FOX 5 On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Mia McCarthy from Politico to discuss the negotiations going on in congress.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Mia McCarthy from Politico to discuss the negotiations going on in congress.
Congress investigates boat strikes
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Nick Mordowanec, deputy editor for military.com, to discuss the investigation into the boat strikes.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Nick Mordowanec, deputy editor for military.com, to discuss the investigation into the boat strikes.
FOX 5 On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald: December 7, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
FOX 5 On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Johnny Carson’s enduring legacy recapped in new book
Mark Malkoff joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his new book, "Love, Johnny Carson" and what made the late-night icon unmatched for three decades. Malkoff explained why Carson’s curiosity, humility, and focus on elevating guests defined the format and why today’s celebrity-driven landscape can’t replicate his style. He also shared insights from interviews with Carson’s closest friends, painting a fuller picture of a private but deeply engaged legend.
Mark Malkoff joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his new book, "Love, Johnny Carson" and what made the late-night icon unmatched for three decades. Malkoff explained why Carson’s curiosity, humility, and focus on elevating guests defined the format and why today’s celebrity-driven landscape can’t replicate his style. He also shared insights from interviews with Carson’s closest friends, painting a fuller picture of a private but deeply engaged legend.
SCORE Act aims to protect student-athletes and non-revenue sports
Former University of Utah lacrosse player Brendan Belz joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain why he’s publicly supporting the SCORE Act, a House-bound proposal aimed at strengthening the student-athlete experience. Belz said the bill would protect athletes from being classified as employees, preserve non-revenue and Olympic sports, and expand development programs, academic support, and financial literacy training.
Former University of Utah lacrosse player Brendan Belz joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain why he’s publicly supporting the SCORE Act, a House-bound proposal aimed at strengthening the student-athlete experience. Belz said the bill would protect athletes from being classified as employees, preserve non-revenue and Olympic sports, and expand development programs, academic support, and financial literacy training.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
John Reid's take on state of Virginia GOP
Republicans are regrouping after major losses in Virginia's election last month, and as the party's state leader Mark Peake announces plans to step aside. John Reid, runner-up in the race for lieutenant governor, joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to look back on his campaign, plus he weighs in on whether current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who lost by 15 points to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, was the right nominee.
Republicans are regrouping after major losses in Virginia's election last month, and as the party's state leader Mark Peake announces plans to step aside. John Reid, runner-up in the race for lieutenant governor, joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to look back on his campaign, plus he weighs in on whether current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, who lost by 15 points to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, was the right nominee.
"Save America Movement" aims to reset progressive messaging in 2nd Trump term
A series of provocative ads with images of Trump adviser Stephen Miller and Attorney General Pam Bondi emblazoned with phrases like "Creep" and "Epstein Queen" are popping up across D.C. The brainchild of the Save America Movement, it's an effort to match messaging efforts from the right. Michael DeFeo explains more on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
A series of provocative ads with images of Trump adviser Stephen Miller and Attorney General Pam Bondi emblazoned with phrases like "Creep" and "Epstein Queen" are popping up across D.C. The brainchild of the Save America Movement, it's an effort to match messaging efforts from the right. Michael DeFeo explains more on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
GOP notches win in Tennessee, but loses ground in heavy Trump district
Republican Matt Van Epps won a special congressional election in Tennessee this week, keeping the seat in GOP hands. Still, Van Epps' 9-point win over Democrat Aftyn Behn is being seen as a warning sign because one year ago, President Trump won the district by 22 points. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff joins "The Final 5" with what lessons he wants political observers to take away.
Republican Matt Van Epps won a special congressional election in Tennessee this week, keeping the seat in GOP hands. Still, Van Epps' 9-point win over Democrat Aftyn Behn is being seen as a warning sign because one year ago, President Trump won the district by 22 points. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff joins "The Final 5" with what lessons he wants political observers to take away.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
SNAP benefits at risk amid budget battles
A fight over SNAP benefits and health care subsidies shows little sign of compromise.
A fight over SNAP benefits and health care subsidies shows little sign of compromise.
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."