The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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Uvalde massacre report released Mar 08, 2024

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We are learning some of what President Biden will say tonight about the state of the union. Details on that and why there's so much focus on how he delivers his message to Congress and to the country. Also, there's breaking news on Donald Trump's $83 million defamation judgment and what a judge just ruled on Trump's request for a temporary delay. Plus, in Uvalde, Texas, parents of murdered children erupted in grief and anger at a new report on the massacre at Robb Elementary, where 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed.

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Haley: it’s up to Trump to earn the votes of my supporters Mar 07, 2024

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Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as his last remaining GOP rival Nikki Haley exits. Also, Biden is preparing to address the nation and the many challenges he's facing right now. A key member of the Biden camp joins to answer what the president needs to accomplish in his State of the Union address tomorrow night. Plus, a terrifying close call for the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A Russian missile strikes not far from his convoy and kills five people.

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Supreme Court: states can’t unilaterally remove Trump from ballot Mar 05, 2024

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Colorado’s top election official responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling keeping Donald Trump on the ballot in her state and others. Secretary of State Jenna Griswold joins. The huge stakes of the 2024 election are on vivid display this week as Trump aims to sweep Super Tuesday contests tomorrow and President Biden prepares for his critical State of the Union address Thursday while also facing dismal new poll numbers.

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Georgia DA's fate now up to the judge Mar 02, 2024

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First: It's now up to the judge in the Georgia election interference case to decide whether to disqualify the DA Fani Willis following a final, high-stakes hearing. The fate of the criminal case against Donald Trump on the line.

Plus: Trump's trial date in the classified documents case is still up in the air after a crucial hearing in Florida.

And: President Biden announces US airdrops of humanitarian aid for Gaza, urging an immediate temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Immigration duel at the border Mar 01, 2024

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President Biden and former President Trump put the immigration crisis front and center during dueling stops in Texas, right near the border with Mexico. Both see openings to use the politically charged issue against one another. Our correspondents are on the scene and tonight's coverage begins with Priscilla Alvarez with Biden.

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Supreme Court to hear Trump presidential immunity case Feb 29, 2024

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The United States Supreme Court says it will hear Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity. It’s a major decision that certain to further delay his federal election subversion trial. We’re breaking down the massive impact of the high court’s decision. It is a temporary but significant victory for the former president.

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Voting underway in Michigan, key battleground primary Feb 28, 2024

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Critical primary races in the swing state of Michigan. How Republicans vote could reveal more about Donald Trump’s chances in November and Democrats voting “uncommitted” could send a powerful message to Biden. Also, a partial governmental shutdown deadline is approaching as Biden meets with congressional leaders for talks on funding, tightening the border, and helping Ukraine. Plus, a key witness testifies in the defense effort to remove the district attorney and lead prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump in Georgia.

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Biden: “hopeful” for temporary Gaza ceasefire by next Monday Feb 27, 2024

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All eyes are on Michigan just ahead of tomorrow's critical primaries. A lot is at stake for both parties as democratic voters are angry over the war in Gaza and are trying to send a message to Biden. Does the uncommitted vote pose a threat to his campaign? On the Republican side, Nikki Haley is vowing to soldier on after Saturday's blowout loss to Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina.

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U.S. sanctions 500+ Russian targets as Ukraine Feb 24, 2024

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As Russia's war against Ukraine hits THE two-year mark, President Biden unveils new sanctions, vowing to punish Vladimir Putin for his aggression abroad and for the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins to discuss his talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine. Also, Donald Trump now has 30 days to pay up after a $454 million judgment against him in the New York civil fraud case.

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Nikki Haley sides with Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling Feb 22, 2024

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We're tracking all the fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are babies as a major provider is now pausing IVF treatments in Alabama, fearing prosecution. Also, House Republicans are trying to push the Biden impeachment inquiry forward, grilling the president's brother behind closed doors despite the very damning indictment of a former FBI informant accused getting bogus dirt on the Bidens from the Russians.

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