# Updates on Hantavirus, Epstein, Iran

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Podcast: [The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-situation-room-with-wolf-blitzer-and-pamela-brown-1100901)
Published: 2026-05-12T16:33:00+00:00
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The World Health Organization says there are 11 confirmed hantavirus cases linked to that cruise ship, and 16 passengers are now quarantined in Nebraska ... Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are gathering with Democratic lawmakers in Florida as part of their investigation into the late convicted sex offender ... Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine are back on Capitol Hill, facing tough questions again from members of Congress about the war with Iran and the pentagon's request to boost military spending by more than 40%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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