Combatting gun violence in the DMV
Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey will host a gun violence summit on Capitol Hill next week. He joins FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald this Sunday, along with Tyreese Mcallister with the Ayana J. Legacy Foundation, a mental health therapist and an activist who lost her daughter to gun violence. They discuss gun violence legislation and the importance of combatting rising crime in the DMV.
New 'Secure DC' crime bill seeks to tackle growing crisis in the District
Key components of the new 'Secure DC' crime bill include prevention, accountability and government coordination. Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, who sponsored the bill, discusses the structure of the legislation, the financial support for it and the implementation if it passes the full council on Jan. 23.
Congress avoids shutdown but Democrats, Republicans still face off on major issues
Congress averted yet another shutdown this week but can lawmakers come together by March to get the spending bills passed? Wall Street Journal Congressional correspondent Siobhan Hughes and senior editor at The Hill Jesse Byrnes join On The Hill to discuss the budget challenges, as well as what's ahead for the 2024 election.
On The Hill: January 14, 2024
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Project Odyssey helps veterans, families coping PTSD, trauma and anxiety
Three out of four veterans report having PTSD, depression and anxiety. Project Odyssey is a 12-week, adventure-based program that is free to veterans and their families to cope with their symptoms. Ryan Kules, wounded veteran and director of Project Odyssey is On The Hill to talk about the program.
On The Hill: January 7, 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..
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses Maryland's stagnant economy
A new report from the Maryland Comptoller's Office shows that the local economy has stagnated since 2017 -- well before the pandemic. Montgomery County is the most populous jurisdiction in the state. For more perspective on this issue, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is On The Hill to discuss what's behind this troubling trend.
A closer look at the current state of the housing market in the DMV
While growth in the DMV region has remained steady with many people continuing to move here, crime and lack of affordable housing are major issues. Corey Burr, Senior Vice President at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, joins On The Hill to discuss the current state of the housing market in our area.
How immigration at the Southern border is impacting congressional budget talks
The House now has less than two weeks to come up with a spending plan to avert a partial government shutdown. Right now, Republicans are concerned about the immigration crisis at the Southern border. National Security Correspondent for WTOP J.J. Green and Bloomberg White House and Politics editor Mario Parker join On The Hill to discuss the impact the border is having on budget talks.
Examining America's political polarization heading into 2024
Many American's feel we've been experiencing a divisive few years, but it's not the first time and it won't be the last. David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlye Group, which is dedicated to preserving America's history, joins On The Hill to discuss the current state of our cultural affairs and political polarization.
Want to give back? Here's how you can help raise a puppy to be a service dog
Andrea McCarren, president of the PedFed Foundation, is On The Hill to explain how you can give back to those who have served our country by raising service dogs. You don't have to have any training and the program can be life-changing for some servicemembers.
Looking ahead to 2024 election, Congressional challenges
FOX 5's On The Hill welcomes in a political panel to discuss the major political events of this year and what we are looking at for the 2024 election, as well as Congressional challenges that could impact the public in the new year.
Looking ahead at the 2024 presidential election | On The Hill
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A look at the key issues for the DMV in 2023
Today On The Hill, we take a look back at the key issues for the DMV. Former Washington Post columnist and current host of the "Think Regionally" podcast Robert McCartney is On The Hill to talk about the biggest problems in the region.
A closer look at the state of American health following COVID
The COVID-19 public health emergency is officially over but that doesn't mean it's no longer a threat. The virus has made a resurgence as of late and we're dealing with RSV and the flu. Dr. Jeffery Gold, the Medical Center Chancellor at the University of Nebraska talks about what could be coming in the New Year.
US economy appears to be improving but Americans remain upset with inflation, 'Bidenomics'
Despite data showing the U.S. economy heading in the right direction, it seems the American public doesn’t feel the same. Jeff Mason, White House Correspondent for Reuters and Joey Garrison, White House correspondent for USA Today, join On The Hill to discuss the uphill battle for the Biden administration.
Metro proposes massive service cuts, layoffs as potential $750M funding gap looms
Metro's new budget proposal calls for massive service cuts, an alarming number of layoffs, and fare increases as it looks for ways to close a $750 million deficit. WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke joined On The Hill to talk about the massive budget shortfall and the proposed cuts if funding isn’t found.
US economy looking better as new year approaches; big business deals could impact DC
The Federal Reserve held rates steady and said things continue to move in the right direction, but we are not out of the woods yet. David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group and Chair of the Economic Club of Washington discusses the current state of the economy and some recent business news impacting the District.
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris discusses funding for aid to Ukraine, Israel as Congress breaks for holidays
The Senate is extending its time and postposing its recess so it can come to an agreement on aid to Israel and Ukraine but the House went home, so where does the funding for our allied countries at war stand? Maryland Republican Rep. Andy Harris joins On the Hill to discuss the latest moves being made in Congress.
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