Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a heavy speech to Congress and the American people. What did he request, and how did Congress respond? And what about the White House? We bring you the latest announcement on what the United States is committing to, and what it’s not. A former member of Congress is running to…
Capitol Report (March 16): Ukraine President Passionate Plea to US Congress; Fed Hikes Interest Rates
Capitol Report (March 15): Truckers Try to Enter Nation’s Capital
The White House launched a new initiative to ease the supply chain crisis. The Transportation Department will serve as a broker and provide real-time data for private companies. Did you know Congress just passed another $1.5 trillion in spending over the weekend? We take a look at what’s inside the bill and why 19 Republican…
Capitol Report (March 14): Ukraine’s President to speak to U.S. Congress
Congress is acting to revoke Russia’s normal trade status. Russia may soon default on its debt for the first time in over a century. And President Joe Biden could make a trip to Europe soon. The United States and China on Monday held the first high-level, in-person talks on Ukraine. What did they say? And…
Capitol Report (March 11): US Warns of Possible Chemical Weapons Attack
President Joe Biden announced action to cripple Russia’s economy. The United States and its allies are stripping Russia of its most favored nation trade status. Biden’s also banning imports of other Russian products. As Biden takes more steps to isolate Russia, what will the future of U.S.-Russia relations look like? We pose that question to…
Capitol Report (March 10): Trump Weighs In on Putin, Russia
New inflation data came out Thursday, and there are no signs it’s slowing down. We’ll take a look at where prices are rising the most. And the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates to slow inflation. What will this mean to you? Inflation and high gas prices are not a result of the…
Capitol Report (March 9): Major US Companies Pulling Out of Russia; Amazon Probed for Lying to Congress
Congress has reached a deal on a government funding bill that’s worth $1.5 trillion. They’re also approving a White House request to spend billions in emergency money to support Ukraine. Dozens of the world’s biggest companies are cutting ties with Russia, affecting every corner of the economy. When it comes to producing energy in the…
Capitol Report (March 8): Russia Underestimates Ukraine’s Fight
With gas prices breaking all-time record highs, President Joe Biden is announcing new sanctions on Russia. But how will the administration respond to the rising gas prices? Lawmakers from both parties support this Russian oil ban. We take a look at Congress’s latest action on Russia, including rethinking Russia’s access to the World Trade Organization….
Capitol Report (March 7): US Considers Cutting Out Russian Oil
We’re seeing the highest gas prices in decades. But the White House is saying U.S. oil companies are not producing enough. What’s the administration doing next for energy security? Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Eastern Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He is also pressing China to condemn the invasion. As Russia has…
Capitol Report (March 4): Invasion May Be Tied to Bigger Plan With China
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is in Russian hands now, while the U.N. atomic agency says the reactors are not hit. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels Friday, meeting with NATO and EU leaders. What did they commit to, and how long do they think the war in Ukraine will last? Former…
Capitol Report (March 3): Senator Suffers From COVID Two Years Later
Russia and Ukraine had their second round of talks Thursday, while the two countries are now battling over a city that houses the largest nuclear power plant in all of Europe. And Congress now is preparing to approve billions in emergency spending—some to support Ukraine and even more for pandemic relief. Members of Congress say…
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