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The Situation Room
by Tyra Miller
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 6p-7p Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN. Visit CNN.com/TheSituationRoom.
Episodes
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Early Voting Surges With Election Day 11 Days Away
More than 20 million Americans have already cast their ballots ... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu closes the West Bank after a shooting attack wounds at least five Israelis ... Gas prices spike across the country, with potential consequences at the ballot box.
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Acton Slams Ramaswamy Over Controversial Ad
Amy Acton is speaking out against a controversial ad from opponent Vivek Ramaswamy featuring her estranged mother, calling him a “danger” as criticism grows from both parties ... An American is back home after more than four years in Russian detention ... New body cam footage raises questions…
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CNN Poll: Trump Approval Hits Record Low
A new CNN poll shows President Trump’s job approval rating at a record-low 32%, with congressional Democrats holding a 10-point advantage over Republicans with less than two weeks until the midterm elections ... GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy releases an ad featuring opponent Amy…
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Trump's Dark Message
President Trump paints an ominous picture as he campaigns in North Carolina with two weeks until the midterm elections ... A one-year-old girl is among the latest victims of Russia's war on Ukraine as Trump blasts President Zelensky and suggests it's time for someone else to negotiate with Russia...
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Trump Blitzes Seven States as Approval Hits Record Low
President Trump hits the campaign trail in seven key states as a new poll shows his approval rating at a record low ... French President Emmanuel Macron demands accountability after fiery protests ... A six-year-old child and a 35-year-old man are killed after a woman drives her pickup truck onto…
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A Quiet Community Shattered by Violence
Three young children and a teacher are killed in a shooting at an Oregon elementary school before the gunman is shot and killed. We're live in Bend with the latest on the investigation. ... President Trump weighs in on the possibility of another impeachment if Democrats take control of Congress…
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Texas Senate Race Too Close to Call
Two new polls show the high-stakes Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is too close to call. ... Anthropic warns that small AI models could soon copy themselves onto smart ovens and TV boxes without a way to shut them off. ... A new CNN investigation…
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Crunch Time for Republicans
With just three weeks until the midterm vote, Republicans are trying to shrink the map and pump out more cash. Can they save their Senate majority? ... Federal agents raid the home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar just two days after Trump singled her out at a rally. Coincidence, or part of a pattern?...
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Diesel Deal Blowback
The Trump Administration is facing bipartisan backlash this morning over its diesel agreement with Russia, with some warning the deal defies federal law. Volodymyr Zelensky is none too pleased as well ... New video shows the terrifying moment a Saudi airport was hit in a deadly Houthi attack ......
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Isaias Takes Aim at Gulf
Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3, is barreling toward the Southeast. Officials are warning of life-threatening storm surge and possible tornadoes ... Yet another ICE shooting provokes outrage in NYC. Agents shoot a man from the Dominican Republic with a five-year-old child in the back seat,...
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Hurricane Prep, Terror Plot, New Numbers
Hurricane Isaias is heading toward the Gulf Coast right now, and folks in its path are stocking up and preparing for landfall. Where is it most likely to hit, and how powerful might it be? ... A Minnesota man is now facing charges for allegedly planning to carry out a mass shooting at the…
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Midterms Could Be 'Bloodbath'
There are serious concerns right now within the Republican party that the midterm elections could be a "bloodbath" for the GOP ... Russia is pushing back that a scientist died of plague ... A new tropical storm is churning in the Gulf and could turn into the first Atlantic hurricane of the season.
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Trump Does an About Face on Affordability
James Carville's famous line, "It's the economy, stupid," has never seemed more relevant, as new polls reveal affordability issues matter most to voters. That message seems to finally resonate with President Trump, who previously called it a "hoax" ... Trump sparks backlash after suggesting Iran...
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Jane Doe Threatened
The woman alleging she was gang raped at Cornell now says she’s receiving threats for coming forward ... Are college students using more ketamine and kratom? ... Why is the US removing all of its Air Force bombers from a major UK base? ... Did a Russian researcher at an infectious disease lab die...
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NY AG Takes Over Cornell Rape Case
The Cornell rape investigation is now in the hands of the New York State Attorney General Letitia James. As new reporting reveals, one of the men allegedly involved claimed that he was a victim of sexual misconduct. We talk with Jane Doe's attorney.
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New Details on Copilot Cockpit Attack
We begin today with an update on the man accused of attacking his fellow pilot and trying to crash the FlyDubai airliner. Benjamin Netanyahu says the suspect could have "extremist leanings" ... Was a lethal injection botched in Tennessee? Hear what witnesses of the execution are saying.
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What Happened That Night at Cornell?
We begin today's show with new details about what Jane Doe told police two years ago when she claims she was raped by multiple men at Cornell University ... We also have new information about a violent midair incident between pilots on an Israel-bound flight ... More changes are coming to the...
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AI Summit at White House
The biggest names in tech/AI are scheduled to meet later today at the White House amid growing concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology ... Vowing "I won't be silenced," former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee ... For the...
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Going Rogue
OpenAI pauses training of one of its models as reports of wayward agents grow ... Arrests are made and questions mount regarding the terror plot at a British military base used by the US ... Details about the unprecedented test flight of SpaceX's starship, the most powerful rocket ever made.
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Rare September Nor-Easter
More than 40 million people are bracing for a powerful storm that's expected to bring a month's worth of rain for some, as well as heavy flooding and powerful winds ... President Trump and Chinese leader Xi are wrapping up their historic meeting after last night's star-studded state dinner. CNN…
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Press Ban, Xi-Trump Meeting, UN Addresses
As today's show begins we're watching three major breaking stories. First, a new development in the White House press ban. Next, the crucial meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Then, we get an update from the UN General Assembly, where the leaders of Israel and…
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New ICE Shooting Video Yields New Questions
What really happened in the moments before an ICE agent opened fire on a Venezuelan man in Austin? New video raises more questions ... Trump hosts Xi today at the White House. On the agenda: trade, technology and Taiwan ... We talk to the Florida couple suing an IVF clinic they allege used the...
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Trump Defends War at UN
As today's show begins, President Trump is about to defend the war with Iran at the United Nations. But brand new CNN polls show American support for the war is slipping ... A grand jury declined to bring criminal charges for the death of Nolan Wells. How is his family is responding? ... News...
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CNN Sues White House
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue the Trump administration after being banned by the President ... Trump weighs his options as Houthis increase their attacks on Saudi Arabia ... Protests erupt in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man is shot by an ICE agent while making a delivery for DoorDash.
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Yet Another Alarming AI Incident
A chat bot has started building a new and improved version of itself without human help. This could make AI even harder to control ... We have new video of ICE arresting two teens. Their mother tells CNN they were on their way to join the Marines when this happened ... A new UN report says the...
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AI Goes Rogue Again
OpenAI says its models engaged in deception and unsanctioned actions multiple times as calls grow on both sides of the political aisle for more regulation ... Canada works to deepen ties with the European Union. Did President Trump push them across the Atlantic? ... JD Vance implores voters to...
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Is It Too Late To Rein In AI?
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is now calling for urgent meetings on artificial intelligence, sounding the alarm on AI's rapid development and the need for regulations to slow down the industry ... A growing number of Republicans are now openly criticizing the president and his war with Iran. We...
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Patel Testifies About Epstein, Bestiality
As today's show begins, FBI Director Kash Patel is answering questions by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Topics included the Epstein files and bestiality ... President Trump rails against the Supreme Court following its decision to strike down his executive order on mail-in ballots ... Tech...
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AI Alarm
Competing CEOs are now joining forces to warn about the pace of AI development and its potential threat. We go live to Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are under pressure to act ... Diesel, oil and gas hit record highs due to the war with Iran. How much more you might pay to stay warm this winter?...
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9/11, 25 Years Later
Complete coverage of the 25-year anniversary of 9/11.
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Trump's $5K Promise
President Trump says he'd give every American $5,000 each. But it comes with a catch ... The NYPD is preparing for its largest deployment of police in years ... Lawmakers push to regulate AI after researchers warn of human extinction by the end of the decade.
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New Escalation
The US destroys five Iranian tankers, signaling an escalation in the war with Iran. What could be next? ... A new CNN investigation reveals a GOP candidate's resurfaced videos featuring crude comments about women, including a feminist's weight to "whales" and "nuclear bombs" ... We cover a key...
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A Plea for Help
A Florida family's plane vanishes over the Bahamas, prompting an urgent search. Did thunderstorms play a role? ... Canada escalates the trade war with the US, imposing retaliatory tariffs. What could cost you more? And will President Trump strike back? ... A new report reveals damning evidence of…
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Why Did Amazon Plane Turn Deadly?
Investigators are desperately trying to find out what caused an Amazon cargo plane to overshoot the runway in Miami, killing five people ... An armed man is under arrest this morning after pushing through a crowd toward an Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee ... There's intense debate this...
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Tensions Flare in Clancy Courtroom
Court is back in session for the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. The morning started with a tense exchange between Clancy's defense attorney and the judge, the former claiming there is one juror who refuses to listen to the law
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Pressure on Pete Hegseth
Two Republicans are calling on the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be ousted, one saying he's inept for the job. What is President Trump's response? ... We are live at the Lindsay Clancy trial. What happens if the jury still can't reach a verdict? ... Parts of Texas get a month's worth of rain…
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Iran Accuses US of Wedding Attack
Iran says at least four people were killed, including a four-year-old child, in a US strike that sprayed a wedding celebration with deadly shrapnel ... The US strikes an oil deal with Venezuela. When will it pay off for drivers at the pump? ... Tiger Woods takes a plea after being accused of...
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Trump Hosts Summit on Gas Prices
President Trump is preparing to sit down with oil executives and fuel distributors at the White House today to discuss ways to lower gas prices ... A daughter desperately searches for her parents who were crossing the Nepal-Tibet border minutes before a massive wall of water wiped out a building…
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US-Iran War Escalates ... Again
After a month of relative calm, the US and Iran trade attacks. Iran's state broadcaster releases a video it claims shows ballistic missiles fired at US military installations inside Jordan. Iran says it also targeted a US base inside the UAE. Both strikes are in retaliation for US forces striking...
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Verdict Watch
The fate of Lindsay Clancy now lies in the hands of nine women and three men. Will they find her criminally responsible for killing her three young children? ... The death toll climbs to more than 500 in Nepal from the flash floods, as rescuers dig through the mud and debris to try to find the...
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Hundreds Dead, Thousands Missing After Catastrophic Floods
Hundreds are dead and thousands more are missing - including dozens of Americans - after catastrophic floods swept through the Nepali-Chinese border ... We have new reporting that debunks President Trump's explanation of the CIA director's surprise visit to Moscow ... The FDA approves a drug that...
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Deadly Floods
Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds are missing after massive flash floods hit the border between Nepal and China. Urgent rescue operations are currently underway as emergency workers desperately search for survivors. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam tells us what happened ... and why.
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Hakeem Jeffries: 'No One Is Getting a Pass'
Hakeem Jeffries is strongly defending his secret meeting with Jared Kushner, reassuring progressives by saying, "no one in the Trump 'cartel' is going to get a pass." The House minority leader joins us live in the Situation Room .... The US-Canada trade war escalates, with Ontario Premier Doug…
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'Economic D-Day'
As today's show begins we're awaiting details on the terms of the so-called "economic D-day" for Iran ... The deepening trade war with Canada threatens to raise prices Americans pay for everyday items ... Wolf goes one-on-one with a man who wants to become Florida's next governor, Byron Donalds.
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Natalie Harp Saga Deepens
Emotional letters allegedly written by Trump aide Natalie Harp to the president are now raising questions about potential national security ramifications. What did she supposedly write, and why is it so concerning? ... He answered the call during the attack on Pearl Harbor. So why would the Navy...
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$40 Trillion and Counting
Today marks a grim milestone for the national debt, as it hits a record $40 trillion. Why does it continue to rise? ... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to Britain. How are the royals are reacting to their return? ... Following the expiration of the 60-day MOU, President Trump…
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A Stunning Upset in Florida Primary
Democratic Socialists show off their growing influence with state representative Angie Nixon's surprise victory in Florida's Senate primary. What does that tell us with the midterms fast approaching? ... Communities continue to push back on AI data centers. We talk with one woman who turned down…
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It's Primary Day in Florida
Voters are heading to the polls today in four states, including Florida, where the president's endorsement power will get a major test ... More than 1,000 people are homeless after deadly storms inundate Indiana with historic flooding ... A “targeted ambush” is how authorities describe an…
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The Clock Runs Out
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…
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Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
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…
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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 6p-7p Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN. Visit CNN.com/TheSituationRoom.
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