House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers

The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”

Virginia lawmakers pass marijuana legalization bills for adult recreational use, future retail sales

Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation Friday that would legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, with retail sales starting several years down the road.

DC Delegate introduces legislation to eliminate Capitol fencing

In the wake of a riot that rocked Capitol Hill last month, the National Guard installed fencing to protect the building, and other government offices, from similar incidents ahead of the President Joe Biden's inauguration.

Maryland lawmakers urge USPS officials to fix mail delivery problems

Maryland lawmakers are urging leaders of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to fix mail delivery problems they say continue to plague the USPS well after the holiday rush has ended.

Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary

The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins FOX 5 On The Hill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joins the show to discuss Pres. Biden's first few weeks in office, plus his thoughts on the $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus and Pres. Trump's upcoming impeachment trial.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Travel Latest
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Mike McCormick of Travel Again details his efforts to safely resuscitate the travel industry during the coronavirus pandemic.

FOX 5 On The Hill
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Michael O'Hanlon of The Brookings Institution joins the show to discuss Pres. Biden's foreign policy objectives and the rising threat of domestic terrorism in the United States.

FOX 5 On The Hill: Novavax Vaccine
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John Trizzino of Novavax joins the show to discuss the local firm's COVID-19 vaccine, which is underdoing public approvals after a recent round of encouraging clinical trials.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to being stripped of House committees

Freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded Friday, a day after being stripped of her committee assignments by the House Democratic majority over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories, and her past endorsement of violence against leading Democratic officials.

Biden says 'no need' for Trump to continue receiving classified intelligence briefings

President Joe Biden said Friday that Donald Trump should not be allowed to receive classified intelligence briefings, a courtesy that historically has been granted to outgoing presidents.

Vice President Harris casts first tie-breaking vote as VP

The Senate early Friday approved a budget resolution that's a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.

House votes to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments

 A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.

Biden says US 'diplomacy is back' in foreign policy address, condemns Navalny jailing in Russia

President Joe Biden struck a tough tone with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a foreign policy address, as he called for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.