The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

President Trump is the first to break the news that a suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk is under arrest. As we come on the air we're waiting for a news conference on the alleged shooter's capture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins immediately after President Trump concludes a speech at the Pentagon marking the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Our coverage begins with a live report from CNN national correspondent Jason Carroll, who joins us from the memorial service taking place in New York City. Also on today's show: We bring you the latest on the investigation into yesterday's murder of Charlie Kirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Poland shoots down Russian drones in its airspace, labeling the incursion an "act of aggression," while NATO calls Moscow's actions "absolutely reckless" ... In a new book, Kamala Harris says it was "reckless" to let Joe and Jill Biden decide if he would run again ... New video revealed during a hearing on so-called UFOs shows a missile bouncing off an unknown object. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel strikes inside Qatar, targeting Hamas. How will this latest attack impact the chances of renewed peace talks? ... An alarming education report shows high school seniors' reading and math skills dropping to their lowest levels in more than 20 years. What's behind the drop? ... A major new update on jobs is reveals things are significantly worse than initial reports indicated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six people are killed after two gunmen opened fire in Jerusalem. Israel's president vows, "terror will never defeat us" ... President Trump's decision on sending troops to Chicago could come at any moment, despite that city's mayor forcefully reiterating, "We don't need the National Guard" ... An Epstein survivor who's pushing back against President Trump's "hoax" assertion, joins the show to discuss ... Russia targets Ukraine with more than 800 drones in the biggest aerial assault since the war started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A disappointing jobs report just released this morning shows employers added just 22,000 jobs last month, raising fears that US job growth is stalling out. This report also reveals a rising unemployment rate ticking up to 4.3%, the highest in nearly four years. Our coverage begins with Vanessa Yurkevich in New York and Alayna Treene at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about to testify before senators, his department roiled in controversy after he canceled millions in vaccine research funding and dismantled a key panel of experts who make vaccination recommendations to the federal government. He also recently ousted the CDC director after just weeks on the job over a dispute on vaccine policy. More than 1,000 current and former employees of the HHS are now calling for his resignation. Our coverage begins with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN's Arlette Saenz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are sharing their stories on Capitol Hill as pressure intensifies for the Justice Department to release all of the files in this case ... President Trump vows to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to crack down on crime, as local politicians prepare to fight back, accusing him of abusing his power ... More than 1,000 current and former HHS workers are demanding RFK Jr. step down, accusing him of putting the health of all Americans at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bipartisan lawmakers are meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's victims and their attorneys as they demand the files be released ... Rescuers are digging through the rubble after an earthquake decimated Afghanistan, killing more than 1,000 people ... Why are men and boys falling behind in education and the workforce on social settings? We bring you a Situation Room special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Trump Administration squares off once again against a federal judge, this time over the removal of Guatemalan children. The judge's order forces at least one flight carrying then to turn around. Plus: Nine former CDC leaders slam HHS Secretary RFK Jr., saying his actions "should alarm every American." And: Two small planes crash into each other over Colorado, killing one person and injuring three others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump names a new acting director at the CDC after firing his predecessor. New details emerge on what investigators have found out about the Minneapoliss school shooter. Cracker barrel's 93-year-old co-founder is talking about that attempted rebrand using words like bland and pitiful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two children are dead and 17 people injured following a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. We speak to that city's police chief. Plus, it's reportedly chaos at the CDC after its director is ousted and a mass exodus by other key officials. And we also have new reporting about the apparent emptying of the highly controversial Florida detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A whistleblower says there are serious data security lapses for 300 million Americans. Plus, the parents of a 16-year-old say Chat GPT contributed to their son's death. The family's lawyer joins us live to discuss the matter. And we explore the Ten Commandments legal battle in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: A dust storm engulfs Arizona, whipping up winds near hurricane force and reducing visibility to near zero. Plus: President Trump says he's firing a top official in the Federal Reserve. We bring you her response. And: The seemingly never-ending saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia continues. His lawyer joins us to discuss the government's latest deportation attempt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show hit the air, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order over cashless bail as he looks to expand his crime crackdown to other cities. Meanwhile, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in ICE custody and being processed for deportation after surrendering just days after he was released from a facility in Tennessee. And wildfires are forcing evacuations in California and Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, the FBI is searching the home and office building of President Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Also, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is speaking at the central bank's annual gathering. And in Florida, a judge has just ruled that no new detainees can be brought to the facility dubbed Alligator Alcatraz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sprawling and very dangerous Hurricane Erin is now bringing flooding and 20-foot waves to much of the East Coast. Plus, a US Navy sailor is convicted of espionage for sharing military information with China. And Erik and Lyle Menendez make their case for parole for killing their parents 36 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Hurricane Erin hits the US East Coast with destructive waves and dangerous storm surge. The North Carolina governor joins us to discuss the latest. Plus: A ruptured gas line causes a massive explosion, sending scalding debris flying and firefighters to the hospital. And: The border wall is changing color, specifically at the request of President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump speaks out about his phone call with Vladimir Putin during yesterday's summit at the White House. Is he any closer to ending Russia's war against Ukraine? And what about a meeting between Putin and Zelensky? Plus: Hurricane Erin creates life-threatening rip currents from Florida to Massachusetts. Waves in some states could be as high as 20 feet. And: Home Depot says it will raise some prices because of the cost of tariffs. What could be affected? And when the price hikes will happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington, DC to meet with President Trump. He'll later be joined by several of Europe's most important leaders. We have new reporting from inside the White House. Plus, we have the latest on Hurricane Erin, a powerful and dangerous storm that's already forcing evacuations this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices