On The Hill: December 8, 2024
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
Washington football legend Dexter Manley giving back through literacy foundation
A Washington football legend is turning his personal struggles with literacy into a foundation that’s working to help D.C. school children who have trouble reading. Dexter Manley played nine seasons in Washington. What many fans and friends didn’t know, was he was functionally illiterate and struggled with dyslexia. Manley later enrolled in the Washington Lab School and learned how to read. He joined FOX 5’s On The Hill to talk about The Dexter & Lydia Manley Foundation, which helps and inspires kids with reading disabilities.
Outpouring of hostility toward US healthcare system following murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Bryan Thompson, there has been an outpouring of hostility and anger when it comes to the healthcare system. What does this say about the state of health care in our country? former senior advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Founder of JK Strategies Jack Kalavritinos joins On The Hill to discuss.
What will the Department of Government Efficiency actually do?
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Must, Trump's appointees to head up his proposed 'Department of Government Efficiency' were in Washington meeting lawmakers this week. Bloomberg White House reporter Gregory Korte joins On The Hill to discuss what the department will look like and what it will do.
US leaders question what kind of leadership will rise in Syria after Assad regime collapses
U.S. officials and analysts are trying to figure out exactly what type of government is going to be taking over Syria. the rebels that have been fighting against former President Bashar Assad have also been linked to terror groups. white House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says the U.S. would take action if ISIS tries to take power in Syria. Michael O’Hanlon of the Brookings Institution tells FOX 5’s On The Hill that rebel leaders have signaled they would not form an Islamic state but questions remain.
'Midnight in Moscow': Perspective on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and what's next
John Sullivan was the ambassador to Russia when Putin invaded Ukraine and he worked as Deputy Secretary of State before being ambassador. Sullivan is out with his new book, 'Midnight in Moscow,' which details the night Putin invaded Ukraine, what we should know about Russia and what he thinks about the Trump administration and any changes that might happen for the war in Ukraine.
Press Freedom Center launches to protect journalists around the globe
Former hostage and journalist Jason Rezaian and former National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren just launched the Press Freedom Center. The organization will work to highlight journalists who are held hostage in other countries and work with journalists in their transition after they are released. They joined FOX 5's On The Hill to talk about the latest journalist sentenced in China on Friday to seven years on spy charges and American journalist Austin Tice, who is still being held, and what the new Press Freedom Center will do.
April McClain Delaney discusses her win in tight race for Maryland 6th Congressional District
April McClain Delaney, the Democratic nominee and former Commerce Department official, has won the race for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. She joined FOX 5's On The Hill to discuss the close race and what she plans to do while in office.
On The Hill: November 24, 2024
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
Gaetz out, Pam Bondi in: The latest on Trump's cabinet picks
Wall Street Journal Congressional Correspondent Siobhan Hughes shares her insights on Trump's picks for his second term cabinet.
War in Ukraine escalates: Biden approves U.S. long-range missiles into Russia
President Joe Biden recently approved Ukraine’s use of US long-range missiles into Russia. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald checks in with global affairs analyst Rebecca Grant about what is happening in the Russia - Ukraine war.
On The Hill: November 17, 2024
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington,
GOP holds trifecta with leadership in White House, Senate and House of Representatives
The GOP now has a trifecta in the government with a leader in the White House and a majority in the House and Senate. D.C. Republican Party Chair Patrick Mara and Democratic strategist Drew Littman join On The Hill’s political panel to discuss what this means going forward.
Trump appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to head Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. This would be an outside department that would make recommendations for cutting waste from the government. Professor of Government Andrew Rudalevige joins On The Hill to talk about the history of outside groups looking for waste and the conflicts of interest that arise.
Trump's cabinet nominees continue to cause controversy
President-elect Donald Trump has announced several cabinet appointments since winning the election and many of the nominees are considered somewhat controversial. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte joins On The Hill to talk about these decisions.
Trump selects RFK Jr. to head Department of Health and Human Services
Known anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as his pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Georgetown law professor of Public Health and the director of the World Health Organization’s Center on National and Global Health Law Larry Gostin joins On The Hill to discuss Trump's pick.
On The Hill: November 10, 2024
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
2024 election review: What went wrong for Democrats?
After a sweeping loss in the election, Democrats are already regrouping and trying to figure out just what went wrong. And for Republicans, what does this win mean? Republican strategist Tim Parrish and Democratic advisor and President of Istreet Advocates Dave Goodfriend are On The Hill to talk about what comes next for both parties.
2024 election review: What went wrong for Democrats?
After a sweeping loss in the election, Democrats are already regrouping and trying to figure out just what went wrong. And for Republicans, what does this win mean? Republican strategist Tim Parrish and Democratic advisor and President of Istreet Advocates Dave Goodfriend are On The Hill to talk about what comes next for both parties.
What are Trump's first steps once he takes office?
Former President Donald Trump will retake the White House in January after winning overwhelmingly – including all seven swing states in the nation. How will he manage his return to power and what are his first steps to get some of the wins he has promised? Brian Kelly, Editor-at-Large and Executive Vice President of U.S. News & World Report joins FOX 5’s On The Hill to discuss.