The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

The International Monetary Fund issues a grim economic outlook for America, saying President Trump's trade war will deal a seismic blow to the US and economies worldwide. Also, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is speaking out after reports that he shared detailed and sensitive military plans in a second Signal chat. We have new reporting just coming in on his promise to prosecute leakers inside the Pentagon. 

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In addition to extensive coverage of the death of Pope Francis, we bring you the latest controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who allegedly disclosed military plans in a second group chat that included his wife and brother. 

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Fresh off high-level talks, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issues a warning to Russia and Ukraine regarding peace talks: "We need to figure out here now, within a matter of days, whether this is doable in the short term, because if it's not, then I think we're just going to move on." 

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"His termination can't come fast enough." That's President Trump on Fed Chair Jerome Powell after the latter didn't lower interest rates. But Powell plans to remain at his post until his appointment expires in May 2026.

Plus: New reporting reveals major cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, including the CDC and NIH. 

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As today's show begins we've just received an update from US Attorney General Pam Bondi about the status of mistakenly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, we bring you explosive audio from fiery town halls where lawmakers are getting more than an earful from constituents. 

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First we bring you new CNN reporting about a Columbia University senior who's been detained - but not charged - by immigration officials. Plus, Harvard is refusing to bow to the Trump Administration's demands, despite risking billions of dollars in federal funding. 

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First, we have new details about the fire at the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, including our first look at the man police say caused Josh Shapiro and his family to flee for safety. Plus, despite a Supreme Court intervention, the Trump Administration says it's not required to work with El Salvador to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home. 

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As today's show begins the House was about to vote on a key part of President Trump's agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson was confident he had the votes, but with more than a dozen holdouts, what concessions has he made? Plus, the president's top officials were scheduled meet to talk about how to deal with Beijing amid the burgeoning trade war between the US and China. 

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Just hours after Donald Trump's 104% tariff on China took effect, China retaliates with an additional 84% tax on all US goods. The president treasury secretary says China has made a "huge mistake." 

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The Trump administration levels some tough talk at China, giving Beijing until tomorrow to back down. Also: Wall Street rallies after three days of painful losses and very rattled nerves.  

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