Disney’s nod to nostalgia, controversial project, follow the corgis: Catch up on the day’s stories

By Daniel Wine, CNN

👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tourists are swarming to a scenic spot in the mountains of Italy, but it’s not for the panoramic views. They’re going gaga for a $4 pastry.

Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day.

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1️⃣ A nod to nostalgia

Disney wants to re-theme some classic attractions, fix a long-broken Audio-Animatronic figure and redesign a land at the heart of Walt’s first theme park. Fans gave the plans an enthusiastic thumbs up.

2️⃣ Losses piling up

Republican voters are increasingly shrugging off the advice of President Donald Trump when it comes to supporting his candidates. CNN’s Aaron Blake explains why he’s looking more like a lame duck.

🐘 Cory Mills: Trump claims he told GOP congressman to drop out

▶️ Watch: How voters who dislike both parties are leaning

3️⃣ Border security

The controversial construction project at Big Bend National Park in southern Texas has been put on hold after bipartisan criticism. With bulldozers and excavators sitting idle, here’s where things stand.

4️⃣ Too much TV

Do you spend hours every day in front of the television? You’re probably not doing your brain any favors. On the other hand, sitting at work was linked to healthier functioning.

5️⃣ Finding fault

In 1977, Renée Richards sued for her right to play tennis as a trans woman. In a new biography published this week, she calls her lawsuit “selfish” and regrets it.

▶️ Watch: Hegseth uses transphobic slur at Iowa State Fair

Watch this

🐕 Leaders of the pack: Your hiking buddies on this trail through the Maine wilderness have very short legs. Meet the 13 corgis with a nose for adventure.

Top headlines

• Trump unveils another White House construction project with ‘very special stone’
• Rep. Jimmy Gomez accuser told House Ethics Committee he sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
• UAE halts trade with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing ballistic missiles

Check this out

🤖 Smashing success: The world’s top humanoid maker and its dancing robots just enjoyed a blockbuster market debut in China. Unitree serves as the poster child for the country’s tech progress.

For CNN subscribers

• National debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Here’s why that matters
• Analysis: Democrats are done being scared of Trump. Now they’re laughing at him
• USDA workers fear the worst as Trump admin rolls out a reorganization

Quiz time

🚙 Which close aide to Trump, pictured here, once rode in the trunk of an SUV to accompany him?

A. Laura Loomer

B. Karoline Leavitt

C. Susie Wiles

D. Natalie Harp

⬇️ Scroll down for the answer.

Thanks for reading

✅ Most popular in yesterday’s newsletter: Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend and his brother called 911 from apartment where she died, police report says

🧠 Quiz answer: D. Harp, a constant presence at Trump’s side in recent years, has irked senior aides and at times prompted efforts to box her out of the president’s inner circle.

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Today’s edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN’s Kimberly Richardson and Chris Good.