Trump makes case to continue Iran war; reaction to Fauci hearing
Veteran and commentator Andrew Donaldson joins The Final 5 to discuss the continuing war in Iran, arguing the administration has legitimate objectives but lacks a clear strategy for achieving them. He also weighs in on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s return to Capitol Hill, saying Americans deserve answers about the COVID response—but congressional grandstanding is unlikely to provide them.
Veteran and commentator Andrew Donaldson joins The Final 5 to discuss the continuing war in Iran, arguing the administration has legitimate objectives but lacks a clear strategy for achieving them. He also weighs in on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s return to Capitol Hill, saying Americans deserve answers about the COVID response—but congressional grandstanding is unlikely to provide them.
Md. GOP slams Moore’s redistricting push
Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R-Baltimore County) joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to weigh in on Governor Wes Moore’s special session and his push for a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps. Szeliga argues Democrats are trying to eliminate Maryland’s only Republican-held House seat, but Democrats call it an effort to balance out redistricting in red states.
Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R-Baltimore County) joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to weigh in on Governor Wes Moore’s special session and his push for a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps. Szeliga argues Democrats are trying to eliminate Maryland’s only Republican-held House seat, but Democrats call it an effort to balance out redistricting in red states.
Michael Duffin challenges Rep. Don Beyer in VA-08
Michael Duffin says losing his State Department job turned him from a federal employee into a congressional candidate. The Virginia Democrat argues longtime Rep. Don Beyer has not fought aggressively enough for displaced federal workers and says the district needs younger leadership without corporate PAC ties.
Michael Duffin says losing his State Department job turned him from a federal employee into a congressional candidate. The Virginia Democrat argues longtime Rep. Don Beyer has not fought aggressively enough for displaced federal workers and says the district needs younger leadership without corporate PAC ties.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered at funeral service in South Carolina
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
Mail ballot delays put Postal Service under scrutiny before midterm elections
Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.
Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Cornyn holdout could imperil Todd Blanche’s confirmation
Daily Beans host Allison Gill examines Sen. John Cornyn’s threat to withhold support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and how pending court scrutiny of the Epstein files could affect his nomination. Gill also discusses Defiance.org’s new Trump-Epstein bookmobile, designed to keep public attention focused on the records.
Daily Beans host Allison Gill examines Sen. John Cornyn’s threat to withhold support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and how pending court scrutiny of the Epstein files could affect his nomination. Gill also discusses Defiance.org’s new Trump-Epstein bookmobile, designed to keep public attention focused on the records.
A father turns tragedy into a mission to protect children
South Carolina State Rep. Brandon Guffey discusses losing his 17-year-old son, Gavin, to suicide after an online sextortion scheme—and how that tragedy drove him to fight for stronger child-safety laws. Guffey also shares the story behind his forthcoming book, Tomorrow Needs You, and reflects on grief, faith and the hidden dangers children face online.
South Carolina State Rep. Brandon Guffey discusses losing his 17-year-old son, Gavin, to suicide after an online sextortion scheme—and how that tragedy drove him to fight for stronger child-safety laws. Guffey also shares the story behind his forthcoming book, Tomorrow Needs You, and reflects on grief, faith and the hidden dangers children face online.
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as next intelligence director. What to know
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to enforce mail-in voting order
Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.
Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Appeals Court backs block on Trump’s federal voter list, mail-in voting order
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
On The Hill: July 26, 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.