The history behind DC's push for statehood
On Monday, the U.S. House will hold a hearing on D.C. statehood, but there are still some lingering questions that remain: How did Washington, D.C. become the nation’s capital? Why is it still a District?
On Monday, the U.S. House will hold a hearing on D.C. statehood, but there are still some lingering questions that remain: How did Washington, D.C. become the nation’s capital? Why is it still a District?
House OKs bills offering pathway to legal status to Dreamers, farm workers, other immigrants
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
The House voted Thursday to unlatch a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers and immigrants who have fled war or natural disasters abroad, giving Democrats a win in the year’s first vote on an issue that once again faces a steep uphill climb in Congress.
Senate confirms veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director
Without opposition, the Senate confirmed veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director on Thursday, giving him control of the nation's premier spy agency as the U.S. government confronts threats from China, Russia, Iran and elsewhere.
Without opposition, the Senate confirmed veteran diplomat William Burns as CIA director on Thursday, giving him control of the nation's premier spy agency as the U.S. government confronts threats from China, Russia, Iran and elsewhere.
South Dakota Congressman’s bill looks to ‘circumvent’ call for DC statehood
Next week, the House Oversight and Reform Committee is slated to hear the case for D.C. statehood – but at least one Republican Congressman hopes his bill will derail that campaign.
Next week, the House Oversight and Reform Committee is slated to hear the case for D.C. statehood – but at least one Republican Congressman hopes his bill will derail that campaign.
Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as health secretary, becoming 1st Latino to head HHS
The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response.
The Senate on Thursday confirmed California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as President Joe Biden's health secretary, filling a key position in the administration's coronavirus response.
21 states sue Biden in attempt to revive Keystone XL pipeline
Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Trump says he’d have ‘even stronger feeling’ to enter 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle runs
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Former President Donald Trump said that he’d feel even more strongly about throwing his name into the 2024 presidential race if Meghan Markle decides to run.
Biden says Cuomo should resign if investigation proves allegations against him
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
President Joe Biden says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign if the state attorney general’s investigation confirms the sexual harassment allegations against him.
Deb Haaland confirmed as interior secretary, becomes 1st Native American Cabinet member in US history
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
The Senate formally confirmed Deb Haaland as interior secretary on Monday, making the Democrat from New Mexico the first Native American Cabinet secretary in US history.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Biden breaks his silence on Cuomo sexual harassment scandal, declines to call for his resignation
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
With the exception of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Biden's wait-and-see approach is not a common sentiment within his own party
FOX 5 On The Hill: Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joins the show to discuss the recently approved American Rescue Plan and the benefits people living in the D.C. region can expect.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joins the show to discuss the recently approved American Rescue Plan and the benefits people living in the D.C. region can expect.
FOX 5 On The Hill: St. Patrick's Day
Dan Mulhall, the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, joins the show to discuss the upcoming holiday and the possibility of U.S./Ireland travel opening up.
Dan Mulhall, the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, joins the show to discuss the upcoming holiday and the possibility of U.S./Ireland travel opening up.
FOX 5 On The Hill: The Political Divide in Vaccinations
Mileah Kromer of Goucher College joins the show to discuss her new poll showing that Americans might be more divided by politics than race when it comes to getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
Mileah Kromer of Goucher College joins the show to discuss her new poll showing that Americans might be more divided by politics than race when it comes to getting vaccinated for COVID-19.
FOX 5 On The Hill: When Will We Reach Herd Immunity?
Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins University joins the show to discuss when the nation might reach herd immunity as coronavirus vaccinations ramp up.
Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins University joins the show to discuss when the nation might reach herd immunity as coronavirus vaccinations ramp up.
Meghan mulls future in politics, consults Dems: report
Meghan and Prince Harry quit their official royal duties and self-exiled to Los Angeles.
Meghan and Prince Harry quit their official royal duties and self-exiled to Los Angeles.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
House passes bill to expand background checks for gun sales
Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.
Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades -- starting with stricter background checks.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Marcia Fudge confirmed by Senate as Biden’s HUD secretary
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge as the new secretary of Housing and Urban Development.