DEBATE REACTION: Kenyan McDuffie (D)
Democratic candidate for mayor Kenyan McDuffie reacts to his performance during the Democratic primary debate.
Democratic candidate for mayor Kenyan McDuffie reacts to his performance during the Democratic primary debate.
DC Candidates Debate Childcare, Transit & Cost of Living
DC mayoral candidates debated how to help middle-income families struggling with housing, childcare, groceries, and transportation costs.
DC mayoral candidates debated how to help middle-income families struggling with housing, childcare, groceries, and transportation costs.
DC MAYORAL DEBATE: Housing plans clash over affordability crisis
The first major clash of the DC Democratic mayoral debate focused on housing, affordability, and the cost of living. Candidates Kenyon McDuffie, Janice Lewis George, and Gary Goodweather laid out competing visions for building affordable housing, cutting red tape, and helping residents stay in Washington, DC.
The first major clash of the DC Democratic mayoral debate focused on housing, affordability, and the cost of living. Candidates Kenyon McDuffie, Janice Lewis George, and Gary Goodweather laid out competing visions for building affordable housing, cutting red tape, and helping residents stay in Washington, DC.
Ranked-choice voting in DC election
Tom Fitzgerald breaks down the logistics of DC's ranked-choice voting system ahead of the Democratic primary debate for DC mayor.
Tom Fitzgerald breaks down the logistics of DC's ranked-choice voting system ahead of the Democratic primary debate for DC mayor.
FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.
DC Democratic mayoral debate: Time, candidates, how to watch and more
FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate Monday night ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's everything you need to know.
FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate Monday night ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's everything you need to know.
Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.
GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.
Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
Trump seeks $1.7 billion fund to pay allies in exchange for dropping IRS lawsuit: reports
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
President Trump said any payout from his lawsuit against the IRS would go to charity. Now, he reportedly wants $1.7 billion to pay allies who were investigated by the Biden administration.
On The Hill: May 17, 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.
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Boafo lands federal workers’ union endorsement in MD 5th race
Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo says backing from the largest federal employee union is a major boost in the Democratic primary to succeed Steny Hoyer. On The Final 5, Boafo argued Maryland’s 5th District needs someone who can fight the Trump administration, protect federal workers during shutdowns, and build on endorsements from Hoyer, Wes Moore, Angela Alsobrooks, teachers unions, and local leaders.
Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo says backing from the largest federal employee union is a major boost in the Democratic primary to succeed Steny Hoyer. On The Final 5, Boafo argued Maryland’s 5th District needs someone who can fight the Trump administration, protect federal workers during shutdowns, and build on endorsements from Hoyer, Wes Moore, Angela Alsobrooks, teachers unions, and local leaders.
New Fed chair, same housing headache
Kevin Warsh taking over the Fed likely won’t bring quick relief for homebuyers, according to BiggerPockers CIO Dave Meyer. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he says inflation, bond market pressure, and a divided housing market mean mortgage rates may stay elevated, with some regions cooling while more affordable Midwest markets remain competitive. His advice to buyers: don’t wait for the Fed — negotiate hard now.
Kevin Warsh taking over the Fed likely won’t bring quick relief for homebuyers, according to BiggerPockers CIO Dave Meyer. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he says inflation, bond market pressure, and a divided housing market mean mortgage rates may stay elevated, with some regions cooling while more affordable Midwest markets remain competitive. His advice to buyers: don’t wait for the Fed — negotiate hard now.
Maryland resending primary ballots after some voters receive ballots for wrong party
After some voters received mail-in ballots for the incorrect party, the Maryland State Board of Elections is sending out new mail-in ballots to everyone who requested one ahead of June's gubernatorial primary election.
After some voters received mail-in ballots for the incorrect party, the Maryland State Board of Elections is sending out new mail-in ballots to everyone who requested one ahead of June's gubernatorial primary election.
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia's redistricting map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
Trump says White House ballroom construction ahead of schedule; here’s when it will be completed
Trump says the White House’s new $400 million ballroom is ahead of schedule. Here's when it is set to open.
Trump says the White House’s new $400 million ballroom is ahead of schedule. Here's when it is set to open.
The latest: Both sides claim progress was made as Trump concludes two-day visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
"The Worst Day" examines trafic day in D.C. history
Author Bruce Goldfarb reflects on the 1982 Air Florida Flight 90 crash and Metro derailment that killed 81 people in a single day, and reshaped emergency response in Washington. His book "The Worst Day" highlights the ordinary people and first responders who risked their lives to save strangers amid chaos, poor communication and brutal weather.
Author Bruce Goldfarb reflects on the 1982 Air Florida Flight 90 crash and Metro derailment that killed 81 people in a single day, and reshaped emergency response in Washington. His book "The Worst Day" highlights the ordinary people and first responders who risked their lives to save strangers amid chaos, poor communication and brutal weather.
Mark Kelly’s clash with Hegseth fuels 2028 speculation
Sen. Mark Kelly’s fight with Pete Hegseth over military speech and retirement benefits has become an unusually personal battle between two veterans. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, NOTUS reporter Igor Bobic says the clash has boosted Kelly’s national profile and fundraising, while also raising broader questions about Pentagon policy, congressional pushback and Kelly’s possible 2028 ambitions.
Sen. Mark Kelly’s fight with Pete Hegseth over military speech and retirement benefits has become an unusually personal battle between two veterans. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, NOTUS reporter Igor Bobic says the clash has boosted Kelly’s national profile and fundraising, while also raising broader questions about Pentagon policy, congressional pushback and Kelly’s possible 2028 ambitions.