TMZ steps up Capitol Hill coverage
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Congressional inaction on DHS funding is spurring TMZ to enter the political game. Jim Lokay discusses that plus the latest state of play on the funding battle with Violet Jira from NOTUS on The Final 5.

The latest on Iran, what's next, and "cabinet churn"
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From funding requests from the White House to Congress to keep the War in Iran going, to the departure of Pam Bondi, it's been an eventful week on Capitol Hill. Jim Lokay discusses it all with Andrew Donaldson on The Final 5. 

Virginia redistricting poll shows narrow support, but turnout could decide outcome
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A new poll by The Washington Post suggests Virginia voters are narrowly backing a high-stakes redistricting proposal, but the final outcome remains uncertain. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports.

Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.

Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general

Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.

Trump's White House ballroom wins approval from planning commission
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President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, days after a federal judge ordered construction to halt. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.

Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'

President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."

Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says

U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.

Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG

President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security

President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.

GOP leaders move to end Homeland Security shutdown; could face first test vote Thursday

The Senate is expected to attempt quick passage Thursday of a measure that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, though it remains unclear how soon the House will act to end the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history.

President Trump says war with Iran will end "shortly"
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In a public address Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the war in Iran will end "shortly." Tonight, FOX 5's Sydney Persing is outside of the White House and has the details.

WATCH: Trump address on Iran

The president is expected to address the nation with a live update on the ongoing war in Iran from the White House on Wednesday night. 

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.

Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.