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Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) joined "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to address the ongoing federal government shutdown, criticizing the Trump administration’s mass layoffs as illegal under the Anti-Deficiency Act. He highlighted the human impact, noting that critical opioid prevention programs and other essential services are being cut, particularly affecting communities in Northern Virginia and rural America. Walkinshaw also condemned efforts to dismantle the nonpartisan civil service, calling for compromise on healthcare and budget negotiations while pointing out the GOP’s reluctance to return to the Capitol.

Two years after the October 7 attacks, a historic peace agreement has ended the war between Israel Defense Forces and Hamas. All remaining hostages were released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. President Trump announced the ceasefire alongside world leaders, calling it a new era for the region. Jim gets reaction from Democratic strategist and author of "The Land of AND" on Substack, Jenna Arnold on "The Final 5."

On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.

Tom Fitzgerald talks with Politico's Mia McCarthy and Bloomberg's Gregory Korte on how the shutdown is affecting government workers.

Tom Fitzgerald discusses the latest on the government shutdown with Politico's Mia McCarthy and Bloomberg's Gregory Korte.

Tom Fitzgerald talks with Terry Clower, director of George Mason's Center for Regional Analysis, about how the government shutdown is affecting the DC region.

Tom Fitzgerald talks with Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief at Jewish News Syndicate, about the mood in Israel ahead of the hostage release.

On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.

Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Autism Science Foundation co-founder and president Alison Singer to discuss the Trump administration's claims that there is a link between autism and Tylenol. Aired Oct. 5, 2025.

Tom Fitzgerald talks with Siobhan Hughes, Wall Street Journal congressional correspondent, and Mitchell Miller, WTOP congressional correspondent, on the economic impact of the government shutdown. Aired Oct. 5, 2025

Tom Fitzgerald talks with Siobhan Hughes, Wall Street Journal congressional correspondent, and Mitchell Miller, WTOP congressional correspondent, on next steps for Congress amid the government shutdown. Aired Oct. 5, 2025

Tom Fitzgerald talks with Rep. Andy Harris on day 5 of the government shutdown. Oct. 5, 2025