Tag: The Situation Room
Source: Accused Russian spy Maria Butina appears to have reached plea deal
Maria Butina, an accused Russian spy who nuzzled up to the National Rifle Association before the 2016 election, has begun cooperating with federal prosecutors after agreeing to a plea deal in recent days, according to a source familiar with the…
Scenes of chaos as 7.0 earthquake rocks Alaska
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck near Anchorage, Alaska, caused extensive damage to buildings and roads, sent residents scurrying for cover and triggered a tsunami warning for a time, authorities said. CNN's Brian Todd has the details. #CNN #News
The victims in America’s state of hate
CNN's Sara Sidner reports on the disturbing rise in hate crimes in the US. #CNN #News
Has anti-Semitism returned with a vengeance?
CNN's Sara Sidner takes a closer look at what's behind the rise of anti-Semitism in America, through the eyes of a survivor of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and the victim of desecration at a Jewish cemetery. #CNN #News
Will President Trump hold Russia accountable over Ukraine?
President Donald Trump said he was "not happy at all" about a dangerous new crisis involving Russia and Ukraine. CNN's Brian Todd reports there are high stakes on the high seas. #CNN #News
Trump fires back after Chief Justice Roberts rebukes him
President Donald Trump fired back after Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare rebuke of the President's disparaging remarks about federal judges. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports. #CNN #News
WaPo: Ivanka used personal email for government business
The Washington Post reports that first daughter, and White House adviser, Ivanka Trump sent hundreds of government emails using a personal email account. #CNN #News
Russian fighter jet intercepts a US Navy plane
CNN's Barbara Starr reports a US Navy reconnaissance aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian fighter jet Monday in an unsafe and unprofessional manner, according to three US defense officials and a statement…
Saudis confirm death of Jamal Khashoggi
Saudi Arabia confirmed the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a statement on Saudi State TV and announced they have dismissed a high-ranking military intelligence official. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports. #CNN #News
Ricin suspected in mail sent to Trump, Pentagon
An envelope addressed to President Donald Trump contained a substance suspected to be ricin and appeared to be connected to similar envelopes sent to the Pentagon, a law enforcement source told CNN. Barbara Starr reports.