The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

More than 40 million people are bracing for a powerful storm that's expected to bring a month's worth of rain for some, as well as heavy flooding and powerful winds ... President Trump and Chinese leader Xi are wrapping up their historic meeting after last night's star-studded state dinner. CNN is live at today's events for the first time since a judge temporarily blocked the president's press ban ... Did a forbidden affair lead to murder? The woman at the center of a secret relationship with former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, takes the stand as jurors hear messages prosecutors claim show hatred, obsession and intent.


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As today's show begins we're watching three major breaking stories. First, a new development in the White House press ban. Next, the crucial meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Then, we get an update from the UN General Assembly, where the leaders of Israel and Palestine are set to speak today.


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What really happened in the moments before an ICE agent opened fire on a Venezuelan man in Austin? New video raises more questions ... Trump hosts Xi today at the White House. On the agenda: trade, technology and Taiwan ... We talk to the Florida couple suing an IVF clinic they allege used the wrong man's sperm.


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As today's show begins, President Trump is about to defend the war with Iran at the United Nations. But brand new CNN polls show American support for the war is slipping ... A grand jury declined to bring criminal charges for the death of Nolan Wells. How is his family is responding? ... News outlets, social media influencers and free speech advocates are showing support for CNN and the other news organizations that have been banned by the president. How will the DOJ respond to a lawsuit demanding we regain access?


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CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue the Trump administration after being banned by the President ... Trump weighs his options as Houthis increase their attacks on Saudi Arabia ... Protests erupt in Austin, Texas, after a Venezuelan man is shot by an ICE agent while making a delivery for DoorDash.


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