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,
GOP holds trifecta with leadership in White House, Senate and House of Representatives
The GOP now has a trifecta in the government with a leader in the White House and a majority in the House and Senate. D.C. Republican Party Chair Patrick Mara and Democratic strategist Drew Littman join On The Hill’s political panel to discuss what this means going forward.
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
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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
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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.
On The Hill: October 27, 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.
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.
Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman stands by call that Harris will win 2024 election
Expert historian and American University professor Allan Lichtman has called the winner of nearly every presidential election since the 1980s and made his final prediction saying Vice President Kamala Harris will win the 2024 election back in September. Today On The Hill, he says he stands by the decision. Here's why.
New Wall Street Journal poll shows Trump ahead of Harris
A new Wall Street Journal poll has former President Donald Trump ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris, but within the margin of error, and his approval ratings up. Trump has expanded his lead on immigration, economy and crime while Harris is doing well on abortion. WSJ's Aaron Zitner joins On The Hill to talk about what can be gleaned from these tight polls.
Alsobrooks holds steady lead over Hogan in Maryland Senate race
The Washington Post and University of Maryland just released a poll that has Prince George's County executive Angela Alsobooks in the lead for the Maryland Senate race over former Governor Larry Hogan. Washington Post reporter Erin Cox joins On The Hill to talk about the Senate race and what to expect in the last week of campaigning.
On The Hill: October 20, 2024
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Harris, Trump court undecided voters as Election Day nears
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are zeroing in on undecided voters with just over two weeks to go until Election Day. Both candidates also made appearances on FOX News this week. Jesse Byrnes, senior editor with The Hill and Bloomberg Politics Editor Laura Davison join On The Hill to discuss the tight race.