Adam Mockler: Dems' missed Hegseth vote a ‘lapse in leadership’
Adam Mockler joins Jim Lokay to discuss Democrats’ next steps after their midterm victories, criticizing absences during the House vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment effort. He urges the party to pair investigations with focused bills on affordability, voting maps and stock trading while weighing calls for new Senate leadership.
Adam Mockler joins Jim Lokay to discuss Democrats’ next steps after their midterm victories, criticizing absences during the House vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment effort. He urges the party to pair investigations with focused bills on affordability, voting maps and stock trading while weighing calls for new Senate leadership.
Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Democrats won majorities in both chambers of Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections to take control of Congress. The historic victory flips both the House and the Senate, giving Democrats the legislative reins.
Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race, becoming the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
A new rule proposed by the USDA would cut food stamps for 6.3 million people, and an estimated 1.8 million children would also no longer be eligible for free school lunches.
Hegseth survives impeachment push as Democrats face balancing act
Pete Hegseth gets a reprieve as the House sidelines an impeachment effort, but renewed scrutiny could await under Democratic control. Andrew Donaldson joins Jim Lokay to examine the challenges ahead for Democrats as they balance investigations of the Trump administration with voters’ demands for lower costs.
Pete Hegseth gets a reprieve as the House sidelines an impeachment effort, but renewed scrutiny could await under Democratic control. Andrew Donaldson joins Jim Lokay to examine the challenges ahead for Democrats as they balance investigations of the Trump administration with voters’ demands for lower costs.
House GOP blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment vote
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
House Republicans blocked an effort by one of their own lawmakers to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth by preventing a full vote on impeaching him.
What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
House Republicans have elected Jim Jordan to lead the House GOP in the 120th Congress, which will be sworn in at noon on January 3, 2027.
Latest poll finds most Americans want Congress to end Iran war
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
A recent poll shows that a solid majority of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
California Prop. 40 fails: Voters reject one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
California voters rejected Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5% tax on residents worth more than $1 billion.
Hegseth impeachment vote looms in the House
The push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reached the House floor Monday when Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against the controversial member of the Trump administration.
The push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reached the House floor Monday when Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against the controversial member of the Trump administration.
Trump administration launches arch website as legal battles over DC projects mount
The Trump administration has launched a promotional website for its proposed arch, pushing forward on project marketing even as construction remains halted under a federal court order.
The Trump administration has launched a promotional website for its proposed arch, pushing forward on project marketing even as construction remains halted under a federal court order.
Trump admits immigration enforcement may have been too 'tough' in first interview since midterms
President Trump conceded that deporting illegal immigrants with 'good jobs' likely contributed to Republican losses.
President Trump conceded that deporting illegal immigrants with 'good jobs' likely contributed to Republican losses.
Deputy White House Chief of Staff Richard Walters exits job ahead of Stephen Miller takeover
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters, a longtime ally of outgoing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, is leaving the Trump administration following President Donald Trump's decision to replace Wiles with Stephen Miller.
Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about selecting UFC CEO Dana White as his next press secretary
President Donald Trump revealed Sunday to reporters that his idea of offering the White House press secretary job to Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White was a joke.
President Donald Trump revealed Sunday to reporters that his idea of offering the White House press secretary job to Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White was a joke.
Nvidia investigating CEO Jensen Huang over reported links to accused Chinese spy
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation by his own company following reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation by his own company following reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
Social Security benefits will be cut in 2032 if Congress doesn't act
Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say.
Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say.
On The Hill: November 08, 2026
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.
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.
House GOP erupts at Stephen Miller after his promotion: 'Megalomaniac'
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Several Republican lawmakers are fuming over President Donald Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller to be his chief of staff.
Animal rights group targets DC restaurant over 'humane' foie gras claim as ban looms
Days after District voters approved a ballot measure banning the sale of foie gras, animal advocacy organization Animal Outlook issued a cease-and-desist letter to Logan Circle restaurant Mallard over promotions advertising dishes made from "humanely-raised ducks only." While the Northwest D.C. restaurant removed the claim from social media, advocates are demanding the upcoming supper series be canceled entirely ahead of the citywide ban taking effect next July.
Days after District voters approved a ballot measure banning the sale of foie gras, animal advocacy organization Animal Outlook issued a cease-and-desist letter to Logan Circle restaurant Mallard over promotions advertising dishes made from "humanely-raised ducks only." While the Northwest D.C. restaurant removed the claim from social media, advocates are demanding the upcoming supper series be canceled entirely ahead of the citywide ban taking effect next July.
Former US Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller dies at 89
Former U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV has died at the age of 89.
Former U.S. Senator and West Virginia Governor John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV has died at the age of 89.