Capitol Report Full Broadcast (Jan. 7)

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President-elect Donald Trump floats making Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal all part of the United States. Why does he say it’s necessary, and how might he do it?

The House on Tuesday passed the Laken Riley Act, named after the Georgia nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant. Some Democratic senators are expected to vote for it, but will it be enough?

South Africa is emerging as a prominent player in trafficking fentanyl and other illicit drugs around the world. We hear from an expert in transnational organized crime about the challenges the country faces in combating it.

Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol, where the public can pay respects until the funeral service on Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris and congressional leaders are delivering the first eulogies Tuesday night.

A new Pentagon report says China is building up its navy and nuclear capabilities. We talk with a former British diplomat and consultant on international security about what this means for the United States.