The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is renewed hours after an escalation in Lebanon ... The flood threat continues, affecting 10 million Americans, and more rain could make things worse his weekend ... Should kids under 16 be banned from social media?  

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The Supreme Court is expected to release decisions for several big cases today ... Severe weather wreaks havoc from Illinois all the way to New Orleans - and it's not over yet ... President Trump signs the Iran agreement to end the war, despite criticism at home and abroad. We're live at the white house as the vice president JD Vance prepares to answer questions. 

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CNN obtains the 14-point draft agreement between the US and iran. We reveal what's in and what's noticeably left out. Plus, rushing to the rescue: Bystanders jump into action after a small jet crashes on a Texas highway. And CNN goes one on one with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just ahead of the big Knicks championship parade. 

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President Trump is vowing to publicly release the text of the Iran agreement and possibly read it on camera ... An intense investigation is underway after that B-52 bomber crash yesterday ... The flooding danger isn't over off the Gulf Coast following multiple high-water rescues. 

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As today's show begins, President Trump, fresh from reaching an agreement that could end the war with Iran, is scheduled to touch down in Switzerland before heading to the G7 summit. The deal with Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the US blockade of Iranian ports. But there are still plenty of questions. 

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President Trump lashes out at Iran just hours after saying the US had ended the war with a "great settlement." Tehran has yet to confirm any agreement ... Immigration agents arrest two people in Baltimore at a school as it prepares for pre-k and kindergarten promotion ceremonies. Maryland's governor calls the situation "disturbing" ... SpaceX awaits its first public trade, which will likely make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. 

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President Trump promises to hit Iran "very hard" tonight, and says the US will take an Iranian island that's a key oil hub ... There's more bad news about inflation, with a brand new report showing businesses are feeling the pinch as well as consumers ... We're waiting for the Supreme Court to release decisions on several major cases, including birthright citizenship, presidential power, and transgender sports bans. 

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As today show begins, President Trump is expected to sign an immigration enforcement package giving ICE and border patrol $70 billion. This follows new threats against Iran after it shot down an American helicopter. Meanwhile, Bill Gates goes behind closed doors to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. 

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We are live in Maine as Democrat Graham Platner gets a major test after months of controversies ... OpenAI is set to make the most highly anticipated market debut in recent history ... Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson joins us to talk about her new book on the importance of commitment ... Officials investigate why a US military Apache helicopter went down off the coast of Oman. 

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Iran says it is suspending attacks against Israel as long as it doesn't strike Southern Lebanon. But just an hour later, Lebanon's state-run news reports that Israel did just that ... Shocking video shows the moment buildings crumbled as a 7.8- magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines ... The trial begins today of the man federal prosecutors say was "pissed off at the world" before intentionally starting the deadly Palisades fire ... Six people are hurt in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station just a day before the city hosts the NBA finals right next door, with President Trump in attendance. 

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A brand new jobs report out today greatly exceeds expectations, indicating the US labor market may finally be stabilizing ... We've just learned that a mere 19 feet separated a plane and the busy New Jersey Turnpike before it hit a pole and crashed into a truck ... More details emerge about the former CIA official who allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars in gold bars and foreign currency from the spy agency. 

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As we come on the air today, we're anticipating major Supreme Court decisions, including birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and presidential power to fire federal officials ... President Trump plans to nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently take the job, but they seem to be on two different pages about that so-called anti-weaponization fund ... There's been more GOP pushback on Bill Pulte, Trump's pick to take over at DHS. 

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As today's show begins, we're following multiple events on Capitol Hill: House Speaker Mike Johnson, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are all scheduled to appear. But first, we review the results from yesterday's key primary races. 

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As today's show begins we've just learned that President Trump has named Bill Pulte, the controversial director of the Federal Housing & Finance Agency, to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as acting director of national intelligence ... Key primary races across the country will be decided tonight, including the crowded governor's contest in California ... We have new CNN reporting involving women on Capitol Hill they fear harassment for reporting inappropriate behavior. 

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US Central Command says it intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles, and Iran state media says Tehran is suspending talks with the US ... Rescuers desperately searching for the two men still trapped in a Laos cave say they've heard sounds of life from underground ... Protests explode again right outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey amid allegations of unsanitary conditions and lack of adequate medical care. 

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First: CNN is live from the Laos cave rescue site, as divers work furiously to get five people still trapped to safety. 

Then: Blue Origin's rocket explodes during a ground test. What led to the catastrophe? 

And: Pam Bondi testifies to the House Oversight Committee about her handling of the Epstein files ... The US calls a Russian drone strike on an apartment building in Romania - a NATO ally - a "reckless incursion." 

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The US and Iran each struck the other overnight. What does this mean for that fragile cease fire and peace talks? ... Protesters clash with federal officials right outside the New Jersey ICE facility, where detainees continue a days-long hunger strike over conditions ... The DOJ is launching a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who won civil lawsuits against Donald Trump for over $88 million. 

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Iran's state TV is reporting that it has a draft memo to end the war. The "memorandum of agreement" calls for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US lifting its blockade of Iranian ports and pulling adjacent military forces. This news comes as President Trump is about to convene his Cabinet at the White House. 

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Today's show begins as President Trump is at Walter Reed for his annual physical. Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins us with the very latest on the president's health ... Severe storms pummel the Southeast, killing at least one person ... Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins us with a warning that the Ebola outbreak could become a "very significant pandemic." 

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President Trump is signaling a deal with Iran is very close, but - as usual - Iran is saying something else ... Emergency crews in California warn of a potentially "catastrophic" explosion ... New details about the man police say opened fire right outside the White House. 

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Sweden meeting with NATO leaders just one day after he slammed that very alliance ... President Trump is facing backlash from his own party to the so-called anti-weaponization fund, one senator calling it "stupid on stilts" ... NASCAR legend Kyle Busch dies at 41, just hours after his family said he had a severe illness. 

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President Trump’s so-called “weaponization fund” is now facing swift outrage from members of his own party ... Why did “The Pitt” actor Noah Wylie joined a health care rally in DC? ... US intelligence shows Iran has already restarted part of its drone production ... The US aircraft carrier strike group is now in the Caribbean as tensions with Cuba escalate. 

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other DOJ officials continue to defend the $1 billion “anti-weaponization” fund against growing outrage ... The bond market is now flashing warning signs for your wallet. Are interest rates about to soar? ... Officials rush to the rescue, saving people stranded and threatened by exploding wildfires. 

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Today's show begins just after we learn the identity of the security guard who was killed yesterday in that deadly shooting rampage at San Diego's largest mosque. He's Amin Abdullah, a father of eight, one of three people two teenage suspects allegedly gunned down before taking their own lives. Police are treating the shooting as a hate crime. 

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The system that spawned tornadoes and left a trail of destruction in Nebraska is moving east ... The world is scrambling to contain the new Ebola outbreak in Africa ... We go one-on-one with the head of Volvo ... President Trump issues new threats against Iran as new polling shows two thirds of Americans disapprove of his handling of the war. 

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As President Trump heads back from China on Air Force One, the big question remains: What, if anything, did he accomplish during his meetings with Xi Jinping? ... Cuba suffers massive blackouts, prompting protests, and the island nation's government warns it's going to get even worse ... The cost of groceries in the US sees the highest jump in almost four years. Is relief coming anytime soon? 

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It's been all smiles at the Trump-Xi summit, but the Chinese president wasted no time warning his US counterpart that Taiwan is the most important issue between the two countries, and if mishandled could create "a very dangerous situation." Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins us to discuss China, Iran, and America's posture on the global stage. 

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A new economic report shows wholesale inflation skyrocketing to its highest level in nearly four years ... President Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping ... We go one-on-one with GOP Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee. 

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The World Health Organization says there are 11 confirmed hantavirus cases linked to that cruise ship, and 16 passengers are now quarantined in Nebraska ... Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are gathering with Democratic lawmakers in Florida as part of their investigation into the late convicted sex offender ... Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are back on Capitol Hill, facing tough questions again from members of Congress about the war with Iran and the pentagon's request to boost military spending by more than 40%. 

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Americans from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are in Nebraska this morning. Deborah Birx, the response coordinator for the White House coronavirus task force, joins us live to discuss. 

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Officials are rushing to contain the hantavirus outbreak on that cruise ship as it makes its way to the Canary Islands. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins the show to answer your questions. 

Also: The search renews for the remains of Kristin Smart, 30 years after the 19-year-old college student was killed ... How much more will your summer vacation cost because of rising gas and jet fuel prices? 

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Officials are urgently working to contain further spread of the rare virus that's wreaking havoc on a cruise ship and has caused at least three deaths ... We go one-on-one with Maria Shriver about her push for more research on women's health and what you can do to decrease your risk of Alzheimer's ... The world awaits Iran's response to a US proposal that could end the war. 

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Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, died peacefully today, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. We look back on the remarkable life and legacy of the man who revolutionized TV news. 

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire still holds despite clashes near the Strait of Hormuz, as the US launches “Project Freedom” to protect commercial shipping amid rising tensions and energy prices. The episode also covers Middle East developments involving Iran, Israel, and the UAE; US political updates including key primaries and a California debate preview; a Secret Service shooting in Washington, DC; and a DOJ subpoena battle tied to the 2020 election. Additional stories include a VA investigation, a new youth AI safety initiative, wildfire suspect updates, and an interview with the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Golden Temp...

Covering the U.S. launching “Project Freedom” to guide merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian tensions, with some ships transiting safely despite reported attacks. Other coverage includes a United plane accident near Newark, Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, allegations against Eric Swalwell (which he denies), and stories on a shooting suspect, suspicious war-related market bets, Spirit Airlines shutting down, a quarantined cruise outbreak, and a Supreme Court move restoring access to mifepristone.

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Gas prices are soaring, the war with Iran is hitting a legal deadline, and antisemitic attacks surge in London. Join Wolf Blitzer in the Situation Room for in-depth analysis and critical discussions. Tune in to what's impacting our world today.

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Gas prices hit a 4-year high, and defense talks intensify as U.S. officials return to Capitol Hill. Get the latest updates and insights from Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown in 'The Situation Room.' Catch up now.

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CNN’s Situation Room, anchored by Pamela Brown, covers multiple breaking stories: former FBI Director James Comey is expected to self-surrender at a federal courthouse in Virginia after a grand jury indictment over a deleted Instagram photo of seashells reading “86 47,” which prosecutors allege was a threat against President Trump; legal analysts argue the case faces major First Amendment hurdles.  Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Act; Iran War, Gas Prices & London Stabbings.

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Pomp and ceremony will reign o'er the White House today, as President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will formally welcome Great Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla. But after the royal pleasantries, the two leaders will meet in the Oval Office amid significant differences between the two countries, especially regarding the war in Iran. Can the King help mend the "special relationship?" 

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 Investigators are poring over the writings of 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, the suspect in Saturday night's Correspondents Dinner shooting. The White House says he clearly stated he was targeting administration officials.  

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