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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 10am-12pm Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.

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Ex-Ukraine envoy and former white house aide testifying; Ex-Envoy: "I should have seen" link between Ukraine corruption probes and the Bidens; Ex Envoy Changes past testimony, now says Ukraine aid was linked to Biden probe; Ex-Envoy: "I should have seen" link between Ukraine corruption probes and the Bidens;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more abo...

Aide who overheard restaurant call between Trump and EU ambassador to testify Thursday; Pompeo declines to support top Ukraine diplomats publicly; How Trump's policies seem to benefit Putin 19.11.2019 37:30

Pelosi: Trump "abused" power for personal political gain; House investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller; Trump says he'll consider giving written impeachment testimony; Trump attacks Pence aide ahead of Impeachment Testimony; Trump hospital visit sparks new health questions; North Korea "no longer interested' in talks with TrumpTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.c...

Democrats accuse Trump of "witness intimidation" for attacking ex-ambassador as she testified, Aide who overheard Trump phone call testifying, Roger Stone found guilty of lies that protected Trump 16.11.2019 41:46

Aide said to have overheard call where Trump asked diplomat about "investigations" testifies, Trump associate Stone found guilty of all 7 counts including lies that protected Trump, Ousted ambassador: I felt threatened when Trump said I was "going to go through some things", Trump campaign sources: "idiotic" of president to tweet about ambassador while she testified, Trump defends his attack on wi...

Pelosi: Trump has admitted he committed "Bribery", Trump taking fight over his tax returns to Supreme Court, Experts: Russian spies may have intercepted Trump call 15.11.2019 37:01

Democrats expect ousted Ukraine ambassador to testify about smear campaign and "Corrupt shakedown scheme", Lawmakers prepare for hearing with witness who overheard newly revealed Trump phone call, Two dead and three wounded in shooting at high school; Suspect in grave condition, Former national security officials say Russian spies likely intercepted Trump's phone call with Sondland, what Trump did...

Impeachment witnesses further tie Trump to Ukraine pressure, Trump legal team source calls hearings "Theater" but not damaging to President 14.11.2019 38:22

Taylor: Sondland said Trump cared more about investigations of Biden than about Ukraine, Taylor testifies withholding aid to Ukraine for help with political campaign was "Crazy", Impeachment witness reveals new information about Trump's involvement in "Alarming" Ukraine scheme, Key witness: Diplomat said "Everything" was dependent on Ukraine President announcing investigations, Trump: Didn't watch...

New York Times: Trump considered firing Intelligence Inspector General who believed the whistleblower; Both sides rest on Roger Stone trial after key witness describes Trump call about Wikileaks; Democrats: Schiff's opening statement will "lay out the sco 13.11.2019 37:06

House Democratic leaders meeting this hour ahead of first televised impeachment inquiry testimony; House GOP meeting tonight to discuss defending Trump after holding mock impeachment hearing; Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Burr: Impeachment trial likely to last for "six to eight weeks"; New York Times: Trump weighed firing Intelligence Inspector General who sent whistleblower report to Congre...

New impeachment witness testimony just released less than 48 hours before public hearings begin; More transcripts released: State department special adviser for Ukraine and foreign service officer 12.11.2019 46:37

Witness: Key diplomat engaged in effort to see if Ukraine could make a statement to get aid freeze lifted; Now: Court hearing over Mulvaney's request to join lawsuit fighting House subpoena power; Witness: Ukraine was aware security aid was frozen as of August before it was publicly reported; Ahead of CNN's Town Hall in Iowa, poll shows Biden leading tight race in New Hampshire; New York Times: Fo...

Officials testified "no ambiguity" to Trump's "blatant" push for Ukraine to probe Democrats, Bloomberg file for Alabama Democratic presidential primary, White House officials testified Chief of Staff Mulvaney coordinated Ukraine quid pro quo 09.11.2019 36:39

Hill testified she was "very shocked" when she read transcript of Trump's Ukraine call, Lawyer: Bolton has undisclosed info "relevant" to impeachment, Vindman testified "no doubt" Trump was asking Ukraine to probe Biden in exchange for meeting, Sources: Trump and Giuliani remain in touch, Steve Bannon testifies at Roger Stone trial that he and the Trump campaign viewed Stone as access point with W...

State department official: Giuliani waged a "campaign of lies" to smear the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine; Trump to pay $2 million for charity foundation abuses; Senator Graham asks if ambassador who was Trump donor is connected to "Democratic operatives" 08.11.2019 46:58

Kent testified that Volker reached out to Giuliani because he "had influence" on Trump's Ukraine stance; House Democrats on track to impeach Trump by Christmas; Source: Pence aide testified that Trump's Ukraine call was political, not a normal diplomatic call; Source: Trump wanted Barr to announce he did nothing illegal on Ukraine call; Trump allies attacking witnesses, whistleblower; Sources: "An...

First public impeachment inquiry hearings next week; Transcript released of diplomat's testimony about quid pro quo; Sources: Jeff Sessions poised to announce Senate bid 07.11.2019 37:09

Second diplomat describes Ukraine quid pro quo; Current and former top U.S. diplomats in Ukraine and key State department official to give public testimony in impeachment inquiry next week; House withdraws subpoena for testimony from Trump ex-aide; Taylor testified "My clear understanding, security assistance money wouldn't come" until Ukraine committed to investigating the Bidens; Taylor testifie...

Sondland amends testimony, describes Ukraine quid pro quo; Sondland amends testimony, describes Ukraine quid pro quo; Sondland amends testimony, describes Ukraine quid pro quo; 06.11.2019 37:12

Sondland amends testimony, describes Ukraine quid pro quo; Sondland amends testimony to say he told Ukraine that aid was tied to publicly announcing Biden investigation; Sondland testified Giuliani's push for Ukraine to probe Biden " Kept getting more insidious" and may have been illegal; Sondland testified that in discussion of Giuliani. Pompeo "Rolled his eyes, said it's something we have to dea...

House Democrats release testimony of key impeachment witnesses; Ex-ambassador testified she was removed because of pressure from Trump and Giuliani and smear campaign; Ex-adviser's testimony contradicts Pompeo statements 05.11.2019 30:37

Ex-ambassador testified Ukrainian official told her it was "dangerous" to engage with Giuliani; Warned by Ukrainian official to "watch my back"; Ex-State department official testifies he resigned over diplomats being used to advance political objectives; Ex-ambassador testified diplomat Sondland suggested she praise Trump: "You need to go big or go home"; Trump: "The whistleblower should be reveal...

Source: Vindman testified White House lawyer told him not to talk about Trump's Ukraine call; New poll: Sharp partisan divide on Trump impeachment; Beto O'Rourke drops out of 2020 presidential race 02.11.2019 48:54

Pelosi: Public impeachment hearings could start this month; Report: Trump refuses to defend Chief of Staff in interviewTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House votes to formalize and advance Trump impeachment probe; Two Democrats, all Republicans opposed impeachment resolution; Bolton lawyer won't say if he'll file lawsuit if subpoenaed 01.11.2019 39:36

CNN obtains part of White House Russia adviser's opening statement; Judge weighing whether former White House officials have to testify; Top White House adviser testifies in impeachment inquiry; Hearing on whether McGahn has to testify in impeachment probe; Judge questions White House executive privilege claims; Kupperman testimony won't be resolved by until at least December 10; White House Russi...

Pentagon releases first images from aL-Baghdadi raid; Impeachment committees invite Bolton to testify next week; House Dems meet ahead of impeachment resolution vote; Hurricane-force winds push wildfires near homes; Source: top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine willing to testify publicly; Source: WH official alarmed by Ukraine call transcript omissions; Fire threatening 6,500 homes after nearing Reagan li...

House dems release text of impeachment resolution; White house blast "Sham" impeachment resolution; White house blast "Sham" impeachment resolution; 30.10.2019 26:24

House dems release text of impeachment resolution; Top whit house Ukraine expert "concerned, worried" by Trump's call; Sources: Impeachment committees want to talk to ex-perry aide;Shouting erupts as dems accuse GOP of trying to out whistleblower; White house blast "Sham" impeachment resolution; New CNN NH Poll: Sanders and Warren on Top; Steyer at 3%; Democrats release rules for Trump impeachment...

Full house to vote on impeachment inquiry Thursday; Full house to vote on impeachment inquiry Thursday; Pentagon will release imagery of Al-Baghdadi raid; 29.10.2019 37:03

Full house to vote on impeachment inquiry Thursday; ISIS informant helped confirm Al-Baghdadi's location, DNA; House vote Thursday on plan to make impeachment inquiry public; White house: "Democrats . were . conducting unauthorized proceeding"; Full house to vote on impeachment inquiry Thursday; Pentagon will release imagery of Al-Baghdadi raid; At least . 200,000 forced to flee California wildfir...

Federal Judge rules House Dems can see Mueller grandy jury materials for impeachment inquiry; Trump calls "Never Trumper" Republicans "human scum"; Trump won't toss first pitch at World Series; says "I'll look too heavy" wearing "a lot of heavy armor" 26.10.2019 37:53

Source: Justice department probe into origins of Trump-Russia investigation now a criminal probe; Trump organization exploring sale of Washington hotel because "people are objecting to us making so much money"; Kim's resort visits reveal dictator's vision for North KoreaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

House Republicans storm closed-door impeachment hearing delaying testimony, source says Trump had advance knowledge; Democrats say GOP lawmakers broke rules by bringing phones into secure hearing room; Testimony resumes after House Republicans storm close 24.10.2019 37:00

Trump lifts sanctions against Turkey as U.S. Syria envoy alleges war crimes, tells lawmakers "we have a problem"; Impeachment inquiry testimony under way after House GOP storm closed-door hearing; Federal judge orders State department to release Ukraine records in 30 days; U.S. diplomat directly ties Trump to Ukraine quid pro quo; Top U.S. envoy for ISIS fight: "We have a problem" following the tr...

U.S. diplomat testifies he was told Trump wanted aid withheld until Ukraine said it would investigate Biden; Diplomat testifies he was told Trump is a "businessman" who asks a person "to pay up before signing the check"; Russia and Turkey agree on joint p 23.10.2019 41:52

Anonymous senior Trump admin official who wrote explosive New York Times op-ed coming out with new book about Trump; U.S. diplomat testifies he was told "everything" depended on Ukraine announcing investigations that could help Trump; As top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine testifies in impeachment inquiry, Trump calls the constitutional process "a lynching"; McConnell introduces resolution opposing U.S....

Trump makes no mention of Mulvaney amid questions about Acting Chief of Staff's future after quid pro quo walk back; Trump says Republicans need to be "tougher" on impeachment; Dodges questions about Mulvaney 22.10.2019 39:14

Trump: GOP needs to "get tougher and fight" impeachment; Trump defends Doral G7 plan despite reversal; Top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine to testify in impeachment inquiry; Furious Kurds pelt withdrawing U.S. troops as Trump defends decision to abandon ally; House Republicans push to censure Schiff over whistleblower comments; Wolf one-on-one with Beto O'Rourke; Trump: Clinton "accusing everyone of bein...

McConnell rebukes Trump's Syria troop withdrawal, says it's a "grave strategic mistake" in new OP-ED; Perry refusing to comply with subpoena for documents; Mixed reaction after Former Defense Secretary Mattis jokes about Trump calling him "overrated" 19.10.2019 37:31

Trump tries to downplay Mulvaney quid pro debacle, as sources say he's angry and Pelosi calls it a "confession"; Deadline tonight for Rick Perry and White House to produce Ukraine documents in impeachment probe; Sources: Pompeo feels frustrated & victimized amid impeachment controversy, feared Trump would fire him; Dems slam Trump decision to hold G7 Summit at his resort; Rep. Elijah Cummings' fun...

Mulvaney undercuts Trump denials of no quid pro quo on Ukraine, admits U.S. aid was tied to Trump's push to investigate Democrats; Remembering Elijah Cummings 18.10.2019 38:27

Source: Mulvaney's Ukraine quid pro quo admission is "not helpful", Trump legal team is "stunned"; Turkey agrees to 5-day pause in Syria assault, denies it's a ceasefire as Trump and Pence claim; House Intel Chairman on Mulvaney's admission on Ukraine: things went from 'very bad" to "much, much worse" for Trump; U.S. Ambassador breaks with Trump, says President directed diplomats to work with Giul...

Democratic leaders walk out of White House Syria meeting accusing Trump of "meltdown" & calling Pelosi "a third-grade politician"; Democrats accuse Trump of "nasty diatribe" during Syria meeting; 2020 Democrats resume campaigns following CNN debate highl 17.10.2019 37:00

Trump's letter to Erdogan: "Don't be a tough guy. Don't be a fool!; Sources: Federal investigation of Giuliani includes counterintelligence probe; Sources: Federal investigation of Rudy Giuliani's business dealings in Ukraine includes counterintelligence probe; Sources: Former State department adviser told lawmakers he resigned after Pompeo was silent on ouster of U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine; White...

Candidates poised to face off in Democratic Presidential Debate 16.10.2019 38:31

Awaiting Pelosi news conference on impeachment probe; Guiliani, Budget Office defying impeachment inquiry subpoenas; State Department official raised alarm over Giuliani this past spring; Democrats assessing support for vote to authorize impeachment probe; 2020 Democrats about to debate against backdrop of impeachment probe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priv...