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.
Rep. Stefanik suspending her campaign for NY governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York.
New DC laws and policy measures to know about in 2026
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.
New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline
The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.
Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
Tech industry group shows support for Trump AI EO
President Trump's push to block state-level guiderails for artificial intelligence is being met with support from tech industry groups, who say it could stifle innovation. Pat Hedger from NetChoice joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why.
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
Trump has partisan plaques added under photos in Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.