Tag: The Situation Room
How lawmakers are preparing for Mueller’s testimony
#CNN #News Ahead of what is expected to be the most anticipated congressional hearing in decades, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are preparing for special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee and House Intelligence Committee.…
Lawmaker and ex-ICE director erupt at House hearing
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and former acting ICE Director Tom Homan speak out during a House Oversight hearing on conditions in migrant facilities on the southern border. #CNN #News
Tourists flock to explore eerie grounds of Chernobyl
The 1986 site of history's worst nuclear disaster is experiencing a bump in tourism since the start of HBO's series "Chernobyl." CNN's Matthew Chance reports. #CNN #News
Police footage shows Jussie Smollett with a noose around his neck
Chicago police have released dozens of hours of footage from the investigation into the attack actor Jussie Smollett reported he suffered. CNN's Ryan Young has the details. #CNN #News
North Korea praises Trump’s ‘excellent’ letter to Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a "personal letter" from President Donald Trump, according to North Korean state news agency KCNA. CNN's Brian Todd takes a closer look at the relationship between the two leaders. #CNN #News
Wolf Blitzer: We are just like you
CNN's Wolf Blitzer speaks about World Press Freedom Day and threats journalists are facing around the world. #CNN #News
Trump contradicts Pompeo after his call with Putin
President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to see "something positive happen" for Venezuela, but that Putin is not looking to get involved in the ongoing crisis. This contradicts what Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reported to…
Ex-intel chief: Trump and Putin are in a state of denial
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper reacts to President Donald Trump not discussing Russian meddling in the 2016 US election with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call between the two leaders. #CNN #News
Otto Warmbier’s mom: My son looked like a monster
Otto Warmbier's mom, Cindy, spoke out for the first time since it was revealed the US agreed to pay North Korea $2 million for her son's release back in 2017. CNN's Brian Todd reports. #CNN #News
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resigns
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed special counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, submitted his resignation letter to the White House Monday. It is effective May 11. #CNN #News