A Russian trade and human rights bill cleared Congress on Thursday and headed for the president's desk. It will open new opportunities for American businesses, but could antagonize U.S.-Russian relations.

For more than three decades, lawmakers waived the Jackson-Vanick restrictions. This year, Russia's support for Syria went too far.

Lawmakers remain worried Syria will use chemical weapons on its own people.

J.D. Gordon discussed that and other issues on Capital Insider.