The Week on the Hill

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The Week on the Hill -- March 27, 2020 Mar 27, 2020

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The House voted to approve more than $2 trillion in economic aid related to the coronavirus, culminating one of the most extraordinary weeks ever in Congress. Before President Trump could sign the legislation, there was a final few hours of drama that included a threat to delay the massive measure from a single congressman.

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The Week on the Hill -- March 20, 2020 Mar 20, 2020

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The Senate is moving at "warp speed" on a trillion dollar aid package related to the coronavirus. The ambitious legislation seeks to shore up the economy, help millions of workers and businesses, and address the pressing medical needs of the country.

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The Week on the Hill -- March 6, 2020 Mar 06, 2020

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Congress has overcome political sniping to approve an $8.3 billion emergency plan for the coronavirus, which is expected to continue to dominate the discussion on Capitol Hill. And it’s now a two-man race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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The Week on the Hill -- Feb. 28, 2020 Feb 28, 2020

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Members of Congress are trying to overcome political tensions and hammer out a major funding plan to address issues related to the coronavirus. Also, the race for the Democratic presidential is speeding toward Super Tuesday, after the South Carolina primary.

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The Week on The Hill -- Feb. 22, 2020 Feb 22, 2020

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After the Nevada caucuses, it’s on to South Carolina and then Super Tuesday for the presidential candidates seeking the Democratic nomination. Fourteen states, including Virginia, will be in play on March 3rd. Who will be left standing? WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has more...”The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on The Hill -- Feb. 14, 2020 Feb 14, 2020

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Attorney General William Barr and the Justice Department are under close scrutiny as President Donald Trump's longtime friend Roger Stone awaits sentencing in federal court. The president has made it clear that he thinks the recommended sentence for Stone is too harsh, and while Barr does too, he's also trying to show that his department remains independent.

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The Week on the Hill -- Jan. 25 Jan 25, 2020

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The White House legal team has begun presenting opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, following three days of opening arguments from House Democrats. Still ahead is a contentious vote on whether the trial will include witnesses.

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The Week on The Hill -- Jan. 17 Jan 17, 2020

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The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has begun with the swearing in of Senators as jurors by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. This coming week the trial begins in earnest with opening arguments. But the issue of whether witnesses will be called remains unresolved.

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The Week on the Hill -- Jan. 10 Jan 10, 2020

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning to turn over articles of impeachment in the coming week, as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. And Congress remains concerned about the threat of Iran, following House passage of a war powers resolution, which will be followed up with more debate on a similar measure in the Senate.

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The Week on The Hill -- Jan 3, 2020 Jan 03, 2020

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The Senate has reconvened in the midst of new concerns about tensions with Iran, following a U.S. drone strike on a key military commander. Many lawmakers are upset that congressional leaders weren’t notified of the attack ahead of time. And there’s still no resolution to an impasse over another major issue: the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.

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