The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

Two Republicans are calling on the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to be ousted, one saying he's inept for the job. What is President Trump's response? ... We are live at the Lindsay Clancy trial. What happens if the jury still can't reach a verdict? ... Parts of Texas get a month's worth of rain in just a few hours.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran says at least four people were killed, including a four-year-old child, in a US strike that sprayed a wedding celebration with deadly shrapnel ... The US strikes an oil deal with Venezuela. When will it pay off for drivers at the pump? ... Tiger Woods takes a plea after being accused of driving under the influence during a rollover crash in Florida ... The CDC's fall vaccine campaign has now gone silent. We let you know how to protect yourself for this year's cold and flu season.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is preparing to sit down with oil executives and fuel distributors at the White House today to discuss ways to lower gas prices ... A daughter desperately searches for her parents who were crossing the Nepal-Tibet border minutes before a massive wall of water wiped out a building in the same area ... More details about the woman police shot and killed after she stabbed two people in Times Square ... New concerns over food safety after President Trump suggests ranchers be allowed to process their own beef.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a month of relative calm, the US and Iran trade attacks. Iran's state broadcaster releases a video it claims shows ballistic missiles fired at US military installations inside Jordan. Iran says it also targeted a US base inside the UAE. Both strikes are in retaliation for US forces striking two Iranian rocket launchers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fate of Lindsay Clancy now lies in the hands of nine women and three men. Will they find her criminally responsible for killing her three young children? ... The death toll climbs to more than 500 in Nepal from the flash floods, as rescuers dig through the mud and debris to try to find the 1,300 people who are still missing ... A judge temporarily blocks President Trump's plan to have the post office limit mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds are dead and thousands more are missing - including dozens of Americans - after catastrophic floods swept through the Nepali-Chinese border ... We have new reporting that debunks President Trump's explanation of the CIA director's surprise visit to Moscow ... The FDA approves a drug that significantly improves a person's chances of surviving pancreatic cancer.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds are missing after massive flash floods hit the border between Nepal and China. Urgent rescue operations are currently underway as emergency workers desperately search for survivors. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam tells us what happened ... and why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hakeem Jeffries is strongly defending his secret meeting with Jared Kushner, reassuring progressives by saying, "no one in the Trump 'cartel' is going to get a pass." The House minority leader joins us live in the Situation Room .... The US-Canada trade war escalates, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford saying "everything is on the table," including cutting power to several US states. He also joins us live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we're awaiting details on the terms of the so-called "economic D-day" for Iran ... The deepening trade war with Canada threatens to raise prices Americans pay for everyday items ... Wolf goes one-on-one with a man who wants to become Florida's next governor, Byron Donalds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emotional letters allegedly written by Trump aide Natalie Harp to the president are now raising questions about potential national security ramifications. What did she supposedly write, and why is it so concerning? ... He answered the call during the attack on Pearl Harbor. So why would the Navy consider switching an aircraft carrier named in his honor to the "Donald J. Trump?" ... Powerful storms trigger flash flooding, twisters and damaging winds in the Northeast. A second round is expected today.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks a grim milestone for the national debt, as it hits a record $40 trillion. Why does it continue to rise? ... Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to Britain. How are the royals are reacting to their return? ... Following the expiration of the 60-day MOU, President Trump adjusts tactics, saying he'll launch "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" ... A new skin cancer vaccine could prevent it from spreading and even returning.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Socialists show off their growing influence with state representative Angie Nixon's surprise victory in Florida's Senate primary. What does that tell us with the midterms fast approaching? ... Communities continue to push back on AI data centers. We talk with one woman who turned down a $26 million offer to keep one off her land ... President Trump puts his tariff on Canada in time out.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voters are heading to the polls today in four states, including Florida, where the president's endorsement power will get a major test ... More than 1,000 people are homeless after deadly storms inundate Indiana with historic flooding ... A “targeted ambush” is how authorities describe an elaborate plot where a Microsoft executive was gunned down in front of his toddler.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 60-day pause in the US-Iran MOU has expired. This, as President Trump issues a new threat to Oman ... Concerns mount about the USS Abraham Lincoln as a top Navy commander speaks out ... New damage reports are coming in from hurricane-ravaged Hawaii where tens of thousands of people are without power ... Jared Kushner met with Benjamin Netanyahu for four hours today after talking with Hamas on the stalled Gaza peace plan. Can he break the deadlock?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they'd killed him. CNN's Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abruptly leave his family and his job and head for the border with laptops and cash? Why is there still no official explanation of his death? And maybe most importantly: Was Ilya a spy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court today. Will he plead guilty to federal charges? And if he does, how will that impact New York State's case against him? ... Indiana's flood disaster intensifies as new storms threaten the Midwest ... Calls for accountability are growing louder regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln. Could a formal investigation be next?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show kicks off with new details about President Trump's secret flight out of Turkey last month, including who exactly joined the president in that catering truck ... An ICE agent points a gun at a woman, sparking new questions ... Several storms unleash catastrophic flooding in Indiana ... The CEO of Flock joins us on the show as the company announces new safety measures after allegations its camera technology was used to track and stalk people.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The progressive wave flattens in Wisconsin, as Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong loses to moderate David Crowley in the gubernatorial primary ... The seemingly unrelenting barrage of major storms continue, with the Midwest in the path this morning as flash flooding, damaging winds and new threats intensify across the region ... New CNN reporting reveals alarming new intelligence tied to a threat against Air Force One ... We also examine a controversial ICE purchase costing millions of taxpayer dollars.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

175 people are confirmed dead in Colombia, where a massive earthquake hit the western part of the country. CNN's David Culver reports live from one of the hardest-hit areas ... President Trump secretly switched planes last month while leaving the NATO summit in Turkey due to an assassination threat from Iran. We have new details of how and why the Secret Service pulled the switch, and why the president's location was concealed for several hours ... Doctors are warning the public after the president signs an executive order spacing out childhood vaccines and falsely linking them to autism.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says the US is now "low-keying it" with Iran, characterizing talks between the countries as "semi-negotiations." Iran says nothing will get through the Strait of Hormuz until the US "corrects its behavior" ... First lettuce, then jalapenos, and now prepackaged foods from Taylor Farms are being recalled ... RFK Jr. is expected to crack down on companies that put chemicals in their food products without notifying regulators.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs last month, stunning economists. What's behind this drop, and what does this signal about the overall economy? ... GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination, meaning his entire confirmation now hinges on Trump critic Bill Cassidy ... A New Mexico court orders tech giant Meta to pay $942 million to a child mental health fund after a jury found the company liable for unfair and deceptive trade practices.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted today to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The vote comes after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times in a hearing last week.  Also on today's show: We break down what you need to know about the new mRNA flu vaccine, including how effective it is, how it's different from a traditional flu shot, and when it will be available.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, CNN predicts Progressive Abdul el-Sayed scored an ultra-tight victory over Congresswoman Haley Stevens in Michigan's closely watched Democratic Senate primary.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, senators are speaking before a key vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general ... Polls are open in multiple states holding pivotal primaries for both parties ... An FBI agent is accused of stealing $900,000 in crypto currency and then asking chatGPT what to do with the money ... A top Iranian military adviser threatens the US navy, saying if a blockade continues, "we will target them."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Blanche appears to be inching closer to confirmation as attorney general after a major concession late last night swayed two lame duck GOP senators ... Devastating wildfires are rapidly spreading in Washington state, scorching neighborhoods and forcing more than 60,000 people to evacuate ... The investigation into the deadly shooting in Idaho reveals two bystanders now being hailed as heroes ... President Trump now says talks with Iran will resume today after he canceled an attack on the country.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump announces a historic agreement for the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza. A senior Hamas official says they're on board, but it all hinges on Israel ... Tens of thousands of migrants pour into Spain in a deadly rush. We bring you the latest on the efforts to defuse this crisis ... Anthropic becomes the second AI company this week to reveal its AI hacked a competitor. They're calling it a "misunderstanding."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump promised retribution for Iran's "surprise attack." The result is renewed strikes against Iran ... Todd Blanche's nomination is now in jeopardy. Why is a GOP senator holding up a key vote for Blanche to become the next US attorney general ... A new CNN poll reveals that a third of Democrats now say they identify as Democratic Socialists.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's abbreviated show begins following an intense Senate grilling of Dr. Anthony Fauci during which he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, two days of funeral services for the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina are just set to get underway, beginning with a ceremony up on Capitol Hill featuring remarks from VP Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune. And later this afternoon, President Trump, other government officials and world leaders - including Benjamin Netanyahu and Vlodomyr Zelensky - will gather at the National Cathedral for a tribute to Graham's life.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three people are dead after a shootout at a Seattle food festival ... Opening statements are underway for the trial of a mother accused of killing her three children in 2023 ... 100 days from the midterms we take a look at the issues voters care about most.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump tells Axios he's "considering a massive attack, bigger than ever before" on Iran. This, after the US has carried out 13 straight nights of attacks. The New York Times reports that Iran rejected a ceasefire deal from the US, but both Washington and Tehran are denying that report. All this comes as the Pentagon website that tracks casualties of war removed four soldiers recently killed in the Iran war from the site. And that has raised new questions and some suspicions about the administration's accounting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are claiming responsibility for attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea, marking a major escalation in the war ... The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee is now asking the DOJ to consider prosecuting Jack Smith, one of the key targets of President Trump's retribution campaign ... Protests erupt in Wisconsin after a police officer fatally shoots a man officials say was armed with a knife.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, four US service members who were killed over the weekend are returning home to receive a dignified transfer. This is happening as the US military carries out an 11th straight day of strikes against Iran ... Will a newly released autopsy help answer questions about the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells? ... Tropical Storm Bertha is inching its way toward Louisiana, but the brunt will be felt hundreds of miles away, where it's expected to drop a month's worth of rain over the next two days.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says Iran will "pay many times over" for killing US troops, while his Iranian counterpart says his country is in a "full-scale war" ... Wolf goes one-on-one with Mike Pence to discuss the war with Iran and the future of the GOP ... We have shocking details of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war with Iran is clearly expanding and intensifying, and the US death toll is rising. Yet both countries insist diplomacy is still on the table. We get the latest from Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is set to deliver remarks on election security in the next hour, just hours after President Trump delivered a primetime address on potential vulnerabilities in the US election system. The president revealed a series of newly declassified documents he claims were hidden from the American people, which show the election system has major vulnerabilities. However, a review of those documents by CNN has found that these issues were previously known and were included in a 2021 assessment from the US intelligence community.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we begin with breaking news in South Texas, where more than six months' worth of rain is falling across the hill country, with a major river rising an astonishing 25 feet in just one hour. It's in the same area devastated by last year's July 4th weekend flooding that killed more than 100 people, including 28 at Camp Mystic.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an exceptionally busy day in Washington, where two Supreme Court justices are testifying before Congress in a very rare, personal pitch to lawmakers requesting tens of millions of dollars in additional security funding. Over on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Mike Johnson is holding a news conference on the GOP's agenda. And we've also got our eyes on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who's testifying on the state of the economy in a critical hearing that could set the tone for how he deals with inflation. Meanwhile, President Trump is preparing to greet the prime minister of Iraq as the White House escalates attacks on neighboring Iran and shifts its policy on the Strait of Hormuz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details about what caused Senator Lindsey Graham's unexpected death, and the shockwaves that's sending through Washington and the Republican party ... New video shows overnight attacks on Iranian targets as US allies come under fire from Tehran ... One of America's oldest veteran advocacy groups is getting major backlash after depicting veterans facing a firing squad.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently as this past week, Israel shared new intelligence about an Iranian plot to kill President Trump. But some experts are skeptical ... The US pauses attacks on Iran after the countries exchange tit-or-tat strikes. Can mediators salvage the ceasefire? ... Pamela Brown continues her series of reports from the USS Abraham aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States and Iran trade a new round of strikes, with the US pounding close to 90 Iranian targets. And President Trump says the attacks could get "much worse." We have complete coverage, including more from exclusive reporting CNN's Pamela Brown, the first journalist embedded aboard the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saying the memorandum of understanding he once trumpeted "over," President Trump promises to "hit them hard" again tonight ... CNN's Pamela Brown brings you an exclusive report from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices