How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP senate nomination
Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman after a close runoff election to determine the GOP nominee for the seat vacated after the passing of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman after a close runoff election to determine the GOP nominee for the seat vacated after the passing of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Dolly Parton honored by President Trump as flags are ordered to half staff
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags flown at half‑staff through September 1 to honor Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville at age 80.
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags flown at half‑staff through September 1 to honor Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville at age 80.
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse amid sovereignty dispute
Consumer Choice Center policy director David Clement says reported last-minute U.S. demands involving Canada’s trade relationships and bilingualism policies likely derailed a potential agreement. Clement says the proposals crossed fundamental sovereignty lines, while escalating rhetoric from Ontario Premier Doug Ford could make tensions with President Trump even worse.
Consumer Choice Center policy director David Clement says reported last-minute U.S. demands involving Canada’s trade relationships and bilingualism policies likely derailed a potential agreement. Clement says the proposals crossed fundamental sovereignty lines, while escalating rhetoric from Ontario Premier Doug Ford could make tensions with President Trump even worse.
Eisen dismisses Trump threat to demolish Kennedy Center
Norm Eisen joins the Final 5 with Jim Lokay to President Trump cannot legally demolish, close or rename the Kennedy Center, citing federal court rulings and congressional authority over the institution. Eisen, who helped Rep. Joyce Beatty successfully challenge the administration’s actions, calls the demolition threat an attempt to bully opponents after the courts blocked Trump’s name from the building.
Norm Eisen joins the Final 5 with Jim Lokay to President Trump cannot legally demolish, close or rename the Kennedy Center, citing federal court rulings and congressional authority over the institution. Eisen, who helped Rep. Joyce Beatty successfully challenge the administration’s actions, calls the demolition threat an attempt to bully opponents after the courts blocked Trump’s name from the building.
What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean
The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.
The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
Zip Trip to The Wharf: Ballet Folklorico El Tepeyac
Ballet Folklorico El Tepeyac performed.
Ballet Folklorico El Tepeyac performed.
Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is returning to her old job after she leaves her post at the end of the month.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is returning to her old job after she leaves her post at the end of the month.
Trump's plan to lower beef prices faces pushback from ranchers and some Republicans
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
President Trump is planning to allow more imported beef into the U.S. for the next 90 days in an effort to lower record-high beef prices.
On The Hill: August 23, 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's 50% tariffs implemented on Canadian goods after trade negotiations suspended
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
White House ballroom work can continue for now, Supreme Court rules
The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday.
The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday.
Nancy Kissinger dies: Wife of Henry Kissinger was 92
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show
Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.
Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.