3 chapters across the catalog
Seizing Russian Assets, Jim Risch and International Law
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Sheldon Whitehouse introduce legislation to seize frozen Russian sovereign assets to fund the reconstruction of Ukraine. The hosts argue this move is illegal under international law and will accelerate the global move away from the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency, as other nations fear their assets could be confiscated.
Tracy Stone-Manning Tree Spiking and Eco-Terrorism Allegations
Senate confirmation hearings for Tracy Stone-Manning, nominee for the Bureau of Land Management, focused on her involvement in a 1989 tree-spiking incident in Idaho. Senator Jim Risch explained that tree spiking is a lethal tactic designed to destroy sawmill equipment and injure workers. Stone-Manning admitted to typing and mailing a letter for the group responsible, leading to accusations of eco-terrorism and perjury.
Senator Jim Risch of Idaho questioned James Comey on the specific phrasing used by President Trump regarding Michael Flynn. Risch argued that expressing "hope" that an investigation would be dropped does not constitute a legal order or obstruction of justice, noting that people are rarely charged for their hopes or thoughts.
