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 10): Trump Weighs In on Putin, Russia
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…
Capitol Report (March 2): China Threat Not Mentioned in SOTU; US Reps Worry China Could Invade Taiwan
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a fresh wave of penalties against Russia, from hitting its energy exports to opening a war crime probe. What could some of the next steps be? Michael Caputo was campaign adviser to former President Donald Trump, and he spent several years in Russia during the Clinton administration. His family is…
Capitol Report (March 1): Biden Addresses Nation at Fraught Moment
President Joe Biden is addressing the nation before Congress Tuesday night in his first State of the Union address, where he’ll discuss America’s role in the Ukraine war. And he will announce a new plan to tackle inflation and mental health—an area where he hopes to find common ground. With the world on edge as…
Capitol Report (Feb. 28): First Trial of Jan 6 Detainee Begins
President Joe Biden is working with allies Monday, planning their next move on Russia. The administration has now cut ties with Russia’s Central Bank, and Congress is preparing to spend billions to support Ukraine. Russia, Ukraine, and China—what are the implications moving forward for the American people? U.S. Congressman and candidate for U.S. Senate Tedd…
Capitol Report (Feb. 24): Rep. Chabot: China Is Backing Russia
How is the United States reacting to the biggest ground war in Europe since World War II? We bring you the latest on the ground and from President Joe Biden’s latest announcement. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill and former President Donald Trump are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion will embolden China to attack Taiwan….
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