The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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Fear and Outrage in Colorado Jun 02, 2025

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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.

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Consumers Pulling Back on Spending May 30, 2025

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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.

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Trump Tariffs Hit Roadblock May 29, 2025

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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.

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Scaling Back and Speaking Out May 28, 2025

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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.

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Trump Hits Harvard Again May 27, 2025

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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."

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Trump Calls Putin 'Crazy' May 26, 2025

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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."

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Trump Reignites his Trade War May 23, 2025

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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.

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San Diego Plane Crash, Israeli Museum Attack May 22, 2025

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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.

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Congressional Debate-a-thon May 21, 2025

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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?

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Presidential Pitch May 20, 2025

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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.

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