Snow, thunder, and heat: where to expect extreme weather this week

President Trump wants allies to send send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to provide security for oil tankers. The Guardian on how reports several countries are considering their options.

A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing housing supply passed in the Senate overwhelmingly. Sahil Kapur of NBC News breaks down what’s inside the legislation.

Extreme weather is about to hit a large swath of the country. Seth Borenstein of the Associated Press explains why blizzard conditions, thunderstorms, and a heat wave are all hitting at once.

Plus, airline CEOs called for an end to the DHS shutdown, the mens’ and women’s NCAA basketball tournament brackets are set, and the big winners from last night’s Oscars.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.