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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.
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Sep 11, 2019 • 39min
Trump says he fired National Security Adviser John Bolton after many strong disagreements; Bolton says he resigned; Sources: extracted spy had access to Russia's Putin and could even provide images of documents on his desk; New statement from NOAA assista
CNN exclusive poll: 60% say Trump doesn't deserve re-election as his job approval dips to 39%; Sources: Trump believed Bolton's team was leaking stories that top admin officials questioned idea of a Taliban meeting; CNN: Trump grew more irritated with Bolton over months, was irked by his statements and lackluster TV appearances; John Bolton out as National Security Adviser; Sources: Trump skeptical of using foreign spies to collect intelligence on hostile countries; Source: Commerce Department watchdog reviewing NOAA statement backing up Trump's claims about Dorian threatens to Alabama; American Lung Association warns "do not use e-cigarettes" after sixth vaping-related death in United States; Netanyahu rushed off stage as rocket sirens blared during campaign event a week before Israeli election; Netanyahu says Israel will annex much of West Bank if re-elected, suggesting he'll have Trump's support; FEMA officials accused of taking bribes in Hurricane Maria recovery in Puerto RicoTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2019 • 39min
Trump says peace talks with Taliban are "dead" as he defends canceled plan for secret Camp David meeting; NYT: Commerce Secretary threatened to fire NOAA officials after Alabama weather office contradicted Trump's hurricane claim; CNN investigates unlicen
NYT: Commerce Secretary threatened firings at NOAA for contradicting Trump's hurricane tweets; House panel to vote this week on ground rules for impeachment probe; U.S. extracted top spy from inside Russia in 2017 amid worry about spy being exposed and Trump's handling of intelligence; Netanyahu says Iran had another secret nuclear site, making announcement a week before Israeli election; All four crew members rescued after being trapped on burning, capsized cargo ship off Georgia coastTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 7, 2019 • 37min
Bahamas survivor says there are "bodies everywhere" as official warns of "unimaginable" death toll, Dorian's storm surge strands residents of North Carolina island, Crews struggle to reach devastated Bahamas communities as official says "up to thousands"
Trump again insists forecasts showed Alabama in Dorian's path, Dorian's storm surge strands residents of North Carolina island, Crews struggle to reach devastated Bahamas communities as official says "up to thousands" may be missing, Trump campaign selling markers after Trump shows doctored map, Trump criticizes the Fed minutes before jobs report shows job creation slowed last month, Republicans question diversion of $3.6 billion from military construction projects for border wall, House democrats to widen probe for possible Trump impeachment, Democrats to investigate Pence's stay at Trump's Ireland property, Trump's push for G7 summit at his resort, NY Times: Israeli attack on Iran came far closer to happening than previously has been reported, Sources: Bolton-Pompeo relationship hits new low, Evidence indicates seller of the assault-style rifle used in Texas rampage was manufacturing firearms, American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging navigation system of flight with 150 people on boardTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2019 • 38min
New forecast: Dorian's eye just off Carolinas with 105 mph winds; Emergency declared in Myrtle Beach as Dorian closes in; New statement tries to defend Trump's Alabama storm blunder
Charleston flooding as Dorian unleashes heavy rain, storm surge; Rescues under way after Dorian devastates The Bahamas; Dorian battering Carolinas with heavy rain, storm surge, winds; Rescues under way in Bahamas as survivors recount Dorian's horrors; Hurricane Dorian leaves at least 23 dead in The Bahamas; Dorian unleashes destructive tornadoes in Carolinas; Trump called Fox correspondent into Oval Office to argue he was right about Alabama; Top Trump Mideast peace envoy stepping downTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2019 • 38min
Dorian to move "Dangerously close" to Florida and Georgia, Bahamas storm survivor: "All you can see is water"
CNN: Hundreds of homes under water in Freeport, Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian nears Florida after devastating Bahamas, CNN's Oppmann: Bahamas "Conditions much worse than expected", CNN: Citizens teaming up to rescue neighbors in Bahamas, Bahamas resident: "Utter devastation everywhere we look", Bahamas Prime Minister: Many structures "Completely or partially" destroyed, New video shows "Utter devastation" from Dorian in Bahamas, Storm surge warnings increase along U.S. east coast, Millions ordered to evacuate along southeast U.S. coast, Millions under hurricane and tropical storm alerts in southeast U.S., Storm survivor: It was the "Worst thing on Earth", Twenty bodies pulled from burned boat; Fourteen more presumed deadTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2019 • 38min
Dorian threatens U.S. as a category four storm; winds 145 mph; Thirty-four people presumed dead in fiery dive boat disaster; Hurricane Dorian aiming at Florida while devastating Bahamas
At least five dead as hurricane slams Bahamas, threatens U.S.; Millions under evacuation orders from Florida to South Carolina; New forecast: hurricane moving "dangerously close" to Florida; Texas gunman called FBI, 911 before and during shooting rampage; FBI: Texas gunman on "downward spiral" before rampage; Texas shooter failed a gun purchase background check; Israel, Hezbollah exchange border fire in worst clash in yearsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2019 • 37min
New forecast: Dorian already "extremely dangerous" and likely to grow stronger before hitting Florida; Widespread gas shortages in Florida as storm draws closer; Trump warns of "monster" storm before heading to Camp David to monitor hurricane response
Dorian forecast to bring life-threatening storm surges and flash floods from heavy rain when it hits Florida; Florida braces for direct hit by powerful hurricane as FEMA warns Dorian will impact the entire state; Florida officials urging residents to stockpile week's worth of food and supplies as hurricane close in; Trump warns of "monster" storm before heading to Camp David to monitor hurricane response; Trump's personal assistant pushed out after giving reporters intimate details about the first family; Trump facing major hurricane without permanent officials leading key agencies; Trump's personal assistant pushed out after giving reporters intimate details about the first familyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2019 • 38min
New forecast shows Dorian on track to slam into Florida as a major hurricane; After ridiculing Puerto Rico, Trump gets serious as storm threatens U.S. mainland; He's canceling a trip to Poland; Trump "I'm not happy with Fox"
Florida Governor declares emergency in all 67 counties as state braces for direct hit from Hurricane Dorian; Trump turns serious as storm threatens Florida a day after he treated Puerto Rico with disdain; Sources: Trump considers blocking military aid to Ukraine; U.S. aid seen as essential to countering Russia intervention; DOJ Watchdog: Comey violated FBI policy by sharing Trump memos, but did not reveal classified info to media; North Korea grants more authority to Kim Jong UnTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2019 • 39min
New forecast shows Dorian strengthening as it nears Puerto Rico, could hit Florida by Labor Day; As storm bears down on Puerto Rico, Trump slams the U.S. territory as "one of the most corrupt places on Earth"; Sen. Gillibrand withdrawing from presidential
Puerto Rico braces for Category One Hurricane Dorian, island is still recovering from devastating 2017 storm; Hurricane Dorian hits Virgin Islands, nears Puerto Rico; Dorian now forecast to hit U.S. mainland as a major hurricane; Sources: Trump told aides he'll pardon them if they break the law to build border wall by 2020; Purdue Pharma in talks to settle opioid lawsuits, may keep selling opioids to finance likely payout; North Korean submarine could threaten U.S.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 2019 • 38min
New Forecast: Tropical storm Dorian to approach hurricane strength as it hits Puerto Rico tomorrow; Deutsche Bank indicates it has Trump-related tax returns demanded by House Democrats
As storm heads toward Puerto Rico Trump cites misleading federal aid amount, asks "will it ever end?"; Sources: Trump had bitter disagreements with world leaders over his push to readmit Russia G7; Putin courting Turkey with weapons and warplanes at Turkish ties with Washington are deteriorating; Trump downplays new concerns over North Korean missiles, plays up first lady's non-existent relationship with Kim Jong UnTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


