12 PM ET: Biden's DNC night, George Santos to plead guilty, private spacewalk & more

CNN 5 Things - A podcast by CNN

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, with President Joe Biden giving a prime-time speech. Economists weigh in on the 2024 candidates' economic proposals. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in Israel, as talks over a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza reach a critical point. Former Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to fraud charges today. Plus, a billionaire and three other crew members start preparing today for the first-ever civilian spacewalk next week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices