Neera Tanden committee votes abruptly delayed as Biden budget pick’s nomination in jeopardy

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and Budget Committees postponed planned business meetings Wednesday where they were supposed to vote on Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Maryland continues push to get health insurance to unemployed

As Maryland state lawmakers work to improve the unemployment benefits program, they're also looking at a very simple step that some say could be a big help for people in need of health insurance.

‘Several’ Maryland state lawmakers test positive for COVID-19

Several lawmakers in the Maryland State House have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to Senate President Bill Ferguson.

Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador

The Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden’s choice to lead U.S. diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday.

Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk

State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Political Panel
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Former Trump Administration Official Jack Kalavritinos and Democratic strategist Omekongo Dibinga join the show to discuss Pres. Biden's stimulus plan, calls for Sen. Ted Cruz to resign and the other top headlines of the week in Washington.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Montgomery County Schools Reopening
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Caitlynn Peetz of Bethesda Magazine joins the show to discuss Montgomery County Public Schools' plans for reopening next month.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Coronavirus Latest
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold of the Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center joins the show to discuss the latest with the nation's vaccination efforts and the coronavirus variants emerging across the country.

US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal

World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.

Ted Cruz's wife, Heidi, invited neighbors to join Cancun trip in leaked texts: Report

Leaked texts reveal Sen. Ted Cruz’s wife, Heidi, discussing frigid conditions in Texas and inviting neighbors on a getaway trip to a resort in Cancun, Mexico even as state residents were without power or clean water, according to a report Thursday.

CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.

Ivanka Trump won’t run against Marco Rubio for Senate seat, source says

​​​​​​​Ivanka Trump is not planning to run against Florida GOP Sen. Marco Rubio in 2022 amid chatter the daughter of the former president could enter politics herself, Fox News has learned.