Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.
On The Hill: August 16, 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.
Democrats shuffle presidential primary schedule, hoping to reach Black, Latino, and union voters
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
An insider's view of hotly contested Michigan Senate race
Jim Lokay goes one-on-one with FOX 2 Detroit anchor and host of "The Pulse," Roop Raj, on the national attention surrounding the race for Michigan's open Senate seat. Raj talks about the challenges ahead for Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a contentious primary that many saw as a referendum on the direction of the Democratic party, and why Republican nominee Mike Rogers is trying to seize on the discord.
Jim Lokay goes one-on-one with FOX 2 Detroit anchor and host of "The Pulse," Roop Raj, on the national attention surrounding the race for Michigan's open Senate seat. Raj talks about the challenges ahead for Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a contentious primary that many saw as a referendum on the direction of the Democratic party, and why Republican nominee Mike Rogers is trying to seize on the discord.
Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
Judge threatens DOJ sanctions over unreleased Epstein files
A federal judge is considering contempt proceedings and possible sanctions after the Justice Department missed a deadline to submit unreleased Epstein records for private review. Independent journalist Scott MacFarlane says roughly 3 million pages remain undisclosed as survivors and lawmakers demand greater transparency. He also reports that $323 million has been spent or allocated for White House projects in 2026, far more than in years past, raising concerns about accountability.
A federal judge is considering contempt proceedings and possible sanctions after the Justice Department missed a deadline to submit unreleased Epstein records for private review. Independent journalist Scott MacFarlane says roughly 3 million pages remain undisclosed as survivors and lawmakers demand greater transparency. He also reports that $323 million has been spent or allocated for White House projects in 2026, far more than in years past, raising concerns about accountability.
Raskin seeks investigation into Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee wants to investigate the arrest of three-time Olympian David Hearn, arguing the Trump administration blamed him for damage caused by a rushed, botched renovation of the Reflecting Pool. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Raskin also accused the Justice Department of pursuing politically motivated cases and vowed scrutiny of plans to engrave Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee wants to investigate the arrest of three-time Olympian David Hearn, arguing the Trump administration blamed him for damage caused by a rushed, botched renovation of the Reflecting Pool. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Raskin also accused the Justice Department of pursuing politically motivated cases and vowed scrutiny of plans to engrave Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center.
Judge blocks Trump’s push to tighten mail-in voting rules
A federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump’s effort to impose new national restrictions on mail-in voting, allowing states to move ahead with absentee-ballot preparations. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene, but election experts say time is running short before the midterms. Jim gets more from Votebeat senior reporter Dion Nisssenbaum on The Final 5.
A federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump’s effort to impose new national restrictions on mail-in voting, allowing states to move ahead with absentee-ballot preparations. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene, but election experts say time is running short before the midterms. Jim gets more from Votebeat senior reporter Dion Nisssenbaum on The Final 5.
3 charged in organized reptile thefts across Fairfax County, police say
Fairfax County police say three people have been charged in connection with a series of organized thefts targeting reptiles.
Fairfax County police say three people have been charged in connection with a series of organized thefts targeting reptiles.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: What we know
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.
Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advances to GOP runoff for US Senate
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina’s vacant U.S. Senate seat, one month after the sudden passing of late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Medicaid to stop paying for gender-affirming care for some transgender minors
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
President Donald Trump’s administration said that Medicaid will stop paying for gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments for transgender minors.
Max Miller scandal puts parties’ standards to the test
Republican strategist Brittany Martinez says Ohio Rep. Max Miller should leave his reelection race amid domestic abuse allegations he denies, arguing both parties must prioritize accountability over political advantage. The conversation also explores Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’s decision to name Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate — a rare bipartisan move in an increasingly polarized climate.
Republican strategist Brittany Martinez says Ohio Rep. Max Miller should leave his reelection race amid domestic abuse allegations he denies, arguing both parties must prioritize accountability over political advantage. The conversation also explores Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’s decision to name Republican Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate — a rare bipartisan move in an increasingly polarized climate.
D.C.'s National Guard presence becomes "The New Normal"
A year after President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington over crime, many residents say the troops have become part of the city’s “new normal” — but some remain uneasy about an open-ended presence. Michael Brice Saddler of NOTUS joins Jim Lokay to discuss his new reporting on "The Final 5."
A year after President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington over crime, many residents say the troops have become part of the city’s “new normal” — but some remain uneasy about an open-ended presence. Michael Brice Saddler of NOTUS joins Jim Lokay to discuss his new reporting on "The Final 5."
Judge blocks Trump’s mail-in voting executive order again
President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.
President Donald Trump’s executive order barring the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone not on a list of eligible voters compiled by the federal government suffered another legal setback.
Petition to limit Montgomery County spending nears ballot signature goal
A petition drive aiming to impose stricter limits on Montgomery County's budget growth is approaching the required threshold to place the referendum before voters this November.
A petition drive aiming to impose stricter limits on Montgomery County's budget growth is approaching the required threshold to place the referendum before voters this November.
Virginia tourism spending sets new record at $36.2 billion
Virginia tourism spending reached a record $36.2 billion last year, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced, marking the fourth straight year of growth.
Virginia tourism spending reached a record $36.2 billion last year, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced, marking the fourth straight year of growth.