Joe Mathieu

You know, you mentioned Russia.

Vladimir Putin is on the phone with Maduro expressing solidarity today.

In fact, they went back to the strategic treaty that was signed in May to talk about how this can be exploited more, confirming their commitment to joint projects and trade, the economy, energy and other areas.

Is Vladimir Putin about to make this more complicated?

I don't know if that'll cover the seizure of oil tankers like we saw, Congressman, but if this did in fact come from a shadow fleet, if this boat was operating illegally, do we owe that oil back to somebody?

And what happens to the crew?

I want to ask you about the INVEST Act while you're with us, Congressman, because you've got a lot of small business owners who are watching and listening right now.

And I just talked about the state of small business with the head of the SBA, Kelly Loeffler.

Here's what she told us.

First, what she told us argues with a lot of the data that we're seeing, Congressman.

The INVEST Act cuts red tape, expands access to capital.

Will that help small business owners get around high prices?

Well, I know it's a bipartisan effort right now.

I'd like to stay in touch with you on that.

Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks of New York, we thank you so much.

not to mention what is happening in Ukraine and throughout Europe right now.

President Trump has been speaking quite a bit about this recently with a new security plan and a new peace proposal for Ukraine.

We find the headline on the terminal before we spend some time with the foreign minister of Slovenia.

Trump gives Zelensky days.

to respond to a peace proposal.