Category: Capitol Report

Capitol Report (May 12): People of Faith Killed for Their Organs; America Faces Baby Formula Crisis

On Capitol Hill, there’s a growing call from both Republicans and Democrats to reject the “defund the police” slogan. Some are pushing a measure that would grant more money to police officers around the nation. A ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee joins us and weighs in on whether the protests in front of…


Capitol Report (May 11): Democrats Abortion Bill in Senate Fails; $40 Billion for Ukraine on the Way

A bill to codify abortion rights has failed in the Senate. But some Democrats are proposing to change the rules to overcome blockage by Republicans. What’s coming next? The culture wars are heating up before the midterms. Author of children’s book “Little Lives Matter” Elizabeth Johnston joins us to discuss. House Republicans took a stab…


Capitol Report (May 10): Sen Scott, Biden Clash Over Inflation; Republicans Take Aim at Disney Copyrights

President Joe Biden touts plans to tackle inflation while attacking what he now calls the GOP’s “ultra-MAGA” agenda. How did he clash with a Republican senator, who’s calling for the president to resign? Congress this week is on track to pass a $40 billion aid package to help Ukraine. And there’s a growing bipartisan call…


Capitol Report (May 9): Justices Seek Protection

Maryland and Virginia law enforcement are poised to secure the homes of Supreme Court Justices. Protests by pro-abortion groups have been growing. The White House condemned the violent attack over the weekend that was aimed at a Wisconsin-based pro-life group. But the administration is still calling for protestors to speak out peacefully. And the Senate…


Capitol Report (May 5): Supreme Court Erects Fencing

Security is heightened around the Supreme Court ahead of its decision on overturning Roe v. Wade. Fencing was erected Wednesday night, and there are concerns about violent protests in the days to come. The leak of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion has shaken the institution, but what about the substance of what he wrote? We…


Capitol Report (May 4): 22 Trump-Backed Candidates Won Primaries

The Federal Reserve is ratcheting up its inflation fight with the biggest rate hike in decades, as President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans clash over economic policies. What are they saying about the inflation and our economy? In Ohio, J.D. Vance beat out six other Republican opponents in the U.S. Senate primary. All 22 Ohio…


Capitol Report (May 3): Leaked Supreme Court Opinion Shocks Justice System

The landmark abortion ruling Roe v. Wade is on the cusp of being overturned. A leaked draft Supreme Court ruling shows how the Justices are expected to rule on an abortion case. Protestors have rallied in Washington to express their thoughts on the issue. Former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson joins us to give…


Capitol Report (May 2): SCOTUS: Boston Can’t Ban Christian Flag

The Supreme Court ruled on a dispute over flying a religious flag outside Boston City Hall. We talked to the person who fought to fly the flag about what his victory meant. The U.S. embassy is now planning to move back into Ukraine’s capital, and a group of lawmakers wrapped up their trip to the…


Capitol Report (April 29): Trump Returns to Social Media

With illegal immigration surging at the southern border, President Joe Biden and Mexico’s president spoke on Friday. What’s their plan? For decades at the southern border, illegal immigrants have mostly originated from Mexico and other Central and South American countries, but now Border Patrol is catching people from countries all over the world—even from countries that…


Capitol Report (April 28): Economy Shrinks 1.4% in First Quarter

The economy is shrinking, according to data. This, coupled with red hot inflation and soaring gas prices, is ramping up pressure on the White House and Congress to act. What are they doing about it? President Joe Biden announces another request for funding for Ukraine. The latest amount stands at about $33 billion for the…