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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

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82 minutes | Jan 28, 2023
Memphis “SCORPION unit” under scrutiny after Tyre Nichols’ death
We’re standing by for the expected release of an arrest video showing the fatal encounter between Tyre Nichols and five former Memphis police officers. The Nichols family and officials warn the footage is extremely disturbing. We’re also getting our first look at the brutal attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband last October. A San Francisco court released video of the suspect breaking into the couple’s home and lunging at the 82-year-old Paul Pelosi with a hammer. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
86 minutes | Jan 27, 2023
Sources: law enforcement agencies bracing for release of Tyre Nichols’ arrest footage
Five former Memphis police officers are facing murder charges due to the death of Tyre Nichols. Law enforcement agencies across the country are bracing for reaction to footage which a top Tennessee official called sickening. We discuss all the latest developments with the executive director of the Memphis NAACP. Plus, new details emerge on the timeline for western tanks pledged to Ukraine for its fight against Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
86 minutes | Jan 26, 2023
Biden: U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The United States has pledged to arm Ukraine with some of the most sophisticated tanks on the planet. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) joins to discuss strategic objectives in Ukraine. Plus, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced Donald Trump will be allowed back on their platforms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
86 minutes | Jan 25, 2023
Major breakthrough for military support to Ukraine
The United States and Germany appear poised to deliver sophisticated tanks as they urge Ukrainians to turn the focus from brutal battles in the east to a renewed offense in the south. Plus: Former Vice President Mike Pence is now facing his own document controversy after about a dozen classified records were found in his Indiana home. And: The latest gut-wrenching developments out of California, the scene of back-to-back mass shootings.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
2 minutes | Jan 24, 2023
Update for January 23, 2023
There is no new episode of The Situation Room showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
45 minutes | Jan 21, 2023
New U.S. moves against mercenary group aiding Russia’s war
As Ukrainian forces train for the next big battle against Russia, the Biden administration is taking new action against a mercenary group aiding Vladimir Putin’s war. This as the United States and Germany are in a standoff over sending tanks to Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss. Plus, the DOJ signals it won’t comply with House Republican’s demands for information on investigations, including the Biden documents probe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
42 minutes | Jan 20, 2023
Dow falls lower amid recession fears
A high stakes political standoff emerges over rising the debt ceiling after the U.S. hits its $31 trillion limit. The threat of an economically disastrous default is now hanging over Congress, the White House, and every American. Also, a new report that CIA Director William Burns made a secret trip to Ukraine to brief President Zelensky and share U.S. intelligence on Russia’s next move. Also, actor and producer Alec Baldwin now faces criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a crew member on the set of the film “Rust.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
45 minutes | Jan 19, 2023
Fiery crash kills 14 including Ukraine officials and a child
A fiery helicopter crash near Kyiv kills 14 people including key government officials and a child. A top state department spokesperson joins to answer what the U.S. is learning about the crash. Plus, the Biden White House is sticking to the script as its new strategy for dealing with the classified documents crisis takes shape. Plus, prosecutors reveal chilling new evidence in the case of the Massachusetts man formally charged with killing his wife. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
45 minutes | Jan 18, 2023
Netherlands PM: will join in sending Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
Another child’s body is found in the rubble of a Ukrainian residential apartment building as the death toll from a powerful Russian missile attack rises. White House official John Kirby joins to answer whether enough U.S. and western military aid is getting to Ukraine. Plus, the White House is ramping up its damage control as the crisis over classified documents intensifies. The Biden team is defending its delayed and incomplete release of information while accusing Republicans of fake outrage. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
85 minutes | Jan 17, 2023
New wave of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine
Ukraine is reeling tonight from one of the deadliest Russian attacks since the invasion. At least 40 people have been killed in a cruise missile strike on an apartment building right in the center of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Plus, new developments in the classified document scandal looming over the White House. Sources tell CNN that additional searches are possible at locations connected to President Biden. Also, House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to answer if he still has confidence in Biden in light of the classified documents investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
45 minutes | Jan 14, 2023
Massive explosion in Eastern Ukrainian city
A huge explosion hits the disputed Ukrainian city of Soledar as Russia is claiming it has captured the city and officials in Kyiv insist the battle is not over yet. We have a live report from Ukraine and speak with the Ukrainian ambassador to the United Nations about the state of the war. Plus, President Biden faces a growing crisis as a special councel is now in place to investigate his handling of classified records. Also, the death toll is rising in the southeast United States after a series of tornados leave a wake of destruction. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
45 minutes | Jan 13, 2023
Biden’s ex-executive assistant interviewed in DOJ documents probe
A special counsel is now set to investigate President Biden’s handling of classified material. The U.S. attorney general launches an independent probe after more documents were found, this time at the President’s home in Delaware. Also, Rep. George Santos is defiant amid growing calls for him to resign over the many lies he told voters. Plus, dangerous tornadoes are ravaging southeastern parts of the United States. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
45 minutes | Jan 12, 2023
Sources: Biden legal team finds classified docs at second location
According to sources, classified documents are among the records found by the Biden legal team in a search of a second location. Rep. Chris Stewart of the Intelligence Committee joins to discuss the latest events in the House and the Biden documents revelation. Plus, FAA system outages cause massive flight delays and disruptions across the United States. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
2 minutes | Jan 11, 2023
Update for January 10, 2023
There is no new episode of The Situation Room showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
50 minutes | Jan 10, 2023
Classified docs from Biden’s time as VP discovered in private office
Attorneys for President Biden find several classified documents from his time as vice president at one of his private offices according to a source familiar with the story. The documents were discovered last fall and were turned over to the National Archives who referred the matter to the DOJ for further investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
44 minutes | Jan 7, 2023
House returning to session soon as McCarthy seizes momentum
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is right now trying to seize momentum in the bid for speakership. McCarthy’s proposed concessions include allowing one member to call for a vote to oust the speaker, to hold votes on conservative bills, more Freedom Caucus members on the Rules Committee, and more. GOP Rep. Warren Davidson joins to discuss McCarthy’s concessions and the future of Republicans in the House. Also, an affidavit reveals chilling new details about the Idaho college student murders. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
2 minutes | Jan 6, 2023
Update for January 5, 2023
There is no new episode of The Situation Room showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
44 minutes | Jan 5, 2023
McCarthy defeated for sixth time
Republicans are huddling behind closed door tonight as Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the speaker’s gavel lands with a thud for the second straight day. Plus, new information is emerging about the terrifying on-field collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin. The Buffalo Bills say Hamlin is showing signs of improvement although he remains in critical condition. The chief medical officer for the NFL joins to discuss. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
53 minutes | Jan 4, 2023
Rep. Jordan: “no” chance I will become House speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy has failed to lock down the votes he needed to win the speaker's gavel in the House. Despite losing this third vote, McCarthy remains defiant, refusing to give up despite a band of some 20 right-wing lawmakers who remain united to opposing his nomination. This as Rep. Jordan, who has also been nominated, indicates he has no chance of becoming speaker. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
43 minutes | Jan 3, 2023
McCarthy meets with opponents, allies hours before speaker vote
Republican Kevin McCarthy is holding last-ditch talks tonight to fight to win the speaker’s job in the House. We’ll tell you who has been spotted heading into his office. Also, the suspect in the brutal stabbing deaths of fourth college students is expected in court tomorrow. Plus, Russia suffers what may be the biggest loss of life since the start of the invasion. Ukraine is claiming a major strike against Russian forces as Moscow unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles and ones, including in Kyiv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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