CNN 5 Things Trump trade negotiations, new cancer treatment study, Met Gala preview & more
May 5, 2025
President Trump shares insights on trade negotiations, shedding light on discussions with key US partners. In health news, researchers reveal a groundbreaking cancer treatment that may spare some patients from surgery. Meanwhile, the EU aims to attract more researchers in response to changing American science policies. Finally, get ready for fashion's biggest night as previews of the Met Gala excitement unfold!
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Trump Controls Trade Deals
- President Donald Trump emphasizes that he personally sets the final trade deals the U.S. makes.
- Trade agreements announced soon may reduce tariffs but likely won't deliver major economic benefits immediately.
EU Boosts Research Funding
- The EU invests $567 million to attract researchers amid U.S. cuts to science funding.
- This response to U.S. science policy changes highlights competition in global research talent.
DHS Offers Self-Deportation Incentives
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security offers undocumented migrants financial incentives and travel assistance to self-deport.
- The program encourages migrants to verify departure and may preserve options for legal reentry later.