Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet in person with senators in both parties and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) during a visit to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The Ukrainian president's visit to Congress comes as lawmakers remain at an impasse over an emergency national security spending package that includes roughly $60 billion for Ukraine.
Sens. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) illustrated how vast the partisan divide over U.S. border security remains during separate TV appearances Sunday, with each criticizing the other party's stance for a lack of progress on the issue.
Why it matters: Americans see immigration and the border as the second-most important issue currently facing the country, with inflation ranking first, according to a new CBS News/YouGov poll published Sunday.
Rep. Elise Stefanik's (R-N.Y.) stock is soaring in Republican circles after a viral line of questioning instigated bipartisan fury against some of America's top schools.
Why it matters: Made-for-YouTube soundbites are common on Capitol Hill. But rarely do they trigger this level of public outcry, which has now led to the resignation of an Ivy League school president.
The soft money flowing into New Hampshire on behalf of Nikki Haley has a hard target: independent voters.
Why it matters: Winning the support of the state's "undeclared" voters — which make up 40% of the electorate — has always been the key to winning the first-in-the-nation primary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is showing potential for the most formidable independent presidential bid in a generation, but now the hard part begins.
What's happening: Kennedy has yet to get his name on the ballot in any general election state. The super PAC backing Kennedy's bid announced this week that it plans to spend up to $15 million on the effort.
Sens. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) both agreed during their appearances on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday that Hunter Biden's alleged crimes should not be held against President Biden.
The big picture: House Republicans are eyeing a formal vote to authorize an impeachment inquiry into the president, which has not yet produced any direct evidence of wrongdoing by Biden.
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) joked during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday that former President Trump was a "human gumball machine" due to his tendency to give unfiltered remarks.
Why it matters: Romney's quip came in response to Trump's comments during a town hall last week that he would not be a "dictator" if elected in 2024 "other than day one."
The current Republican majority serving in the House can't be trusted to defend the constitution, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) warned during an interview on ABC's "This Week" that aired Sunday.
Driving the news: Cheney is among several potential 2024 contenders weighing third-party bids for the White House, though critics worry that such bids could help hand the election to former President Trump.
