The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Iran Targets US, Suspends Talks 01.06.2026 1t 24min

US Central Command says it intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles, and Iran state media says Tehran is suspending talks with the US ... Rescuers desperately searching for the two men still trapped in a Laos cave say they've heard sounds of life from underground ... Protests explode again right outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey amid allegations of unsanitary conditions and lack of adequate medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cave Rescue! 30.05.2026 1t 33min

First: CNN is live from the Laos cave rescue site, as divers work furiously to get five people still trapped to safety. Then: Blue Origin's rocket explodes during a ground test. What led to the catastrophe? And: Pam Bondi testifies to the House Oversight Committee about her handling of the Epstein files ... The US calls a Russian drone strike on an apartment building in Romania - a NATO ally - a "reckless incursion." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks 28.05.2026 1t 22min

The US and Iran each struck the other overnight. What does this mean for that fragile cease fire and peace talks? ... Protesters clash with federal officials right outside the New Jersey ICE facility, where detainees continue a days-long hunger strike over conditions ... The DOJ is launching a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who won civil lawsuits against Donald Trump for over $88 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deal to End US-Iran War Imminent? 27.05.2026 1t 20min

Iran's state TV is reporting that it has a draft memo to end the war. The "memorandum of agreement" calls for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports and pulling adjacent military forces. This news comes as President Trump is about to convene his Cabinet at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Gets Physical 26.05.2026 1t 24min

Today's show begins as President Trump is at Walter Reed for his annual physical. Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins us with the very latest on the president's health ... Severe storms pummel the Southeast, killing at least one person ... Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins us with a warning that the Ebola outbreak could become a "very significant pandemic." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Possible Deal With Iran? 25.05.2026 1t 23min

President Trump is signaling a deal with Iran is very close, but - as usual - Iran is saying something else ... Emergency crews in California warn of a potentially "catastrophic" explosion ... New details about the man police say opened fire right outside the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NATO Meeting, Fund Fallout, Busch Shocker 22.05.2026 1t 22min

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Sweden meeting with NATO leaders just one day after he slammed that very alliance ... President Trump is facing backlash from his own party to the so-called anti-weaponization fund, one senator calling it "stupid on stilts" ... NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41, just hours after his family said he had a severe illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Billion-Dollar Backlash 21.05.2026 1t 30min

President Trump’s so-called “weaponization fund” is now facing swift outrage from members of his own party ... Why did “The Pitt” actor Noah Wylie joined a health care rally in DC? ... US intelligence shows Iran has already restarted part of its drone production ... The US aircraft carrier strike group is now in the Caribbean as tensions with Cuba escalate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blanche Defends Anti-Weaponization Fund 20.05.2026 1t 23min

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other DOJ officials continue to defend the $1 billion “anti-weaponization” fund against growing outrage ... The bond market is now flashing warning signs for your wallet. Are interest rates about to soar? ... Officials rush to the rescue, saving people stranded and threatened by exploding wildfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slain Security Guard Was Father of Eight 19.05.2026 1t 19min

Today's show begins just after we learn the identity of the security guard who was killed yesterday in that deadly shooting rampage at San Diego's largest mosque. He's Amin Abdullah, a father of eight, one of three people two teenage suspects allegedly gunned down before taking their own lives. Police are treating the shooting as a hate crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Severe Weather Threat Continues 18.05.2026 1t 24min

The system that spawned tornadoes and left a trail of destruction in Nebraska is moving east ... The world is scrambling to contain the new Ebola outbreak in Africa ... We go one-on-one with the head of Volvo ... President Trump issues new threats against Iran as new polling shows two thirds of Americans disapprove of his handling of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's Trip, Cuba's Crisis, Surging Prices 15.05.2026 1t 24min

As President Trump heads back from China on Air Force One, the big question remains: What, if anything, did he accomplish during his meetings with Xi Jinping? ... Cuba suffers massive blackouts, prompting protests, and the island nation's government warns it's going to get even worse ... The cost of groceries in the US sees the highest jump in almost four years. Is relief coming anytime soon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid the Pageantry, a Warning 14.05.2026 1t 22min

It's been all smiles at the Trump-Xi summit, but the Chinese president wasted no time warning his US counterpart that Taiwan is the most important issue between the two countries, and if mishandled could create "a very dangerous situation." Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss China, Iran, and America's posture on the global stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soaring Inflation 13.05.2026 1t 10min

A new economic report shows wholesale inflation skyrocketing to its highest level in nearly four years ... President Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping ... We go one-on-one with GOP Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Updates on Hantavirus, Epstein, Iran 12.05.2026 1t 23min

The World Health Organization says there are 11 confirmed hantavirus cases linked to that cruise ship, and 16 passengers are now quarantined in Nebraska ... Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are gathering with Democratic lawmakers in Florida as part of their investigation into the late convicted sex offender ... Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are back on Capitol Hill, facing tough questions again from members of Congress about the war with Iran and the pentagon's request to boost military spending by more than 40%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Ship Return 11.05.2026 1t 24min

Americans from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are in Nebraska this morning. Deborah Birx, the response coordinator for the White House coronavirus task force, joins us live to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Cruise Ship Outbreak be Contained? 08.05.2026 1t 23min

Officials are rushing to contain the hantavirus outbreak on that cruise ship as it makes its way to the Canary Islands. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins the show to answer your questions. Also: The search renews for the remains of Kristin Smart, 30 years after the 19-year-old college student was killed ... How much more will your summer vacation cost because of rising gas and jet fuel prices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Race to Trace 07.05.2026 1t 24min

Officials are urgently working to contain further spread of the rare virus that's wreaking havoc on a cruise ship and has caused at least three deaths ... We go one-on-one with Maria Shriver about her push for more research on women's health and what you can do to decrease your risk of Alzheimer's ... The world awaits Iran's response to a US proposal that could end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies 06.05.2026 1t 44min

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, died peacefully today, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. We look back on the remarkable life and legacy of the man who revolutionized TV news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ceasefire Tensions and Political Showdowns 05.05.2026 1t 29min

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire still holds despite clashes near the Strait of Hormuz, as the US launches “Project Freedom” to protect commercial shipping amid rising tensions and energy prices. The episode also covers Middle East developments involving Iran, Israel, and the UAE; US political updates including key primaries and a California debate preview; a Secret Service shooting in Washington, DC; and a DOJ subpoena battle tied to the 2020 election. Additional stories include a VA investigation, a new youth AI safety initiative, wildfire suspect updates, and an interview with the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices