Today's Situation Room:
Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.
Watchdog report: NSA surveillance illegal
CNN's Brian Todd combs through a new report from a privacy watchdog board commissioned by the government that says some of the NSA's surveillance is illegal - just as Edward Snowden speaks out in an online chat session.
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North Korea's new attempt at unity
News that broke in "The Situation Room": North Korea sends a letter of reconciliation and unity in an apparent attempt to soften relations with South Korea. CNN's Barabara Starr reports.
GOP struggles to redefine itself
CNN's Dana Bash looks at the RNC's efforts to redefine itself amidst new controversial comments from former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.
Virginia Attorney General explains his shift on same-sex marriage
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring was just sworn in days ago, but today he announced his decision to no longer support the state's ban on same-sex marriage, saying the law is unconstitutional and that Virginia needs to be on the 'right side of history.'
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Iran's rhetoric raises doubts about nuke deal
Tough talk from Iranian leaders contrasts with what the White House says is in the nuclear deal, so why won't the Obama administration release the text to set the record straight? CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jim Acosta reports.
Syrian Christians fear Islamists rebels
Some Christians in Syria say they are targeted by Islamist rebels, who accuse them of siding with Pres. Bashar al-Assad. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen has a rare report from inside the civil war-torn country.
Anti-abortion activists retool message
Conservatives are shifting the focus from Washington to individual states in their fight against abortion as they combat the "War on Women" rhetoric. CNN's Joe Johns reports.
U.S. offers to help secure Sochi games
Several countries, including the U.S., are setting up their own plans to protect their own athletes and tourists at the Winter Games in Sochi. CNN's Barbara Starr reports.
Sr. al-Assad adviser goes on fiery rant
In an interview with Wolf Blitzer, Bouthaina Shaaban, Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad's senior adviser, rails against foreign meddling in Syria's civil war.
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