The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

US Senator Mitt Romney opens up about his big decision to not seek reelection. The veteran Republican stressed his concerns about Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party and cited a need for a new generation of leaders. Plus, an armed and dangerous escaped murderer is back in prison after his dramatic early morning capture. Also, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin discuss a potential arms deal, a military cooperation, and a fight against “evil forces.” 

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing ahead with an impeachment inquiry into President Biden even as some members of his own party raise serious doubts over a lack of evidence. Also, authorities in Pennsylvania are warning the manhunt for a fugitive killer is growing even more dangerous right now after he stole a rifle from a garage. Plus, Kim Jong Un is now in Russia amid fears the dictator could strike an arms deal with Vladimir Putin. 

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A meeting between two US adversaries now appears imminent. Kim Jong Un is currently on the way to meet with Putin in Russia and American officials are warning both men against striking a weapons deal to shore up Putin’s war in Ukraine. Plus, Donald Trump is now asking the federal judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case to recuse herself. Also, we are learning new information about the manhunt for an elusive killer in Pennsylvania. 

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A decision has just been reached in Mark Meadows’ bid to make his case in the sprawling Georgia election interference probe moved to a federal court. A federal judge has just rejected the former White House chief of staff’s arguments, dealing a major setback not only to Meadows but also potentially to former President Donald Trump, who just yesterday notified the judge overseeing the case that he too may try to move his case from state to federal court. Plus, newly released bodycam video shows a Philadelphia officer fatally shooting someone last month. That officer has now been charged with murder. 

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Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro has been found guilty of contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena in the House investigation of the January 6th attack. Will it send a message to potential witnesses in the multiple criminal trials Trump is now facing? Plus, CNN’s new poll is raising red flags for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign as his approval rating sinks. 

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Two of Donald Trump’s codefendants in Georgia are set to stand trial next month as the judge refuses to separate the cases of Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro. Also, a new court filing reveals that the special counsel investigating Hunter Biden intends to indict the president’s son on at least one gun charge within a matter of weeks. Plus, a Pennsylvania prison just release footage showing a fugitive killer’s brazen escape climbing up a wall.

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The US warns North Korea it will pay a price if Kim Jong Un helps arm Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. Key White House official John Kirby joins to discuss what the implications of a Russia-North Korea deal could be. Plus, former Chairman of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6th insurrection. Also, Dr. Anthony Fauci joins amidst a summer Covid-19 surge to discuss variants, infections, and vaccines. 

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A meeting between between two of the most dangerous US adversaries may be in the works. We bring you the latest on what the US is saying about Kim Jong Un’s efforts to engage with Vladimir Putin. Also, Progressive Caucus Deputy Whip Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) joins to discus Congress returning amid a new race to avoid a shutdown. Plus, tens of thousands of festival goers are finally able to leave the desert venue where they were trapped in a muddy mess after a rapid downpour. 

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Rudy Giuliani just entered not guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. We are following a busy day of new legal filings and awaiting a critical ruling that could come at any time. Also, one of the longest prison sentences yet connected to the January 6th riot as a Proud Boy who led members of that far-right group to the Capitol was just ordered to serve 18 years. Also, we are tracking a manhunt for a convicted murderer on the loose after escaping from a Pennsylvania prison. 

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Donald Trump is asking to sever his case from his codefendants in Georgia after pleading not guilty to election subversion charges. Our legal experts break down Trump’s strategy and what could mean for the timing of his trial. Plus, a day after Senator Mitch McConnell froze up in public again, the US Capitol physician is now declaring him medically clear for his duties. But, will it clam concerns about McConnell’s health and leadership role? 

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