Who won the debate? Polls show Harris slightly ahead of Trump
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris went head-to-head in their first and possibly only debate this election season. U.S. News and World Report Editor-at-Large Brian Kelly and Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason join On The Hill to discuss the big night and the polls that have followed.
On The Hill: September 8, 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.
Sen. Tim Kaine talks VA politics amid re-election campaign
Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine is running for re-election. He's On The Hill to talk about his race, what he’s focusing on, his perspective on the upcoming presidential debate and the Virginia governor’s race as Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears ahs entered the race, challenging Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger.
Sluggish jobs report puts pressue on Fed to cut interest rates
The August jobs report came out Friday and the sluggish numbers are putting more pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September. Trey Barnette, Regional Director for Robert Half, an international employment agency that staffs temporary and sometimes permanent positions, joins On The Hill to provide perspective on the jobs figures and how cutting interest rates could impact the job market.
Trump, Harris prepare for first debate Tuesday
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is set for September 10 and it's sure to be an interesting one. George Mason University professor David Ramadan and Jared Leopold, a Democratic strategist and former spokesman for the Virginia Democratic party provide insight on what we can expect.
White House urges Israeli Prime Minister to agree to ceasefire in Gaza
It’s been one week since six hostages — including one American — were killed in Gaza. The White House says a deal is coming but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it isn’t. And in Ukraine, several members of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s cabinet resigned, so what does this mean for the war in Ukraine? Military analyst and retired Army Major Mike Lyons joins On The Hill to discuss the ongoing conflicts.
Trump, Harris continue campaigns ahead of Tuesday debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are continuing to stump in key battleground states as they prepare to debate each other Tuesday. Here are the headlines, On The Hill.
Trump faces second indictment in election interference case
Former President Donald Trump faces a second indictment in the election interference case brought by special counsel Jack Smith. The federal criminal case is a new legal document after the July Supreme Court decision that gave some immunity to presidents doing official business. Trial lawyer Michelle Thomas joins On The Hill with her perspective on the indictment.
How Republicans are working to secure battleground states
Chair of the Virginia Republican Party Rich Anderson is On The Hill to talk about what the latest presidential polls between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump show, and how the GOP is working to counter the bump in some polls for Democrats post-convention. He also talks about what Republicans doing in Virginia — a key battleground state — and across the country to win over voters.
How can Harris win over battleground states?
With just 64 days left until the 2024 presidential election, polling continues to show Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Ken Ulman, the Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party about Harris’ expected jump in the polls, her first sit-down interview and what Democrats need to do to win voters in battleground states.
Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin among 6 hostages found dead in Gaza
Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American who was taken hostage by militants during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, was among six hostages found dead in Gaza Sunday, military officials said. According to the Israeli military, all six hostages were killed shortly before forces arrived.
On The Hill: August 25, 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.
Can Harris and Walz keep the momentum up following DNC?
Democratic Congressman Don Beyer joins On The Hill this Sunday to talk about the Democratic National Convention and the enthusiasm among Democrats now that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are at the top of the ticket. Can they keep the momentum going? And what kind of impact could this have on down-ballot races?
One-on-one with Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada
Montgomery County Police Department veteran Marc Yamada is the newest leader of the MCPD after Chief Marcus Jones retired. He sits down with FOX 5's Maureen Umeh On The Hill to discuss his vision for the department going forward.
Pro-Palestine protests continue nationwide, including at Chicago DNC
Cornell Law professor William Jacobson has spent decades studying the Middle East and anti-Semitism. He is a conservative and he says he has studied the rise of anti-Semitism and says the protests at the DNC — and the ones he says will start again on college campuses — are fueled by outside professional groups that want to eliminate Israel and spread hate on campuses.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz set to kick off bus tour in Georgia
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are set to kick off a campaign bus tour in Georgia this week with just 70 days to go until the election. There's been a lot of energy coming out of the Democratic National Convention but can they keep it up? Gregory Korte, who was at the convention, joins On The Hill to discuss the democratic platform, what their main messages are, who they are going after and what to expect moving forward.
Democrats rally behind Harris, call for unity during Chicago convention
The Democratic National Convention wrapped up Thursday with speakers calling for unity and rallying behind their new nominee, Kamala Harris. Here are some of the highlights from the four-day event.
Democrats appear enthusiastic about Harris-Walz ticket heading into DNC
Virginia Democratic party Chair Susan Swecker joins On The Hill to talk about the upcoming Democratic National Convention and the enthusiasm Kamala Harris and Tim Walz appear to have injected into the Democrats with Biden out.
Inflation continues to cool as Federal Reserve considers lowering interest rates
New inflation numbers are out and the stock market has had a rocky ride since the Federal Reserve did not lower rates in August and the jobs report was not as strong as expected. Has the economy hit a tipping point? Are we heading for a recession? Is the Fed going to lower rates in September and what impact will that have? Mark Avallone with Potomac Wealth Advisors joins On The Hill to answer these questions and more.
Who is Tim Walz? Democratic voters still learning about the Minnesota governor
Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu joins On The Hill to discuss Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Who is he and what does he bring to the Democratic ticket?