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A cable news legend is now available in an audio podcast format. The iconic Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer discusses the day's most important stories. Running Monday through Friday since 2005, it is CNN's most prized hour for breaking news and more.

Blitzer and guests analyze the issues with nuance, tact, and precision. Episodes feature stories on the top trending topics in the country and worldwide. Government representatives, community members, and other influential figures share their impassioned perspectives.

Blitzer is a news industry veteran whose career dates back to coverage of the 1977 Israeli-Egyptian negotiations. A veteran of CNN since 1990, he attained mass fame in the US as the military affairs reporter on the Gulf War in Kuwait. A stint as a White House correspondent in the 1990s followed. Next came the role of lead CNN anchor for all US presidential elections from 2004 onward.

Blitzer's recent excellence in journalism includes stories on the January 6 Capitol attack. He spoke out against the uptick in hate crimes against Asian Americans. He scored a winning interview with Volodymyr Zelensky about negotiations with Russia.

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Sources: attorneys unable to locate classified document Trump referred to in 2021 audiotape

Sources: attorneys unable to locate classified document Trump referred to in 2021 audiotape

Sources say former President Trump’s attorneys have not been able to find that document about a potential attack on Iran that Trump discussed on a 2021 audiotape. The search comes in response to a subpoena from federal investigators. Also, President Biden speaks directly to the nation from the Oval Office on the bipartisan debt deal which he could sign as soon as tomorrow. Plus, Ukraine says the gates of war have opened inside Russia as attacks rattled border regions and beyond.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources: attorneys unable to locate classified document Trump referred to in 2021 audiotape

Sources: attorneys unable to locate classified document Trump referred to in 2021 audiotape

Sources say former President Trump’s attorneys have not been able to find that document about a potential attack on Iran that Trump discussed on a 2021 audiotape. The search comes in response to a subpoena from federal investigators. Also, President Biden speaks directly to the nation from the Oval Office on the bipartisan debt deal which he could sign as soon as tomorrow. Plus, Ukraine says the gates of war have opened inside Russia as attacks rattled border regions and beyond.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Trump ignores CNN questions over classified docs

Trump ignores CNN questions over classified docs

Donald Trump brushes off questions about a report you heard first on CNN. Specifically, federal prosecutors are now in possession of audiotapes undercutting Trump’s defense over retaining classified documents. Plus, the debt ceiling deal could come to a final vote in the Senate as members of both parties raise serious concerns. Also, Russia says that regions near the border with Ukraine have suffered dozens of attacks in the last day.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources: prosecutors obtain 2021 audio of Trump acknowledging he held onto Pentagon document

Sources: prosecutors obtain 2021 audio of Trump acknowledging he held onto Pentagon document

Significant new evidence in a criminal investigation of Donald Trump as sources tell CNN that federal prosecutors are now in possession of an audio tape undercutting the former president’s claim that he declassified documents before leaving the White House. Plus, we are awaiting a final vote in the House on the debt limit deal. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) joins to answer why she is against the deal on principle. Also, attacks on Russian territory appear to be escalating and Kremlin officials call the situation near the Ukrainian border alarming.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Debt deal appears poised to clear key hurdle in House

Debt deal appears poised to clear key hurdle in House

House Speaker McCarthy appears to be on the verge of clearing a major hurdle as he faces the first big test of his speakership. The debt limit deal is now poised to overcome a conservative revolt. Plus, ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins to discuss reports of North Korea launching an apparent missile. Also, threats of revenge after eight drone attacks rock the capital city of Moscow.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Biden and McCarthy strike debt deal days before default

Biden and McCarthy strike debt deal days before default

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are scrambling to sell their debt limit deal to lawmakers. Their agreement could avoid a catastrophic default if congressional leaders can find the votes. Rep. Jamaal Brown (D-N.Y.) joins to share his concerns about the bill. Plus, a rare daytime missile barrage shakes Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. Also, the race for the Republican nomination heats up as a slew of possible candidates appear ready to launch their respective campaigns.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

One-on-one with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

One-on-one with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

The U.S. Treasury pushes back the possible default deadline from June 1st to June 5th, giving debt limit negotiators more time to reach an agreement. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to answer if a default crisis can be avoided and where the status of negotiations are now. Plus, at least two people are dead and 30 injured in Ukraine after a Russian attack on a medical clinic. Plus, CNN is at the airports and on the highways with everything you need to know about Memorial Day weekend travel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Wash Post: Trump employees moved boxes of papers a day before FBI retrieved documents at Mar-a-Lago

Wash Post: Trump employees moved boxes of papers a day before FBI retrieved documents at Mar-a-Lago

In a significant new development in the Mar-a-Lago investigation, one day before federal agents came to Mar-a-Lago to pick up classified documents, footage shows two Trump employees moving the documents which investigators see as a potential sign of obstruction. Also, a federal judge has handed down the longest sentence yet for a January 6th defendant. Plus, CNN speaks to the anti-Putin Russian fighters claiming responsibility for cross-border attacks.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

DeSantis officially announces run for GOP nomination

DeSantis officially announces run for GOP nomination

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially announced is bid for the 2024 presidential race during a live interview on Twitter. Plus, music legend Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. Also, the DOW drops hundreds of points as major differences remain in the latest debt ceiling talks.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Trump’s NY trial set to begin during middle of GOP primary season

Trump’s NY trial set to begin during middle of GOP primary season

A judge in Manhattan just scheduled Donald Trump’s criminal trial for next year right in the middle of the Republican primary season. We’ll share all the latest details from the former president’s court appearance earlier today. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to launch his White House campaign tomorrow during a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter. Plus, we’re learning new information about the driver who slammed a U-Haul truck into a White House barricade.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Yellen: early June default “highly likely” if debt limit not reached

Yellen: early June default “highly likely” if debt limit not reached

Tense negotiations are underway at the White House as the clock ticks toward a potentially catastrophic debt default. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issues a new warning to Congress saying it is highly likely the U.S. will not be able to pay its bills by early June. Also, Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll is seeking further damagers from the former president for disparaging comments he made about her during a CNN town hall. Plus, it now appears Bakhmut has finally fallen to Russia, but Ukrainian forces say they still hold a small portion of the totally ruined city.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Biden makes major shift

Biden makes major shift

First: The president tells allies the US will support joint training for Ukrainian forces on F-16 fighter jets. Plus: A serious setback for talks on raising the federal debt limit and avoiding a catastrophic default. And: New insight tonight into Senator Dianne Feinstein's health and mindset after new confirmation of medical complications she faced. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. signals to allies it won’t block their export of jets to Ukraine

U.S. signals to allies it won’t block their export of jets to Ukraine

As fighting rages in Ukraine, the U.S. is now signaling to allies that it won’t block them from sending F-16 fighter jets to aid the Ukrainians. Also, the office of Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) has just confirmed she suffered major complications while battling shingles. Plus, Disney is scrapping a one billion dollar development project in Florida amid the company’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

National Archives to hand over evidence to special counsel

National Archives to hand over evidence to special counsel

New evidence in the special counsel’s criminal investigation of Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents may undercut the president’s key line of defense. Then, the House just agreed to refer a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) to the Ethics Committee. Republican leaders dodge a direct vote on whether to boot the GOP lawmaker as he faces criminal charges in connection with his pattern of lies. Also, one of the nation’s most conservative courts weighs the fate of abortion medication as state legislatures in North Carolina and South Carolina take new action to ban the procedure. Plus, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joins to discuss new information in the Pentagon leaks case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russia steps up strikes on Kyiv

Russia steps up strikes on Kyiv

Ukraine and Russia trade attacks and clash over the fate of some of their most advanced weapons systems. We go live to the war zone as Moscow stands by its claim that it hit a critical U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile system. Plus, congressional leaders and President Biden wrap up a new round of talks without a deal on raising the nation’s debt limit. The president speaks out about the meeting as he scraps part of his overseas trip to keep negotiations gong. Also, a disturbing new security lapse by the U.S. Secret Service. An intruder entered the home of Biden’s national security advisor undetected.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special counsel report released on origins of Trump-Russia probe

Special counsel report released on origins of Trump-Russia probe

Special Counsel John Durham just released his long-awaited final report after years of looking into the Justice Department’s Trump/Russia investigation. We break down his conclusion that the FBI probe never should have been launched. Plus, a Democratic congressman’s staff was attacked by a man wielding a metal baseball bat. Also, we speak with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) about the status at the border after Title 42 rules ended. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Border areas declare disasters in anticipation of a migrant crisis

Border areas declare disasters in anticipation of a migrant crisis

We are tracking the influx of migrants along the southern border where new disaster declarations are in effect now that Title 42 immigration rules have expired. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins to provide an update from his district and share his concerns about the president’s policies. Plus, a U.S. Marine veteran is arraigned on the charge of second-degree manslaughter in the chokehold death of a man on a New York City subway train. Also, large explosions are reported in a Russian-held area of Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New migrant crisis feared as Covid-era immigration rules end tonight

New migrant crisis feared as Covid-era immigration rules end tonight

Fears of an exploding new crisis at the southern border as migrants surge to the United States with just hours to go before Title 42 immigration restrictions expire. The White House is taking unprecedented measures as federal and local officials are preparing for the worst. Also, high-stakes debt limit negotiations between President Biden and congressional leaders have been called off for tomorrow. Plus, the ex-Marine in the deadly New York subway chokehold case is expected to be arrested.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Rep. Santos pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges

Rep. Santos pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) speaks out after pleading not guilty to 13 federal charges. If convicted, Santos could face up to 20 years in prison for the top counts he faces. Also, authorities are making last minute preparations at the southern border as Title 42 is set to expire in one day. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to answer how the Biden administration intends to respond. Plus, Donald Trump is just hours away from facing questions at a CNN town hall one day after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jury finds Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in civil case

Jury finds Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in civil case

Donald Trump has been found liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. We’re getting new reaction to the jury’s verdict and the order for Trump to pay up to $5 million in damages. Plus, CNN has learned that federal criminal charges have been filed against Republican Rep. George Santos amid investigations into his astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications. Also, President Biden and congressional leaders wrap up critical talks at the White House on raising the nation’s debt limit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Source: Texas mall shooter posted Neo-Nazi content on social media

Source: Texas mall shooter posted Neo-Nazi content on social media

Disturbing new details on the gunman who slaughtered eight people in an outlet mall in Texas. New information on his military background, his firearms training, and signs he might have been motivated by right-wing extremism. We’re also tracking the situation on both sides of the southern border as officials race for the expiration of Title 42. What the end of a the Trump-era policy means for the expected surge of migration. Also, E. Jean Carroll’s civil rape trial against Donald Trump is nearing an end as the jury is expected to begin deliberations tomorrow.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy