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.
The political impact of Trump indictment
Jeff Mason and Mario Parker joined FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald to discuss the larger impact of Trump's indictment.
Local author of "Lost Son: Inside the FBI's Secret Wars"
Tom Fitzgerald sat down with WSJ reporter Brett Forrest on his new book on the American who worked as an FBI informant and disappeared in Russia.
Trump indicted on 37 counts
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Chuck McCullough on the latest on Trump's indictments -- and how it's different from Hillary Clinton's email scandal.
VA Gov. to send national guard troops to Texas border
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has decided to send 100 national guard troops to the Texas border. We have his statement and Sen. Tim Kaine (D)'s reaction on it.
2024 Presidential Candidates hit the trail
FOX News correspondent Rich Edson reports from Iowa as a number of GOP Presidential candidates hit the campaign trail.
Interview with Rep. Abigail Spanberger
Tom talks with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) about the passing of the debt ceiling deal - why she voted for it; what she heard at her recent town hall on Thursday and the key issues she is focusing on (as topics such as gun violence, healthcare, broadband and SCOTUS ethics came up from callers) We also get her reaction to Gov. Youngkin’s call for National Guard and the impact he says Virginia is experiencing.
Political Panel on the debt ceiling and 2024 race
We talk with Andrea Christianson - GOP Strategist; and Drew Littman, a Democratic Strategist about the impact of the debt ceiling deal on each party - and the 2024 race as more GOP candidates jump in.
The Good Word: Ebony and Jet CEO and Owner Eden Bridgeman
Ebony and Jet CEO and Owner Eden Bridgeman joins on THE GOOD WORD podcast! We chat about her faith, how it intersects with her role at Ebony and Jet, her upcoming one-year anniversary as CEO and Owner of the iconic magazine and its evolution. Plus we discuss Jet’s famous #beautyoftheweek and more!
Battling the Opioid epidemic in Virginia
We sit down with Jessica Aber, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who is focused on the opioid epidemic and arresting criminals bringing in large amount of fentanyl to the Eastern region. Her office prosecutes the large scale distributors and organizations who have been dealing in fentanyl-laced prescription drugs that look real.
Army veteran running for Senate in Virginia
We sit down with an 22-year Army Veteran, Eddie Garcia who is running as a Republican for Tim Kaine’s seat in the Virginia Senate. He is focused on national security, veterans, the economy and education. He was deployed 6 times in Afghanistan and Iraq. He spent time working in the Pentagon and focused on policy that helps veterans. He is a small business owner who founded an APP Mil-Vets which helps veterans find services available to them.
The GOP Candidate Pool grows by 2
The GOP candidate poll just got bigger and we talk with Kerry Picket of the Washington Times and Hailey Fuchs from Politico about the entries of Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott. Where do they stand compared to former President Trump?
A deal reached on the Debt Ceiling
A deal has been struck in the Debt Ceiling crisis. Tom talks to Kerry Picket - Sr. Congressional Reporter at the Washington Times and Hailey Fuchs, Politico Money In Politics reporter about it.
Our true crime podcast about the DC Snipers has won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award!
Our original true crime podcast about the 2002 DC Sniper Attacks has won a prestigious journalism award!