Category: Capitol Report

Capitol Report (May 25): Nation in Mourning, and the Proper Path Forward; Key Primary Election Results

More details on the Texas school shooting: what did the gunman post on social media minutes before the attack? President Joe Biden has some latest words on public safety. Following the shooting, Democrats are calling for more gun control legislation. But in a 50–50 Senate, their calls likely will not be answered. We’ll look at…


Capitol Report (May 24): Pelosi Responds After Denied Communion; Big Primary Races in Multiple States

Tuesday night, there are key primary elections happening in Georgia, Texas, and Alabama. And with Democrats holding a very slim majority in Congress, every vote counts. This year’s midterms could flip the balance of power in the nation’s Capitol. We’ll take a look at how these races are unfolding. Former Virginia Attorney General and acting…


Capitol Report (May 23): D.C. Attorney General Suing Zuckerberg; Judge Says Title 42 Remains, for Now

Where’s the U.S. economy headed and is a recession looming? President Joe Biden brushes off the possibility. What do economists have to say about it? The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 has been overruled by a federal judge. Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins us to discuss the implications. Is the United States sending…


Capitol Report (May 23): DC Attorney General Suing Zuckerberg; Judge Says Title 42 Remains, for Now

Where’s the U.S. economy headed and is a recession looming? President Joe Biden brushes off the possibility. What do economists have to say about it? The Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 has been overruled by a federal judge. Texas Congressman Chip Roy joins us to discuss the implications. Is the United States sending…


Capitol Report (May 20): Testimony: Clinton Approved Giving Allegations to Reporter; Expert Says Power Blackouts Are Unlikely

In former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, a testimony revealed Clinton approved the plan to give allegations against Trump to the media ahead of the 2016 election. President Joe Biden is in South Korea. The visit comes as China issues threats and North Korea prepares for missile tests. What could come next? As…


Capitol Report (May 19): Manchin Pushes Back on Biden Energy Policy; Dr. Carol Swain on Buffalo Shooting

Under mounting pressure over soaring gas prices, House Democrats passed a bill to punish oil and gas producers for alleged price gouging. But Larry Summers, a top Democratic economic adviser, says this move will have no impact on lowering prices, and could even make the situation worse. The unprecedented baby formula crisis is still ongoing….


Capitol Report (May 18): Musk Leaving Democrat Party for GOP; Key Issues Driving Voters to Polls

Gas prices are inching up to a national average of close to $5 per gallon. The latest numbers reveal that Americans in every state are paying at least $4 per gallon, and there’s no indication those prices will drop. How is Congress responding? Results from five states’ primary elections are out. We take a look…


Capitol Report (May 17): Top US Officials Testify on UFOs; Inflation Higher Than Projected

In the first open hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years, what did top Pentagon officials say and not say to the American public? Plus, how does it relate to our national security? With true inflation likely much higher than the 8.3 percent number released by the government, how are the folks in California,…


Capitol Report (May 16): Bezos accuses White House of misleading on inflation; Tangled Roots of Shooting

The FDA gives an update on the baby formula shortage. What’s their plan for recovery and when can we expect to see those shelves stocked again? After 10 people died in a mass shooting in Buffalo over the weekend, Republicans and Democrats are showing further signs of division. Clinical psychologist and Oregon candidate for Congress…


Capitol Report (May 13): Musk’s Twitter Deal on Hold; Poll: Majority Say Inflation ‘Big Problem’

According to a new poll, the majority of Americans are feeling the pain of inflation. Spiking prices are forcing many Americans to change the way they spend. Most Americans are paying more for everything, from airfare to eggs, than ever before. Is there a policy fix this, and what, if anything, is being done to…