On The Hill: What role does the U.S. play in the Israel-Hamas war?

As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, there are questions about what role the U.S. should play and if America could be drawn further into an even larger conflict. Former U.S. ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein talks about the complex relationships between the Middle Eastern countries and where the U.S. fits in that.

Key races ahead as Virginia State elections approach

In just two weeks, some key races will play out in the Virginia State elections. Teo Armus covers Virginia politics for The Washington Post and joins On The Hill to discuss what we could see come Nov. 7.

Republicans fail to reach agreement on Speaker as need for legislation on Israel grows, government shutdown looms

Republicans still cannot agree on a House speaker, creating a major barrier to passing legislation to help Israel and the 10 Americans still being held hostage by Hamas. White House columnist for The Hill Niall Stanage and Bloomberg national politics reporter Stephanie Lai discuss the wider impact of the Republican infighting that's forced the Speaker's seat to remain empty.

House GOP selects Rep. Jim Jordan as new nominee for Speaker

Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker on Friday during internal voting. Here to discuss what's next for the House speaker race is GOP strategist Donna Jackson and Democratic strategist Michael Williams.

Maryland senator questions lack of intelligence prior to Hamas' attack on Israel, US involvement in fight for ally

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen – a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – tells FOX 5 that he has questions over why intelligence officials weren't able to give Israel advance notice that Hamas was about to launch a terrorist attack. He also discusses what Congress can do to help support our ally without a Speaker and what comes next for electing one.

Homicide rates up 38% in DC; gun violence remains on the rise across the region

The continued gun violence in and around the DMV is not letting up. Homicides in D.C. are up 38% over last year and the violence is random and indiscriminate. Gun violence prevention activist Marcus Ellis who heads up Peace for DC talks about the troubling trend and the big-picture strategic plan he says leaders in the District need to develop going forward.

The Good Word: Ben's Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali

Ben’s Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali joins The Good Word Podcast to talk about her Muslim faith, motherhood, youth crime, and what’s next for Ben’s Chili Bowl after celebrating 65 years in business.

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.

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.