Iranian-Americans await word on family as war continues
While the U.S. prepares for weeks, or even months of attacks in Iran, many people stateside are watching with personal concern for their families and loved ones in the country. That includes journalist Elina Shirazi, who joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to share her story and how she's balancing that with her duty to cover the conflict.
While the U.S. prepares for weeks, or even months of attacks in Iran, many people stateside are watching with personal concern for their families and loved ones in the country. That includes journalist Elina Shirazi, who joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to share her story and how she's balancing that with her duty to cover the conflict.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Markwayne Mullin: What to know about the Oklahoma senator nominated to replace Kristi Noem
President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary after Kristi Noem’s ouster.
President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary after Kristi Noem’s ouster.
Trump fires Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Pam Bondi faces subpoena to answer questions over Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
Virginia redistricting: Obama urges residents to vote 'yes' during early voting
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Former President Barack Obama has launched an effort to boost Virginia's redistricting amendment the day before early voting begins across the state.
Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
War in the Middle East: Pentagon plans to sent more military assests to Iran
The United States and Israel hit Iran's capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on Wednesday, the fifth day of the war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the United States is winning its war against Iran "decisively, devastatingly and without mercy."
The United States and Israel hit Iran's capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on Wednesday, the fifth day of the war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the United States is winning its war against Iran "decisively, devastatingly and without mercy."
Senate fails to pass war powers resolution
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
Victim advocacy groups push back on Virginia bill
A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.
A battle is brewing as victim advocacy groups push back against a bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly. What began as a proposal critics feared would weaken drunk driving laws, now appears prepared to cast a much wider net.
Virginia bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee license plates heads to Spanberger’s desk
A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.
A bill that would eliminate Virginia’s Robert E. Lee and Sons of Confederate Veterans specialty license plates is now headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk.
LIVE: Texas US Senate primary results 2026
The U.S. Senate race remains unclear after the Texas primaries Tuesday.
The U.S. Senate race remains unclear after the Texas primaries Tuesday.
Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
Virginia AG Jay Jones faces questions on schools and ICE cooperation
Newly elected Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones started working on day one, pushing back against the Trump administration and securing settlements for the commonwealth’s consumers. But some of his positions on major issues remain unclear.
Newly elected Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones started working on day one, pushing back against the Trump administration and securing settlements for the commonwealth’s consumers. But some of his positions on major issues remain unclear.