Why does Virginia hold 'off-year' elections?
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025. But why is it that Virginia is one of only four states that hold elections in "off years?"
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025. But why is it that Virginia is one of only four states that hold elections in "off years?"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches 2026 reelection campaign
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has officially launched his 2026 reelection bid.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has officially launched his 2026 reelection bid.
Virginia special election: Voters in 11th District to fill late Rep. Gerry Connolly's seat
Voters across Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a successor to the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Voters across Virginia are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a successor to the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly.
Virginia governor candidates set debate date as race narrows
After months of negotiations, the two candidates in Virginia’s historic race for governor have agreed to a debate date—October 9 in Norfolk. It may be the only face-off before Election Day.
After months of negotiations, the two candidates in Virginia’s historic race for governor have agreed to a debate date—October 9 in Norfolk. It may be the only face-off before Election Day.
Trump vows to end mail-in ballots
Trump took to Truth Social with the announcement on Monday. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.
Trump took to Truth Social with the announcement on Monday. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.
Trump suggests he may endorse Earle-Sears for VA governor
President Donald Trump says he may endorse Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race — though he stopped short of making it official.
President Donald Trump says he may endorse Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s 2025 governor’s race — though he stopped short of making it official.
Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat
Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.
Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.
DC Ward 8 voters head to polls in special election
Voters in D.C.’s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
Voters in D.C.’s Ward 8 are casting ballots Tuesday to fill a vacant Council seat left open after Trayon White was expelled earlier this year over federal bribery charges.
Early voting underway in DC Ward 8 Special Election
Early voting began in the special election for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat, which became vacant in February after the council expelled Trayon White amid a federal corruption probe.
Early voting began in the special election for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat, which became vacant in February after the council expelled Trayon White amid a federal corruption probe.
2025 Virginia primary election results
Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests.
Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests.
Prince George’s County Executive Special Election: Meet the candidates
Prince George's County is holding a Special Election on June 3 for the County Executive and County Council District 5 seats.
Prince George's County is holding a Special Election on June 3 for the County Executive and County Council District 5 seats.
Polls open in Prince George's County for County Executive special election
Polls in Prince George's County opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for a special election to decide the next County Executive.
Polls in Prince George's County opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday for a special election to decide the next County Executive.
Political panel reacts to Trump-Zelensky heated White House visit
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with David Goodfriend and Tim Parrish to discuss the heated the discussion between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a White House visit.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with David Goodfriend and Tim Parrish to discuss the heated the discussion between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky during a White House visit.
The early days of DOGE
Jim Lokay discusses the early moves of Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" with Republican strategist and attorney Amanda Makki on "The Final 5."
Jim Lokay discusses the early moves of Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" with Republican strategist and attorney Amanda Makki on "The Final 5."
Political panel reacts to President Trump's first week in office
We sit down with Brian Kelly, the Editor at Large and Executive VP of US News and World Report, and Mitchell Miller, a congressional correspondent for WTOP to discuss President Trump's initiatives during his first week in office.
We sit down with Brian Kelly, the Editor at Large and Executive VP of US News and World Report, and Mitchell Miller, a congressional correspondent for WTOP to discuss President Trump's initiatives during his first week in office.
President Trump's first week in office
We sat down with Rep. Glenn Ivey to discuss President Trump's first week in office.
We sat down with Rep. Glenn Ivey to discuss President Trump's first week in office.
Previewing Friday's speaker vote; GOP's priorities in new Congress
As House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks another term, Republicans are gearing up to hold the trifecta in Washington -- controlling the House, Senate, and White House. Will Johnson turn back a potential challenge, and what conservative priorities will get the fastest attention? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Republican strategist Erin Perrine on "The Final 5."
As House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks another term, Republicans are gearing up to hold the trifecta in Washington -- controlling the House, Senate, and White House. Will Johnson turn back a potential challenge, and what conservative priorities will get the fastest attention? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Republican strategist Erin Perrine on "The Final 5."
Outpouring of hostility toward US healthcare system following murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Bryan Thompson, there has been an outpouring of hostility and anger when it comes to the healthcare system. What does this say about the state of health care in our country? former senior advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Founder of JK Strategies Jack Kalavritinos joins On The Hill to discuss.
Following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Bryan Thompson, there has been an outpouring of hostility and anger when it comes to the healthcare system. What does this say about the state of health care in our country? former senior advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Founder of JK Strategies Jack Kalavritinos joins On The Hill to discuss.
If 2020 was a concern, will GOP use new powers to fix election system?
Ken Block, author of "Disproven" and former data expert for the Trump 2020 campaign, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to analyze the stark contrast between Donald Trump?s refusal to concede in 2020 and his decisive victory in 2024. Block credited the win to strategic moves, including addressing the Libertarian vote and targeted campaigning in swing states, rather than fraud allegations. While acknowledging lingering issues like voter roll inconsistencies, Block emphasized the lack of evidence for widespread fraud in past elections and urged political capital be spent on practical election reforms rather than relitigating 2020.
Ken Block, author of "Disproven" and former data expert for the Trump 2020 campaign, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to analyze the stark contrast between Donald Trump?s refusal to concede in 2020 and his decisive victory in 2024. Block credited the win to strategic moves, including addressing the Libertarian vote and targeted campaigning in swing states, rather than fraud allegations. While acknowledging lingering issues like voter roll inconsistencies, Block emphasized the lack of evidence for widespread fraud in past elections and urged political capital be spent on practical election reforms rather than relitigating 2020.
Hunter's pardon and the legal system
Hunter Biden's presidential pardon has been topic A in Washington today, but what does the ensuing reaction say about the state of the legal system? It's the subject of this conversation between Jim Lokay and trial attorney Tad Thomas on "The Final 5."
Hunter Biden's presidential pardon has been topic A in Washington today, but what does the ensuing reaction say about the state of the legal system? It's the subject of this conversation between Jim Lokay and trial attorney Tad Thomas on "The Final 5."