The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Federal officials have just issued a new warning that violent extremists here in the United States are posing a heightened threat to the midterm elections just hours after the brutal attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband. Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins to speak out about the threat. Also, Biden, Obama, and Harris are all hitting the campaign trail for candidates in critical races as many Democrats fear a Republican shift in Congress.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian troops are strengthening defense positions against Russia right now, bracing for what they call the heaviest battles ahead in the fight for Kherson. Also, President Biden touts unexpected economic growth as he tries to rev up Democratic voters in the blue state of New York. Plus, former President Trump’s lawyers take part in a secret court hearing related to the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolf sits down for an exclusive interview with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to discuss the war in Ukraine and the threats posed by Russia and Iran. Plus, Russian forces train for a nuclear strike as Vladimir Putin loses more ground in the war against Ukraine. Also, a second woman is accusing Georgia Republican Herschel Walker of pressuring her to get an abortion.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, a debate showdown in Pennsylvania, a race that could decide Senate control. Also, a Russian court has upheld its nine-year prison sentence for Brittney Griner. Author Bob Woodward joins to discuss Trump’s response to him releasing audio from his interviews with the former president.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden’s new closing argument to voters acknowledges Democrats are running against the tide with Election Day fast approaching. We look at CNN’s exclusive new polls. Also, the Trump organization’s tax fraud trial is now underway in New York after years of investigation. Plus, as the battle for southern Ukraine rages, Russia is now accusing Ukrainian forces of planning to detonate a nuclear-laced dirty bomb.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th select committee officially subpoenas former President Trump, demanding documents and testimony. The move comes as Trump ally Steve Bannon is sentenced to four months in prison for defying his subpoena. Also, President Biden makes a new pitch to voters and new predictions as well. Plus, Ukraine is accusing Russia of planning to attack a critical dam to create a large scale catastrophe.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fighting intensifies in southern Ukraine as Russia resorts to desperate measures to try to hold the front line. Also, President Biden is in the critical midterm battleground state of Pennsylvania touting infrastructure spending as many voters worry about inflation and the economy. Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins to provide his assessment of the recession threat. Also, Liz Truss abruptly announced her resignation as prime minister of Britain after only six weeks in power.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge a few moments ago ordered the release of emails from John Eastman, a former Donald Trump attorney, to House investigators. According to the judge, Trump signed legal documents describing evidence of election fraud knowing it was false. Also, key member of the Senate foreign relations committee Sen. Chris Murphy joins to discuss Ukraine’s request to Israel to share an iron dome air defense.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drone attacks cause blackouts across Ukraine as Russia targets more power plants and escalates civilian suffering. Also, a CNN exclusive on the Trump tapes. Hear some of then President Trump’s revealing recorded interviews with journalist Bob Woodward. Plus, as early voting sets records in Georgia, the high stakes midterm election is only three weeks away.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russian kamikaze drones hit Kyiv, striking civilian infrastructure and killing at least four people. Also, as the Iranian crackdown on Kurdish protests continues, some Iranian Kurdish women flee to Iraqi-Kurdistan, which has been hit by Iranian missiles over the last month. Also, Donald Trump complained on his social media platform, Trust Social, that U.S. Jews aren’t “appreciative” enough of his moves on Israel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices