Fired FBI agents find support in lawsuit against Trump administration
Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.
Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.
Trump slams Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money'
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
Maryland House approves amendment clarifying congressional redistricting rules
The Maryland House of Delegates on Tuesday passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would let voters decide whether to clarify how congressional redistricting is governed in the state. The measure passed 96–38.
The Maryland House of Delegates on Tuesday passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would let voters decide whether to clarify how congressional redistricting is governed in the state. The measure passed 96–38.
New poll shows growing majority of Americans want Iran war over ‘now’
Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.
Public sentiment is shifting as the conflict with Iran drags on, with mounting calls from Americans for an end to the war alongside rising demands for reparations related to the conflict, according to a new poll.
Virginia's 2026 primary election voter guide: races, candidates and dates
Virginia voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, August 4.
Virginia voters head to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, August 4.
Virginia Primary 2026: Election Day info, how to vote in person & when the polls close
Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st District?
Seven Democrats are looking to potentially unseat Rep. Rob Wittman, who's seeking his 10th term in Congress.
Seven Democrats are looking to potentially unseat Rep. Rob Wittman, who's seeking his 10th term in Congress.
Virginia 2026 primary elections: Who's running in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th District?
Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Three Republican candidates are fighting for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, looking to flip the district that used to be represented by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Conservative groups say family-focused message will win midterms
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s Hannah Lape says candidates should focus on the everyday pressures facing families ahead of the midterms. She pointed to affordability, expanded tax credits, parental control over children’s education and health decisions, abortion policy and girls’ sports as key concerns for voters.
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee’s Hannah Lape says candidates should focus on the everyday pressures facing families ahead of the midterms. She pointed to affordability, expanded tax credits, parental control over children’s education and health decisions, abortion policy and girls’ sports as key concerns for voters.
Lily Qi’s journey from China to MD politics: ‘We are real Americans’
On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Maryland Delegate Lily Qi discusses her new book, Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland, and her journey from fearing politics in China to embracing public service. Qi urges immigrants to claim their place at the policymaking table, warns Americans not to take democracy for granted and calls on young people to fight back against rhetoric questioning who belongs.
On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Maryland Delegate Lily Qi discusses her new book, Elected American: From Red China to Blue Maryland, and her journey from fearing politics in China to embracing public service. Qi urges immigrants to claim their place at the policymaking table, warns Americans not to take democracy for granted and calls on young people to fight back against rhetoric questioning who belongs.
25 states sue to stop Trump administration’s latest tariffs
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Maryland lawmakers clash over redistricting ‘power grab’ in special session
Maryland lawmakers returned to Annapolis on Monday for a special three-day legislative session focused on a highly contentious issue: reshaping the state's congressional maps.
Maryland lawmakers returned to Annapolis on Monday for a special three-day legislative session focused on a highly contentious issue: reshaping the state's congressional maps.
Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department.
Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced.
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced.
Blanche drops 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP senators threaten AG bid
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shuttered President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday, halting federal payouts intended for Trump’s political allies.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche shuttered President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund" late Sunday, halting federal payouts intended for Trump’s political allies.
Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
On The Hill: August 02, 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 says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.