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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 10am-12pm Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.

'Vladimir, Stop!' The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
President Trump says he's "not happy" after Russia launches a deadly wave of attacks in Ukraine, admonishing Vladimir Putin. What does this mean for peace talks as Trump's top negotiator prepares to meet with the Russian president. Plus, a billionaire backer of Trump's issues a very stark warning.
Apr 24, 2025
Trade War Off Ramp? The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
As today's show hits the air, the treasury secretary is just about to speak as the Trump Administration signals the steep tariffs may soon be loosening up. Meanwhile, his counterpart in the DOD says his wife wasn't just in that Signal chat. We have new CNN reporting on her near constant presence in his inner circle, even though she doesn't have an official position at the Pentagon.
Apr 23, 2025
The IMF's Stark Warning The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
The International Monetary Fund issues a grim economic outlook for America, saying President Trump's trade war will deal a seismic blow to the US and economies worldwide. Also, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking out after reports that he shared detailed and sensitive military plans in a second Signal chat. We have new reporting just coming in on his promise to prosecute leakers inside the Pentagon.
Apr 22, 2025
World Mourns Death, Remembers Life of Pope Francis The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
In addition to extensive coverage of the death of Pope Francis, we bring you the latest controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who allegedly disclosed military plans in a second group chat that included his wife and brother.
Apr 21, 2025
Rubio Drops Bombshell The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
Fresh off high-level talks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issues a warning to Russia and Ukraine regarding peace talks: "We need to figure out here now, within a matter of days, whether this is doable in the short term, because if it's not, then I think we're just going to move on."
Apr 18, 2025
Trump vs. Fed The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
"His termination can't come fast enough." That's President Trump on Fed Chair Jerome Powell after the latter didn't lower interest rates. But Powell plans to remain at his post until his appointment expires in May 2026. Plus: New reporting reveals major cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, including the CDC and NIH.
Apr 17, 2025
US AG Reiterates: Garcia 'Not Coming Back' The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
As today's show begins we've just received an update from US Attorney General Pam Bondi about the status of mistakenly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, we bring you explosive audio from fiery town halls where lawmakers are getting more than an earful from constituents.
Apr 16, 2025
Another Student Detained The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
First we bring you new CNN reporting about a Columbia University senior who's been detained - but not charged - by immigration officials. Plus, Harvard is refusing to bow to the Trump Administration's demands, despite risking billions of dollars in federal funding.
Apr 15, 2025
Arson Attack The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
First, we have new details about the fire at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, including our first look at the man police say caused Josh Shapiro and his family to flee for safety. Plus, despite a Supreme Court intervention, the Trump Administration says it's not required to work with El Salvador to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home.
Apr 14, 2025
Key House Budget Vote, US-Chinese Trade War The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
As today's show begins the House was about to vote on a key part of President Trump's agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson was confident he had the votes, but with more than a dozen holdouts, what concessions has he made? Plus, the president's top officials were scheduled meet to talk about how to deal with Beijing amid the burgeoning trade war between the US and China.
Apr 10, 2025
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