The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Episodes

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  The Clock Runs Out  17.08.2026 1h 24m

  The 60-day pause in the US-Iran MOU has expired. This, as President Trump issues a new threat to Oman ... Concerns mount about the USS Abraham Lincoln as a top Navy commander speaks out ... New damage reports are coming in from hurricane-ravaged Hawaii where tens of thousands of people are without power ... Jared Kushner met with Benjamin Netanyahu for four hours today after talking with Hamas on the stalled Gaza peace plan. Can he break the deadlock?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy 15.08.2026 1m

  When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abruptly leave his family and his job and head for the border with laptops and cash? Why is there still no official explanation of his death? And maybe most importantly: Was Ilya a spy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  To Plea or Not To Plea  14.08.2026 1h 40m

  Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court today. Will he plead guilty to federal charges? And if he does, how will that impact New York State's case against him? ... Indiana's flood disaster intensifies as new storms threaten the Midwest ... Calls for accountability are growing louder regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln. Could a formal investigation be next?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  New Info on Trump's Secret Plane Switch  13.08.2026 1h 24m

  Today's show kicks off with new details about President Trump's secret flight out of Turkey last month, including who exactly joined the president in that catering truck ... An ICE agent points a gun at a woman, sparking new questions ... Several storms unleash catastrophic flooding in Indiana ... The CEO of Flock joins us on the show as the company announces new safety measures after allegations its camera technology was used to track and stalk people.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Moderate Dem Beats Socialist in Wisconsin  12.08.2026 1h 26m

  The progressive wave flattens in Wisconsin, as Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong loses to moderate David Crowley in the gubernatorial primary ... The seemingly unrelenting barrage of major storms continue, with the Midwest in the path this morning as flash flooding, damaging winds and new threats intensify across the region ... New CNN reporting reveals alarming new intelligence tied to a threat against Air Force One ... We also examine a controversial ICE purchase costing millions of taxpayer dollars.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Deadly Quake Shakes Colombia  11.08.2026 1h 27m

  175 people are confirmed dead in Colombia, where a massive earthquake hit the western part of the country. CNN's David Culver reports live from one of the hardest-hit areas ... President Trump secretly switched planes last month while leaving the NATO summit in Turkey due to an assassination threat from Iran. We have new details of how and why the Secret Service pulled the switch, and why the president's location was concealed for several hours ... Doctors are warning the public after the president signs an executive order spacing out childhood vaccines and falsely linking them to autism.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  'Semi-Negotiations' ... and No Deal In Sight  10.08.2026 1h 23m

  President Trump says the US is now "low-keying it" with Iran, characterizing talks between the countries as "semi-negotiations." Iran says nothing will get through the Strait of Hormuz until the US "corrects its behavior" ... First lettuce, then jalapenos, and now prepackaged foods from Taylor Farms are being recalled ... RFK Jr. is expected to crack down on companies that put chemicals in their food products without notifying regulators.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Shocking Slowdown  07.08.2026 1h 32m

  The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs last month, stunning economists. What's behind this drop, and what does this signal about the overall economy? ... GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, meaning his entire confirmation now hinges on Trump critic Bill Cassidy ... A New Mexico court orders tech giant Meta to pay $942 million to a child mental health fund after a jury found the company liable for unfair and deceptive trade practices.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Senate Committee Votes to Hole Fauci in Contempt  06.08.2026 1h 24m

  GOP members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted today to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The vote comes after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times in a hearing last week.  Also on today's show: We break down what you need to know about the new mRNA flu vaccine, including how effective it is, how it's different from a traditional flu shot, and when it will be available.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Progressive Candidate Wins Dem Primary in Michigan  05.08.2026 1h 41m

  As today's show begins, CNN predicts Progressive Abdul el-Sayed scored an ultra-tight victory over Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan's closely watched Democratic Senate primary.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Blanche Debate  04.08.2026 1h 28m

  As today's show begins, senators are speaking before a key vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general ... Polls are open in multiple states holding pivotal primaries for both parties ... An FBI agent is accused of stealing $900,000 in crypto currency and then asking chatGPT what to do with the money ... A top Iranian military adviser threatens the US navy, saying if a blockade continues, "we will target them."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Cornyn, Tillis Give Todd Nod  03.08.2026 1h 23m

  Todd Blanche appears to be inching closer to confirmation as attorney general after a major concession late last night swayed two lame duck GOP senators ... Devastating wildfires are rapidly spreading in Washington state, scorching neighborhoods and forcing more than 60,000 people to evacuate ... The investigation into the deadly shooting in Idaho reveals two bystanders now being hailed as heroes ... President Trump now says talks with Iran will resume today after he canceled an attack on the country.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Major Mideast Breakthrough? 31.07.2026 1h 32m

  President Trump announces a historic agreement for the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. A senior Hamas official says they're on board, but it all hinges on Israel ... Tens of thousands of migrants pour into Spain in a deadly rush. We bring you the latest on the efforts to defuse this crisis ... Anthropic becomes the second AI company this week to reveal its AI hacked a competitor. They're calling it a "misunderstanding."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  US Renews Iran Strikes  30.07.2026 1h 23m

  President Trump promised retribution for Iran's "surprise attack." The result is renewed strikes against Iran ... Todd Blanche's nomination is now in jeopardy. Why is a GOP senator holding up a key vote for Blanche to become the next US attorney general ... A new CNN poll reveals that a third of Democrats now say they identify as Democratic Socialists.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Fauci Pleads the Fifth 29.07.2026 44m

  Today's abbreviated show begins following an intense Senate grilling of Dr. Anthony Fauci during which he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Netanyahu, Zelensky to Attend Lindsey Graham Funeral  28.07.2026 1h 46m

  As today's show begins, two days of funeral services for the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina are just set to get underway, beginning with a ceremony up on Capitol Hill featuring remarks from VP Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. And later this afternoon, President Trump, other government officials and world leaders - including Benjamin Netanyahu and Vlodomyr Zelensky - will gather at the National Cathedral for a tribute to Graham's life.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Caught in the Crossfire  27.07.2026 1h 24m

  Three people are dead after a shootout at a Seattle food festival ... Opening statements are underway for the trial of a mother accused of killing her three children in 2023 ... 100 days from the midterms we take a look at the issues voters care about most.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trump Considering 'Massive Attack'  24.07.2026 1h 25m

  President Trump tells Axios he's "considering a massive attack, bigger than ever before" on Iran. This, after the US has carried out 13 straight nights of attacks. The New York Times reports that Iran rejected a ceasefire deal from the US, but both Washington and Tehran are denying that report. All this comes as the Pentagon website that tracks casualties of war removed four soldiers recently killed in the Iran war from the site. And that has raised new questions and some suspicions about the administration's accounting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Widening War  23.07.2026 1h 34m

  Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are claiming responsibility for attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea, marking a major escalation in the war ... The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee is now asking the DOJ to consider prosecuting Jack Smith, one of the key targets of President Trump's retribution campaign ... Protests erupt in Wisconsin after a police officer fatally shoots a man officials say was armed with a knife.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Dignified Transfer, Nolan Wells, Big Bertha  22.07.2026 1h 27m

  As today's show begins, four US service members who were killed over the weekend are returning home to receive a dignified transfer. This is happening as the US military carries out an 11th straight day of strikes against Iran ... Will a newly released autopsy help answer questions about the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells? ... Tropical Storm Bertha is inching its way toward Louisiana, but the brunt will be felt hundreds of miles away, where it's expected to drop a month's worth of rain over the next two days.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices