Today's Situation Room:

Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.

Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.

July 16th, 2011
08:40 AM ET

Military jobs tougher to come by

Many people are turning to the military to find work, but as Chris Lawrence explains, competition is getting tougher.


Filed under: Chris Lawrence • Jobs • Military
July 16th, 2011
08:33 AM ET

Some counties to secede from California?

Fed up with the rest of the state, some citizens are pushing a radical plan for 13 counties to secede from California.

RELATED: 51st state? California politician pushes secession plan


Filed under: California • Thelma Gutierrez
July 16th, 2011
08:16 AM ET

Paul Ryan: We'll get debt deal done

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer that he will vote for a debt ceiling deal even if it includes tax increases.

RELATED: Obama renews push for grand bargain on debt


Filed under: Congress • Debt • Deficit • Economy • Interviews • Rep. Paul Ryan • Washington