the united states explode. members of the january 6th selection committee reveal actions. just days before the u.s. marks a full year since the insurrection. we want to welcome our viewers here in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer, you're in "the situation room." we begin our coverage this evening with the latest on the omicron surge now seriously disrupting everyday life across the united states. cnn's alexandra field is joining us from new york right now. alexandra, americans are trying to keep some sense of normalcy, but the virus is causing all sorts of problems for schools and businesses. >> reporter: really we're facing cascading problems that should continue for weeks to come, wolf. that includes for travel.