The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Americans buying homes and seeking loans are bracing for the impact of the seventh interest rate hike this year. The Federal Reserve is opting for a smaller increase this time as inflation cools while signaling there may be more economic pain in 2023. Plus, Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine, including the capitol city. Also, a tornado strikes in New Orleans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A large and extremely dangerous tornado was just confirmed in Louisiana as a massive winter storm sweeps the United States. We’re tracking the severe weather system that’s threatening millions of Americans right now. Also, CNN has learned that the DOJ tried to get access to the texts of Republican Congressman Scott Perry in its investigation of efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Plus, President Biden just signed a historic same-sex marriage legislation into law.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new subpoena in the federal investigation of January 6th is seeking testimony from the Georgia Secretary of State who defied Trump’s efforts to try to overturn the presidential election. Plus, we’re learning more about Brittney Griner’s months in Russian captivity and how the WNBA star is readjusting to freedom. Also, we’re tracking the massive winter storm that’s unleashing blizzard conditions in parts of Northern California.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge declined to hold Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena regarding classified documents. Also, we look at Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as a political independent. Plus, a protestor has been executed in the first death penalty that has been publicly reported by Iranian state media in connection to recent protests. Iran has signaled that more protesters are going to be executed.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Justice Department is asking a federal judge to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena to turn over highly classified documents. Plus, we’re learning which top Trump allies may now face criminal referrals from the January 6th select committee. Also, WNBA star Brittney Griner finally is on her way home, freed by Russia in exchange for a U.S. release of a notorious Russian arms dealer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to sources, the January 6th committee has decided that criminal referrals will happen. Plus, the Trump team finds more documents marked classified on the former president’s property. Also, top Democrats are celebrating Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election in Georgia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The FBI joins the hunt for a suspect in North Carolina after a targeted power grid attack left thousands of people without electricity. Also, the final campaign push in Georgia is happening now in a race which will determine the balance of power in the Senate. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence responds to Trump’s call for the termination of the U.S. constitution as we examine which Republicans speak out. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th Select Committee holds urgent talks on its final moves knowing that the panel’s days are numbered as the House swings toward a Republican majority. Rep. Adam Schiff of the committee joins to discuss updates on potential criminal referrals against former President Trump and other key figures. Plus, a better than expected jobs report shows hiring remains strong. Also, a look at polling data in the Georgia Senate runoff.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal appeals court has just halted a special master review of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. We examine details of the ruling and what it means for the boarder investigations of former President Trump. Also, the Senate passes a bill to avert a nationwide rail strike that would be crippling for the U.S. economy. Plus, Biden hosts his first state visit with France’s Emmanuel Macron who together reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices