Trump threatens shutdown in wild encounter with Democrats

President Donald Trump is escalating his shutdown threat over U.S.-Mexico border wall funding at a heated White House meeting with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.

US starts to withdraw troops from Trump border mission

The U.S. this week will begin withdrawing many of the active duty troops sent to the border with Mexico by President Donald Trump just before the midterm election in response to a caravan of Central American migrants, U.S. officials said Monday.

Scramble is on to find new White House chief of staff

Wanted: Top aide to most powerful leader in world. Chief qualification: Willing to take the job. Must also be prepared to tolerate regular undermining by boss and risk of steep legal bills. Post-employment prospects: Uncertain.

On The Hill, Episode 1: A chat with Riley Walters of the Heritage Foundation

Trade wars and tariffs. What's going on with the disputes with China, the European Union, Canada and Mexico that are putting Wall Street into such a roller coaster lately? Riley Walters of the Heritage Foundation joins the On The Hill podcast to break it all down.

On The Hill podcast preview

Welcome! On The Hill is a new podcast coming to you from the FOX 5 Podcast Studio in Washington D.C. Our host Tom Fitzgerald was sprung from cages on Highway 9 somewhere in the swamps of New Jersey. Fitz has hosted a weekly On The Hill talk show on FOX 5 since the 2016 campaign and it's quickly grown into a local staple of Sunday morning political talk in the nation's capital.

Trump: Chief of staff John Kelly to leave at end of year

President Donald Trump said Saturday that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by year's end amid an expected West Wing reshuffling reflecting a focus on the 2020 re-election campaign and the challenge of governing with Democrats reclaiming control of the House.

Dem: Illegal payments 'impeachable offense' if Trump ordered

The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee says he believes it would be an "impeachable offense" if it's proved that President Donald Trump directed illegal hush-money payments to women during the 2016 campaign.

US: Trump lawyer met Russian offering 'political synergy'

President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, was in touch as far back as 2015 with a Russian who offered "political synergy" with the Trump election campaign, the federal special counsel said Friday in a court filing.

Robert Mueller's Russia investigation details expected soon to meet court deadlines

Robert Mueller will reveal more details about his Russia investigation on Friday as he faces court deadlines in the cases of two men who worked closely with President Donald Trump.

Virginia surging toward sports betting

D.C.’s Council just passed a sports betting bill, and now Virginia officials say they are ready to charge into the sports betting game.

Former president George H.W. Bush honored with state funeral at National Cathedral

George H.W. Bush was celebrated with high praise and loving humor Wednesday as the nation bade farewell to the man who was America's 41st president and the last to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad.

Special counsel calls Michael Flynn's cooperation 'substantial,' recommends no jail time

The special counsel's office is calling Michael Flynn's cooperation "substantial" and is recommending no prison time for the former Trump administration national security adviser.

Senators say Saudi crown prince responsible for journalist Khashoggi's death

Breaking with President Donald Trump, senators leaving a briefing with CIA Director Gina Haspel on Tuesday said they are even more convinced that Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was involved in the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

President Trump puts aside differences in honoring George H.W. Bush

Trump declared a day of national mourning and ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff for 30 days to honor a man of "sound judgment, common sense and unflappable leadership."

George H.W. Bush's grandson posts touching tribute to his grandfather

Former President George H.W. Bush leaves behind five children, 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren following his passing at the age of 94.

Mueller considers new charges for ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort may face additional charges after lawyers in the special counsel's Russia investigation said he lied to them and broke his plea agreement, prosecutors said Friday.