Congress coming up against deadline to pass spending bill once again
It's a race against time once again as Congress needs to pass a spending bill to avoid a governnment shut down. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris joins FOX 5's On The Hill to discuss the latest moves in the House to push legislation forward.
Trump-Biden rematch looks more likely after Nikki Haley loses SC primary
Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley took a big hit in her home state over the weekend, losing the primary by double digits to former President Donald Trump. Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball joins On The Hill to discuss the latest in the run up to the 2024 general election.
On The Hill: February 25, 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.
CDC easing covid isolation guidance
Reports out this week that the CDC may change its guidelines for isolation and start treating Covid like other viruses such as flu. Dr. Gold of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Chancellor, talks more about the latest guidelines and what people need to know.
Larry Hogan discusses US Senate run and policy priorities
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan shocked the political world last week with a surprise announcement that he?s running for the U.S. Senate.
Trump trials and impact on the upcoming elections
Long-time political science professor Todd Belt from GWU shares his analysis of what?s happening in congress with the foreign aid/southern border bills- there is not much time to pass things when the House is back to avert a shutdown. What are the impacts of the Trump trials and the upcoming elections?
VA Senate pauses Potomac Yard Arena Bill
Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott, discusses the House passing a bill to move forward with the Potomac Yard Arena and the latest on the pause from the Senate. Scott also shares his experience as the first Black speaker of the House of Delegates in VA.
On The Hill: February 18, 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.
Many newspapers slashing jobs in critical election year
In an election year, misinformation in news is a growing crisis but in a year when truth in journalism really matters, many newspapers are slashing jobs. Margot Susca, an assistant professor in the School of Communications at American University and the author of the new book ?Hedged - How Private Investment Funds Helped Destroy American Newspapers And Undermine Democracy? joins On The Hill to talk about how a small number of hedge funds own a large percentage of newspaper chains and the impact it is having on our news.
As Congress looks to pass spending bill, southern border, foreign aid prove to be sticking points
Congress has until early March to pass spending bills and avoid a government shutdown. Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the foreign aid bill for Israel and Ukraine in the Senate ? what?s in it, will it pass and what will happen if it gets to the House.
Biden makes gaffe while addressing mental fitness in last-minute press conference
U.S. News & World Report Editor-at-Large Brian Kelly joins On The Hill to talk about President Jo Biden?s last-minute press conference Thursday to address the DOJ report that fueled concerns about his memory and competency and Biden gaffe when he mixed up the leaders of Mexico and Egypt.
Congress struggles with spending bills amid concerns over border, foreign aid
Congress has been trying to pass spending bills to help fund Israel's war against Hamas but hitting roadblocks. Caroline Glick, former IDF Defense Ministry Captain and foreign policy advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins On The Hill to discuss the struggles as the U.S. works to send aid to both Israel and Ukraine.
On The Hill: February 11, 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.
On the Hill: February 4, 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.
New documentary highlights mental health struggles veterans face
Hundreds of thousands of veterans reside in the DMV, many of whom struggle with PTSD and mental health issues. Retired Staff Sgt. Mark Kershaw, a former infantry combat veteran and the man behind ?Tribal? a documentary chronicling the mental health struggles plaguing those who have donned a uniform over the last two decades.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs new bill aimed at reducing juvenile crime
Maryland State Senator Will Smith joins FOX 5's On The Hill to discuss the importance of the Juvenile Justice Reform Bill, what?s in it, why it's needed and what impact will it have on reducing crime.
Political panel: US response to conflict in the Middle East, Congressional budget talks, South Carolina primary
D.C. Democratic Party Chair Charles Wilson and GOP Strategist Dustin Olson discuss the political implications of the killing of three soldiers in the Middle East and the U.S. response, the negotiations on Capitol Hill about the budget and border crisis, and South Carolina?s upcoming primary election.
Concerns over wider conflict in Middle East grow as US becomes more involved
As the war between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza, there are growing concern about a wider conflict in the Middle East as the U.S. has become increasingly involved. Army Major Mike Lyons joins FOX 5's On The Hill to talk about the U.S. strikes in Syria and Iraq.
On The Hill: Jan. 28, 2023
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
Prince George's County leaders hold Gun Violence Action Summit amid rise in violent crime
Leaders in Prince George's County is working to combat rising violence in their area and this weekend, a Gun Violence Action Summit was held to discuss how to get more guns off of the streets. Prince Geroge's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey participated in the summit and joins On The Hill to share insights from the event.