Guns Down Friday founder discusses youth violence in DMV
Guns Down Friday is a group dedicated to helping reduce gun violence among youth and support families who have lost children to homicide, suicide, and mental Illness across Prince George's County and Washington, D.C. The group's founder, Jawanna Hardy, joins On The Hill to discuss the organization and its impact on our local community.
Congressional lawmakers believe government shutdown likely with summer recess approaching
Congress has one week left before its August recess and some lawmakers believe a government shutdown is likely as they approach a September deadline to pass a spending bill. Congressional reporter for the Wall Street Journal Siobhan Hughes and The Hill Senior Editor Jesse Byrnes are discussing the looming deadline.
Top Headlines: Ukraine carries out drone strike in Ukraine, Trump set to appear in court, travelers frustrated by passport backlog
This morning we're discussing Ukraine's drone strike on Russia, Trump's imminent appearance in court in connection to classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago home and the passport backlog that has travelers -- and lawmakers -- feeling frustrated.
Violent crime on the rise nationwide
Violent crime is on the rise across the country. DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb joins On The Hill to discuss how the District is combating the dangerous trend.
Biden administration introduces new plan to help student loan borrowers, lower inflation
President Joe Biden has introduced a new plan to lower student debt and inflation. Yvette Lewis, chairperson of the Maryland Democratic Party and DC Republican Party Chair Patrick Mara join On The Hill to discuss the proposal.
New government report shows inflation eased to 3%
The latest government report shows that inflation has eased to 3%. Joining On The Hill to discuss the latest numbers is Michael Bright, CEO of Structured Finance Association.
DC councilmember Brooke Pinto talks about her emergency legislation to try and reign in crime in the district
DC councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a series of bills to address public safety called “Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Amendment ACT of 2023.”
Founder and CEO of Ad Fontes, Vanessa Otero walks us through media bias
Vanessa Otero, founder and CEO of Ad Fontes, explains why dis-information is just as important as real information.
GOP Strategist, Caleb Max and DC Democratic Party Chair, Charles Wilson joins On The Hill
This morning we discuss President Biden’s overseas trip to the UK and then Lithuania where the NATO summit will take place. Will Ukraine join NATO? Where do Democrats and Republicans stand on the recent SCOTUS rulings and how will both sides use the high court decisions in upcoming elections?
Threads surpasses more than 70 million users
Gwen-Marie Davis Hicks, federal law attorney, breaks down legal concerns around Meta's new platform Threads
Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey joins On The Hill
It's been a busy week and Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey is On The Hill to discuss the major Supreme Court rulings, Hunter Biden's plea deal and the latest on what's happening as Ukraine continues its fight against Russia.
Realty expert Corey Burr breaks down the state of the housing market in the DMV
What is happening with interest rates and what is the housing market like if you are selling or buying in the DMV. This morning, Senior Vice President of TTR Sotheby's Realty, Corey Burr, breaks down the state of the housing market where you live.
Biden administration condemns Supreme Court striking down affirmative action
In a landmark decision Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the decades-old affirmative action policy in college admissions, effectively stating that race can no longer be a factor when deciding if a student should be accepted to a school. Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow with the Heritage Foundation, joins On The Hill to discuss the momentous decision.
WMATA projects $750 million deficit for fiscal year 2025
This week, the Metro board said it is projecting a $750 million deficit for fiscal year 2025. It says services will be cut, among other things, if it can't secure the funding. For more on this, General Manager and CEO of the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority Randy Clarke is On The Hill.
Bloomberg White House reporter Jordan Fabian discusses US response to Russian conflict, Hunter Biden guilty plea
As the chaos unfolded in Russia, President Joe Biden was taking calls from key NATO allies and the White House said some of the president's top military advisors opted to stay home from planned trips. Also this week, the president's son, Hunter Biden, entered a plea agreement on three federal charges — one involving guns and two tax fraud charges. For more on these developments, Jordan Fabian who covers the White House for Bloomberg joins On The Hill.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer McClellan discusses Wagner Group's march on Moscow
The Wagner Group’s march on Moscow revealed some division within Russian forces that dealt a blow to the strongman image of Russian President Vladimir Putin and some say Ukraine should capitalize on the turmoil within its enemy country. Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Va., a member of the Armed Services Committee, discusses the role the U.S. plays in the conflict following this latest development.
Russian mercenary group retreats following apparent agreement with Putin
Mercenary leader of the Wagner Group Yevgeny Prigozhin began marching his troops to Moscow, accusing Russia's defense minister and chief of the Russian armed forces of treason. Late Friday, Wager forces captured a regional military command center in southern Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin then condemned Prigozhin’s actions and vowed to crush the rebellion. Then, in an about face, the private military leader ordered his mercenaries to stop the march to Moscow and return to Ukraine. In an apparent agreement, he retreated and all charges against him will apparently be dropped. National Security expert Rebecca Grant, president of Iris Independent Research has covered this region for years and joins On The Hill to discuss the ongoing conflict.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins On The Hill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., joins On The Hill to discuss Reagan Airport's push to add more flights, his reaction to the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the latest on funding for the FBI headquarters project.
Global affairs: New reports on Russia's war in Ukraine; Chinese aggression appears to escalate
According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved nuclear weapons to Belarus but the question is will he use them? Plus, China is becoming more and more aggressive toward the US and Taiwan as diplomats from both sides try to re-engage. Military analyst and retired Army Major Mike Lyons is On the Hill to discuss the latest movements.
2024 presidential campaigns picking up speed; GOP pool widens
President Joe Biden went after Republicans in one of his first campaign events and with former President Donald Trump's federal indictment, there is a lot to talk about as we look at the 2024 presidential race. Today, Nicole Brener-Schmitz, a Democratic strategist and political consultant with NBS Strategies and Jack Kalavritinos, a GOP strategist and former senior official in the Bush and Trump administrations join On The Hill’s political panel.