5 things to know for April 2: Artemis II launch, Trump’s address, Oil prices, China’s nuclear arsenal, Raw cheese - CNN

CNN's "5 things to know" briefing for April 2 covers five distinct developments: NASA's Artemis II launch preparations, an address by President Trump, movements in global oil prices, China's nuclear arsenal expansion, and food safety concerns related to raw cheese. The Artemis II mission represents NASA's next crewed lunar program step following the successful uncrewed Artemis I test flight. These stories span national security, energy markets, space exploration, and domestic policy—areas typically covered in daily news briefings for policymakers and business leaders tracking breaking developments. The bundled format allows readers to quickly absorb major news across multiple sectors without needing to navigate separate stories.