Capitol Report (March 18): U.S. Targets Russia-China

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.
March 18, 2022Updated: March 18, 2022

Leaders of the world’s largest economies talked for two hours Friday. What did they say? And what opportunities and dangers does it create amid war in Ukraine?

Following President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, we get a reaction from lawmakers on the threat China poses and reaction to the Chinese Communist Party steering an aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait shortly before Biden and Xi spoke.

Congressman Pete Stauber from resource-rich Minnesota weighs in on the bountiful natural resources the United States is sitting on and how putting them to use could solve many problems plaguing the country.

Democrats are drumming up support for a new bill to tax oil producers more and give that money to consumers. What would this look like in practice and how much support does it have on Capitol Hill?

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra urges Congress to renew its commitment to pandemic relief funding.

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley has concerns about Biden’s pick for the Supreme Court—and he is unsatisfied with the White House response to his concerns. He hopes he can get one important question answered.

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