Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian directing visitors to White House-approved history
Signs will soon appear outside the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. history museum telling people not to believe everything that they see in the world-famous museum.
Signs will soon appear outside the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. history museum telling people not to believe everything that they see in the world-famous museum.
Trump’s new tariffs already face 2 lawsuits from small businesses
Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are looking to overturn recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.
Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are looking to overturn recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
Map: 24 states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
NoVa's data center boom faces growing public backlash
On The Final 5, NOTUS reporter Zara Norman explains why Northern Virginia has become the global center of the data center industry — and why rising power bills, environmental concerns and changes to community character are turning public opinion against further expansion. Host Jim Lokay also discusses the importance of local reporting and NOTUS’ new Metro newsletter.
On The Final 5, NOTUS reporter Zara Norman explains why Northern Virginia has become the global center of the data center industry — and why rising power bills, environmental concerns and changes to community character are turning public opinion against further expansion. Host Jim Lokay also discusses the importance of local reporting and NOTUS’ new Metro newsletter.
Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
D.C.’s national parks face a $2 billion repair backlog
Pew Charitable Trusts’ Rebecca Knuffke says years of underfunding and aging infrastructure have left D.C.’s monuments and federal parkland with roughly $2 billion in overdue repairs. A bipartisan bill would renew the Great American Outdoors Act’s restoration fund for five years at $1.9 billion annually, using mineral revenues rather than taxpayer dollars.
Pew Charitable Trusts’ Rebecca Knuffke says years of underfunding and aging infrastructure have left D.C.’s monuments and federal parkland with roughly $2 billion in overdue repairs. A bipartisan bill would renew the Great American Outdoors Act’s restoration fund for five years at $1.9 billion annually, using mineral revenues rather than taxpayer dollars.
GOP strategist says Republicans can't ignore affordability
Republican strategist Cory Ruth says the midterms remain “razor thin,” as the GOP targets Georgia as a potential pickup opportunity. He argues GOP candidates should promote President Trump’s economic agenda while avoiding his combative style, warning that Republicans risk losing moderates if they ignore affordability and housing concerns.
Republican strategist Cory Ruth says the midterms remain “razor thin,” as the GOP targets Georgia as a potential pickup opportunity. He argues GOP candidates should promote President Trump’s economic agenda while avoiding his combative style, warning that Republicans risk losing moderates if they ignore affordability and housing concerns.
President Trump takes family of fallen soldier to Georgia on Air Force One
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East.
House committee passes bill restricting D.C.’s power to raise taxes
A House committee approved new legislation that would revoke the D.C. Council’s authority to pass new tax hikes.
A House committee approved new legislation that would revoke the D.C. Council’s authority to pass new tax hikes.
Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News
Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.
AI enters classrooms as education expert calls for clearer guidance
Achievement Network CEO and former D.C. teacher Michelle Odemwingie says the central question is not whether schools should embrace artificial intelligence, but how it affects the way students think and learn. She argues that teachers need stronger guidance and better evidence to ensure tools such as ChatGPT and Claude support meaningful, targeted instruction instead of merely generating more classroom content.
Achievement Network CEO and former D.C. teacher Michelle Odemwingie says the central question is not whether schools should embrace artificial intelligence, but how it affects the way students think and learn. She argues that teachers need stronger guidance and better evidence to ensure tools such as ChatGPT and Claude support meaningful, targeted instruction instead of merely generating more classroom content.
Rep. Don Beyer urges Congress to reject more Iran war funding
Virginia Congressman Don Beyer (D) joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay as he calls for Congress to deny additional funding for the Iran war until President Trump presents a path to peace. Rep. Beyer also criticizes Trump’s tariffs amid an affordability crisis and responds to calls for generational change as he seeks another term.
Virginia Congressman Don Beyer (D) joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay as he calls for Congress to deny additional funding for the Iran war until President Trump presents a path to peace. Rep. Beyer also criticizes Trump’s tariffs amid an affordability crisis and responds to calls for generational change as he seeks another term.
Trump federal worker reclassification draw scrutiny
Rep. James Walkinshaw claims that President Trump’s Schedule P/C plan could weaken protections for thousands of federal workers and politicize the civil service. The Virginia Democrat also details bipartisan legislation requiring federal agencies to assess and improve air quality in government buildings.
Rep. James Walkinshaw claims that President Trump’s Schedule P/C plan could weaken protections for thousands of federal workers and politicize the civil service. The Virginia Democrat also details bipartisan legislation requiring federal agencies to assess and improve air quality in government buildings.
Trump campaign data expert dismantles latest 2020 fraud claims
Ken Block, the data expert hired by the Trump campaign to investigate the 2020 election, says President Trump’s latest claims involving China and voter data still offer no evidence that fraud changed the outcome. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Block, who wrote the book "Disproven" detailing his fruitless efforts to uncover fraud, says the bigger focus in Washington should be on partisan gerrymandering.
Ken Block, the data expert hired by the Trump campaign to investigate the 2020 election, says President Trump’s latest claims involving China and voter data still offer no evidence that fraud changed the outcome. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Block, who wrote the book "Disproven" detailing his fruitless efforts to uncover fraud, says the bigger focus in Washington should be on partisan gerrymandering.
Lindsey Graham memorial service schedule released; to be honored in DC, South Carolina
Memorial plans have been released for Senator Lindsey Graham, with ceremonies scheduled in both Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
Memorial plans have been released for Senator Lindsey Graham, with ceremonies scheduled in both Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.
$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
Trump calls for investigation into manual used in climate change cases
President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.
President Donald Trump has called for a formal review of a federal reference manual, alleging the updated text relies on "false science" regarding climate change, and claiming that it contains "discredited" information.