FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report

FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”

Virginia’s congressional map at stake in upcoming vote
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Virginia voters are days away from deciding a closely watched redistricting measure that could reshape congressional maps and influence control of the U.S. House.

Virginia voters near decision on high-stakes redistricting vote

Virginia voters are just days away from deciding on a high-profile redistricting measure that could reshape the state’s congressional map and carry national political implications. With early voting already underway, turnout in key regions may play a decisive role in the outcome.

Kamala Harris hints at presidential run: How she polls versus JD Vance, Tucker Carlson

While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.

Kinney Zalesne on her bid for DC Delegate
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The race to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton as D.C.'s congressional delegate includes a large Democratic field, and one of the candidates vying to succeed her is former DOJ and DNC official Kinney Zalesne. She joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to make her case for the job in the June 16th primary. 

White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'

The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.

ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department for the whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Donald Trump’s 2019 impeachment and for the former intelligence community inspector general who notified Congress of the allegations, Fox News Digital has learned.

Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC

Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.

Justice Sotomayor issues apology over Kavanaugh comments

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops. 

Justin Fairfax: Who was the former Va. lieutenant governor police say killed wife, then himself

Justin Fairfax, Virginia’s former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife, Cerina, before fatally shooting himself inside their Annandale home early Thursday, according to Fairfax County police.

Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.

Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.

Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest

After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.

"Yes" on redistricting has the edge, but wild cards remain
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New polling from StateNavigate.org shows proponents of  Virginia's mid-decade redistricting referendum pushed by Democrats holding the edge, 50.7%-45.4%, but strong early turnout in some heavily Republican parts of the Commonwealth could sway the outcome next week. Jim discusses the poll with Chaz Nuttycombe on The Final 5. 

Minnesota BWCA: Vote postponed after Sen. Smith holds Senate floor in protest

U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced her intention to hold the Senate floor to protest legislation that would remove protections for the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

25th Amendment: Raskin bill proposes new panel help declare presidential fitness

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would create a new 17-member panel to help declare presidential fitness under the 25th amendment.

Here's who is running in DC's mayoral primary on June 16

D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in.