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Katherine Gypson

Katherine Gypson is a reporter for VOA’s News Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining VOA in 2013, Katherine produced documentary and public affairs programming in Afghanistan, Tunisia and Turkey. She also produced and co-wrote a 12-episode road-trip series for Pakistani television exploring the United States during the 2012 presidential election. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from American University. Follow her @kgyp

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March 04, 2022
The Inside Story-State of the Union Episode 29
March 03, 2022
'Drop the Hammer,' Says US Lawmaker Urging New Russia Sanctions

President Joe Biden's announcement that the U.S. would go after Russian oligarchs and close U.S. airspace to Russian planes in response to the Ukraine invasion drew Democrats' praise, but some Republican lawmakers want even tougher action. VOA's Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports.
March 02, 2022
US Lawmakers Race to Agree on Russia Sanctions Legislation

Some proposals would fund Ukrainian resistance, provide humanitarian aid
March 01, 2022
Russians Encircle Kyiv as Peace Talks Yield Few Results

More than half a million Ukrainians have fled the country as crisis escalates
February 26, 2022
Momentum Grows to Cut Russia From SWIFT Global Banking System

US is revisiting move after initial hesitation
February 26, 2022
Crisis at European Borders as 350,000 Ukrainians Flee Russian Invasion

UN says half of those refugees have entered Poland
February 24, 2022
US Lawmakers Divided on Latest Biden Russia Sanctions

Bipartisan calls for toughest sanctions to punish Russia for first full-scale European war in 70 years
February 23, 2022
US Lawmakers: Russia Incursion Into Ukraine Is Assault on Democracy

Congress expected to work on additional Russia sanctions when it returns next week
February 22, 2022
US Lawmakers Condemn Russian Incursion into Eastern Ukraine

Lawmakers urge Biden administration to act swiftly to penalize Russian President Vladimir Putin for recognizing the occupied regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent states
February 17, 2022
Fringes of Right and Left Warn Against US Involvement in Ukraine

A small group of Republicans oppose Ukraine joining NATO and some progressive House Democrats also warn there is no military solution to the crisis
February 16, 2022
US Congress Stalled on Russia Sanctions

U.S. lawmakers struggled to agree this week on sanctions to deter Russia's Vladimir Putin from a possible Ukraine invasion. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson says that despite the snag, there is still pressure to mount a unified U.S. response. Producer: Katherine Gypson.
February 09, 2022
Aid to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan a 'Moral Hazard,' US Lawmakers Say

US weighs impact of sanctions amid looming Afghanistan humanitarian catastrophe
February 08, 2022
Rift Among Republicans Widens Over Censure of Party Outliers

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell criticizes GOP's 'singling out' of Representatives Adam Kinzinger, Liz Cheney for not fully supporting Trump
February 02, 2022
US Lawmakers Nearing Agreement on Russia Sanctions

Bipartisan measures would impose harsh penalties for Ukraine invasion
January 19, 2022
Biden Waited Too Long to Act on Russian Buildup at Ukraine Border, US Senators Say

Lawmakers have proposed sending additional military aid to Ukraine
January 13, 2022
Democrats Eye Major Rules Change for Debate on Voting Rights

Biden fails to convince on need for filibuster change
January 06, 2022
Silence Marks First Anniversary of January 6 Capitol Riot

Divide between Democrats, Republicans on stark display
January 04, 2022
Hundreds Await Trial for Role in Capitol Insurrection

One year on, lawmakers are still searching for answers in the January 6th riot
December 29, 2021
Impeachment, Insurrection and Billions in Spending: 2021 was Tumultuous Year on Capitol Hill

Democrats worked to pass ambitious legislation with the narrowest of majorities
December 26, 2021
2020 US Election Focuses New Attention on Voting Rights

New voting restrictions passed in 19 states in 2021

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