homes for days and days. widespread impact. this monster storm could inflict pain on more than 25 million people. tonight, emergencies have been declared in five states as florence gets closer and closer and the fear spreads. interference order. the president takes new action to punish foreigners who try to influence u.s. elections. is it just a show to try to tamp down concerns that he is soft on russia? and kim's diplomatic dance. after a summit with president trump, north korea's once-reclusive dictator is reaching out to world leaders right and left. cnn is inside north korea right now, assessing kim's motives and his next big move. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer. you're in "the situation room." ♪ ♪ this is "cnn breaking news." >> breaking news tonight.