Virginia redistricting vote: Tuesday’s special election voter guide

Virginia voters head to the polls today to decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms, a proposal that could shift the balance of the state’s House delegation.

Live results: Virginia redistricting 2026 special election

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on April 21. Voters will decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms, a proposal that could shift the balance of the state’s House delegation.

Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.

TMZ DC launches in nation's capital

TMZ, the tabloid website known for celebrity breaking news and interviews, is expanding into Washington, D.C., with a new team assigned to track lawmakers and political figures.

Montgomery County approves measure blocking private ICE detention centers

The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, a bill that prohibits the operation of privately owned federal immigration detention centers within the county.

Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows

A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.

The last-minute push ahead of Virginia's redistricting vote
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Axios Richmond reporter Sabrina Moreno joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about the last-minute maneuvering from camps supporting and opposing Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum.

VA Speaker Scott's "vote yes" push on redistricting
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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" ahead of Tuesday's referendum on redistricting, which has seen nearly 1.4 million early votes ahead of Election Day. Scott answers charges that the Democratic-led effort "rigs" future elections, as Republicans like former Gov. Glenn Youngkin and former Attorney General Jason Miyares have alleged. 

Virginia voters to decide future of congressional maps Tuesday
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Virginia voters will decide on Tuesday whether to approve a ballot measure to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional districts. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita reports ahead of voting day.

DC mayoral candidates participate in public forum

The candidates running to be D.C.'s next mayor are participating in a public forum Monday night. 

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns: What to know

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.

Canadian PM calls Canada’s economic ties with US a 'weakness' that must change

In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."

Virginia redistricting vote: What to know about Tuesday’s special election

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterms, a proposal that could shift the balance of the state’s House delegation.

Daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner dies after long health battle

The daughter of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, has died following a decades‑long struggle with juvenile diabetes and other health issues, the senator announced Monday.

Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting referendum Tuesday

Voters across Virginia are set to head to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that could reshape the state’s congressional map and influence the balance of power in Washington.

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

On The Hill: April 19, 2026
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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.