The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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.

Episodes

Trade War Off Ramp?

April 23, 2025 • 86 mins
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.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
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The IMF's Stark Warning

April 22, 2025 • 85 mins
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.  Learn more about your ad...
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World Mourns Death, Remembers Life of Pope Francis

April 21, 2025 • 84 mins
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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rubio Drops Bombshell

April 18, 2025 • 86 mins
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."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump vs. Fed

April 17, 2025 • 85 mins
"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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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US AG Reiterates: Garcia 'Not Coming Back'

April 16, 2025 • 82 mins
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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Another Student Detained

April 15, 2025 • 84 mins
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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Arson Attack

April 14, 2025 • 98 mins
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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Key House Budget Vote, US-Chinese Trade War

April 10, 2025 • 90 mins
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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
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China Fires New Shot in Trade War

April 9, 2025 • 86 mins
Just hours after Donald Trump's 104% tariff on China took effect, China retaliates with an additional 84% tax on all US goods. The president treasury secretary says China has made a "huge mistake."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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US Calls China's Retaliation a 'Big Mistake'

April 8, 2025 • 85 mins
The Trump administration levels some tough talk at China, giving Beijing until tomorrow to back down. Also: Wall Street rallies after three days of painful losses and very rattled nerves.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Another White-Knuckle Day on Wall Street

April 7, 2025 • 84 mins
The CEO of one of the nation's largest banks issues a blunt warning about President Donald Trump’s tariff policy: It threatens to raise prices, drive the global economy into a downturn and weaken America’s standing in the world. Is a recession around the corner? Plus: Severe storms cause death and destruction, and the threat isn't over yet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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China Retaliates, Stocks Tumble

April 4, 2025 • 85 mins
Following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, China responds by slapping a huge tariff on the US, and stocks are tumbling yet again. In contrast, the latest jobs report was stronger than expected. We break down all the latest economic indicators that are coming in.  Plus: Both the director and the deputy director from the highly sensitive National Security Agency are now gone after far-right activist Laura Loomer met with ...
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Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Trade War

April 3, 2025 • 92 mins
As today's show begins, nervous investors are reacting to Donald Trump's tariffs by tanking stock markets amid increasing concerns that the US and much of the world may be on a collision course with a recession.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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'Liberation Day' is here

April 2, 2025 • 85 mins
President Trump's "Liberation Day" has arrived. In just hours he's expected to announce sweeping new tariffs. Meanwhile, a new Israeli operation in Gaza includes a strike on a UN facility that kills 19 people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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'Bloodbath' at Fed Health Agencies

April 1, 2025 • 85 mins
A massive wave of job cuts began this morning at government health agencies as part of the Trump administration's initiative to cut government spending. Also: Cory Booker pulls an all-nighter on the Senate floor, blasting President Trump and Elon Musk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Trump Shrugs Off Potential of Rising Auto Prices

March 31, 2025 • 84 mins
President Trump says he couldn't care less if auto prices rise because of tariffs, arguing the short-term pain will be worth the long-term gain. Also: Elon Musk is visiting the CIA today at the invitation of Director John Ratcliffe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Canada Breaks Up With US

March 28, 2025 • 84 mins
"The old relationship we had with the United States ... is over." Those are the striking words from Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney as President Trump escalates his trade war against America's northern ally. Plus: A deadly and devastating earthquake rocks Myanmar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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RFK Hammers HHS

March 27, 2025 • 83 mins
Secretary of Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a massive 10,000 jobs cut at the department he oversees, calling it a "win-win" for Americans. Plus, Kennedy's boss slaps a 25% tariff on all imported cars andcar parts, meaning you'll be paying thousands of dollars more.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Group Chat Strike Plans Released

March 26, 2025 • 106 mins
Today we focus on the military strike plans inadvertently leaked to a reporter via a group chat and subsequently published today. Were they indeed “classified?” The White House says they were not. Many others, including former military experts, think otherwise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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