Mizusawa backs Trump's actions
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Virginia Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa (R) defended President Trump’s actions against Iran, saying the U.S. had to prevent Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon. He also backed buying diesel from Russia, arguing it could help the U.S. economy and provide leverage to bring Russia and Ukraine back to negotiations. Mizusawa called for greater energy independence and said his military experience would help him represent Virginia’s interests.
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Virginia Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa (R) defended President Trump’s actions against Iran, saying the U.S. had to prevent Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon. He also backed buying diesel from Russia, arguing it could help the U.S. economy and provide leverage to bring Russia and Ukraine back to negotiations. Mizusawa called for greater energy independence and said his military experience would help him represent Virginia’s interests.
Zacharia's first day on the job
Jim gets an insider's take on Katie Zacharia's first day as White House press secretary from Loretta Lepore, who served as press secretary for former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Jim gets an insider's take on Katie Zacharia's first day as White House press secretary from Loretta Lepore, who served as press secretary for former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Harris leads Democrats; Vance tops GOP in 2028 primary front-runner poll
While U.S. voters are still two years away from deciding who their next commander in chief will be, a new poll shows which potential candidates may have a head start, should they decide to run.
While U.S. voters are still two years away from deciding who their next commander in chief will be, a new poll shows which potential candidates may have a head start, should they decide to run.
Fight over Elon Musk’s DOGE records heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on a lawsuit filed by a government watchdog that claims records from the Department of Government Efficiency, the federal department created by President Donald Trump and led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, should be public.
The Supreme Court agreed to weigh in on a lawsuit filed by a government watchdog that claims records from the Department of Government Efficiency, the federal department created by President Donald Trump and led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, should be public.
Americans think Trump prioritizes his wealth more than helping US, poll finds
In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.
In a recent poll, most Americans believe President Trump is improperly profiting from his presidency and placing his personal financial interest ahead of the country.
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as United States ambassador to Greece
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned following a string of damaging reports alleging misconduct.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned following a string of damaging reports alleging misconduct.
GOP needs to focus on economic message, says former candidate
With weeks left until the midterms, former GOP congressional candidate Rosemary Becchi joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to offer her take on how Republicans should press forward. Becchi, who ran for a seat in New Jersey, says candidates should focus more on pocketbook issues and less on their ties to President Trump if they're looking to buck historical precedent.
With weeks left until the midterms, former GOP congressional candidate Rosemary Becchi joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to offer her take on how Republicans should press forward. Becchi, who ran for a seat in New Jersey, says candidates should focus more on pocketbook issues and less on their ties to President Trump if they're looking to buck historical precedent.
Vindman calls Omar raid politically motivated, slams Trump’s Russia energy deal
Rep. Eugene Vindman joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 weighs in on the FBI raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, calling it politically motivated and inappropriate, and criticizes President Trump’s energy deal with Russia as a lifeline to Moscow while its war against Ukraine continues. Vindman also calls the proposed televised execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan “un-American.”
Rep. Eugene Vindman joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 weighs in on the FBI raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, calling it politically motivated and inappropriate, and criticizes President Trump’s energy deal with Russia as a lifeline to Moscow while its war against Ukraine continues. Vindman also calls the proposed televised execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan “un-American.”
Former Atlanta resident Soulja Boy hints at 2028 run for president
Rapper Soulja Boy is hinting at a possible 2028 presidential run.
Rapper Soulja Boy is hinting at a possible 2028 presidential run.
Most Americans reject betting on elections, government events, poll finds
A new poll finds that most Americans oppose election betting on prediction market platforms as policymakers’ express concerns of potential insider trading within the rapidly growing prediction sites industry.
A new poll finds that most Americans oppose election betting on prediction market platforms as policymakers’ express concerns of potential insider trading within the rapidly growing prediction sites industry.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home weeks before midterms
Federal agents searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep.
Federal agents searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep.
Trump, Rubio mull firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is under scrutiny after reports alleged she accepted improper gifts and sought $100,000 from a political donor to pay her credit card debt in exchange for executive access.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is under scrutiny after reports alleged she accepted improper gifts and sought $100,000 from a political donor to pay her credit card debt in exchange for executive access.
UMBC Poll: Moore leading Cox 2-1, but voters wary of data centers, redistricting
UMBC Institute of Politics Executive Director Mileah Kromer joins The Final 5 to discuss a new poll showing Gov. Wes Moore leading Republican Dan Cox, 51% to 24%, in Maryland’s governor’s race, with many unaffiliated voters still undecided. Kromer says voters’ negative views of the economy—especially the cost of everyday goods and services—could weigh on Moore, while Cox faces fundraising challenges. The poll also finds broad concern about data centers and AI, and opposition to Question 3’s redistricting proposal
UMBC Institute of Politics Executive Director Mileah Kromer joins The Final 5 to discuss a new poll showing Gov. Wes Moore leading Republican Dan Cox, 51% to 24%, in Maryland’s governor’s race, with many unaffiliated voters still undecided. Kromer says voters’ negative views of the economy—especially the cost of everyday goods and services—could weigh on Moore, while Cox faces fundraising challenges. The poll also finds broad concern about data centers and AI, and opposition to Question 3’s redistricting proposal
Judge orders Trump administration to stop airing controversial ads
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must end an advertisement campaign that spent millions of taxpayer dollars on messaging that critics argued was political.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must end an advertisement campaign that spent millions of taxpayer dollars on messaging that critics argued was political.
Bipartisan Senate group urges Trump to abandon plan to buy Russian diesel amid Ukraine war
A bipartisan group of six senators is urging President Donald Trump’s administration to abandon a plan to purchase diesel from Russia.
A bipartisan group of six senators is urging President Donald Trump’s administration to abandon a plan to purchase diesel from Russia.
DOJ probes whether TV networks broke antitrust law by halting Trump coverage
The Justice Department is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC violated antitrust laws when their White House television press pool temporarily halted coverage of President Donald Trump.
The Justice Department is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox and NBC violated antitrust laws when their White House television press pool temporarily halted coverage of President Donald Trump.
Pence calls Trump’s diesel deal with Putin a ‘betrayal’ to Lindsey Graham, urges him to rescind it
Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.
Former Vice President Mike Pence called President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil a “betrayal” to late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s legacy and urged the president to “rescind” it.
On The Hill: October 11, 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.
Trump's proposed memorial arch faces lawsuit from Virginia county board
President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.
President Donald Trump’s planned Triumphal Arch faces a new lawsuit from the Arlington County Board in Virginia, according to the Associated Press.
Katie Zacharia named new White House press secretary by Trump
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company and former conservative media commentator, will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Katie Zacharia, a communications adviser for his media company and former conservative media commentator, will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.