War in Ukraine: airstrikes, drones and a looming counteroffensive
This week saw heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A wave of drone strikes hit the Russian capital Tuesday morning, bringing the war to Moscow for the first…
Senate Democrats have signaled their willingness to keep the pressure on with regard to both Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and the stalled debate on immigration reform. We’ll talk about what’s ahead for Congress before their summer recess.
Guests
- Vin Weber Republican consultant, former member of Congress representing Minnesota's 2nd district (1981-93)
- Thomas Mann Senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and co-author of "The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How To Get It Back On Track"
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