Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
Federal government freezes Minnesota child care funding amid fraud investigation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has frozen all child care payments to Minnesota amid the ongoing investigation and allegations of fraud. The equates to about $185 million per year.
George Clooney is now a French citizen: Here's what to know about dual citizenship
It can be said that a famous American actor is now also French, as it was announced that George Clooney, his wife, and his two children have obtained French citizenship. Here's what to know about having more than one citizenship at the same time.
$6.2M in new Virginia funding aims to train workers for trades, tech and aviation jobs
Millions of dollars in new state funding are headed to job training programs across Virginia, with a focus on preparing students and workers for careers in skilled trades, technology, aviation and emerging industries.
Wala Blegay to serve as at-large councilmember for Prince George's County
One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Maryland AG Brown grades 3rd year in office
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has had a very busy 2025. FOX 5's political correspondent Katie Barlow sat down with him to grade his third year in office.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Maryland congresswoman introduces two bills to overturn renaming of Kennedy Center
On Tuesday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney introduced two pieces of legislation to overturn the attempt to add President Donald Trump's name to the John F.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger talks affordability agenda
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to discuss her election and her agenda for affordability in Virginia.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
FOX 5 On The Hill: December 21, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
Some Epstein files released Friday disappear from DOJ website
At least 16 files related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released Friday have disappeared from the DOJ website, including photos of President Trump, with no explanation.
Epstein files released by Justice Department: What's in them
The Justice Department has released more than 300,000 pages of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein case files.
Many GOP lawmakers unsure about re-election: NOTUS
The House is officially out of session for 2025, but when they return, so will DC's favorite parlor game of wondering who will seek re-election and who will ride off into the sunset? NOTUS delved into the subject this week, and reporter Riley Rogerson joined Jim on "The Final 5" to break down what she and her colleagues have learned.