FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Reeves to Jeffries on redistricting loss: "Pound sand"
Virginia Sen. Bryce Reeves (R) praised the state Supreme Court’s decision blocking a Democratic-backed redistricting push, calling it a win for the rule of law. On The Final 5, Reeves rejected arguments that the court undermined voters, saying Democrats violated constitutional limits and “got caught in a pickle.” He defended Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission model as a better way forward.
Virginia Sen. Bryce Reeves (R) praised the state Supreme Court’s decision blocking a Democratic-backed redistricting push, calling it a win for the rule of law. On The Final 5, Reeves rejected arguments that the court undermined voters, saying Democrats violated constitutional limits and “got caught in a pickle.” He defended Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission model as a better way forward.
Raskin pushes fix for retirees missing pension payments amid shutdown
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) is introducing new legislation to ensure retirees from NOAA and the U.S. Public Health Service continue receiving pension payments during government shutdowns. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he explains why the effort started, and how it is a “statutory glitch” similar to one previously addressed for Coast Guard members.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) is introducing new legislation to ensure retirees from NOAA and the U.S. Public Health Service continue receiving pension payments during government shutdowns. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he explains why the effort started, and how it is a “statutory glitch” similar to one previously addressed for Coast Guard members.
DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
DC begins mailing primary ballots ahead of first ranked choice election
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
When is the Iran war, not a war?
Ordinary Times Editor-in-Chief Andrew Donaldson joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss the U.S. role in Iran, as President Trump has at times described the conflict as both a war and not a war. Donaldson argues the mixed messaging underscores the need for clearer strategy, legal footing, and a defined endgame.
Ordinary Times Editor-in-Chief Andrew Donaldson joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss the U.S. role in Iran, as President Trump has at times described the conflict as both a war and not a war. Donaldson argues the mixed messaging underscores the need for clearer strategy, legal footing, and a defined endgame.
Conservative group warns of ‘dangerous’ redistricting fights nationwide
Principles First Executive Director Brittany Martinez joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to break down the intensifying redistricting battles nationwide, warning the escalating, tit-for-tat tactics by both parties are eroding voter trust and threatening fair representation ahead of the midterms.
Principles First Executive Director Brittany Martinez joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to break down the intensifying redistricting battles nationwide, warning the escalating, tit-for-tat tactics by both parties are eroding voter trust and threatening fair representation ahead of the midterms.
Helmer reacts to court striking down new Va. maps
Virginia Del. Dan Helmer, who helped drive major Democratic gains in the 2025 legislative elections, joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to react to Friday's state Supreme Court ruling striking down newly approved congressional maps. Helmer weighs in on what the decision means for voters, political power in the commonwealth, and the fight ahead over redistricting.
Virginia Del. Dan Helmer, who helped drive major Democratic gains in the 2025 legislative elections, joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to react to Friday's state Supreme Court ruling striking down newly approved congressional maps. Helmer weighs in on what the decision means for voters, political power in the commonwealth, and the fight ahead over redistricting.
Virginia AG files emergency appeal to US Supreme Court on maps
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Trump predicts Supreme Court will strike down his birthright citizenship order
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
On The Hill: May 10, 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.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.