Putin’s Message to Trump About Ukraine; Azerbaijan Plane Crash Probed as Russian Defense Response | Capitol Report

The Kremlin says it wants President-elect Donald Trump to take initiative to improve relations between Russia and the United States. The statement comes after Trump said he would negotiate a deal to put an end to the Russia–Ukraine War.
Russia now responds to speculation that its air defense systems downed the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25, killing 38 people.
Every four years, each president raises tens of millions of dollars in funds for inauguration. As of now, Trump’s biggest donors are from the tech world.
The 119th Congress is already facing major challenges, with some Republican lawmakers calling for new leadership in the House….