CNN 5 Things Moon Mission Countdown, Trump’s Primetime Speech, New Weight Loss Drug and more
Apr 1, 2026
Four astronauts prepare for a daring lunar orbit mission and the technical fixes behind it. A major national address lays out plans and talking points about the war with Iran. The Supreme Court probes attempts to change birthright citizenship. A federal trial gets a new timeline. A second GLP-1 weight loss pill reaches the market with different dosing.
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Historic Deep Moon Orbit Mission
- NASA launched four diverse astronauts on a 10-day mission to orbit the moon, marking the first near-moon crewed flight in over 50 years.
- The mission may break Apollo-era distance records and required last-minute fixes to the flight termination system and a battery before liftoff.
Trump's National Address On Iran Conflict
- President Donald Trump planned his first major national address on the war with Iran, promising to end the conflict within two to three weeks and criticizing NATO's support.
- The announcement followed Iranian missile attacks intercepted over Tel Aviv and reported casualties in Israel and Lebanon.
Supreme Court Skeptical On Birthright Citizenship Bid
- The Supreme Court appeared skeptical of the administration's attempt to end automatic birthright citizenship, with Chief Justice Roberts noting the 14th Amendment remains the same Constitution.
- Several conservatives suggested the case might be resolved on statutory grounds because Congress later passed laws mirroring the amendment's language.