Trump plans to appeal $464 million judgment in NY fraud case
Former President Donald Trump has to come up with nearly half a billion dollars to secure a bond in his New York civil fraud case. If he doesn’t, New York Attorney General Letitia James can begin to seize Trump’s assets. The former president’s lawyers have asked for a reduction in the amount, but trump says he has the cash, sending mixed messages. Legal Analyst Michelle Thomas discusses this with FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald On The Hill.
Government spending bill provides $19B for Customs and Border Protection; no money for border wall
GOP strategist Sheryl Adams lives 30 miles from the border and took a tour with Congressman Darrell Issa in December. She joins On The Hill to give her perspective on the latest funding for the border, the impact it will have and concerns about health and potential diseases crossing the border.
Congress passes $1.2T spending bill, averting government shutdown
Congress passed a $1.2 trillion spending bill, once again avoiding a government shutdown. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason and WTOP Senior News Director Mitchell Miller join On The Hill to discuss this latest move and an effort by far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
House passes legislation to revitalize RFK Stadium
The House has passed a bill to revatalize RFK Stadium but not everyone is on board with the idea. ANC comissioner Ebony Payne joins On The Hill to discuss the plans and what it would mean for the local community.
On The Hill: March 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, D.C.
On The Hill: March 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.
Maryland Democratic Rep. David Trone sets sights on Senate
Rep. David Trone, D-Md., is now running for Senate. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald discusses the ads, the money, polling and more about the race with him.
DC council member Brooke Pinto discusses Secure DC Crime Bill
DC council member Brook Pinto joins On The Hill to talk about what's in the Secure DC Crime Bill and why she believes it will turn DC's crime crisis.
Members of Congress reflect on President Biden's State of the Union address
Democratic strategist Matt Bennett with Third Way, and former deputy administrator to President Donald Trump and Maryland GOP National Committeeman David Bossie join On The Hill to discuss President Joe Biden's latest State of the Union address, what hit home and what missed the mark.
On The Hill: February 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.
Baltic states fear Russian aggression
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Lithuanian Ambassador to the U.S. Audra Plepyte to talk about the importance of aid to Ukraine and the impact of that aid on her NATO country and others like Latvia.
GOP strategist shuts down Nikki Haley third-party ticket chatter
GOP strategist Keith Nahigian has run several presidential campaigns. He joins "On The Hill" to discuss Super Tuesday and why Nikki Haley can not run on a third-party ticket, how the “sore loser” law prohibits her to change parties and why people keep talking about this when it can’t happen.
Super Tuesday: Here's what Virginia Democrats are focusing on in the primary
Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie Locke joins "On The Hill" to talk about Super Tuesday in Virginia and what she is expecting Democrats to be focusing on, and what she would like to hear from President Biden at the State of the Union.
Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to stop scalpers from ticket resales
In Maryland, lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prohibit the resale of concert and sports tickets at more than face value. The bill addresses ticket scalping and “levels the playing field.” Maryland Sen. Dawn Gile co-sponsored the bill to remove the incentive to scalp tickets. She joins On The Hill to talk about the legislation.
2-year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine
It's now been two years since Russian troops moved into Ukraine. Since then, Russia has failed to capture Kyiv, take control of the Ukrainian government. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor ia On The Hil to discuss the latest developments in the war and what could happen moving forward.