Thousands of federal workers are accused of defrauding COVID-19 unemployment benefits. A senator is calling for an investigation. President Joe Biden is touting infrastructure money in Baltimore, as the Justice Department says it’s working to brief lawmakers on classified documents. Former President Donald Trump is on the campaign trail again, with some strong words for…
Capitol Report: Federal Workers Possibly Involved in Massive Unemployment Fraud; Sen. Ernst Calls for Investigation
PEI Premier Asking Ottawa to Reduce Toll for Confederation Bridge
The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government to reduce the toll for the Confederation Bridge to make trips to the mainland more affordable. Dennis King says he wants the current toll for cars to drop to $20 from $50.25 by September to eliminate what he calls a “competitive disadvantage” for Island…
More Russian Airfields Hit Amid Fresh Strikes on Ukrainian Infrastructure
December 7, 2022
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Three Russian military airbases came under attack earlier this week by combat drones that Moscow says were launched from Ukrainian territory. The attacks coincided with a fresh round of Russian artillery strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, which have further degraded the country’s beleaguered power grid. On Dec. 6, a military airfield near the Russian city…
Federal Government Doesn’t Know If It’s Reducing Homelessness: Auditor General
Auditor general Karen Hogan says the federal government doesn’t know if its initiatives aimed at reducing chronic homelessness are actually working. In a new report, Hogan says no organization has taken the lead on the federal government’s goal of reducing chronic homelessness by 50 percent by 2028. The report says Infrastructure Canada and Employment and…
Ukraine Says Russia Forces Pillage, Occupy Kherson Homes Ahead of Battle
KYIV—Ukraine accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes to prepare for street fighting in what both sides predict will be one of the war’s most important battles. In recent days, Russia has ordered civilians out of Kherson in anticipation of a Ukrainian…
Capitol Report (Oct. 20): Mike Pence on Supporting Trump in 2024; Home Sales Fall for 8 Straight Months
October 20, 2022
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President Joe Biden is in Pennsylvania touting infrastructure investments and raising money for John Fetterman. Lawmakers react to Biden’s latest moves on oil policy. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) joins us to discuss the high energy costs and what’s behind them. Arizona refers a voter intimidation report to the Department of Justice. The voter claims to…
Russia Says It Launched Major Attack on Ukrainian Infrastructure
Russia’s defence ministry said on Monday it had carried out a large-scale attack on military targets and energy infrastructure across Ukraine using high-precision weapons. In its daily briefing, the defence ministry said it had hit “all designated targets” in the latest bombardment of Ukrainian cities and also thwarted an attempt by Ukraine to breach its…
New Zealand’s Capital City Is Running out of Water
The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, is unable to provide enough water to meet demand, meaning water restrictions during the upcoming summer are almost inevitable. A report by Wellington Water told local councils that due to limited funding, it was unable to sufficiently maintain its aging water infrastructure, with many assets already beyond the…
Beijing Shows a Hint of Desperation
News Analysis Beijing is beginning to look desperate. Months ago, it reduced its real growth target of 2022 to only 5.5 percent. Severe restrictions to deal with COVID-19 make even that reduced number look unattainable. Beijing also needs to overcome the natural tendency for any economy to see slower growth as it achieves higher levels…
President Touts Infrastructure Spending, Attends DNC Fundraiser in Portland
President Joe Biden made his first west coast visit as commander-in-chief this week, talking infrastructure and attending a fundraiser in Portland on April 21 before heading to Seattle to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. The president’s visit began with a speech at the Portland Air National Guard Base hangar at Portland International Airport, where…
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