate of the man who tried to assassinate Trump at his golf course in 2024 has been sealed. The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, made dramatic cuts. Plus, one of the deadliest attacks this year in an African country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey, from CNN.

0:02.7

I'm Afalmadiki with the five things you need to know for Wednesday, February 4th.

0:08.4

Should the Supreme Leader in Iran be worried right now?

0:12.0

I would say he should be very worried, yeah.

0:14.4

He should be.

0:15.7

That's President Donald Trump during an interview with NBC News.

0:19.1

The U.S. has built up military resources around Iran, as Trump weighs taking action against the regime.

0:24.8

Talks between Iran and the U.S. on Iran's nuclear program will be held in Oman, according to Iran's

0:29.8

foreign minister. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump administration officials may not be able to reach a deal with Iran,

0:36.4

but the U.S. is ready to

0:37.5

meet to try to find out. Trump also weighed in on his immigration crackdown in Minneapolis,

0:42.5

following two fatal shootings by federal agents. I learned that maybe we can use a little bit of a

0:50.1

softer touch, but you still have to be tough. These are criminals. We're dealing with really hard criminals.

0:57.1

Trump said the order to have the Department of Homeland Security immediately withdraw 700

1:01.0

personnel, leaving 2,000 officers on the ground, came directly from him.

1:05.8

However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frye says the drawdown isn't a de-escalation, while

1:10.3

Minnesota Governor Tim

1:11.4

Walls calls it a step in the right direction. More news coming up, including an update on the

1:17.0

redistricting wars in one blue state. The Supreme Court has allowed California to use a new

1:25.6

congressional map that will undermine President Trump's efforts to keep control of the House.

1:30.3

There were no noted dissents and the court didn't explain its reasoning.

1:34.2

California's map put five Republican seats in play, in response to redistricting in Texas that

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