The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill today to face questions on the role of the military in the L.A. protests. Meanwhile, the fallout continues after HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s gutting of the CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of people are under arrest as protesters clash with police in Los Angeles. The National Guard is now on the scene after being dispatched by the president, against the wishes of Governor Gavin Newsome, who says his state will sue the federal government over the Trump's move. It's the first time in 60 years a president has sent in troops without a request from the state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of the world's most powerful men are now battling it out in a very pointed and public feud. It's President Trump versus Elon Musk, and we have late reporting on what could happen next. Plus, unleashing a barrage of drones and missiles, Vladimir Putin launches one of the war's largest air attacks just days after Ukraine brazenly bombed targets inside Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on the phone today amid an escalating trade war. We bring you all the late-breaking developments. Plus, we look at which nations are being targeted in Trump's latest travel ban, along with one country not on the list that's raising eyebrows.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Just days after receiving a gold key from the White House, Elon Musk is eviscerating Donald Trump's legislative agenda, calling it a "disgusting abomination." No reaction from the president ... yet. Meanwhile, Trump's 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports is now in effect. We break down how this will impact you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show with new, disturbing details about Sunday's fiery attack at a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado. Plus, the head of FEMA told staff he previously didn't know the US had an official hurricane season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man suspected of using a flamethrower to set people on fire at a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado is in custody. We tell you what we've learned about him prior to his first court appearance. Plus, Russian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Turkey, but the discussions are clouded by uncertainty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report shows the chaotic tariff rollout is impacting how much money Americans are spending. Meanwhile, an appeals court reinstates President Trump's global tariffs for now, just as he accuses China of violating its trade agreements with the US.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal court says President Trump overstepped his authority in most of his global tariffs. Meanwhile, Harvard and the Trump Administration will be in a Boston courthouse today battling over the president's move to ban the university from accepting all international students - a process that has already started.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a break with Donald Trump, Elon Musk now says he's "disappointed" with the president's legislative agenda. So, what exactly doesn't the world's richest man like about the president's "big, beautiful bill?" Plus: Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who went from small-screen fame to federal inmates, are the latest recipients of presidential pardons.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices