The clock is now ticking on a showdown involving House Republicans and the White House over the debt limit, which could eventually affect your 401(k). And the U.S. Senate returns into session next week, as both parties start looking at the political map for 2024. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

<p>The clock is now ticking on a showdown involving House Republicans and the White House over the debt limit, which could eventually affect your 401(k). And the U.S. Senate returns into session next week, as both parties start looking at the political map for 2024. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”</p>

The Week on the Hill - Jan. 20, 2023

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now presides over a slim Republican majority. But his conference and committee chairs are flexing their political muscle, as President Joe Biden gets off to a rocky start to 2023, due to the discovery of classified documents linked to him after he served as vice president. WTOP’s Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

<p>House Speaker Kevin McCarthy now presides over a slim Republican majority. But his conference and committee chairs are flexing their political muscle, as President Joe Biden gets off to a rocky start to 2023, due to the discovery of classified documents linked to him after he served as vice president. WTOP’s Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”</p>

The Week on the Hill - Jan. 13, 2023

Members of the 118th Congress will soon be sworn in and some major changes are coming, as Republicans retake power in the U.S. House. The GOP lawmaker who wants to become the next House Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, is still working to lock down enough votes to ascend to the leadership position. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill - Dec. 30, 2022

The 117th Congress finally passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to avert a government shutdown, right before Christmas. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has wrapped up her longtime tenure as the Democratic leader, while the House’s top Republican Kevin McCarthy, is still trying to get enough GOP votes to become the next Speaker of the House. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill - Dec 23, 2022

Congress has bought itself some time, but still faces a Dec. 23 deadline to again avoid a government shutdown and reach an agreement on a $1.7 trillion spending plan. The Jan. 6 committee is preparing to release its final report. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill - Dec. 16, 2022

Democrats are dealt a political blow in the Senate, and a top Republican is still scrambling to get enough votes to become the next Speaker of the House. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill - Dec. 9, 2022

Congress quickly approved legislation to avert a rail strike, but lawmakers have a long list of issues to address in the coming weeks. And that includes avoiding a government shutdown, as Republicans prepare to retake the House and Democrats move forward with a new leadership team. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill - Dec. 2, 2022

Republicans will take over the U.S. House and it’s the end of a political era for Democrats, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi steps aside for a new generation of leaders in the wake of the midterm elections. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill -  Nov. 18, 2022

Control of Congress remains in flux, days after the midterm elections. The voting will continue in several states this weekend, and there’s already a new campaign underway for the undecided U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

The Week on the Hill - Nov. 11, 2022

The final push is on for votes in the midterm elections, with control of the U.S. Senate hanging in the balance and the U.S. House likely to follow historical precedent. WTOP’s Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller has "The Week on the Hill."

The Week on the Hill - Nov. 4, 2022

The Week On The Hill takes a closer look at the biggest developments in Congress and Washington, and what they mean to you. Each week, WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller provides listeners with a roadmap of what's ahead on the political horizon.

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President Trump says FEMA and his administration will provide all the resources Florida needs to deal with Hurricane Dorian, but many congressional Democrats remain upset with the decision to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars, including FEMA funds, during the height of hurricane season.

The Week on the Hill -- Aug. 30, 2019

Billions of dollars in humanitarian aid will soon be on the way to the southern border, after a divided Congress passed legislation before the holiday break. And along with the summer temperatures, the Democratic presidential race is heating up, following the first two debates. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has more in this episode of The Week on the Hill.

The Week on the Hill: June 28, 2019

A raucous and memorable week culminates with new questions about a possible quid pro quo involving the Trump administration and Ukraine, as acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney walks back comments and Democrats say the comments prove they're building their case in the impeachment inquiry. Lawmakers continue to sharply criticize the president's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. And members of both parties say a profound goodbye to Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings.

The Week on the Hill -- Oct. 18

President Trump tries to clarify comments that set off an uproar in Congress, after suggesting he’d be open to getting political dirt on an opponent from a foreign government, and lawmakers press for legislation tightening election security involving foreign interference, in the wake of the president’s remarks in this episode of The Week on The Hill.

The Week on the Hill: June 14, 2019

Immigration and border issues are still simmering, as Congress returns from the holiday break. House Democrats are vowing to do more to protect migrant children at holding facilities, while the president defends border agents and indicates he’ll keep fighting for a citizenship question on the U.S. Census.

The Week on the Hill: July 5, 2019

There's more closed-door testimony ahead in the impeachment inquiry, despite criticism from congressional Republicans, including those who stormed into the room in the U.S. Capitol where depositions are taken. The impeachment proceedings will soon enter a critical month.

The Week on the Hill -- Oct. 25, 2019

A controversy related to a phone call involving President Trump is growing by the day, while Democrats are struggling to define and sustain their impeachment investigation of the president.

The Week on the Hill -- Sept. 20, 2019

Congress is returning to Capitol Hill after its summer recess, ready to take on a wide range of issues, including gun legislation following recent mass shootings. Congressional Democrats -- and some Republicans -- are also ready to try to reassert the "power of the purse," following President Trump's decision to divert military funds for the border wall.

The Week on the Hill -- Sept. 6, 2019

Attorney General William Barr has endured a grilling in the Senate and searing criticism from House Democrats, but the president and Republicans are standing by him as Congress and the White House continue to battle over the handling of the Mueller report. WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has more in "The Week on the Hill."

The Week on the Hill: May 3, 2019

Escalating tensions between House Democrats and President Trump are likely to get worse, as Congress returns for session and the presidential campaign starts moving into gear.

The Week on the Hill: April 26, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee has recommended finding Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress and legal battles are growing between congressional Democrats and the White House, with some saying the country is in the midst of a constitutional crisis.

The Week on the Hill: May 10, 2019

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The House is getting ready for nationally broadcast public hearings in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump, which will feature several witnesses who have already provided significant testimony behind closed doors. The hearings could be a pivotal moment in the impeachment proceedings, as the president and his Republican allies try to push back against allegations of a quid pro quo involving Ukraine and Trump administration pressure to investigate the president’s political rivals.

The Week on the Hill -- Nov. 8, 2019

There’s congressional skepticism about President Trump’s immigration plan and concern about the ongoing trade war with China. But the president’s announcement of an agreement involving Mexico and Canada creates a clearer path for congressional approval of a new trade deal.

The Week on the Hill: May 17, 2019

The battle between President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is becoming personal, as well as political. And while Congress is now on a holiday break for the unofficial start of summer, the issue of impeachment is likely to hang heavy in the air like Washington’s humidity.

The Week on the Hill: May 24, 2019

An extraordinary week in Washington, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces formal impeachment proceedings against President Trump related to a whistleblower complaint, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans. And the impeachment inquiry quickly moves forward with a subpoena of the Secretary of State.

The Week on The Hill -- Sept. 27, 2019

Congress returns from its latest break to deal with a host of major issues: impeachment, possible testimony from former special counsel Robert Mueller and now, how to deal with President Trump’s new tariff plan, aimed at forcing Mexico to do more about migrants at the border.

The Week on the Hill: May 31, 2019

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