The Senate on Tuesday moved forward to boost semiconductor production in the U.S. as a chip shortage continues to impact the everyday lives of Americans. It’s part of a broader push to entice chip manufacturers to the U.S. and address national security concerns by ramping up competition with China. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss.

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