Kenyan McDuffie to resign from DC Council in January, raising questions of possible mayoral bid
D.C. At‑Large Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie is stepping down from the D.C. Council, announcing Tuesday that he will leave office in January 2026.
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.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
House Oversight Committee report raises allegations about MPD crime data
Lawmakers have released a new report raising concerns about possible manipulation of D.C. crime statistics.
The Fed cuts rates for the third time
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Nick Timiraos, an economics correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, to discuss the latest Fed rate cuts.
Prescription drug prices
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Satya Marar, a George Mason University research fellow, to discuss prescription drug prices.
Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses Kilmar Abrego Garcia case
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Rep. Glenn Ivey to discuss the latest on the Kilmar Abrego Garci case and to discuss the health care debate.
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll
The poll comes as more than 22 million Americans brace for significantly higher health care costs next year.
On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald: December 14, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
Obamacare subsidies set to expire in new year
There are just days left before subsidies in the Affordable Healthcare Act expire, and House Democrats and Republicans are fighting over whether and how to extend them.
New photos from Epstein's estate show Trump, Bill Clinton and more
House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate and called the images "disturbing." They include President Trump, former President Bill Clinton and other high-profile men.
Senate blocks ACA subsidies extension: What this means for your health insurance
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Here's what we know.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
Sen. Kaine urges vote on Venezuela military actions, presses for ACA subsidy extension
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is demanding that Congress vote on whether the United States should continue military operations against Venezuela, telling The Final 5 with Jim Lokay that the Trump administration has taken significant military action without congressional approval.
Kaine urges vote on Venezuela military actions, presses for ACA subsidy extension
Appearing on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Senator Tim Kaine criticized the Trump administration’s escalating military operations against Venezuela, including the seizure of an oil tanker and multiple strikes he says have occurred without congressional authorization. Kaine called for a formal vote on whether the U.S. should be engaged in hostilities and urged public release of video footage from a controversial strike the administration has partially showcased.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
GW dean: federal move threatens nursing pipeline
Susan Kelly-Weeder, dean of the George Washington University School of Nursing, appeared on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain the potential impact of the Department of Education’s move to remove nursing from its recognized degree programs—a change she says could devastate graduate-level training. Kelly-Wieder warned that eliminating access to Grad PLUS loans would hinder the pipeline of nurse educators and advanced practice nurses at a time of severe national shortages. She said schools were blindsided by the decision and urged policymakers to reconsider.
UNHCR leader details Syria’s recovery one year after Assad’s fall
Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of USA for UNHCR, appeared on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to share a rare, firsthand look at conditions in Syria one year after the Assad regime collapsed. Fresh from visits to Damascus and Dara, she described widespread destruction, slow rebuilding, and the determination of millions of Syrians returning home despite limited infrastructure and lingering hardship.