The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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 leaders sound the alarm on AI, but the president labels those concerns a "hoax."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? rowing measles outbreak. Pennsylvania officials now say a third person has died from measles ... A ProPublica investigation reveals that a Russian oligarch reportedly footed a big part of the bill for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding the Bahamas.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 a coverup in the days and weeks after 9/11.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

President Trump is expected to receive a chilly reception when he arrives in Turkey for a NATO summit ... Maine Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner is under increasing pressure to drop out of the race ... Torrential rains topple roofs and flood roads in the northeast, and a new severe weather threat emerges today.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump, fresh from persuading FIFA to reinstate the US soccer team's leading scorer for tonight's game against Belgium, marked the official debut of the investment vehicles known as Trump Accounts by ringing the NYSE's opening bell in the Oval Office. His attention shifts later today as he travels to Turkey for the NATO summit.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Organizers of July 4th celebrations scramble to deal with record-breaking heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US added just 57,000 jobs in June. What does that signify about the US job market and the overall economy? ... A man is rescued after being buried alive under debris from a nine-story building that collapsed during the deadly Venezuela earthquakes eight days ago ... New details emerge on just how much more President Trump has made since taking office.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, the Supreme Court is readying to release a number of key opinions before going on summer recess. Expected are rulings affecting birthright citizenship, transgender sports, and President Trump's power to fire federal officials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is in court, where he's expected to plead guilty to a charge that he kept sensitive, classified information. Meanwhile, billionaire investor Leon Black is on Capitol Hill, where he's being questioned by the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And at any moment, the Texas Board of Education will vote on requiring more than five million students to learn Bible verses and stories as part of their public school education.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two powerful earthquakes rocked Venezuela, killing more than 160 people. Now it's a race against the clock to find survivors in the rubble ... We're keeping a close eye on the US Supreme Court as the justices weigh several major cases, including the future of birthright citizenship ... We're expecting to hear directly from lawmakers about the fight over President Trump's major elections bill, which he's demanding passage of before he signs a bipartisan housing bill now on his desk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President JD Vance deemed Sunday a 'very, very good day" in negotiations with Iran and says President Trump's threat to "blow the shit" out of the country did not derail peace talks ... Multiple tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, killing at least three ... A massive fire engulfs a beach resort, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of 1,700 people ... British PM Keir Starmer to step down.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is renewed hours after an escalation in Lebanon ... The flood threat continues, affecting 10 million Americans, and more rain could make things worse his weekend ... Should kids under 16 be banned from social media?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court is expected to release decisions for several big cases today ... Severe weather wreaks havoc from Illinois all the way to New Orleans - and it's not over yet ... President Trump signs the Iran agreement to end the war, despite criticism at home and abroad. We're live at the white house as the vice president JD Vance prepares to answer questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN obtains the 14-point draft agreement between the US and iran. We reveal what's in and what's noticeably left out. Plus, rushing to the rescue: Bystanders jump into action after a small jet crashes on a Texas highway. And CNN goes one on one with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just ahead of the big Knicks championship parade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is vowing to publicly release the text of the Iran agreement and possibly read it on camera ... An intense investigation is underway after that B-52 bomber crash yesterday ... The flooding danger isn't over off the Gulf Coast following multiple high-water rescues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, President Trump, fresh from reaching an agreement that could end the war with Iran, is scheduled to touch down in Switzerland before heading to the G7 summit. The deal with Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US blockade of Iranian ports. But there are still plenty of questions.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump lashes out at Iran just hours after saying the US had ended the war with a "great settlement." Tehran has yet to confirm any agreement ... Immigration agents arrest two people in Baltimore at a school as it prepares for pre-k and kindergarten promotion ceremonies. Maryland's governor calls the situation "disturbing" ... SpaceX awaits its first public trade, which will likely make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump promises to hit Iran "very hard" tonight, and says the US will take an Iranian island that's a key oil hub ... There's more bad news about inflation, with a brand new report showing businesses are feeling the pinch as well as consumers ... We're waiting for the Supreme Court to release decisions on several major cases, including birthright citizenship, presidential power, and transgender sports bans.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today show begins, President Trump is expected to sign an immigration enforcement package giving ICE and border patrol $70 billion. This follows new threats against Iran after it shot down an American helicopter. Meanwhile, Bill Gates goes behind closed doors to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are live in Maine as Democrat Graham Platner gets a major test after months of controversies ... OpenAI is set to make the most highly anticipated market debut in recent history ... Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson joins us to talk about her new book on the importance of commitment ... Officials investigate why a US military Apache helicopter went down off the coast of Oman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran says it is suspending attacks against Israel as long as it doesn't strike Southern Lebanon. But just an hour later, Lebanon's state-run news reports that Israel did just that ... Shocking video shows the moment buildings crumbled as a 7.8- magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines ... The trial begins today of the man federal prosecutors say was "pissed off at the world" before intentionally starting the deadly Palisades fire ... Six people are hurt in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station just a day before the city hosts the NBA finals right next door, with President Trump in attendance.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brand new jobs report out today greatly exceeds expectations, indicating the US labor market may finally be stabilizing ... We've just learned that a mere 19 feet separated a plane and the busy New Jersey Turnpike before it hit a pole and crashed into a truck ... More details emerge about the former CIA official who allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency from the spy agency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we come on the air today, we're anticipating major Supreme Court decisions, including birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and presidential power to fire federal officials ... President Trump plans to nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently take the job, but they seem to be on two different pages about that so-called anti-weaponization fund ... There's been more GOP pushback on Bill Pulte, Trump's pick to take over at DHS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we're following multiple events on Capitol Hill: House Speaker Mike Johnson, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are all scheduled to appear. But first, we review the results from yesterday's key primary races.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we've just learned that President Trump has named Bill Pulte, the controversial director of the Federal Housing & Finance Agency, to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as acting director of national intelligence ... Key primary races across the country will be decided tonight, including the crowded governor's contest in California ... We have new CNN reporting involving women on Capitol Hill they fear harassment for reporting inappropriate behavior.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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