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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates at 6am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm and 6pm Eastern, every weekday.

CNN 5 Things

As schools start to reopen across the country, new CDC data shows that a record share of US kindergartners missed required vaccinations last school year. It comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to downplay vaccine efficacy and slash funding for research and development. We hear from a county health administrator in Texas who is concerned an ongoing measles outbreak could soon arrive on his doorstep. 

Guest: Dr. Philip Huang, Dallas County Health & Human Services director 

Have a question about the news? Have a story you think we should cover? Call us at 202-240-2895. 

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Deirdre McPhillips, Jamie Gumbrecht
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One Thing: How Vaccine Opt-Outs Could Put Classrooms at Risk

This club is going viral and helping members relieve stress, one scream at a time. A veteran umpire is making history on the pro baseball field. Meet the world-class chef that’s running a plastic-free restaurant in hopes others will do the same. Thousands in Michigan play their library’s reading game that goes way beyond books. Plus, this isn’t your average summer camp – it’s where wisdom meets curiosity.
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5 Good Things: History at Home Plate: the MLB’s First Female Umpire

We begin with new details on President Donald Trump’s meeting with his Russian counterpart. The families of hostages held in Gaza continue to protest Israel’s takeover plans. Trump’s IRS commissioner is taking on a new role. The weather may be worsening wildfire conditions in parts of California. We’ll break down new 401(k) investment options that could be coming your way. Plus, a legendary NASA astronaut has died. 
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Trump-Putin meeting, big 401(k) changes, Apollo 13 astronaut death & more

The Justice Department is investigating President Donald Trump’s long-time adversary. We have the latest on the standoff between Texas House Democrats and Republicans over redistricting. A lower court judge was dealt a significant setback in a high-stakes immigration case against two Trump officials. One of Israel’s staunchest allies took a major stand against its decision to expand the war in Gaza. And, a university in the US is facing a billion-dollar hurdle. 
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DOJ probes NY AG, no TX quorum, university's funding fight & more

Palestinians in Gaza City say they’ll refuse Israeli orders to leave, calling takeover plans “pointless.” Americans are changing their shopping habits because of rising grocery prices. Experts warn that federal funding cuts to mRNA vaccines will leave the US vulnerable. A former superhero actor is joining ICE. Plus, patience has run out for this “totally unacceptable” WNBA trend. 
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Gaza plan pushback, grocery price stress, Superman joins ICE & more

International leaders have criticized Israel’s plan to control more of Gaza. The redistricting showdown between Texas lawmakers has hit fever pitch. We’ll tell you why the Pentagon wants to redirect weapons meant for Ukraine back to the US. Dangerous heat is fuelling wildfires in parts of the US. Plus, Australia’s mushroom murderer also allegedly tried to serve other poisoned dishes.
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Global outcry over Gaza plan, TX redistricting stand-off, poisoned pasta & more.

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take over more of Gaza. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine has passed, but there’s uncertainty over his next move. A new wildfire in California has forced thousands to fleer their homes. Trump is threatening to deploy National Guard troops in another city. And, two state troopers were “ambushed” following a shooting in Pennsylvania (edited) 
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Gaza war expansion, Russia sanctions deadline, PA shooting & more

Americans are bracing for even higher prices on some goods. A judge hit pause on new construction at an immigration detention center. We’ll tell you what health experts say makes up most of the American diet. Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband has died. Plus, ChatGPT is getting smarter.
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Higher tariff rates, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction, ChatGPT upgrade & more

Israel's security cabinet is meeting to decide whether the country will fully reoccupy Gaza. Stocks are under pressure as investors assess President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs. A Republican senator is bringing the FBI into Texas’ redistricting fight. We’ll break down how the Trump administration is shaking up climate science. Plus, six soldiers are being recognized for their heroic actions during a shooting on a Georgia military base. 
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Gaza takeover talks, markets weigh tariffs, FBI joins TX GOP & more

We reveal how the government plans to spend the extra revenue generated from tariffs. Soldiers at Fort Stewart military base in Georgia have been honored for disarming a shooter yesterday. President Donald Trump has ordered work on a new census, excluding a certain group of people. We have an update on the wildfire raging in the south of France. Plus, an old medication may combat the effects of Alzheimer’s.
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Ft. Stewart soldiers honored, Trump’s new census, Alzheimer’s remedy & more

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are focusing their efforts on getting voters to the polls. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed today for a high-stakes trip to the Middle East. Rupert Murdoch’s news outlets have sued an AI company. An ACLU attorney is set to make history later this year. Plus, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers has died.
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6 PM ET: Getting out the vote, dwindling hopes for a ceasefire, Murdoch sues over AI & more

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