President Joe Biden speaks about Russia in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Washington.

Monday Morning Politics: Refugee Cap, Gun Violence & More National Politics

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 19, 2021

Philip Bump, national correspondent for The Washington Post, talks about the latest national political news, including the news that President Biden will raise the refugee cap, police gun violence and more national political news.

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