CNN 5 Things ACLU Sues Feds, Machado at the WH, NCAA Players Charged and more
Jan 15, 2026
Don Riddell, a CNN sports reporter, dives into the latest scandal surrounding college players charged in an international sports betting scheme, revealing how bribes impacted NCAA games. The podcast also discusses the ACLU's lawsuit against the government's immigration tactics. Attention shifts to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado's meeting with Trump, highlighting shifts in U.S.-Iran tensions. Plus, there's good news for homebuyers as mortgage rates drop, sparking changes in the housing market.
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Legal Challenge To ICE Tactics
- The ACLU of Minnesota alleges ICE used suspicionless stops and warrantless arrests targeting U.S. citizens.
- The group seeks an emergency court order to halt those enforcement practices immediately.
Machado Meets Trump In Washington
- Maria Machado met President Trump at the White House and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.
- Trump declined to endorse her as Venezuela's leader after the U.S. captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Regional Diplomacy Eases Tensions
- Arab nations helped ease U.S.-Iran tensions after intense diplomacy over 72 hours according to a Gulf official.
- Many Iranians still brace for possible U.S. action amid protests and a brutal crackdown.