The Situation Room

Our special coverage of Hurricane Helene continues as the storm picks up speed and strengthens while it churns along Florida’s Gulf Coast on a potentially catastrophic collision course with the Big Bend region. We bring you moment to moment updates as the National Weather Service is warning of “unsurvivable” storm surge in Apalachee Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Donald Trump talks of blowing Iran to smithereens after a briefing on threats to assassinate him. Meanwhile Kamala Harris drives home the differences between her economic vision for the country and Trump’s. We break down their messages in key battleground states. Plus, Hurricane Helene is now forecast to be a monster Category 4 storm.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

With exactly six weeks until Election Day, CNN’s new national poll drives home the historic closeness of the race. This as Donald Trump tries to boost his support among women by promising to be their “protector.” Also, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin declares we won’t endorse Kamala Harris, slamming her call to gut the Senate filibuster rule for a national abortion rights bill.  Learn more about your...

We are learning about a possible move by Kamala Harris aimed at helping her close the gap in the swing state of Arizona as the former president is showing strength in new polling of Sunbelt battlegrounds. Plus, a look at how younger voters view the Trump versus Harris matchup and whether they’re feeling energized or apathetic about the race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Kamala Harris rallies Georgia voters on the issue of abortion rights as Trump allies on the state’s election board approve a controversial new rule that would require many ballots to be counted by hand. This as we’re learning Donald Trump personally made a pitch to Nebraska officials seeking an election rule change that could potentially hurt the Harris campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices....

CNN is uncovering past comments made by the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina. Plus, Oprah Winfrey is using her star power to help Kamala Harris in the key battleground state of Michigan hoping to appeal to a broad range of voters and mobilize Black women whose support is considered crucial to the Harris campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

The Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by a half percentage point in a major move that could impact the presidential race with voters ranking the economy as their top issue. Also, the death toll is rising in Lebanon after booby-trapped walkie-talkies and pagers belonging to Hezbollah members explode over two days of attacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was just denied bail in order to remain behind bars after pleading not guilty to sex crimes charges. We break down the case and the graphic allegations of sex trafficking, assault, forced labor, and more. Also, Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump for spreading false claims about migrants in Springfield, Ohio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Authorities say Donald Trump has the highest level of protection right now including his security at Mar-a-Lago after the apparent attempt to assassinate him on the golf course. We bring you the latest information from authorities about the suspect and the investigation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris is on the trail in Pennsylvania saying she feels good about her prospects there as she turns to Oprah Winfrey in hopes of getting a new campaign boost. This as Donald Trump is heading to the key battleground state of Nevada and defending a far-right promoter of conspiracy theories who’s entered his inner-circle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump says he won’t participate in a second debate with Kamala Harris as he tries to spin their showdown this week as a win even as his allies are in damage control after his rocky performance. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris is firing right back saying they owe it to voters to debate again. Also, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slams efforts to turn the Justice Department into a p...

Donald Trump is on the defensive as he finds himself face-to-face with Kamala Harris just hours after she baited and outperformed him in their fiery debate. We break down the pivotal moments, voter reaction, and what it all means for the final stretch of the campaign. Also, how much will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of the Harris-Walz campaign impact the presidential race?   Learn more about your ad...

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off tonight for the first time in ABC’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. Our team of experts break down the candidates and their key policy issues as polls show it’s a tight race just eight weeks before Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris has just landed in Philadelphia on the eve of her high-stakes debate with Donald Trump. The vice president is predicting the former president will lie and insult her on stage. She is declaring that she is ready to respond to what she calls his tired playbook. A top Harris campaign adviser joins to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boeing’s troubled Starliner undocks from the International Space Station and heads to earth, leaving two astronauts behind for safety concerns. Plus, new wins for Trump and Harris with just several days until their debate. Also, the 14-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting is arraigned on murder. His father is also in court facing charges for allegedly giving his son a weapon knowing he...

The judge in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case just announced the schedule going forward that would allow prosecutors to release never before seen evidence against Trump before the November election. Plus, Trump reveals new economic proposals including giving Elon Musk a broad role in the oversight of federal government spending.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

New details on the mass shooting at a Georgia high school. Authorities are revealing that two teachers and two students are dead and that the 14-year-old suspect will be charged with murder as an adult. Plus, new reaction to the Georgia shooting from the campaign trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are now just one week away from their first pivotal debate. We have new details on how Harris is planning for the debate. Plus, Trump just pleaded not guilty to a revised indictment to the federal election subversion case against him. Also, Israel is rocked by a third straight day of mass protests.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden speak together at a campaign rally in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Also, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing Hamas will pay a heavy price after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. He is asking for forgiveness amid huge protests over his failure to secure a hostage release deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Key lawmaker Rep. Mikie Sherrill of the Armed Services Committee joins to comment on the Army’s rebuke of Trump’s camp over a recent cemetery visit. Plus, the Ukrainian defense minister sits down for a one-on-one to answer if Ukraine has been successful in convincing American officials to green light new targets in Russia with U.S.-made weapons.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

A brand new excerpt from CNN’s exclusive interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. We speak with CNN’s Dana Bash who is the first journalist to sit down with the pair for a joint interview at length. Plus, we are awaiting a Harris campaign rally in Georgia as polls show Democratic gains in the critical battleground state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are just now kicking off their post convention campaign swing through Georgia. Plus, the FBI is releasing new information and photographs from the Trump assassination attempt investigation. Also, the Israeli military launches deadly new raids in the West Bank in the biggest Israeli military push in the occupied Palestinian territory since the October 7th attack on Israel...

Special Counsel Jack Smith files a reworked indictment in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. We look at why prosecutors are slimming down the allegations against the former president. Plus, Donald Trump now says he’s agreed to participate in the debate verse Kamala Harris using the original rules including microphone muting while candidates are not speaking.  Learn more about your ad...

The race for the White House heats up as the debate over the debate takes center stage. The Trump and Harris campaigns battle over crucial details of the debate casting doubt on whether debate will occur. Plus, tensions flare in the Middle East after Israel intercepts Hezbollah drones and rockets and strikes back in Lebanon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his presidential campaign bid as he throws his support behind Donald Trump who eagerly accepted his endorsement. Plus, we’re learning new details on Vice President Harris’ plans for the next phase of the race as she prepares for a debate with Donald Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices