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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
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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Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in battleground North Carolina, using what was billed as a speech on the economy to attack Kamala Harris and the Democrats. We break down his message as some of his allies plead with him to discuss substantive policy issues. Plus, the CIA director will be in the room when high-stakes talks on a Gaza ceasefire will get underway soon.
Aug 15, 2024
As Israel remains on very high alert, U.S. officials say they believe Iran has not yet decided on how to follow through on its threat of retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Plus, President Biden says he is concerned about the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Aug 14, 2024
The Israeli military is on high alert amid warnings that Iran may attack within days or hours. Plus, Donald Trump is unleashing fresh attacks on Kamala Harris’ record after making false claims that her huge crowds were faked. This as Harris is gaining in battleground states. Also, Trump is now seeking $100 million in alleged damages from the Department of Justice over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents search.
Aug 13, 2024
At least 61 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed into multiple homes near São Paulo. The Brazilian president said everyone on board died. Plus, Donald Trump is about to hold his first rally since the Democratic ticket was announced. This as Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz continue their battleground swing in Arizona.
Aug 10, 2024
Donald Trump comes out swinging at Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a Mar-a-Lago press conference as he tries to blunt the momentum of the new Democratic ticket. Plus, new details about the alleged terror plot against Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. Authorities now say all three suspects are teenagers. Also, Israel braces for potential attacks from Hezbollah.
Aug 9, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz work to gain voters in key battleground states by speaking together today. Plus, President Biden shares a chilling warning about the peaceful transfer of power in a new interview. Also, sources now tell CNN that Hezbollah is poised to strike Israel independent of any potential attack by Iran.
Aug 8, 2024
Sources say Kamala Harris has yet to make a final decision on her running mate with less than 24 hours until she is scheduled to appear along side her eventual pick. Plus, President Biden and Kamala Harris wrap an urgent national security meeting at the White House as a revenge attack on Israel from Iran may be imminent. Also, recession fears send shockwaves through United States markets.
Aug 6, 2024
Kamala Harris wins enough votes from delegates to lock up the party’s nomination. Also, the Dow Jones closes down 600+ points, triggering fears of a recession. Plus, the United States is sending warships to the Middle East amid fears of an Iranian revenge attack on Israel.
Aug 3, 2024
Freed Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are on their way back to the United States after their lengthy imprisonment in Russia. Their release was part of a historic prisoner swap between Moscow and the West, bigger than any exchange since the Cold War. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper joins to discuss what may have gone into the negotiations.
Aug 2, 2024
Rep. Steven Horsford, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins to discuss Trump attacking Harris over her racial heritage when he sat down for a Q&A at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Plus, the United States reaches a plea deal with some of the organizers of the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Aug 1, 2024