Capitol Report (March 9): Major US Companies Pulling Out of Russia; Amazon Probed for Lying to Congress

Capitol Report (March 9): Major US Companies Pulling Out of Russia; Amazon Probed for Lying to Congress
Stacks of goods are pictured during operations at Amazon's fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Nov. 29, 2021. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

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 United States, can it be done without disturbing the environment? We have two members of Congress that will weigh in.

President Joe Biden aimed to counter China’s tech threat Wednesday in a meeting with America’s top tech firms. Where is he getting stuck, and what needs to be done?

Biden signed an executive order Wednesday on what he’s calling the responsible development of digital assets. The move signals a U.S. government acknowledgment of crypto as a form of legitimate currency.

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