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'The Situation Room'
'The Situation Room'

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer is the command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world.

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About the Show

"The Situation Room," anchored by Wolf Blitzer, assembles top CNN correspondents, analysts, contributors and guests for complete, up-to-the minute coverage of the day's events. Modeled on the concept of the White House Situation Room, the program combines traditional reporting methods with the newest innovative online resources, making the entire process of newsgathering more transparent and placing the latest news and information at the viewers' fingertips. "The Situation Room" airs weekdays at 6 p.m. ET and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
The Political Ticker
The latest political news with dispatches, behind-the-scenes reports, and expert commentary.

• Palin aide: ‘People are focused on br...  
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• Republicans react to Palin news  
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Cafferty File
Cafferty File

Jack Cafferty sounds off on the stories crossing his radar. Write in to answer Jack's questions.


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• How will SCOTUS reversal on Sotomayor decision affect her confirmation?
• How will recent GOP sex scandals affect upcoming races?
• Fewer days of mail delivery to fix postal budget?

iReport Question
iReport Question

As the world mourns the death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, iReporters share their thoughts on the Situation Room.
• iReporters on Michal Jackson's Death Video


iReporters react to President Obama's treatment of Iran's presidential election.
• iReporters react to Iran election Video

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CNN Politics Daily
CNN Politics Daily

The Best Political Podcast from the Best Political Team. Get your quick fix as Wolf Blitzer wraps up the stories rocking the political world.

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The Situation Online
The Situation Online

CNN's Abbi Tatton brings viewers the latest and most important news happening on the Internet.


• Mapping pirate attacks Video
• Obama's London visit Video
• Colbert's NASA victory Video

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Strategy Session
Strategy Session

A lively discussion of the day's political news with top strategists from the left and right.



•Republicans on Pres. Obama's Budget Video
•Pres. Obama's Budget Proposal Video
•Pres. Obama's Adress to the Nation Video



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