

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown
CNN Podcasts
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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Feb 15, 2025 • 43min
Seventh Prosecutor Resigns Over Order To Drop Eric Adams Case
New fallout from the Justice Department’s push to drop criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Vice President JD Vance meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich after berating European leaders and liking them to Cold War tyrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 43min
Trump Speaks Out About Putin Phone Call
President Trump shares new details on his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, their agreement to launch talks on ending the war in Ukraine, and their plans to meet face-to-face soon. Plus, the new attorney general, Pam Bondi, is pushing back at Elon Musk, declining to support his call for a wave of judicial impeachments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 43min
Musk Joins Trump In Oval Office To Defend Aggressive Govt Overhaul
Elon Musk joins President Trump in the Oval Office to defend their aggressive overhaul of the federal government and to complain about judges, and other people, standing in their way. Plus, President Trump claims the United Staes has the authority to take over Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 43min
Trump Administration Accused Of Violating Two Court Orders
A judge just extended the deadline for federal workers to accept or reject the Trump administration’s so-called “buyout” offer. Thousands of government employees are in limbo right now as the court weighs whether the plan is legal. Plus, the White House is being accused of failing to comply with court orders to unfreeze federal grants and to reinstate USAID staffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 2025 • 43min
Judge Blocks Trump From Putting Many USAID Workers On Leave Tonight
A setback for the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID after a federal judge temporarily blocks plans to put thousands of employees of the humanitarian aid agency on leave tonight. We take a close look at how the organization helps people in need around the world. Plus, the president says he is planning to fire some FBI agents who worked on January 6th investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2025 • 43min
GOP Leaders Leave WH Meeting With Huge Questions On Trump Agenda
A marathon meeting just wrapped up at the White House with major questions about passing Trump’s agenda still unanswered. We are learning new details about the growing Republican power struggle. Plus, President Trump’s so-called buyouts for federal workers has been paused by a federal judge. We bring you details on the legal challenges to that program and what happens now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 43min
Source: Trump Expected To Get Back Classified Docs Taken By FBI
President Trump is now expected to get back the classified documents and other materials the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago. This as the new attorney general is carrying out Trump’s plans to overhaul the Justice Department. Also, as Trump’s plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza sends shockwaves around the world, his administration is suggesting he didn't mean it when he clearly and publicly said he thought Palestinians should leave their home permanently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2025 • 37min
Trump & Netanyahu In Talks Now
President Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House after declaring Palestinians have “no alternative” other than to leave Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 2025 • 43min
Canada Says Trump Is Pausing Tariffs After Similar Delay For Mexico
President Trump is pausing punishing new tariffs on Canada just hours after agreeing to a similar delay for Mexico. Tonight, the Trump White House says both countries are bending the knee. Also, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his department is taking control of USAID and reviewing its fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2025 • 43min
NTSB: Cockpit Voice Recorder Has Some Water Intrusion
In the midair crash investigation, flight data appears to show the Black Hawk helicopter was 100 feet above the maximum allowed altitude and off course just before the deadly collision with the American Airlines jet. Plus, an inside look at the nation’s air traffic control system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


