The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

ICE agents have arrived in New Orleans. Their goal is to arrest up to 5,000 people ... With insurance premiums expected to soar if funding for the Affordable Care Act runs out, will lawmakers have a solution before December 31? ... Was President Trump nodding off again during yesterday's Cabinet meeting? ... The president escalates the rhetoric against Venezuela, saying he will soon begin striking targets not just at sea, but land as well.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says it was an admiral who ordered the deadly double-tap strike on an alleged drug boat. But the legality of that order remains in question. Plus, new details about the 911 call that led to the arrest of the suspected UnitedHealth CEO killer. And a massive winter storm that caused headaches in the Midwest is now barreling into the Northeast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: New reporting on what the White House is doing about the suspected drug boat strikes in the Caribbean. Bipartisan support is growing for an investigation into the legality over one of those strikes that killed survivors from a previous US attack.  Plus: An update on today's crucial hearing for Luigi Mangione as his  attorneys seek to toss evidence from his state murder case.  And: A massive fireball sends flames shooting into the sky as hundreds of firefighters rush to contain the inferno.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The death penalty could now be on the table for the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members. Plus, firefighters are on the scene of a blaze that ripped through multiple buildings in downtown St. Louis. And for anyone in the hunt for a Black Friday deal: Before you whip out that card, we've got a few tips to keep you from overspending.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of travelers are on the move today, and so is an Arctic blast that could put a freeze on your holiday travel plans ... A massive fire rips through several apartment buildings in Hong Kong, killing at least 13 people and challenging firefighters to stop the flames that have been burning now for hours ... Democrats are pushing back after learning FBI agents want to have a word with them about that video they posted urging military members to refuse illegal orders.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A US official is saying Ukraine has agreed to a deal that would end Russia's war. But President Zelensky says more work needs to be done. The big question this morning how will Russia respond as negotiations with the Kremlin are underway? Also breaking this hour, police have just made more arrests in connection with the $100 million heist at the world's most-visited museum. Plus, saying he "will not be intimidated," Senator Mark Kelly doubles down after the Pentagon threatened to investigate him for telling troops to refuse "illegal orders."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups is expected to enter a plea today in a gambling case tied to the Mafia. Plus, we take a closer look at a possible Trump health care plan that could help millions in limbo as Affordable Care Act subsidies expire in January. And does the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine contain too many concessions to Russia?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump accuses six Democrats of "sedition punishable by death" after they posted a video message urging military members to "refuse illegal orders" ... Intense flooding wreaks havoc in parts of Texas as floodwaters surge ... Top Democrats advise New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani as he prepares for his one-on-one meeting with President Trump over at the White House ... We take a closer look at the Trump Administration's 28-point proposal for resolving Russia's war against Ukraine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As former VP Dick Cheney is laid to rest, we take a look back at his life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bill to release the Epstein files is on President Trump's desk. But the Justice Department could still step in to stop the release ... A woman who was "traumatized" by Jeffrey Epstein's abuse joins the show to tell us what she wants to see happen now, along with her message to the president ... Russia launches massive strikes overnight in Western Ukraine, killing at least 25 people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins following a press conference during which survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse spoke out on Capitol Hill, once again calling on all related files to be released. A House vote to do just that could happen as early as today and is now expected to pass, notably with Speaker Mike Johnson's full support, not to mention President Trump's stunning flip flop on the issue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is now urging House Republicans to release the Epstein files. But will the legislation ever end up at his desk? ... Plus, ICE agents’ tactics are coming under scrutiny as leaders and residents question why Charlotte was targeted? ... New data says about a quarter of pregnant women in the US are not getting prenatal care in their first trimester.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today with new questions being raised about Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's interview with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus, another multimillion dollar Mafia betting ring is busted, this time involving college athletes. And another Trump critic is accused of mortgage fraud.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government is back open, but flights are still canceled this morning and full SNAP benefits are still undelivered. So when will things return to normal? Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins us in The Situation Room to discuss.  Plus, dealing a major blow to immigration crackdowns in Illinois, a federal judge orders the release of hundreds arrested under the Trump Administration's efforts ... The House plans to vote on whether to release the Jeffrey Epstein files as early as next week ... A judge will hear challenges today to cases against two of President Trump's political foes, James Comey and Letitia James.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epstein Email: 'Trump Knew About the Girls'  Jeffrey Epstein mentioned Donald Trump multiple times in private emails, new release shows ... The House will vote today on a deal to reopen the government. Can speaker Mike Johnson get his razor-thin GOP majority on board? ... What you need to know about a baby formula recall prompted a multistate outbreak of infant botulism ... Venezuela is now escalating a show of force in response to a buildup of US warships and troops in the Caribbean. ... The House will vote today on a deal to reopen the government. Can speaker Mike Johnson get his razor-thin GOP majority on board? ... What you need to know about a baby formula recall prompted a multistate outbreak of infant botulism ... Venezuela is now escalating a show of force in response to a buildup of US warships and troops in the Caribbean.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration cuts 6% of flights nationwide, causing new flight delays and cancellations ... Amid new lawsuits over the deadly flood at Camp Mystic in Texas, we speak to the parents of a nine-year-old girl who was killed ... As the just-approved Senate deal to end the government shutdown, we speak with House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries about his plan to fight the deal when it reaches the chambers ... Why are some service members feeling unappreciated on this Veterans Day?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A handful of Democrats come to the table and the Senate advances a measure to end the shutdown. Plus, the travel nightmare continues from coast to coast, with thousands of cancellations and delays. And two professional pitchers are charged in an alleged sports betting and money-laundering scheme.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our Friday show begins, the transportation secretary has just addressed the crisis travelers are facing due to the government shutdown. We let you know what he said and what we can expect next ... Three more people are dead following another US military strike on a suspected drug boat ... New research links the popular sleep aid melatonin to heart failure ... Several people at a US military base are rushed to the hospital after coming in contact with a mysterious package containing a white powder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration is threatening to reduce air traffic at 40 airports across the United States, impacting thousands of flights. Plus, Congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene is our special guest. We ask her about the shutdown, the Epstein files, and whether she has any thoughts of leaving the GOP    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we are following three big stories:  Dems dominate, sweeping key races as voters send President Trump a message. We have new reaction from the from the White House.  The Supreme Court will hear arguments today over President Trump's emergency tariffs. The key question is whether he is overstepping his authority?  We have new details on that fiery UPS plane crash that killed at least nine people.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices