The first day of Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial wraps up with the former president in the courtroom to fight charges that could potentially decimate his family business. Also, Republican hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) takes his threat to oust House Speaker McCarthy to the House floor but stops short of any action. Plus, a look at Democratic activist Laphonza Butler, who is temporarily replacing the seat of the late Sen. Diane Feinstein. 

The first day of Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial wraps up with the former president in the courtroom to fight charges that could potentially decimate his family business. Also, Republican hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) takes his threat to oust House Speaker McCarthy to the House floor but stops short of any action. Plus, a look at Democratic activist Laphonza Butler, who is temporarily replacing the seat of the late Sen. Diane Feinstein.

Trump leaves NY court as day one of civil fraud trial ends

States of emergency are in effect right now in New York and New Jersey as millions are in danger from torrential rains and rapid flooding. Also, divided House Republicans meet behind closed doors as Congress is about to plunge the nation into a shutdown following a defeat for Speaker McCarthy. Plus, a Trump codefendant has agreed plead guilty and agrees to cooperate in the Georgia election subversion case after striking a deal with prosecutors. 

States of emergency are in effect right now in New York and New Jersey as millions are in danger from torrential rains and rapid flooding. Also, divided House Republicans meet behind closed doors as Congress is about to plunge the nation into a shutdown following a defeat for Speaker McCarthy. Plus, a Trump codefendant has agreed plead guilty and agrees to cooperate in the Georgia election subversion case after striking a deal with prosecutors.

NY, NJ declare states of emergency due to extreme rainfall

In a surprising update from the Georgia election subversion case, Donald Trump’s team has decided not to try to move the criminal charges against the former president from state to federal court. Also, President Biden attempts to sound the alarm about the threat to democracy here in the United States posed by Trump, MAGA Republicans, and GOP hardliners in Congress. Plus, tensions among House Republicans boil over with no solution in sight as two days remain before a government shutdown. 

In a surprising update from the Georgia election subversion case, Donald Trump’s team has decided not to try to move the criminal charges against the former president from state to federal court. Also, President Biden attempts to sound the alarm about the threat to democracy here in the United States posed by Trump, MAGA Republicans, and GOP hardliners in Congress. Plus, tensions among House Republicans boil over with no solution in sight as two days remain before a government shutdown.

Trump won’t try to move GA criminal charges to federal court

With the second GOP primary debate set to begin soon, Marc Short, the former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, joins for an exclusive interview to answer if Pence could win over Trump voters' support for the 2024 presidential election, provide his reaction to Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, explain what drives loyalty to Trump, and more. Plus, Trump’s namesake business could be in jeopardy after a New York judge finds Trump liable for fraud. 

With the second GOP primary debate set to begin soon, Marc Short, the former Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence, joins for an exclusive interview to answer if Pence could win over Trump voters' support for the 2024 presidential election, provide his reaction to Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, explain what drives loyalty to Trump, and more. Plus, Trump’s namesake business could be in jeopardy after a New York judge finds Trump liable for fraud.

One-on-one with key Pence advisor

President Biden offers an unprecedented show of support for striking autoworkers as the first sitting US president to join a picket line. We analyze the political impact of his visit to Michigan and the economic impact of the strike with the UAW president. Also, a New York judge has found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud in a lawsuit by the state’s attorney general. Plus, Cassidy Hutchinson sits down with CNN to warn that Trump remains a grave threat to American democracy.  

President Biden offers an unprecedented show of support for striking autoworkers as the first sitting US president to join a picket line. We analyze the political impact of his visit to Michigan and the economic impact of the strike with the UAW president. Also, a New York judge has found Donald Trump and his adult sons liable for fraud in a lawsuit by the state’s attorney general. Plus, Cassidy Hutchinson sits down with CNN to warn that Trump remains a grave threat to American democracy.

Biden now first sitting president to join a picket line

Ukraine is reporting significant damage from a massive new Russian attack on the southern port city of Odesa. Key White House official John Kirby shares his assessment as the first US Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine. Plus, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) speaks out for the first time since being indicted on bribery charges and rejects Democratic calls for him to resign. Also, the Pentagon is updating records of veterans who were discharged for being gay. 

Ukraine is reporting significant damage from a massive new Russian attack on the southern port city of Odesa. Key White House official John Kirby shares his assessment as the first US Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine. Plus, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) speaks out for the first time since being indicted on bribery charges and rejects Democratic calls for him to resign. Also, the Pentagon is updating records of veterans who were discharged for being gay.

Ukraine: “significant damage” from “massive” Russian strike on Odesa

Hours after his federal indictment, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is out as the Foreign Relations Committee chairman. The Democrat is accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash, gold bars, and more, allegedly trading his influence to benefit business associates and Egypt. Also, a look at the security measures the star witness in the January 6th hearings undertook. Plus, Zelensky shores up support for Ukraine in Canada as his forces forces target Crimea. 

Hours after his federal indictment, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is out as the Foreign Relations Committee chairman. The Democrat is accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of cash, gold bars, and more, allegedly trading his influence to benefit business associates and Egypt. Also, a look at the security measures the star witness in the January 6th hearings undertook. Plus, Zelensky shores up support for Ukraine in Canada as his forces forces target Crimea.

New Jersey governor calls for Sen. Menendez to resign

President Biden is meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky as Biden assures him the world stands with Ukraine. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) of the Armed Services Committee joins to answer what specific military aid Ukraine is requesting. Plus, as a government shutdown looms, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accuses GOP hardliners of trying to burn the House down. Also, the Israeli Ambassador to the United State joins to discuss Israel and Saudi Arabia normalizing relations. 

President Biden is meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky as Biden assures him the world stands with Ukraine. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) of the Armed Services Committee joins to answer what specific military aid Ukraine is requesting. Plus, as a government shutdown looms, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accuses GOP hardliners of trying to burn the House down. Also, the Israeli Ambassador to the United State joins to discuss Israel and Saudi Arabia normalizing relations.

Biden unveils new aid to Ukraine

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department against a barrage of GOP attacks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the DOJ Hunter Biden probe. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) of the Progressive Caucus joins to summarize the hearing and if a looming government shutdown can be avoided. Plus, sources now say the Biden administration is not expected to grant Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for longer range missiles. 

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department against a barrage of GOP attacks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the DOJ Hunter Biden probe. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) of the Progressive Caucus joins to summarize the hearing and if a looming government shutdown can be avoided. Plus, sources now say the Biden administration is not expected to grant Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for longer range missiles.

Garland: “I did not interfere with” Hunter Biden investigation

Powerful new condemnations of Russia’s aggression and brutality in Ukraine emerge from President Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations General Assembly. President Zelensky sits down with Wolf for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the dire consequences for all nations if Putin’s aggression is allowed to stand. Zelensky also answers what Ukraine needs from the United States and the West to win the war as he makes his appeal for support. 

Powerful new condemnations of Russia’s aggression and brutality in Ukraine emerge from President Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations General Assembly. President Zelensky sits down with Wolf for a wide-ranging interview to discuss the dire consequences for all nations if Putin’s aggression is allowed to stand. Zelensky also answers what Ukraine needs from the United States and the West to win the war as he makes his appeal for support.

President Zelensky on US support for Ukraine

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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer: The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 6p-7p Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.&nbsp; Visit CNN.com/TheSituationRoom.

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

The command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. The Situation Room airs weekdays 6p-7p Eastern, Monday through Friday on CNN.  Visit CNN.com/TheSituationRoom.

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