Category: Capitol Report

Capitol Report: Biden Admin Seeks to Recalibrate Border Strategy; Bipartisan Momentum to Curb China’s Tech Industry

The Biden administration rolls out an updated plan days before Title 42 is set to expire. What’s in it, and what does the White House say? Former acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf joins us to assess the ongoing struggles on the border and solutions that could be used to fix it. Congress deals a blow to…


Capitol Report: Concerns Over Another Massive Spending Bill Fueling Inflation; TikTok Ban Gaining Bipartisan Support

More than two months past due, lawmakers announce an agreement on a government funding bill for 2023. Republicans are split over whether to squash the bill or to jam it through in the 11th hour. Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) joins us to weigh in on the omnibus and the impending challenge to House Minority Leader…


Capitol Report: FTX Accused of Giving Tens of Millions to Lawmakers; Biden Signs Gay Marriage Bill Into Law

Unanswered questions linger over the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried was absent from an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill after his arrest. What do lawmakers propose to prevent a future collapse? President Joe Biden signed a bill that grants federal protections to same-sex marriage. What does it mean and why are some…


Capitol Report: FTX Gave Tens of Millions to Lawmakers; Biden Signs Gay Marriage Bill Into Law

Unanswered questions linger over the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried was absent from an oversight hearing on Capitol Hill after his arrest. What do lawmakers propose to prevent a future collapse? President Joe Biden signed a bill that grants federal protections to same-sex marriage. What does it mean and why are some…


Capitol Report: Laptop of Murdered DNC Staffer Seth Rich Called Into Question; Richmond State Capitol Removes Statue

The FBI now says it has more records on Seth Rich—the Democratic National Committee staffer who was mysteriously gunned down in 2016—but refuses to release them. A government shutdown looms yet again as lawmakers rush to solidify a deal on funding levels for 2023. Some say negotiations are hopeful. Others warn of a dangerous last-minute sprint….


Capitol Report: Arizona US Senator Leaves Democratic Party; 2 Large Chinese Companies Blacklisted by US Government

One seat gained, but another lost for Senate Democrats on capitol hill. Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party. The founder of FTX is set to testify before the Senate next week. The committee will probe the collapse of the crypto exchange. President Joe Biden plans to call for the African Union to join…


Capitol Report: AZ US Senator Leaves Democratic Party; 2 Large Chinese Companies Blacklisted by US Government

One seat gained, but another lost for Senate Democrats on capitol hill. Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party. The founder of FTX is set to testify before the Senate next week. The committee will probe the collapse of the crypto exchange. President Joe Biden plans to call for the African Union to join…


Capitol Report: Arkansas City Elects 18-Year-Old Mayor; Same-Sex Marriage Codified, Concerns Over Religious Liberty

Landmark legislation codifying same-sex marriage passes the House, and now it’s off to the White House. Concerns linger over protections for religious liberty. President Joe Biden hailed the release of American basketball player Brittney Griner. But controversies arise as some Republicans question the deal made with Russia. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria…


Capitol Report: Custom and Border Patrol Agent Suicides See Drastic Rise; Military Vaccine Mandate to Be Repealed

The vaccine mandate for military members is on the verge of being repealed. The White House is disapproving, while a few senators are pushing for more. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win in the Georgia runoff ensures an outright Democrat majority in the Senate for the rest of Biden’s term. How are lawmakers reacting, and what does…


Capitol Report: Customs and Border Patrol Agent Suicides See Drastic Rise; Military Vaccine Mandate to Be Repealed

The vaccine mandate for military members is on the verge of being repealed. The White House is disapproving, while a few senators are pushing for more. Sen. Raphael Warnock’s win in the Georgia runoff ensures an outright Democrat majority in the Senate for the rest of Biden’s term. How are lawmakers reacting, and what does…