Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse of Trump trial

A man set himself on fire Friday at the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place. A bill that could effectively ban TikTok picks up steam in Congress. Plus, another GOP lawmaker says he will support efforts to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses Republican efforts to push back on voter fraud. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes the Michigan presidential ballot as an independent candidate. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses a wave of young people glorifying the Columbine shooters on the 25th anniversary of the high school shooting. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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