Biden advocates for more aid to Ukraine as Russian invasion continues
President Joe Biden is continuing to push for more aid to Ukraine but some U.S. taxpayers and lawmakers are dubious about spending more, questioning where the money is going and how it is being spent. Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova discusses what is happening in the ongoing conflict.
President Joe Biden is continuing to push for more aid to Ukraine but some U.S. taxpayers and lawmakers are dubious about spending more, questioning where the money is going and how it is being spent. Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova discusses what is happening in the ongoing conflict.
With no deal on new spending bill, government shutdown appears imminent
With far-right Republicans holding out on agreeing to a new spending bill, a government shutdown appears imminent. With so much at play, Drew Littman, a Democratic strategist and the former Chief of Staff for Sen. Al Franken and Nicole Bennett, a GOP strategist and Maryland GOP party vice-chair, join On The Hill to discuss the sticking points and what could come next for Congress.
With far-right Republicans holding out on agreeing to a new spending bill, a government shutdown appears imminent. With so much at play, Drew Littman, a Democratic strategist and the former Chief of Staff for Sen. Al Franken and Nicole Bennett, a GOP strategist and Maryland GOP party vice-chair, join On The Hill to discuss the sticking points and what could come next for Congress.
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrook running for Senate
Angela Alsobrook was the first Black woman elected to serve as Prince George's County Executive and now, she's vying for the Democratic Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. She explains why she's running and what she wants to accomplish.
Angela Alsobrook was the first Black woman elected to serve as Prince George's County Executive and now, she's vying for the Democratic Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. She explains why she's running and what she wants to accomplish.
Is it time for age limits in Congress?
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney has announced that he will not run for reelection saying if he won, he'd be too old. Additionally, there's been a lot of chatter about the conditions of lawmakers including Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Diane Feinstein, and even President Joe Biden. Neurologist Dr. Leah Croll joins On The Hill to talk about mental fitness among older Americans and how it could impact them serving in public office.
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney has announced that he will not run for reelection saying if he won, he'd be too old. Additionally, there's been a lot of chatter about the conditions of lawmakers including Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Diane Feinstein, and even President Joe Biden. Neurologist Dr. Leah Croll joins On The Hill to talk about mental fitness among older Americans and how it could impact them serving in public office.
Far-right House Republicans challenge McCarthy on spending bill, push for Biden impeachment inquiry
House Republicans are launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This comes as Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to get the votes needed to pass a spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. Politico congressional reporter Ursula Perano and Washington Times senior congressional reporter Kerry Picket discuss the issues and how they are intertwined.
House Republicans are launching an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This comes as Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to get the votes needed to pass a spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. Politico congressional reporter Ursula Perano and Washington Times senior congressional reporter Kerry Picket discuss the issues and how they are intertwined.
Virginia legislature passes new budget
The Virginia legislature has passed a new budget and there are some key changes coming for the Commonwealth next year. Virginia Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell is On the Hill to talk about what's in and what's out.
The Virginia legislature has passed a new budget and there are some key changes coming for the Commonwealth next year. Virginia Democratic Sen. Scott Surovell is On the Hill to talk about what's in and what's out.
COVID cases on the rise across the DMV
There's been a recent uptick in cases of COVID, even causing one Maryland school district to reinstate a mask mandate. Dr. Jeffrey Gold, chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center explains the latest trend in cases.
There's been a recent uptick in cases of COVID, even causing one Maryland school district to reinstate a mask mandate. Dr. Jeffrey Gold, chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center explains the latest trend in cases.
How old is too old to serve in an elected seat?
Right now, several lawmakers are facing questions about their health and age, and how long they should continue serving. Republican strategist Jack Kalavritinos and Democratic strategist Nicole Brenner-Schmitz join On The Hill to discuss.
Right now, several lawmakers are facing questions about their health and age, and how long they should continue serving. Republican strategist Jack Kalavritinos and Democratic strategist Nicole Brenner-Schmitz join On The Hill to discuss.
Virginia AG says school districts could face legal action if they don't adhere to state's new model policies
Several northern Virginia school districts are bucking Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new "model policies" for transgender students. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares tells FOX 5 that school districts that do not follow the state?s new guidelines on gender notification for parents could be facing legal action.
Several northern Virginia school districts are bucking Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new "model policies" for transgender students. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares tells FOX 5 that school districts that do not follow the state?s new guidelines on gender notification for parents could be facing legal action.
Putin continues crackdown on dissenters as war in Ukraine wages on
Russia's war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year and a half now. Kateryna Stepanenko with the Russian deputy team lead for the Institute for the Study of War discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown on dissenters.
Russia's war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over a year and a half now. Kateryna Stepanenko with the Russian deputy team lead for the Institute for the Study of War discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's crackdown on dissenters.
Can Congress avoid a government shutdown?
Can Congress avoid a government shutdown? Bloomber national politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith joins On The Hill to discuss what could be coming if Republicans and Democrats can't reach a deal.
Can Congress avoid a government shutdown? Bloomber national politics reporter Ryan Teague Beckwith joins On The Hill to discuss what could be coming if Republicans and Democrats can't reach a deal.
VA Rep. Abigail Spanberger on spending bill deadline, possibility of government shutdown
Congress will be back in session in September. Both chambers will have until Sept. 30 to pass 12 spending bills and avoid a government shutdown. Virginia Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5?s On The Hill that is not a lot of time, but she says Democrats would work with Republicans if the GOP has a workable plan.
Congress will be back in session in September. Both chambers will have until Sept. 30 to pass 12 spending bills and avoid a government shutdown. Virginia Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5?s On The Hill that is not a lot of time, but she says Democrats would work with Republicans if the GOP has a workable plan.
How Trump's impending criminal cases could impact his presidential run
Former President Donald Trump is now facing his fourth criminal case after he was indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia. Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Mushtaq Gunja explains what could come next for Trump in these pending cases.
Former President Donald Trump is now facing his fourth criminal case after he was indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia. Georgetown law professor and former federal prosecutor Mushtaq Gunja explains what could come next for Trump in these pending cases.
PREVIOUS INTERVIEW: Michael Hopkins discusses GOP primary debate
The race for the Republican nomination is now picking up steam but some political analysts tell FOX 5 the field of GOP candidates are still trying to cook up a strategy to overcome Donald Trump?s commanding lead in the polls and also win over his followers. GOP strategist Michael Ricci and Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins join On The Hill to discuss this key first debate.
The race for the Republican nomination is now picking up steam but some political analysts tell FOX 5 the field of GOP candidates are still trying to cook up a strategy to overcome Donald Trump?s commanding lead in the polls and also win over his followers. GOP strategist Michael Ricci and Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins join On The Hill to discuss this key first debate.
Democratic Rep. David Trone running for U.S. Senate
Democratic Rep. David Trone has served in the House Sixth District of Maryland since 2018. He is now running for U.S. Senate to fill the seat of Ben Cardin, who is retiring. Trone delves into his platform and plans today On the Hill.
Democratic Rep. David Trone has served in the House Sixth District of Maryland since 2018. He is now running for U.S. Senate to fill the seat of Ben Cardin, who is retiring. Trone delves into his platform and plans today On the Hill.
US Capitol Police face new security concerns
The U.S. Capitol Police have had several security concerns to deal with, especially in the wake of Jan. 6. Recently, there was a "swatting" or prank call that led to three Senate Office buildings going on lockdown while others were evacuated. Former USCP Chief Steven Sund joins On The Hill to discuss how the police response has changed when it comes to threats on the nation's capital.
The U.S. Capitol Police have had several security concerns to deal with, especially in the wake of Jan. 6. Recently, there was a "swatting" or prank call that led to three Senate Office buildings going on lockdown while others were evacuated. Former USCP Chief Steven Sund joins On The Hill to discuss how the police response has changed when it comes to threats on the nation's capital.
Former President Trump continues on campaign trail amid mounting legal battles
Former President Donald Trump is continuing on his 2024 campaign trail despite mounting legal concerns -- the latest of which is dealing with his alleged 2020 election fraud scheme and involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Here to break down the legal aspects of this latest indictment is former federal prosecutor Nelson Cunningham.
Former President Donald Trump is continuing on his 2024 campaign trail despite mounting legal concerns -- the latest of which is dealing with his alleged 2020 election fraud scheme and involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Here to break down the legal aspects of this latest indictment is former federal prosecutor Nelson Cunningham.
Russian strategy shifting as attacks continue in war on Ukraine
There were more attacks overnight as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. As movements in the war continue, foreign affairs and military expert with the Brookings Institute Michael O'Hanlon joins On The Hill to discuss where things stand right now and what could come next.
There were more attacks overnight as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. As movements in the war continue, foreign affairs and military expert with the Brookings Institute Michael O'Hanlon joins On The Hill to discuss where things stand right now and what could come next.
Montgomery County Council passes historic rent stabalization bill
The Montgomery County Council has passed a historic rent stabilization bill into law to protect renters from rate hikes. Matt Losack with the Montgomery Co. Renters Alliance discusses why he's in favor of the legislation.
The Montgomery County Council has passed a historic rent stabilization bill into law to protect renters from rate hikes. Matt Losack with the Montgomery Co. Renters Alliance discusses why he's in favor of the legislation.
Republican presidential pool filling up fast with 13 candidates appearing in Iowa
The pool of Republican presidential candidates is once again filling up fast. Thirteen members of the GOP hoping to take their shot at the White House were in Iowa this weekend. Today, GOP strategist Lauren Tomlinson and Democratic strategist Bryan DeAngelis join On The Hill to discuss what's hapenning with GOP frontrunner former President Donald Trump.
The pool of Republican presidential candidates is once again filling up fast. Thirteen members of the GOP hoping to take their shot at the White House were in Iowa this weekend. Today, GOP strategist Lauren Tomlinson and Democratic strategist Bryan DeAngelis join On The Hill to discuss what's hapenning with GOP frontrunner former President Donald Trump.