The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

The crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes, is under siege. Multiple ships have been struck while Iran tries to lay mines. Meanwhile, more attacks in Tehran reduce buildings to rubble, and Iran lists US tech companies operating in the region as potential targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaking to reporters this morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's leaders are "desperate and scrambling.” Meanwhile, the US military central command releases a video showing three strikes on what it says were Iranian missile launchers. Plus: A top Iranian official issues a new threat to America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Iran war enters its second week, oil tops $100/barrel, sending gas prices soaring. One station in California is now charging more than $8 a gallon. President Trump says it’s a “little glitch.” This, as thousands of Iranians take to the streets in support of their new supreme leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The combined military efforts of the US and Israel continue to ramp up as smoke rises over Iran's capital city following the heaviest night of strikes so far. New video shows aerial assaults leveling towns and villages. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, "Think you've seen something? Just wait." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a first since the start of the war, an Iranian drone strikes an airport in Azerbaijan ... What we're learning this morning about the six brave US service members who died and how they're being remembered ... The US vows to strike deeper and deeper into Iraq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we've just heard Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the war against Iran is "just getting started" and lay out a plan to accelerate the operation. This, as US bases and assets are urged to "enhance vigilance and increase force protection measures. Meanwhile, the war widens, with the American diplomatic consulate in Dubai attacked, and Israel launching new strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Americans in the Middle East are urged to leave the area immediately, senators on Capitol Hill are grilling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about protecting the US against threats from Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolf and Pamela provide wall-to-wall coverage of the US/Israel war against Iraq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: As today's show begins, former President Bill Clinton is behind closed doors to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case. Plus: At any moment, NASA officials will hold a news conference on the Artemis 2 mission as it faces multiple setbacks. And: The father of the Georgia school shooter takes the stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Hillary Clinton's long-delayed deposition in the Epstein saga is scheduled to commence behind closed doors. Her testimony comes amid new CNN reporting on the Trump-related Epstein files that weren't included in the DOJ's million-plus document dump. Concurrently, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in court for what his lawyers claim is a "vindictive prosecution." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In last night's record-long SOTU address, President Trump blasted Democrats while declaring a "golden age of America" with an economy that's "roaring like never before." On today's show we examine that claim as well various others the president made during his 108-minute speech to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie releases a powerful, very emotional new video in the disappearance of her mother, pleading again for her return and increasing the reward to $1 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A massive winter storm wreaks havoc on the Northeastern US, dumping more than two feet of snow in some places. Thousands of flights are canceled and officials continue to beg people to stay off the roads. Plus, the Georgia school shooter's mother takes the stand to testify in her estranged husband's trial. And tourists in Mexico shelter in place as a drug cartel leader's death triggers an outbreak of violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran. Will there be a deal before his deadline? ... It's decision day at the Supreme Court on crucial cases including emergency tariffs and birthright citizenship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today’s show with the stunning new out of the UK: the bombshell arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew. He's in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Andrew becomes the most senior member of the British royal family to be arrested in more than 300 years. And it comes after the US government released a trove of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, some detailing Andrew's ties to the late sex offender. CNN royal correspondent Max Foster reports from London, right outside of Buckingham Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parents demand answers as Meta CEO mark Zuckerberg will take the stand in a landmark trial about social media addiction and kids ... Stephen Colbert ups the ante, clapping back at CBS leadership again, including putting their press release in a dog poop bag ... A desperate search for survivors continues after an avalanche sends a vicious wave of ice, rocks and debris crashing down in Northern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We remember civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who passed away today at the age of 84. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we enter the third week of the search for Nancy Guthrie, her daughter issues a new plea. Meanwhile, investigators focus on a glove found right near Guthrie's home. Plus: Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Princess Diana are among hundreds of prominent diana. people listed in a new justice department people listed in a new Justice Department letter to Congress about the Epstein files. We'll ask Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 13 in the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie could be impacted by the weather, with rain expected in the Tucson area ... Will Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance in Munich ease things with European allies or further distance the US? ... Controversy swirls over the Olympics after a heavily favored pair of US skaters is denied the gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Border czar Tom Homan says the surge of federal agents in Minnesota is ending ... The search for Nancy Guthrie is now in its twelfth day ... New questions emerge on what actually led to the temporary closure of the airspace around El Paso. Hear what we're now learning from sources that contradicts what the Trump Administration is saying ... We also have new details about the shooter in one of Canada's deadliest school shootings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Attorney General Pam Bondi is about to appear before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time since assuming her role in President Trump's cabinet. As you'll hear, she faces tough questions about a number of controversies, including the indictments of Trump's perceived political rivals and her handling of the Epstein files. Not surprisingly, the fireworks come early and often. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The acting ICE director is under pressure on Capitol Hill amid bipartisan criticism. Meanwhile, the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into a second wee as her family releases a new plea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nancy Guthrie's children say they will pay a ransom for the return of their mother, as the search to find her enters its ninth day ... A Georgia father goes on trial for a deadly school shooting his son is accused of committing ... Speaking behind closed doors, convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is questioned by the House Oversight Committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nancy Guthrie's son speaks for the family in a new video and offers a new reward for her return. Meanwhile, a man is arrested and accused of writing a fake ransom note ... Donald Trump says TrumpRx.com will offer big savings on weight loss and fertility drugs. Dr. Oz joins us in the Situation Room ... Another deadly boat strike turns deadly. We have new reporting from the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Samantha Guthrie and her siblings beg for their mom's safe return. Plus, what they're saying about possible ransom notes ... New CNN reporting about why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at an FBI search at election offices in Georgia. We speak to a member of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Border czar Tom Homan announces an overhaul of the Trump Administration’s aggressive immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. It starts with the drawdown of 700 agents. Plus: Italian authorities are now forcefully responding to ICE’s presence at the Olympic Games as outrage grows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Urgent efforts are underway to find the mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie after investigators say she was abducted from her home ... President Trump is calling for Republicans to nationalize voting ahead of November's midterms ... House Republicans hope to keep the party united enough to end the partial government shutdown, but key holdouts could stand in the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the release over the weekend of millions more Epstein files, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says no new charges will be brought in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation ... A five year old boy and his father are out of federal custody. What's next in their fight to stay here in the United States? ... President Trump announces that the Kennedy Center will shut down for two years this summer. What is the Kennedy family saying now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been taken into custody, charged with dozens of anti-immigration protesters as they interrupted a church service in Saint Paul, Minnesota, last week. Lemon said he was there as a journalist, not a protester. Meanwhile, parts of the Southeast are bracing for snow and hurricane-force winds this weekend as a winter storm intensifies off the coast of North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's border czar Tom Homan holds a press conference designed to deescalate the tense situation in Minneapolis and unveil a new plan of action. Homan took a markedly different tone and posture than in the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump issues a warning to Iran: Make a nuclear deal or face more firepower from the United States ... Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill on Venezuela ... Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is assaulted at a town Hall in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show with new video of the shooting of Alex Pretti ... Why was border patrol chief Gregory Bovino ordered to leave Minneapolis, and who will replace him? ... We speak with the congresswoman who's on the growing list of lawmakers calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be impeached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Controversy continues to swirl around the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by a federal agent, leading President Trump to send border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. Meanwhile, more than 800,000 customers are without power after a historic winter storm blankets a swath of the US in ice and snow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend's winter storm may dump historic amounts of ice and snow throughout much of the US ... A five-year-old child returning home from preschool is among those taken by ICE in Minneapolis ... Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a health care CEO in New York, will be back before a judge as his lawyers fight to keep certain evidence out of the federal case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former US special counsel Jack Smith, who secured two criminal indictments against Donald Trump, testified for the first time in an open hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Smith said "I stand by my decisions as special counsel" and emphasized that he operated without any political bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump reconfirmed his ambition to take control of Greenland, but said it will be through negotiations, not through force. He also slammed the NATO military alliance and American allies, calling his demand for Greenland a "small ask." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump posts private conversations with European leaders while slamming allies. The US push for Greenland is quickly turning the Davos economic forum into an emergency summit. We have new reaction this morning from the Trump Administration and from world leaders. Plus, we're watching Wall Street as tariff and trade bazooka threats are making investors uneasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is threatening America's allies over Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize. And now Europe is fighting back. Plus, at least 39 people following a high-speed rail accident in Spain. And the DOJ says it is investigating activists who disrupted a church service in Minnesota. The protesters are alleging the pastor is an ICE official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal agents are once again facing off with protesters in Minneapolis. Plus, we have new CNN reporting on the chaos after Renee Good was shot. And the US in now moving military assets to the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal agents in Minneapolis shoot a man and the city swells with anger. Leaders urging for calm as the president now threatens the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota. Also, how America's streets have changed in the 10 years since Wolf last rode along with ICE. And live from the Iran-Iraq border, our reporter shares what he's seeing as the world waits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Minneapolis this morning we're seeing a surge of ICE agents using aggressive tactics against protesters, with social media videos capturing it all on camera ... A 26-year-old protester in Iran may be executed today following a rushed trial. His cousin speaks exclusively to CNN ... Officials from Greenland and Denmark arrive at the White House for crucial talks ... We also have new reporting on the biggest spike in food prices we've seen in some three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today show begins, we're following three major breaking stories: The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in two cases concerning transgender female athletes. Former President Bill Clinton is slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door deposition on Jeffrey Epstein. Minnesota and Illinois are suing the Trump Administration over immigration operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a year of insults and threats to fire Jerome Powell, the Trump Administration is opening a shocking new criminal probe into him, prompting the Fed chair to issue his strongest rebuke yet. Meanwhile, the president is sending hundreds of additional immigration agents into Minneapolis, where they have been days of intense protests after an ICE agent killed Renee Good. And Iran says it's ready to respond to any attacks from the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota officials are fighting to join an investigation into an ICE agent shooting and killing 37-year-old. Renee Good ... The Supreme Court could rule on several key cases today, including President Trump's tariffs ... Russia hits Ukraine with a hypersonic ballistic missile as attacks intensify ... Anti-government demonstrations spread inside Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis remains a city on edge following the controversial police shooting of a US citizen. We hear from the police chief and take a look at the life of the wife and mother of three who was killed, Renee Nicole Good. Also on today's show: A critical vote in the US Senate to restrict military engagement in Venezuela without congressional authorization ... Ahead of a key meeting between the US and Danish authorities about Greenland, we speak with a former US ambassador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we've just received word that the US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic. This comes on the heels of a second ship seized in a pre-dawn operation in the Caribbean. Also on today's show: Three Minnesota lawmakers are on Capitol Hill to address allegations of fraud and misuse of federal funds in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, President Trump is about to speak to House Republicans for the first time publicly since that massive military operation in Venezuela over the weekend. Plus, marking five years since the January 6th riots, House Democrats are holding a special hearing. And opening statements get under way in the case against the first law enforcement official to arrive on the scene of the Uvalde school massacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins just a couple of hours before Nicolas Maduro and his wife are scheduled to face a US judge on federal drug and weapons charges. Back in their home country, Venezuelans re watching and waiting on what their future will look like with a new acting president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swiss authorities share new details about the New Year's Eve fire at a ski resort bar that killed at least 40 people. Plus, President Trump gives new insight into his health, including the bruising that's been seen on his hands and why he's going against one of his doctors recommendations. And we have exclusive new reporting on plans to cut FEMA personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-described Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani is officially the Mayor of New York City. The 34-year-old makes history as the city's first Muslim and South Asian mayor. Mamdani stunned the political world with his victory in last summer's Democratic primary campaigning on affordability, promising universal child care programs, rent freezes and making city busses free to all passengers. We take a closer look at Mamdani, beginning with CNN correspondent Gloria Pazmino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices