The West Targets Russia’s Trade Status
The US, alongside G7 and EU nations, announced more steps to squeeze Russia's economy even tighter. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what they are and what they’ll aim to do. As Russian a...
11 Mar 20228min
High Inflation Amid Russia’s War
In the US, inflation and gas prices are on the rise and those in Washington are playing the blame game. As CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, President Joe Biden puts most of the blame on ...
10 Mar 20228min
Congress Scrambles as Shutdown Looms
Congress has a Friday deadline to meet to ensure the government doesn’t shut down and Ukraine gets military and humanitarian aid it needs, among other things. CNN Political Director David Chalian expl...
9 Mar 20228min
US Bans Russia Oil as Pump Pain Persists
President Joe Biden took the major step of banning Russian energy imports to the US–a move with bipartisan support meant to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chal...
8 Mar 20229min
Russia War is Raising Gas Prices
US gas prices are on the rise as Russia carries on with its invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the US and its allies are walking a fine line to not exacerbate the g...
7 Mar 20229min
Job Numbers Are High, but so is Inflation
The jobs report showed the US economy had strong job gains last month, but inflation remains a concern. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down President Joe Biden’s latest plan to continue t...
4 Mar 20229min
Russia’s Defiant While Ukraine Defends
It’s week two of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine–today, the Presidents from both countries spoke on the situation and President Joe Biden announced new Russian sanctions at his cabinet meeting. CNN Polit...
3 Mar 20229min
Key Takeaways from Biden’s SOTU
As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address last night. You’ll hear speech highlights and analysis from CNN Political Director David Chali...
2 Mar 20229min
