'Midnight in Moscow': Perspective on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and what's next

John Sullivan was the ambassador to Russia when Putin invaded Ukraine and he worked as Deputy Secretary of State before being ambassador. Sullivan is out with his new book, 'Midnight in Moscow,' which details the night Putin invaded Ukraine, what we should know about Russia and what he thinks about the Trump administration and any changes that might happen for the war in Ukraine.

Press Freedom Center launches to protect journalists around the globe

Former hostage and journalist Jason Rezaian and former National Press Club Executive Director Bill McCarren just launched the Press Freedom Center. The organization will work to highlight journalists who are held hostage in other countries and work with journalists in their transition after they are released. They joined FOX 5's On The Hill to talk about the latest journalist sentenced in China on Friday to seven years on spy charges and American journalist Austin Tice, who is still being held, and what the new Press Freedom Center will do.

On The Hill: November 24, 2024

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: November 17, 2024

On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington,

Trump appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to head Department of Government Efficiency

President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. This would be an outside department that would make recommendations for cutting waste from the government. Professor of Government Andrew Rudalevige joins On The Hill to talk about the history of outside groups looking for waste and the conflicts of interest that arise.

Trump's cabinet nominees continue to cause controversy

President-elect Donald Trump has announced several cabinet appointments since winning the election and many of the nominees are considered somewhat controversial. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte joins On The Hill to talk about these decisions.

Trump selects RFK Jr. to head Department of Health and Human Services

Known anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as his pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Georgetown law professor of Public Health and the director of the World Health Organization’s Center on National and Global Health Law Larry Gostin joins On The Hill to discuss Trump's pick.

On The Hill: November 10, 2024

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.

2024 election review: What went wrong for Democrats?

After a sweeping loss in the election, Democrats are already regrouping and trying to figure out just what went wrong. And for Republicans, what does this win mean? Republican strategist Tim Parrish and Democratic advisor and President of Istreet Advocates Dave Goodfriend are On The Hill to talk about what comes next for both parties.

2024 election review: What went wrong for Democrats?

After a sweeping loss in the election, Democrats are already regrouping and trying to figure out just what went wrong. And for Republicans, what does this win mean? Republican strategist Tim Parrish and Democratic advisor and President of Istreet Advocates Dave Goodfriend are On The Hill to talk about what comes next for both parties.

What are Trump's first steps once he takes office?

Former President Donald Trump will retake the White House in January after winning overwhelmingly – including all seven swing states in the nation. How will he manage his return to power and what are his first steps to get some of the wins he has promised? Brian Kelly, Editor-at-Large and Executive Vice President of U.S. News & World Report joins FOX 5’s On The Hill to discuss.

On The Hill: November 3, 2024

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.

Maryland races could have critical impact on Congressional power

With just days to go until the election, DMV residents are waiting to see who will come out on top in the presidential race and several local races. Ken Ulman, Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party and Nicolee Ambrose, Maryland Republican National Committeewoman joined On The Hill to talk about the key races and what it means for our area going forward.

Key races in Virginia

There are several key congressional races in Virginia this year that could determine the future of the Commonwealth. Kyle Kondik from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics joins FOX 5's On The Hill to discuss the balance of power and control of the House and Senate in the state.

Trump, Harris make last efforts to sway voters in swing states

Washington Post national political reporter Sabrina Rodriguez has traveled with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris across the country in the final days of their ground game. She also covered the Latino “trash” comments this week. She joins On The Hill to talk about the comments, how this is playing out, and what the candidates are doing as they crisscross the swing states.

Trump polls well on economy, immigration issues while Harris wins on reproductive rights

The polls have the candidates in a dead heat but what really matters is the swing states. Former President Donald Trump appears to be leading slightly in some polls on issues like the economy and immigration while Vice President Kamala Harris is winning on abortion. What will make the difference in the last week of campaigning? GOP strategist Keith Nahigian and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join On The Hill to talk about the latest from the campaign trail.