Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
White House keeping Kristi Noem's $70M luxury jet, report says
A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.
A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.
MD Gov. Wes Moore talks signing of $71 billion budget
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined On The Hill to discuss the $71 billion budget he signed, utilizing cost cutting measures with no tax increases. This comes before the Maryland General Assembly adjourns Monday after tackling a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined On The Hill to discuss the $71 billion budget he signed, utilizing cost cutting measures with no tax increases. This comes before the Maryland General Assembly adjourns Monday after tackling a $1.5 billion budget shortfall.
On The Hill: April 12, 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.
Retired Coast Guard officer bikes 2000 miles to help vets
A retired Coast Guard lieutenant with D.C. ties is biking all the way from Key West to Maine to raise awareness for the challenges that disabled veterans face, and the organizations that serve them. Jodie Knox joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to talk about Wheels of Grit, and how it benefits The Wounded Warrior Project and Achilles International. MORE: wheelsofgrit.com
A retired Coast Guard lieutenant with D.C. ties is biking all the way from Key West to Maine to raise awareness for the challenges that disabled veterans face, and the organizations that serve them. Jodie Knox joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to talk about Wheels of Grit, and how it benefits The Wounded Warrior Project and Achilles International. MORE: wheelsofgrit.com
Hexagon returns for its 70th year with "Lollapalosers!"
Washington’s long-running political satire troupe, Hexagon, is back for its 70th year with a new original show, Lollapalooza, opening April 17 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Former board chair Doug Brown and assistant choreographer Carol Newell described the production as a labor of love featuring all-new songs, skits, and lyrics, while continuing Hexagon’s tradition of poking fun at everyone in politics, regardless of party. Organizers say the show is also about community and rebuilding its charitable impact after the pandemic. More info at hexagon.org
Washington’s long-running political satire troupe, Hexagon, is back for its 70th year with a new original show, Lollapalooza, opening April 17 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Former board chair Doug Brown and assistant choreographer Carol Newell described the production as a labor of love featuring all-new songs, skits, and lyrics, while continuing Hexagon’s tradition of poking fun at everyone in politics, regardless of party. Organizers say the show is also about community and rebuilding its charitable impact after the pandemic. More info at hexagon.org
Judge rules Pentagon violated order to restore press access
A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.
A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.
Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Biden-appointed judge at center of clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block
Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
Tribal colleges would 'close within a year' if Trump budget passes, leaders say
President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.
President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.
Wala Blegay eyes Hoyer seat in Maryland's 5th
Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay is part of the Democratic field seeking to succeed retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer in Maryland's 5th District. She joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to talk about the race and the issues she sees as most important to voters in the June 23rd priamry.
Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay is part of the Democratic field seeking to succeed retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer in Maryland's 5th District. She joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to talk about the race and the issues she sees as most important to voters in the June 23rd priamry.
Virginia civil rights leaders warn of misleading vote mailers
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues.
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues.
When is the deadline to register for the DC primary?
Voters in Washington, D.C., who want to take part in the District’s 2026 primary must register by Tuesday, May 26.
Voters in Washington, D.C., who want to take part in the District’s 2026 primary must register by Tuesday, May 26.
When is the deadline to register for the Maryland primary?
Voters in Maryland who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Tuesday, June 2.
Voters in Maryland who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Tuesday, June 2.
Virginia civil rights leaders warn of misleading vote mailers
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues. Civil rights leaders say they are upset over recent political mailers that have been sent to voters in Northern Virginia. They call the effort misleading and are trying to trick people into voting against the democratic plan. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
There’s more controversy in Virginia as a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional districts continues. Civil rights leaders say they are upset over recent political mailers that have been sent to voters in Northern Virginia. They call the effort misleading and are trying to trick people into voting against the democratic plan. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
When is the deadline to register for the Virginia primary?
Voters in Virginia who want to participate in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Friday, July 24.
Voters in Virginia who want to participate in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Friday, July 24.
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Reaction to Iran ceasefire, plus preparing for the midterms
Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and conservative commentator Christopher Johnson join The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss the situation in Iran after the President's averted threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" and the subsequent ceasefire, plus what a Georgia special election tells us - if anything - about the midterms this year.
Democratic strategist Kevin Walling and conservative commentator Christopher Johnson join The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss the situation in Iran after the President's averted threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight" and the subsequent ceasefire, plus what a Georgia special election tells us - if anything - about the midterms this year.
EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers.
New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.