The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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DOJ Nears Comey Decision Sep 25, 2025

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The US Justice Department is nearing a decision on whether to charge the former FBI Director James Comey with perjury and has just days to do that. Sources familiar with the matter tell CNN that prosecutors are examining whether Comey made false statements to Congress during his 2020 testimony about his handling of the probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. The five-year statute of limitations on perjury charges is set to expire on Tuesday.

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Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility Sep 24, 2025

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Today's show begins with breaking news: a gunman opening fire at an ICE facility in Dallas. Police say at least one person is dead.

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Autism Announcement Sep 22, 2025

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As today's show begins we're awaiting an announcement from the White House that's expected to link autism with a common pain reliever ... House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries joins us to react to President Trump's pressure campaign on Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes ... A trainer linked to the infamous "Tiger King" is killed by one of the big cats in his care ... Netanyahu responds to the expectation that France will join other countries recognizing a Palestinian state ... Pete Hegseth's new demands on journalists may spark a major legal battle.

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Trump Targets Broadcast Licenses Sep 19, 2025

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President Trump is now suggesting the FCC could crack down on TV networks for giving him “bad publicity.” Plus, with the Gaza ceasefire talks stalled, an adviser to Qatar's prime minister joins us to explain why he thinks there's “no validity” to peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas. And President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to finalize an agreement to keep the social media platform operating here in the United States.

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Pomp and Pageantry Sep 17, 2025

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President Trump is in the UK for a rare second-term state visit. We bring you the very latest from Windsor. Plus, the CDC director who was ousted just weeks into her job is on Capitol Hill to testify about why she says holding the line on scientific integrity got her fired. We also have disturbing new details about text messages the suspect in the Charlie Kirk murder allegedly sent and why he's being charged with aggravated murder.

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What to Expect from Trump's UK Visit Sep 16, 2025

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Today's show gets underway after yet another impromptu Q&A with President Trump as he's leaving the White House for his trip the United Kingdom. The president discussed a number of different tropics, including his plan to send National Guard troops to Memphis and Chicago. Our coverage begins with CNN Senior White House Reporter Kevin Liptak.

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New Details in Kirk Killing Sep 15, 2025

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First: We begin today's show with the latest in the murder of Charlie Kirk, including what officials are learning about the suspect's past, and what they're revealing about DNA found on pieces of evidence.

Plus: The executive producer of the Charlie Kirk Show joins the show to discuss live the conservative activist's legacy and where his movement will go from here.

And: President Trump's issues an ultimatum to NATO countries as he plans to slap Russia with additional sanctions.

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'We Got Him!' Sep 12, 2025

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President Trump is the first to break the news that a suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is under arrest. As we come on the air we're waiting for a news conference on the alleged shooter's capture.

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9/11 Anniversary Marked, Kirk Killer Sought Sep 11, 2025

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Today's show begins immediately after President Trump concludes a speech at the Pentagon marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our coverage begins with a live report from CNN national correspondent Jason Carroll, who joins us from the memorial service taking place in New York City.

Also on today's show: We bring you the latest on the investigation into yesterday's murder of Charlie Kirk.

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Russia's Alarming 'Act of Aggression' Sep 10, 2025

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Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace, labeling the incursion an "act of aggression," while NATO calls Moscow's actions "absolutely reckless" ... In a new book, Kamala Harris says it was "reckless" to let Joe and Jill Biden decide if he would run again ... New video revealed during a hearing on so-called UFOs shows a missile bouncing off an unknown object.

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