Category: Capitol Report

Capitol Report (Sept. 30): Dr. Fauci’s Net Worth Increases $5 Million During Pandemic; Government Shutdown Avoided

The president tells Americans that storm Ian is a crisis not just for Florida, but for the whole country. What’s the latest federal response? A government shutdown is averted, but House Republicans put up a fight Friday against the temporary funding bill. OpenTheBooks.com has been digging into the details yet again. They say Dr. Anthony…


Capitol Report (Sept. 29): McConnell Says GOP Has 50–50 Chance To Win Senate; DHS: Large Number of War Criminals Living in US

President Joe Biden addresses the nation in response to Hurricane Ian. He says he’s focused on saving people’s lives and homes, not political differences with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate passed a short-term funding bill along with tens of billions in new emergency spending. Half of the Senate Republicans pushed back. Senate Minority Leader…


Capitol Report (Sept. 28): US Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Russia; Pressure Mounts as Border Crisis Worsens

Republicans warn of probes into the border crisis. What are they saying to the administration, and why has Venezuela become one of their biggest concerns? Senators are sounding the alarm that billions of tax dollars are being used to prop up the Chinese Communist Party. As Hurricane Ian bears down on the Gulf Coast, what impact…


Capitol Report (Sept. 27): Inflation Persists as Government Spends; Concerns Resurface Over CCP Farmland Purchases

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are rushing to get a government funding bill through both chambers of Congress—just three days away from risking a government shutdown. President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel federal student loans could cost over $400 billion, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office. With the midterms just around the corner,…


Capitol Report (Sept. 26): WH Responds to Biden’s Low Approval; CCP Ambassador Attempts to Influence US Lawmakers

A new poll finds a majority of Democrats don’t want President Joe Biden to be the party’s 2024 presidential nominee. How is the White House responding? Is the recession worsening? Signals are intensifying as a key economic gauge drops for the sixth straight month. To discuss the latest economic trends and how the federal government…


Capitol Report (Sept. 23): House GOP Outlines Vision Before Midterms; Biden Makes Election Promises in DNC Speech

House Republicans showcased their “Commitment to America” plan—their promise to the people in the run-up to the midterms. We’ll hear from the House Republican leader himself to find out more about the GOP’s plan for a “new direction.” President Joe Biden pushed back against the Republicans’ proposed agenda Friday, attending an event by the Democratic…


Capitol Report (Sept. 22): Texas Governor Declares Cartels ‘Terrorists’; Democrats, Republicans Clash Over Police Reform

Long-awaited action on police reform unfolds in Congress: a package of bills that Democrats say is the answer to rising crime, but Republicans say the timing is telling. We spoke with Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher about the Democrats’ efforts to fund the police and what he is hearing from the American people in his state…


Capitol Report (Sept. 21): US Dollar Hits 20-Year High Amid Record High Inflation; NY AG Sues Trump

Congress inches closer to making changes to the way electoral votes are counted. The House voted on a bill that Democrats say would prevent a Jan. 6 replay, while House Republicans claim it wouldn’t strengthen the integrity of our elections. Florida Congressman Greg Steube weighs in on President Joe Biden’s Speech at the U.N. He…


Capitol Report (Sept. 20): Democrats Push for New Election Law; Inflation Key Issue for Americans

Weeks away from the midterms, Democrats are ramping up a last-ditch effort to change the way campaigns operate. They say it’s exposing dark money, while Republicans call it an effort to federalize elections. Interest rates are expected to see another rate hike by the Federal Reserve this week. How will that affect consumers and living…


Capitol Report (Sept. 19): 60 Minutes: Biden’s First TV Interview in Months; New Rules for Transgender Minors in Virginia

Some of President Joe Biden’s remarks on his 2024 plans, the pandemic, and Taiwan depart from what the White House has said. To break down Biden’s “60 minutes” interview, we sit down with Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack. The Biden administration returns a kidnapped American home in exchange for releasing a Taliban prisoner. The prisoner swap…