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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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"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 from 5 p.m. - 7p.m. ET and Saturdays at 6 p.m. ET.
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The latest political news with dispatches, behind-the-scenes reports, and expert commentary.

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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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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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