The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

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

Further escalating his war with Harvard, President Trump now plans on directing all federal agencies to cancel their contracts - estimated at $100 million - with the university. Plus, panic and horror in Liverpool, England after dozens are injured when a car rams through crowds at a victory parade. The latest on the investigation and why police are calling this an "isolated incident."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump slams Vladimir Putin, saying his Russian counterpart has "gone absolutely crazy" after major Russian attacks killed dozens in Ukraine over the weekend. The Kremlin fires back, calling Trump's response "emotional overload."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump now says he's recommending a 50% tariff on goods coming in from the European Union, and a 25% tariff on Apple if the tech giant refuses to make iPhones in the United States. Plus, Harvard is now suing the Trump Administration over barring the university from enrolling international students. We have the latest on this escalating battle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we have breaking news of a small plane crashing into a San Diego neighborhood, setting multiple homes on fire. CNN's Polo Sandoval is on the scene. Also on today's show: Two Israeli staffers are gunned down outside a DC museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, a key House committee is now in its 10th hour of discussing President Trump's sweeping "big beautiful bill" agenda, with no sign of a deal to get that legislation over the finish line.  Also on today's show: New CNN reporting shows that the US obtained intelligence suggesting Israel is making preparations to potentially hit Iranian nuclear facilities. What does that mean for the Trump Administration's efforts to pursue a diplomatic deal with Iran?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, President Trump is on Capitol Hill selling his sweeping tax and spending bill to holdouts. But GOP hardliners are digging in. Can he persuade them to support his "big beautiful bill?"  Also on today's show: New CNN reporting reveals the Trump Administration asked Qatar for a plane to use as Air Force One, and that's contrary to the president's own narrative.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. But it comes just one day after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began more than three years ago.  Plus: "Cancer touches us all." That's what Former President Biden is saying after being diagnosed with what's described as an aggressive form of prostate cancer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We have to meet." That's President Trump's message about Vladimir Putin as he heads home from his Middle East trip. Trump says he may call the Russian president after Putin decided not to go to Turkey for peace talks with Ukraine.   Also on today's show: We go one-on-one with New York City Mayor Eric Adams on immigration, his decision to ditch the Democratic party and his new task force to combat antisemitism.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the battle over birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court, as the nine justices will hear arguments on President Trump's plans to change how the US has viewed the 14th Amendment for more than a century.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cassie Ventura resumes testimony in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, and we have full coverage and updates from our reporters right inside that courtroom. Plus, President Trump is on the second leg of his Middle East tour after inking truly historic deals with Saudi Arabia and announcing plans to lift sanctions on Syria.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump embarks on the first major international trip of his second term with a visit to Saudi Arabia. We're following the latest as he meets with leaders and works to make deals. Also: A new report shows inflation dropped to its lowest level in four years. What's behind this unexpected and very welcome news? And will this trend hold?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, President Trump has just confirmed he will sign an executive order today aiming to lower US prescription drug costs.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, celebrates his first mass as pontiff as he encourages the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to go beyond a superficial faith. Meanwhile, President Trump floats an 80% tariff on China, but says he'll leave the negotiations up to his treasury secretary. US and Chinese officials are set to meet tomorrow in Switzerland, as both nations signal that the status quo is unsustainable.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump will soon announce what he calls a major trade deal with the UK. It would be the first trade agreement since the president's sweeping tariffs went into effect. Plus, it's day two of the Conclave. Will the cardinals select a successor to Pope Francis and send white smoke through the Vatican chimney?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a pivotal day for Catholicism and its 1.4 billion followers. Just minutes after today's show begins, 133 cardinals from around the world will solemnly file into the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to begin the secretive conclave, and they will not be seen again until they have elected the next pope. CNN anchor Erin Burnett begins our coverage from St. Peter's Square in Rome.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A ninth day of staff shortages at Newark causes a new ground delay for flights headed to the busy New Jersey airport. Plus, President Trump is scheduled to welcome his Canadian counterpart to the White House Amid an escalating trade war and taunts, will their icy relationship thaw?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asked yesterday if he has a duty to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America, President Donald Trump, noting he's "not a lawyer," responded, "I don't know." But he did note that he will "obviously" follow what the Supreme Court rules on his deportation policies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The April jobs report shows a resilient market. What does that mean for all those recession fears? Plus, President Trump wants to pull all federal funding for NPR and PBS. We explore the wide-ranging impact that would have on stations throughout the country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we bring you new CNN reporting on White House anxiety for trade agreements as Americans face economic uncertainty. Plus, a stunning new report says President Trump's cost-cutting initiative is responsible for almost half of all layoffs in the United States so far this year. How is that impacting the overall US economy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brand new economic numbers show a sharp slowdown in the first three months of this year. Is it due to President Trump's policies? He says no and blames Joe Biden. Plus: A new CNN poll shows most Americans oppose the president's hardline deportation policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is slamming Amazon for reportedly making it clear how you will bear the brunt of President Trump's escalating tariffs. Plus: "Canada will never yield." That's the message from the newly elected Canadian leader to his US counterpart. What Mark Carney is now saying about how he will take on the US after his win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we bring you the very latest on Russia's latest offer of a ceasefire and whether Ukraine will accept it. Plus, how the Trump Administration is defending the deportation of three American children along with their mothers, including one two-year-old boy who has stage four cancer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we bring you the very latest on US envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow after Russia slammed Ukraine overnight with yet another round of deadly strikes. Meanwhile, in a new interview, President Trump reverses a decade of US policy, saying Crimea, which was illegally annexed by Russia, will stay with Russia. He also claims his campaign promises to end the war in Ukraine on day one were said "in jest."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says he's "not happy" after Russia launches a deadly wave of attacks in Ukraine, admonishing Vladimir Putin. What does this mean for peace talks as Trump's top negotiator prepares to meet with the Russian president. Plus, a billionaire backer of Trump's issues a very stark warning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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/adchoices

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

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