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Air travelers in the US hoping for clear skies today following a disastrous week of weather-related flight cancellations and delays will have to extend their patience a few more days -- particularly if they're flying with Southwest Airlines. The death toll continues to rise in Buffalo, New York after a blizzard crippled the area. Embattled New York Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying on his resume but says, "I am not a criminal...

In another major defeat for election deniers nationwide, an Arizona judge rules against Kari Lake's election challenge after she lost her bid for governor. King Charles pays tribute to his Mother in his first Christmas message. And, busloads of migrants have again been dropped at VP Harris’ home in frigid temperatures. Tatiana Laborde, of SAMU First response joins to discuss what she calls a “cruel, dangerous, shameful stunt”...

Today's top story: More than 200 million Americans from coast to coast are bracing for extremely low temperatures, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. Plus: The January 6 committee's final report places the blame on one man: Donald Trump. And: The incredible story of two migrants who were stuck at the border after making a dangerous journey.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his historic visit to the US, President Zelensky thanks Congress for its “crucial” bipartisan support, and delivers a plea for more help in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Kaitlin Collins talks with a former Afghan ambassador to the US about the Taliban crackdown that has seen women suspended from university education in Afghanistan. And, Don Lemon interviews Grammy-wining record producer Clive Davis about the life of Whitney Houston...

President Zelensky is en route to Washington DC to give a joint address to Congress alongside President Biden, in a bid to rally support for a $1.8 billion deal in new aid to Ukraine. In a defeat for the former president, a House committee is to release Trump’s tax returns within days, detailing the massive losses he carried forward between 2015 – 2018. And, if you to want to run Twitter, the job may be yours. Elon Musk announces he plans to step down as CEO after he finds a successor...

The January 6 Committee refers Donald Trump on four criminal charges including ‘Insurrection’, as pressure mounts on the DOJ to take action on the Committee’s “Roadmap to justice”. Incoming GOP Congressman George Santos comes under scrutiny for many apparent discrepancies in his resume, and CNN visits Snake Island to talk with the Ukrainian soldiers who defiantly rejected surrender to Russian forces there...

The January 6 Committee is expected to announce highly anticipated criminal referrals against Donald Trump in just a few hours. What's at stake and who in his orbit should be worried? Elon musk asks his 122 million Twitter followers if he should step down as CEO following a chaotic 48 hours for the social media site, and Argentina beats France in penalties to win the World Cup in an epic finale...

Why has Elon Musk banned multiple prominent journalists from Twitter, and what does this mean for free speech on the platform? Plus, a winter storm bombards millions of Americans with heavy snow and ice. And, why did the stock market post its worst day in months yesterday?  Also on today's show: Why airlines are pulling back on perks ... FIFA rebuffs Zelensky's request for World Cup peace message .....

Elon Musk is pro-free speech…except when it comes to his critics. The Twitter user who had his account suspended for tracking Musk’s private jet to highlight the billionaire’s carbon footprint, joins CNN This Morning. The panel discusses Prince Harry saying his brother screamed, and his father lied during the Royal split, with Meghan adding, I was “Fed to the wolves” by the Palace, in the couple’s new Netflix docuseries. Plus, the other targets Paul Pelosi’s attacker had in his sights...

Biden prepares for a migrant surge ahead of a Trump-era policy ending. El Paso officials are calling "Title 42" expiration a “Federal crisis”, as the DHS deploys more agents to the border. Bail has been denied for crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried, who stands accused of fraud over years, as CNN learns the FTX founder diverted customer funds to political campaigns. Sandy Hook survivor Cyrena Arokium, now 17, joins CNN This Morning 10-years later to discuss gun violence in America...