CNN 5 Things 3 PM ET: DOJ’s leak investigations, Mangione hearing, a Broadway dream realized & more
Dec 10, 2024
A watchdog report reveals the Justice Department secretly obtained phone records from lawmakers during Trump’s term. The arrest of a suspect in the murder of a healthcare CEO raises questions. President Biden's administration backs a new Syrian regime, while China warns there are no winners in a trade war with the US. Plus, get excited about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson making her Broadway debut!
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DOJ Leak Investigation
- The DOJ secretly obtained phone records of lawmakers and journalists during leak investigations.
- The investigation, under President Trump, targeted those with access to sensitive information.
Mangione's Charges
- Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces multiple charges.
- Evidence includes surveillance footage and a manifesto detailing Mangione's motives.
U.S. Recognition of Syria's New Government
- The U.S. pledges to recognize Syria's new government after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
- Israel responded with airstrikes and troop deployments, raising tensions in the region.
