The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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

New eyewitness footage challenges official accounts of the Minneapolis shooting and raises questions about officer conduct. Reporters explain the sidelining of a border patrol chief and a tactical leadership shift. Lawmakers weigh withholding DHS funds amid growing criticism. Coverage also examines a deadly midair collision and a landmark trial over social media addiction.

Danelle Harvin, homeland security analyst and former federal prosecutor, offers procedural perspective. Wes Moore, Maryland governor, warns about federal immigration enforcement reaching states and describes storm response. Josh Gottheimer, U.S. congressman, stresses de-escalation and accountability. Whitney Wilde, law enforcement correspondent, reports from Minneapolis on hearings and Operation Metro Surge. Elena Treen, White House correspondent, explains federal moves and Tom Homan’s role.

Priscilla Alvarez, a CNN immigration correspondent who covers DHS, ICE and migrant families, discusses a controversial Minneapolis enforcement action involving a child. She walks through conflicting accounts and legal rules on detaining children. The conversation also touches on broader reporting context and why this case drew national attention.

Jack Smith, the former U.S. special counsel known for leading the investigations that resulted in indictments against Donald Trump, testifies publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee. He stands firm on his decisions and stresses that his actions were apolitical. The discussion delves into the contrasts between Republican and Democrat reactions to his testimony, the complex legal constraints limiting what he can reveal, and the implications of Trump's words and actions surrounding January 6. Smith's defense and the surrounding political dynamics make for a captivating discourse.

Caitlin Collins, CNN's chief White House correspondent, reports live from Davos, sharing insights on President Trump's controversial remarks about Greenland. She discusses his insistence on negotiating for its acquisition without military force and his criticism of NATO. Collins also highlights local Greenlanders' fears and reactions to Trump's proposals. The conversation dives into how Trump's speech mixed domestic politics with foreign policy and the broader implications for U.S. relations with Europe and Russia.

Ambassador Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, shares insights on diplomatic risks regarding Greenland. Scott Bessent discusses the intricacies of the Federal Reserve selection process while Vanessa Yurkiewicz uncovers how tariffs are shaking market stability. Nick Robertson reports live from Greenland, highlighting local reactions to U.S. interests there. House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes efforts to maintain transatlantic dialogue amid rising tensions. All this unfolds just as President Trump exposes private leaders' chats, stirring the diplomatic pot.

Tensions escalate as Trump threatens allies over Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize, prompting a European backlash. A deadly high-speed train crash in Spain raises urgent questions of safety and accountability. Protests in Minnesota lead to a DOJ investigation amid claims of civil rights violations. The Pentagon prepares for troop deployment while local leaders call for de-escalation. Additionally, Iran warns against aggression, highlighting rising regional tensions. The podcast delves into diplomatic implications and the complex geopolitical landscape.