Reaction to Iran ceasefire, plus preparing for the midterms
Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and conservative commentator Christopher Johnson join The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss the situation in Iran after the President's averted threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" and the subsequent ceasefire, plus what a Georgia special election tells us - if anything - about the midterms this year.
Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and conservative commentator Christopher Johnson join The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss the situation in Iran after the President's averted threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" and the subsequent ceasefire, plus what a Georgia special election tells us - if anything - about the midterms this year.
New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
Bill Gates to discuss Jeffrey Epstein ties in interview with House panel: reports
Billionaire Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is expected to testify before a congressional committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Billionaire Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, is expected to testify before a congressional committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
When is the deadline to register for the Pennsylvania primary?
Voters in Pennsylvania who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Monday, May 4.
Voters in Pennsylvania who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Monday, May 4.
Warner: Trump rhetoric “sounds more like a Middle East dictator than an American president”
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says President Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” was wildly outside the norm for an American president — and could backfire by rallying Iranians around a regime many had opposed. On The Final 5, host Jim Lokay asked Sen. Warner about the President's since-delayed vow to attack infrastructure, and whether the U.S. is achieving its stated goals in Iran.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says President Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” was wildly outside the norm for an American president — and could backfire by rallying Iranians around a regime many had opposed. On The Final 5, host Jim Lokay asked Sen. Warner about the President's since-delayed vow to attack infrastructure, and whether the U.S. is achieving its stated goals in Iran.
Ceasefire offers pause, but doubts remain over what comes next with Iran
Former State Department official Joel Rubin said the ceasefire is a welcome pause in the fighting, but warned it does not mean the conflict is over. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he argued President Trump’s rhetoric had crossed a dangerous line, especially with threats that critics said sounded like talk of war crimes, and said there is still deep mistrust between the U.S. and Iran. Rubin also said any new agreement would likely fall far short of the Obama-era nuclear deal, which President Trump said would have paved the way for nukes anyway.
Former State Department official Joel Rubin said the ceasefire is a welcome pause in the fighting, but warned it does not mean the conflict is over. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he argued President Trump’s rhetoric had crossed a dangerous line, especially with threats that critics said sounded like talk of war crimes, and said there is still deep mistrust between the U.S. and Iran. Rubin also said any new agreement would likely fall far short of the Obama-era nuclear deal, which President Trump said would have paved the way for nukes anyway.
Georgia's 14th District: Republican Clay Fuller declares victory
Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.
Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.
Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Steve Bannon, likely to dismiss criminal case
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won a Supreme Court order that may likely lead to a dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won a Supreme Court order that may likely lead to a dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
Veteran warns of ‘eroding trust’ as questions swirl around Iran war
On The Final 5, Marine Corps veteran and intelligence analyst Sarah Czech reacted to the successful rescue of a downed American airman with gratitude, while also raising serious concerns about the administration’s handling of the broader conflict. She said the rescue was welcome news for military families, but argued that the White House’s long silence during the operation, along with conflicting statements about the war’s progress, has deepened uncertainty and undermined trust.
On The Final 5, Marine Corps veteran and intelligence analyst Sarah Czech reacted to the successful rescue of a downed American airman with gratitude, while also raising serious concerns about the administration’s handling of the broader conflict. She said the rescue was welcome news for military families, but argued that the White House’s long silence during the operation, along with conflicting statements about the war’s progress, has deepened uncertainty and undermined trust.
Congress, still on recess, faces decisions on DHS & Iran
As President Trump’s self-imposed Tuesday 8 p.m. deadline on Iran approaches, Washington is facing a convergence of crises with little visible movement on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Government’s Mica Soellner joins The Final 5 to report that the military operation in Iran, originally expected to wrap up this week, is now stretching into a sixth week, while the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down and Congress stays in recess.
As President Trump’s self-imposed Tuesday 8 p.m. deadline on Iran approaches, Washington is facing a convergence of crises with little visible movement on Capitol Hill. Bloomberg Government’s Mica Soellner joins The Final 5 to report that the military operation in Iran, originally expected to wrap up this week, is now stretching into a sixth week, while the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down and Congress stays in recess.
Spanberger approval rating at 47 percent in new poll
A new Washington Post–Schar School poll shows Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger with a 47 percent approval rating.
A new Washington Post–Schar School poll shows Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger with a 47 percent approval rating.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Justice Alito became ill at March event, treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at a March event in Philadelphia and was treated for dehydration before returning home the same day, according to the court.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito fell ill at a March event in Philadelphia and was treated for dehydration before returning home the same day, according to the court.
Virginia votes on redistricting
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Rev. Cozy Bailey, president of the NAACP Virginia conference, to discuss the vote on redistricting in Virginia.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Rev. Cozy Bailey, president of the NAACP Virginia conference, to discuss the vote on redistricting in Virginia.
Economic Impact of Iran War
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Michael Bright, CEO of Structured Finance Association, to discuss the economic impacts of the Iran war.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Michael Bright, CEO of Structured Finance Association, to discuss the economic impacts of the Iran war.
On The Hill: April 05, 2026
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal
The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.
The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.
Who will Trump fire next? Cabinet shakeup could expand, source tells Fox News
Now that Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi are out, the big question going forward is: Who may be next on Trump's chopping block?
Now that Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi are out, the big question going forward is: Who may be next on Trump's chopping block?