The Situation Room

Dec 12 2024 519 ep. 49 mins 8
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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 6p-7p Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.  Visit CNN.com/TheSituationRoom.

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ABC News: NY Grand Jury Hearing Evidence In CEO Killing Case

Dec 12 2024 41 mins  
Sources are telling CNN authorities have executed as many as three search warrants in the CEO killing investigation and ABC News is reporting a New York grand jury is already hearing evidence in the case against the suspect, Luigi Mangione. Plus, fear and frustration are mounting in New Jersey as mysterious drone sightings terrify residents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

NYPD: Fingerprints, Shell Casings Tie Mangione To Shooting Scene

Dec 11 2024 41 mins  
Police are claiming two major forensic breakthroughs in the CEO murder investigation. The NYPD now says Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints match those found on evidence near the crime scene and that the gun found on Mangione matches shell casings found at the shooting. Plus, the FBI director, Christopher Wray, announces his resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

Soon: Preliminary Arraignment For CEO Killing Suspect

Dec 09 2024 38 mins  
The suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO is now in custody. We are standing by for the 26-year-old to be arraigned in Pennsylvania after being arrested in a McDonald’s following a tip by an employee. Plus, CNN is on the ground in the Syrian capital of Damascus one day after the shocking fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc

Source: NYPD Finds Backpack In Central Park

Dec 06 2024 40 mins  
Police now believe the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has left New York City. Plus, the jury in the trial of a man who killed a fellow New York subway rider with a chokehold deadlocks leading the judge to drop the top charge in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police Pursuing Multiple New Leads In Hunt For CEO Killer

Dec 05 2024 40 mins  
Intriguing new clues in the search for the gunman who fatally shot a healthcare CEO on a Manhattan sidewalk. Sources say police are looking carefully at words written on ammunition tied to the killing and whether they offer hints about a motive. Plus, Pete Hegseth holds a fresh round of meetings on Capitol Hill as some key Republican senators still won’t commit to backing him for

Manhunt Underway After UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot

Dec 04 2024 40 mins  
A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect on the run after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed outside a hotel in New York City. We break down why the police say the attack was targeted. Plus, Pete Hegseth is ready to fight to salvage his imperiled nomination as sources tell CNN the Trump transition team could replace him with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Learn more abo

Sources: Hegseth Faces Tough Road To Confirmation

Dec 03 2024 40 mins  
An ominous sign for Trump’s pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Senator Lindsey Graham just now calling the allegations against Hegseth disturbing and telling reporters that his confirmation fight will be difficult. Plus, major political turmoil is shaking a major United States ally as South Korea’s president declares and then rescinds martial law. Learn more about your ad

Sources: Biden Bypassed Justice Department When He Pardoned His Son

Dec 02 2024 40 mins  
New fallout from President Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter. That decision is sparking bipartisan backlash as sources tell CNN the president bypassed the United States Justice Department when he made the call. Plus, Donald Trump’s picks for attorney general Pam Bondi and defense secretary Pete Hegseth hold meetings with Capitol Hill senators today. Learn more abou

Syrian Rebels Enter Aleppo For First Time In Eight Years

Nov 29 2024 79 mins  
Stunning developments out of Syria where rebels have just entered the major Syrian city of Aleppo for the first time in eight years. The surprise offensive is catching Bashar al-Assad’s government forces off guard in a drastic escalation in the country’s civil war. Plus, we are tracking new threats of political violence, this time against Democrats. Learn more about your ad cho

Renewed Focus On Gaza Ceasefire

Nov 27 2024 79 mins  
Some residents are returning to their homes in Lebanon as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah seems to be holding nearly 24 hours after taking effect. Plus, the Trump transition team says some of the president-elect’s cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted with bomb threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices