The Situation Room

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his talks with a top Trump enjoy are giving him hope in spite of the growing feud between Trump and Zelensky and the deep uncertainty over reaching a deal to end Russia’s bloody invasion. Also, a major shakeup at the Pentagon could be imminent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s top allies are rallying around him after he falsely called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. This as Vice President JD Vance is warning Zelensky against disgraceful criticism of President Trump’s plans to end the war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump levels a false accusation against Ukraine, claiming Kyiv started the war with Russia. This comes hours after United States officials wrapped up talks with Russian diplomats without any Ukrainians present. Plus, a federal judge just sided with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency in a major fight over access to federal data.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

A stunning crash landing leaves a Delta Air Lines plane upside down on the tarmac in Toronto, Canada. We are awaiting new information on the injured, the evacuation, and what may have caused this latest airline emergency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New fallout from the Justice Department’s push to drop criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Vice President JD Vance meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich after berating European leaders and liking them to Cold War tyrants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump shares new details on his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, their agreement to launch talks on ending the war in Ukraine, and their plans to meet face-to-face soon. Plus, the new attorney general, Pam Bondi, is pushing back at Elon Musk, declining to support his call for a wave of judicial impeachments.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Elon Musk joins President Trump in the Oval Office to defend their aggressive overhaul of the federal government and to complain about judges, and other people, standing in their way. Plus, President Trump claims the United Staes has the authority to take over Gaza.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge just extended the deadline for federal workers to accept or reject the Trump administration’s so-called “buyout” offer. Thousands of government employees are in limbo right now as the court weighs whether the plan is legal. Plus, the White House is being accused of failing to comply with court orders to unfreeze federal grants and to reinstate USAID staffers.  Learn more about your ad choi...

A setback for the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID after a federal judge temporarily blocks plans to put thousands of employees of the humanitarian aid agency on leave tonight. We take a close look at how the organization helps people in need around the world. Plus, the president says he is planning to fire some FBI agents who worked on January 6th investigations.  Learn more about your...

A marathon meeting just wrapped up at the White House with major questions about passing Trump’s agenda still unanswered. We are learning new details about the growing Republican power struggle. Plus, President Trump’s so-called buyouts for federal workers has been paused by a federal judge. We bring you details on the legal challenges to that program and what happens now.  Learn more about your a...

President Trump is now expected to get back the classified documents and other materials the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago. This as the new attorney general is carrying out Trump’s plans to overhaul the Justice Department. Also, as Trump’s plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza sends shockwaves around the world, his administration is suggesting he didn't mean it when he clearly and publicly said he thought...

President Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House after declaring Palestinians have “no alternative” other than to leave Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is pausing punishing new tariffs on Canada just hours after agreeing to a similar delay for Mexico. Tonight, the Trump White House says both countries are bending the knee. Also, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his department is taking control of USAID and reviewing its fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the midair crash investigation, flight data appears to show the Black Hawk helicopter was 100 feet above the maximum allowed altitude and off course just before the deadly collision with the American Airlines jet. Plus, an inside look at the nation’s air traffic control system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An urgent search for answers after a midair collision kills 67 people in the nation’s capital in the first fatal United States airliner crash in 16 years. Dive teams are scouring the Potomac River for airplane passengers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House rescinds a memo freezing trillions of dollars in federal funds. It marks a major reversal for the Trump administration after the rule sparked nationwide outrage and confusion. Plus, after a heated Senate hearing, it is still unclear if RFK Jr. has the votes to win confirmation as the nation’s top health official.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge has just temporarily blocked part of President Trump’s plan to freeze all federal grants and loans. The controversial new rule is now on hold until at least Monday. Plus, the state school board in Oklahoma just voted to enact a new rule that would require families to prove their citizenship or legal status when enrolling their kids.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

President Trump fires more than a dozen Justice Department officials who prosecuted him as he orders investigations into prosecutors who tried cases against other January 6th defendants. Plus, Trump is hosting House Republicans at his Florida golf club as they strategize over his legislative agenda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump just landed in Los Angels to tour wildfire devastation as he is now threatening to get rid of FEMA and warning that disaster aid from the federal government to California may come with strings attached.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth clears a hurdle towards confirmation despite new Republican opposition. This as new details are now emerging about a $50,000 payment Hegseth made to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Also, President Trump loses the first legal test of his bid to end birthright citizenship.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump begins the process of wiping out diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government. All DEI staffers are ordered on administrative leave after the deadline passed just a little while ago. Plus, as more January 6th rioters go free, sources now say the Trump White House is in talks to host some of the convicts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

President Trump is defiant tonight in defending his sweeping pardons and commutations of January 6th rioters including leaders of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. Plus, the president intensifies his shakeup of the Justice Department by sidelining top prosecutors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A looming ban on TikTok could become a reality in just hours after the Supreme Court unanimously cleared the way. Donald Trump suggests he may step in to save the popular app. Plus, the Trump inauguration is moving indoors as the nation’s capital is threatened by frigid weather on Monday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

War ravaged Gaza awaits the next steps in the ceasefire-hostage deal as CNN is told the full Israeli cabinet is now expected to vote on the deal on Saturday. This as far-right members of the Netanyahu government are threatening to quit if the deal moves forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin Sunday after 15 months of war and bloodshed. Key Biden White House official John Kirby joins to discuss the path forward in the Middle East and the United States’ role in finally sealing this deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices