6 PM ET: Trump says he’d fire Jack Smith, DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers, a federal apology & more

CNN 5 Things

Former President Donald Trump said in a radio interview today that, if reelected, he would fire special counsel Jack Smith. Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that his country is “not interested” in escalating conflict in the Middle East. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended resentencing for two brothers at the center of a high-profile case. We’ll tell you why President Joe Biden is planning to issue an apology. Plus, the planet’s largest lake is shrinking.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices