Capitol Report (April 6): US Stops Shipments of COVID Drug; Biden Announces New Sanctions on Russia

By Steve Lance
Steve Lance
Steve Lance
Steve Lance is the host of Capitol Report, a political news show based in Washington aimed at providing a direct channel to the voices and people who shape policy in America. Capitol Report features all of the political news of the day with expert interviews and analysis.
April 6, 2022Updated: April 6, 2022

President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from Congress over his plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Democrats and Republicans say it could enrich Iran, help Russia, and put the free world in danger.

Who’s to blame for the soaring gas prices? Democrats grilled executives from big oil companies, while Republicans say it’s Biden’s fault. We’ll bring you more from a heated congressional hearing.

We sit down with Jerry Simmons, president and CEO of the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, to look for practical solutions to get America back on the road of energy independence.

The Biden administration is putting more sanctions on Russia, this time targeting Vladimir Putin’s oldest daughters and sending a message to Russian oligarchs. The Justice Department held a briefing Wednesday morning to announce the measures.

As the United States continues to pile on sanctions on Russia, could this be pushing Russia closer to an even more dangerous China? We ask Congressman Byron Donalds.

The federal government has stopped all shipment of a COVID-19 drug Tuesday. The FDA says the drug does not work against Omicron variant BA.2.

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