FOX 5 On The Hill: Homicides on the rise in DC
According to MPD as of Friday, homicides in D.C. hit a staggering 216 so far this year - an 11% increase from 2020 (2020 saw a 19% increase from 2019). We will talk with the founder of NO MURDERS DC - its mission is to end murders in D.C. The group is working toward building a cross-government/citizen, permanent task force focused on reducing murders in D.C.
According to MPD as of Friday, homicides in D.C. hit a staggering 216 so far this year - an 11% increase from 2020 (2020 saw a 19% increase from 2019). We will talk with the founder of NO MURDERS DC - its mission is to end murders in D.C. The group is working toward building a cross-government/citizen, permanent task force focused on reducing murders in D.C.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Nextgen TV launches in TV
Nextgen TV launched in the D.C. area this week in a partnership with Howard University.
Nextgen TV launched in the D.C. area this week in a partnership with Howard University.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Women want Supreme Court to overturn Ocean City topless sunbathing ban
A group of women is going all the way to the top with their challenge of a beach town ban on topless sunbathing, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against allowing men but not women to show all that skin.
A group of women is going all the way to the top with their challenge of a beach town ban on topless sunbathing, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against allowing men but not women to show all that skin.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Political panel
We talk about the news of the week ? the Biden/Putin call - What will Russia do with all the troops at border of Ukraine and what will Biden do if Putin invades; Build Back Better Bill ? Biden said Friday he doesn?t know if Manchin will support the $1.9 Trillion bill- they are expected to speak this week.
We talk about the news of the week ? the Biden/Putin call - What will Russia do with all the troops at border of Ukraine and what will Biden do if Putin invades; Build Back Better Bill ? Biden said Friday he doesn?t know if Manchin will support the $1.9 Trillion bill- they are expected to speak this week.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Montgomery Housing Partnership
We talk with the president of the MHP about the 20 years of work he has done bringing affordable housing to our region. Started in MoCo ? and has moved into DC and PG County. This group has provided more than 2200 affordable homes in MoCo and surrounding area- it?s mission is three-fold: Provide housing, empower families and strengthen neighborhoods.
We talk with the president of the MHP about the 20 years of work he has done bringing affordable housing to our region. Started in MoCo ? and has moved into DC and PG County. This group has provided more than 2200 affordable homes in MoCo and surrounding area- it?s mission is three-fold: Provide housing, empower families and strengthen neighborhoods.
FOX 5 On The Hill: David Rubenstein
Bethesda billionaire philanthropist is out with his 3rd book in a trilogy: The American Experiment. As part of his mission to increase literacy and education around history- this book contains conversations with some of America?s greatest minds that have inspired the story of America- democracy, culture, innovation, etc.
Bethesda billionaire philanthropist is out with his 3rd book in a trilogy: The American Experiment. As part of his mission to increase literacy and education around history- this book contains conversations with some of America?s greatest minds that have inspired the story of America- democracy, culture, innovation, etc.
President Biden, leaders gather to pay tribute to Bob Dole at US Capitol
Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gather to pay tribute to an "American giant" who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era's sense of common civility.
Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol, as the president and others gather to pay tribute to an "American giant" who served the country in war and in politics with pragmatism, self-deprecating wit and a bygone era's sense of common civility.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
US leaders, veterans react to death of Bob Dole, 'an American statesman'
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Food Rescue US
Kate Urbank started the DC chapter 5 years ago and so far she has ?rescued? 6 million pounds of fresh food or $11 million worth of food that would have been thrown out and ended up in a landfill.
Kate Urbank started the DC chapter 5 years ago and so far she has ?rescued? 6 million pounds of fresh food or $11 million worth of food that would have been thrown out and ended up in a landfill.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Sen. Van Hollen
We talk to Sen. Van Hollen about the local impact of the infrastructure bill, the spending bill, build Back Better, in the Senate and the Senator?s latest bill he introduced, The OPT-In Act, that will crack down on online scams/deceptive tactics around online subscriptions and free trials.
We talk to Sen. Van Hollen about the local impact of the infrastructure bill, the spending bill, build Back Better, in the Senate and the Senator?s latest bill he introduced, The OPT-In Act, that will crack down on online scams/deceptive tactics around online subscriptions and free trials.
Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
52% of young adults surveyed believe US democracy in trouble or failing, Harvard poll finds
Many young Americans have a gloomy outlook on the state of democracy, but they’ve also indicated what a successful one would look like.
Many young Americans have a gloomy outlook on the state of democracy, but they’ve also indicated what a successful one would look like.
Virginia Republicans complete sweep of elections with House win
A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections.
A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections.
Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
Stacey Abrams says she's running for Georgia governor again
Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
Stacey Abrams announced on Wednesday she plans to run again for Georgia governor. Without serious competition in a Democratic primary, the announcement sets up a likely rematch between Abrams and incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.