The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown Private Messages Exposed!
Jan 20, 2026
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Mike Johnson
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Nic Robertson
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Vanessa Yurkiewicz
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Scott Bessent
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Ambassador Kurt Volker
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.
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Fed Pick Looms Amid Powell Investigation
- The Trump administration may name a new Federal Reserve chair soon, narrowing four candidates while DOJ probes Powell.
- Senate Republicans may block any nominee until the DOJ investigation resolves, complicating confirmation.
Four Finalists For Fed Chair
- Four frontrunners for Fed chair include Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Rick Reeder, and Christopher Waller.
- Political pushback and market nerves could blunt any immediate impact of the president's announcement.
Security Claims Drive Greenland Push
- Trump doubled down on wanting Greenland, arguing U.S. security and mineral access need unfettered access and saying 'there is no going back.'
- Experts say many U.S. needs can be met via treaties without transferring sovereignty, offering a diplomatic off-ramp.