Category: Capitol Report

McCarthy Questions Fairness of Legal System in Clinton and Trump Cases

How is Capitol Hill reacting to Trump’s second indictment? Some say it demonstrates holding the most powerful accountable. Others say that the law is not being applied equally. NTD’s Melina Wisecup had a reaction from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the Hill. Former President Donald Trump is now in Miami. What can be expected as he…


Unsealed Federal Indictment Against Trump Brings More Serious Charges Than NYC Indictment

The indictment against former President Trump is now unsealed. What does the Justice Department say as it reveals specific charges against Trump, and how is he responding? We have legal analysis on the latest indictment of Trump. We take a look at the validity of the legal arguments and how these indictments will affect Trump’s candidacy…


Report: China Looks to Cuba for New Spying Outpost Targeting the US

China is reportedly constructing an outpost in Cuba to spy on the southeastern United States. FBI Director Christopher Wray dodged contempt charges Thursday. The House Oversight Committee canceled the hearing, and lawmakers talked about their next steps in the investigation into the Biden family. The United States and the UK unveiled a new economic agreement and vowed…


Republican Infighting Halts Measures to Limit Gas Stove Ban

Conservatives on Capitol Hill say they’ve lost trust in their party’s leadership, and the group is making their discontent heard. We hear from one of them about a potential new set of demands for Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Millions of Americans are now under air quality alerts. How are wildfires in Canada impacting U.S. cities? A…


Report: FBI Fears Informant Will Be Murdered If Unmasked Over Biden Family Bribery Scheme

Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans are forging ahead with plans to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress. The issue is the bureau’s delay in handing over documents related to the Biden family’s business dealings. We hear from Oversight Committee members on Capitol Hill. President Joe Biden is holding his first cabinet meeting in…


US to Grant $12 Million to Promote Climate Change and Gender Studies in Iraq

The State Department is granting millions of dollars for gender and climate change training in Iraq, saying it’s to create stability in the region. Lawmakers are voicing support for the ongoing fight for freedom in China, as Monday marks the 34th anniversary of the Tank Man’s picture during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Former Vice…


FBI to Provide Document to Oversight Committee Regarding Biden Family Corruption Investigation

The FBI is bringing an internal document regarding Biden to Congress next week. It’s part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe into Biden’s alleged bribery scheme. A default has now been avoided. President Joe Biden is set to sign into law the debt ceiling bill after making its way through Congress. How will the deal…


Pentagon Cancels Drag Show on Air Force Base Amid Pressure From Congress

The military cancels a drag show at an Air Force base scheduled for Thursday. Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) questioned the Pentagon over the event. The Senate is racing to pass the debt ceiling bill amid a looming default. But some senators tell us they’re voting no. Find out why in our latest coverage from Capitol…


Congressman Says No to ‘Fiscal Responsibility Act’ to Raise Nation’s Debt Limit

The House is voting on the debt ceiling bill Wednesday night, and both Republican and Democratic leaders in the House are claiming victories. What do they say and why do some insist the deal is problematic? Congressman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins us to offer his perspective on the debt ceiling talks. We ask him how…


McCarthy Threatens Contempt Charges Against FBI Director Over Alleged Bribery Scheme Involving Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy issued a warning to FBI Director Christopher Wray, threatening to hold the director in contempt of Congress. The high-stakes debt ceiling deal faces its first battle in Congress. The White House calls for support, while some conservatives call it a deal that has completely failed. The United States sanctions individuals in China and…