The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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