On The Hill: June 28, 2026
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
Trump to nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director
A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
Pride Month and the price of authenticity: why speaking out feels riskier than ever
LGBTQ marketing expert Andrew Isen reflects on the growing personal and professional risks of businesses involving themselves in Pride Month. Isen argues that, at a time meant to celebrate authenticity and inclusion, many companies instead feel political pressure to stay silent, driven by right-wing and anti-LGBTQ ideologues.
LGBTQ marketing expert Andrew Isen reflects on the growing personal and professional risks of businesses involving themselves in Pride Month. Isen argues that, at a time meant to celebrate authenticity and inclusion, many companies instead feel political pressure to stay silent, driven by right-wing and anti-LGBTQ ideologues.
Vindman touts bipartisan housing bill, urges Trump to sign it
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) says a rare bipartisan, bicameral housing bill could help ease the nation's affordability crisis by boosting housing supply, streamlining development on previously developed land, and limiting institutional purchases of single-family homes. Vindman criticized President Trump for delaying the bill's enactment over his demands to pass the SAVE Act, arguing the focus should remain on lowering housing costs and increasing affordability for families in Virginia and across the country.
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) says a rare bipartisan, bicameral housing bill could help ease the nation's affordability crisis by boosting housing supply, streamlining development on previously developed land, and limiting institutional purchases of single-family homes. Vindman criticized President Trump for delaying the bill's enactment over his demands to pass the SAVE Act, arguing the focus should remain on lowering housing costs and increasing affordability for families in Virginia and across the country.
Starmer's fall and the effect on the US-UK dynamic
With Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down after just two years, Britain is preparing to install its eighth prime minister in a decade. Daily Mail U.S. political reporter Victoria Churchill says domestic frustrations over immigration, governance, and other issues, combined with tensions between Starmer and President Trump, accelerated his downfall.
With Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down after just two years, Britain is preparing to install its eighth prime minister in a decade. Daily Mail U.S. political reporter Victoria Churchill says domestic frustrations over immigration, governance, and other issues, combined with tensions between Starmer and President Trump, accelerated his downfall.
D.C. Council clears the way for semi-open primaries
Two years after voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 83, the D.C. Council has voted to fund its remaining provision, allowing independent voters to participate in party primaries beginning in 2028. On The Final 5, Grow Democracy DC co-founder Lisa Rice tells Jim Lokay it's a major victory for election reform, saying it expands access for roughly 85,000 unaffiliated voters while building on the successful debut of ranked-choice voting in this year's primary.
Two years after voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 83, the D.C. Council has voted to fund its remaining provision, allowing independent voters to participate in party primaries beginning in 2028. On The Final 5, Grow Democracy DC co-founder Lisa Rice tells Jim Lokay it's a major victory for election reform, saying it expands access for roughly 85,000 unaffiliated voters while building on the successful debut of ranked-choice voting in this year's primary.
Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs
President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.
President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.
Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Will Jawando leads Democratic primary for Montgomery County executive
With about 70% of the ballots counted, Will Jawando holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive, capturing 41% of the vote. Fellow County Council members Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass follow with 34% and 22%, respectively, with Glass conceding the race on Wednesday afternoon.
With about 70% of the ballots counted, Will Jawando holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive, capturing 41% of the vote. Fellow County Council members Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass follow with 34% and 22%, respectively, with Glass conceding the race on Wednesday afternoon.
Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States.
Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Jawando leads primary for Montgomery County executive; Elrich ahead in council
With about 70% of the ballots counted, Will Jawando holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive.
With about 70% of the ballots counted, Will Jawando holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive.
Georgia's Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's done with Republican Party
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
Former Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she no longer supports the Republican Party.
April McClain Delaney wins Democratic primary for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District seat: AP
Rep. April McClain Delaney won her Democratic primary, fending off challengers in one of Maryland’s most expensive congressional races.
Rep. April McClain Delaney won her Democratic primary, fending off challengers in one of Maryland’s most expensive congressional races.
Dan Cox wins Maryland Republican gubernatorial primary, AP projects
Dan Cox has won the Republican nomination for Maryland governor, The Associated Press projects, emerging from an eight-candidate field.
Dan Cox has won the Republican nomination for Maryland governor, The Associated Press projects, emerging from an eight-candidate field.
Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary for Maryland's open 5th Congressional District seat, AP projects
Adrian Boafo has won the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 5th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
Adrian Boafo has won the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 5th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary, More Results Pour In
Fox 5's Tom Fitzgerald breaks down Wes Moore's victory in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, and other races to watch. Plus, when to expect the rest of the results.
Fox 5's Tom Fitzgerald breaks down Wes Moore's victory in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, and other races to watch. Plus, when to expect the rest of the results.
Wes Moore wins Maryland Democratic gubernatorial primary: AP
Gov. Wes Moore has won the Democratic nomination for a second term, the Associated Press projects, advancing past primary challenger Eric Felber. The AP called the race at 8:14 p.m.
Gov. Wes Moore has won the Democratic nomination for a second term, the Associated Press projects, advancing past primary challenger Eric Felber. The AP called the race at 8:14 p.m.