The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding dueling campaign events in the battleground state of Pennsylvania tonight. New polling shows the 2024 presidential race remains close and may even be getting closer with just 22 days to go until Election Day. Plus, Vice President Harris is out with a new plan to create more economic opportunities for Black men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump stokes anti-immigrant fears in Colorado while Kamala Harris courts Latinos and other voters in Arizona. Both sides are ramping up their appeals to voting groups as the presidential race remains neck-and-neck with 25 days to go. Plus, new reporting on Trump’s efforts to tighten his security ahead of the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The death toll is rising after Hurricane Milton’s destructive assault on Florida and the danger is ongoing from the menacing flooding to the wreckage the storm left behind. Plus, CNN is on the scene of a Florida community that was battered by at least 9 tornadoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening to be the storm of the century when it hits land with deadly force. A new forecast warns landfall may begin soon. Conditions in the hurricane strike zone are growing more dangerous by the minute as Hurricane Milton unleashes ferocious winds, torrential rains, and a slew of destructive tornadoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Milton is back to powerful Category 5 strength and is expected to double in size as it gets closer and closer to Florida’s Gulf Coast. We break down a brand new forecast of Milton’s potentially catastrophic power and path. More than a million Floridians have now been ordered to evacuate. Plus, new revelations about Donald Trump’s secret talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin while Trump was president and after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A monster Category 5 hurricane just strengthened even more on its potentially devastating path towards Florida. Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as officials are pleading with millions of residents in the Tampa area to get out and get out now. Also, Kamala Harris is warning Trump needs to stop playing politics with hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris is hoping to get a boost from one of her party's biggest stars — Barack Obama. He is set to launch a 27 day campaign swing through battleground states. Plus, President Biden offers his thoughts on Israel’s expected retaliation against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has just unsealed a huge trove of new evidence from Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. Prosecutors outline in great detail Trump’s alleged crimes as he schemed to perpetuate himself in power. The special counsel’s filing is already becoming a major issue in the race for the White House as Trump’s team is claiming the Justice Department is trying to interfere in the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel is vowing to retaliate after Iran launches a major strike, firing about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel which Iran insists was only a portion of its power. The attack marks a sharp escalation between the two sides. One that could tip the region further into an all out war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water and widespread destruction after western North Carolina was hammered by Hurricane Helene. We speak with the FEMA administrator on the ground in Asheville amid apocalyptic conditions as the storm’s death toll across the southeast is rising. Also, Israel warns it is heading what it is calling the next stage of the war with Hezbollah as a limited ground invasion of Lebanon may be imminent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major new escalation in the Middle East after Israel says it targeted the leader of Hezbollah when it attacked the group’s headquarters in Beirut. As fears of an all out war intensify, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin joins to discuss. Plus, we track Hurricane Helene and its danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our special coverage of Hurricane Helene continues as the storm picks up speed and strengthens while it churns along Florida’s Gulf Coast on a potentially catastrophic collision course with the Big Bend region. We bring you moment to moment updates as the National Weather Service is warning of “unsurvivable” storm surge in Apalachee Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump talks of blowing Iran to smithereens after a briefing on threats to assassinate him. Meanwhile Kamala Harris drives home the differences between her economic vision for the country and Trump’s. We break down their messages in key battleground states. Plus, Hurricane Helene is now forecast to be a monster Category 4 storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With exactly six weeks until Election Day, CNN’s new national poll drives home the historic closeness of the race. This as Donald Trump tries to boost his support among women by promising to be their “protector.” Also, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin declares we won’t endorse Kamala Harris, slamming her call to gut the Senate filibuster rule for a national abortion rights bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are learning about a possible move by Kamala Harris aimed at helping her close the gap in the swing state of Arizona as the former president is showing strength in new polling of Sunbelt battlegrounds. Plus, a look at how younger voters view the Trump versus Harris matchup and whether they’re feeling energized or apathetic about the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris rallies Georgia voters on the issue of abortion rights as Trump allies on the state’s election board approve a controversial new rule that would require many ballots to be counted by hand. This as we’re learning Donald Trump personally made a pitch to Nebraska officials seeking an election rule change that could potentially hurt the Harris campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN is uncovering past comments made by the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina. Plus, Oprah Winfrey is using her star power to help Kamala Harris in the key battleground state of Michigan hoping to appeal to a broad range of voters and mobilize Black women whose support is considered crucial to the Harris campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by a half percentage point in a major move that could impact the presidential race with voters ranking the economy as their top issue. Also, the death toll is rising in Lebanon after booby-trapped walkie-talkies and pagers belonging to Hezbollah members explode over two days of attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was just denied bail in order to remain behind bars after pleading not guilty to sex crimes charges. We break down the case and the graphic allegations of sex trafficking, assault, forced labor, and more. Also, Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump for spreading false claims about migrants in Springfield, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Authorities say Donald Trump has the highest level of protection right now including his security at Mar-a-Lago after the apparent attempt to assassinate him on the golf course. We bring you the latest information from authorities about the suspect and the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris is on the trail in Pennsylvania saying she feels good about her prospects there as she turns to Oprah Winfrey in hopes of getting a new campaign boost. This as Donald Trump is heading to the key battleground state of Nevada and defending a far-right promoter of conspiracy theories who’s entered his inner-circle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump says he won’t participate in a second debate with Kamala Harris as he tries to spin their showdown this week as a win even as his allies are in damage control after his rocky performance. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris is firing right back saying they owe it to voters to debate again. Also, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slams efforts to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is on the defensive as he finds himself face-to-face with Kamala Harris just hours after she baited and outperformed him in their fiery debate. We break down the pivotal moments, voter reaction, and what it all means for the final stretch of the campaign. Also, how much will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of the Harris-Walz campaign impact the presidential race? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off tonight for the first time in ABC’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. Our team of experts break down the candidates and their key policy issues as polls show it’s a tight race just eight weeks before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris has just landed in Philadelphia on the eve of her high-stakes debate with Donald Trump. The vice president is predicting the former president will lie and insult her on stage. She is declaring that she is ready to respond to what she calls his tired playbook. A top Harris campaign adviser joins to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boeing’s troubled Starliner undocks from the International Space Station and heads to earth, leaving two astronauts behind for safety concerns. Plus, new wins for Trump and Harris with just several days until their debate. Also, the 14-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting is arraigned on murder. His father is also in court facing charges for allegedly giving his son a weapon knowing he was a threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case just announced the schedule going forward that would allow prosecutors to release never before seen evidence against Trump before the November election. Plus, Trump reveals new economic proposals including giving Elon Musk a broad role in the oversight of federal government spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New details on the mass shooting at a Georgia high school. Authorities are revealing that two teachers and two students are dead and that the 14-year-old suspect will be charged with murder as an adult. Plus, new reaction to the Georgia shooting from the campaign trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are now just one week away from their first pivotal debate. We have new details on how Harris is planning for the debate. Plus, Trump just pleaded not guilty to a revised indictment to the federal election subversion case against him. Also, Israel is rocked by a third straight day of mass protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden speak together at a campaign rally in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Also, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing Hamas will pay a heavy price after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. He is asking for forgiveness amid huge protests over his failure to secure a hostage release deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Key lawmaker Rep. Mikie Sherrill of the Armed Services Committee joins to comment on the Army’s rebuke of Trump’s camp over a recent cemetery visit. Plus, the Ukrainian defense minister sits down for a one-on-one to answer if Ukraine has been successful in convincing American officials to green light new targets in Russia with U.S.-made weapons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brand new excerpt from CNN’s exclusive interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. We speak with CNN’s Dana Bash who is the first journalist to sit down with the pair for a joint interview at length. Plus, we are awaiting a Harris campaign rally in Georgia as polls show Democratic gains in the critical battleground state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are just now kicking off their post convention campaign swing through Georgia. Plus, the FBI is releasing new information and photographs from the Trump assassination attempt investigation. Also, the Israeli military launches deadly new raids in the West Bank in the biggest Israeli military push in the occupied Palestinian territory since the October 7th attack on Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Jack Smith files a reworked indictment in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. We look at why prosecutors are slimming down the allegations against the former president. Plus, Donald Trump now says he’s agreed to participate in the debate verse Kamala Harris using the original rules including microphone muting while candidates are not speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The race for the White House heats up as the debate over the debate takes center stage. The Trump and Harris campaigns battle over crucial details of the debate casting doubt on whether debate will occur. Plus, tensions flare in the Middle East after Israel intercepts Hezbollah drones and rockets and strikes back in Lebanon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his presidential campaign bid as he throws his support behind Donald Trump who eagerly accepted his endorsement. Plus, we’re learning new details on Vice President Harris’ plans for the next phase of the race as she prepares for a debate with Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is about to deliver what is arguably the biggest speech of her life as she becomes the first Black and Asian American woman to win a major party’s nomination for president of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Night three of the Democratic National Convention is about to kick off in Chicago. Speakers scheduled tonight include Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate. He is expected to accept the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are moments away from the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the speaker list includes former President Obama, Michelle Obama, and Doug Emhoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Energy and excitement for Democrats in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention will soon begin. Tonight, Biden is expected to delver a primetime address, passing the torch to Harris. Plus, a look at expected speakers at this week’s convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 battle for the economy heats up as Kamala Harris unveils her plan, leaning into a populist agenda which includes tax cuts for the middle class. We break down her vision and the Trump campaign’s response. Plus, Biden says mediators are closer than ever to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement after a new round of talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At a new conference held at his golf club in New Jersey, Donald Trump attacked Harris on the economy and immigration. Plus, the Gaza Health Ministry has stated that over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the last 10 months of war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in battleground North Carolina, using what was billed as a speech on the economy to attack Kamala Harris and the Democrats. We break down his message as some of his allies plead with him to discuss substantive policy issues. Plus, the CIA director will be in the room when high-stakes talks on a Gaza ceasefire will get underway soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Israel remains on very high alert, U.S. officials say they believe Iran has not yet decided on how to follow through on its threat of retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Plus, President Biden says he is concerned about the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Israeli military is on high alert amid warnings that Iran may attack within days or hours. Plus, Donald Trump is unleashing fresh attacks on Kamala Harris’ record after making false claims that her huge crowds were faked. This as Harris is gaining in battleground states. Also, Trump is now seeking $100 million in alleged damages from the Department of Justice over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 61 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed into multiple homes near São Paulo. The Brazilian president said everyone on board died. Plus, Donald Trump is about to hold his first rally since the Democratic ticket was announced. This as Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz continue their battleground swing in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump comes out swinging at Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a Mar-a-Lago press conference as he tries to blunt the momentum of the new Democratic ticket. Plus, new details about the alleged terror plot against Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. Authorities now say all three suspects are teenagers. Also, Israel braces for potential attacks from Hezbollah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz work to gain voters in key battleground states by speaking together today. Plus, President Biden shares a chilling warning about the peaceful transfer of power in a new interview. Also, sources now tell CNN that Hezbollah is poised to strike Israel independent of any potential attack by Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say Kamala Harris has yet to make a final decision on her running mate with less than 24 hours until she is scheduled to appear along side her eventual pick. Plus, President Biden and Kamala Harris wrap an urgent national security meeting at the White House as a revenge attack on Israel from Iran may be imminent. Also, recession fears send shockwaves through United States markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris wins enough votes from delegates to lock up the party’s nomination. Also, the Dow Jones closes down 600+ points, triggering fears of a recession. Plus, the United States is sending warships to the Middle East amid fears of an Iranian revenge attack on Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices