Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Democratic nominee Graham Platner suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine on Wednesday evening following a sexual assault allegation from a former girlfriend. Platner vehemently denied the claim in an 11-minute video, but stepped aside after a cascade of rescinded endorsements from prominent Democrats left his campaign unviable.
Democratic nominee Graham Platner suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine on Wednesday evening following a sexual assault allegation from a former girlfriend. Platner vehemently denied the claim in an 11-minute video, but stepped aside after a cascade of rescinded endorsements from prominent Democrats left his campaign unviable.
Judge rules temporary injunction on new Virginia gun laws applies statewide
A circuit court judge ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new gun laws applies statewide, which essentially stalls enforcement across the Commonwealth.
A circuit court judge ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new gun laws applies statewide, which essentially stalls enforcement across the Commonwealth.
Judge rules temporary injunction on new Virginia gun laws applies statewide
A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.
A circuit court judge has ruled that a temporary injunction blocking two new Virginia gun laws applies statewide, expanding a legal battle over the state's newly passed firearms restrictions.
Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal
The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.
The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, orders fresh strikes at NATO summit
President Trump announced that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially over following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the U.S. military launched waves of offensive strikes against dozens of Iranian targets while Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey.
President Trump announced that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially over following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the U.S. military launched waves of offensive strikes against dozens of Iranian targets while Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey.
Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical
Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.
Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces pressure to drop out over rape allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing widespread calls to exit his race against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins following a public sexual assault and rape accusation by a former partner. Platner has denied the 2021 allegation, calling it "categorically false," but the controversy has thrown his campaign into severe turmoil.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing widespread calls to exit his race against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins following a public sexual assault and rape accusation by a former partner. Platner has denied the 2021 allegation, calling it "categorically false," but the controversy has thrown his campaign into severe turmoil.
Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement as senator remains hospitalized
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.
Maryland lawmakers prepare for special session over redistricting
A political showdown is brewing over Maryland’s congressional districts as lawmakers prepare to return to Annapolis next month for a special session that could reshape how future congressional maps are drawn.
A political showdown is brewing over Maryland’s congressional districts as lawmakers prepare to return to Annapolis next month for a special session that could reshape how future congressional maps are drawn.
Brian Tyler Cohen looks at Democratic Party post-Trump
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World." He argued Democrats have been too cautious and too deferential to political norms, contending they should focus on delivering results rather than protecting institutions. Cohen defended expanding the Supreme Court, said Democrats should be willing to exercise power more aggressively—but for policy goals rather than personal gain—and discussed the party's search for its next national leader ahead of 2028.
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World." He argued Democrats have been too cautious and too deferential to political norms, contending they should focus on delivering results rather than protecting institutions. Cohen defended expanding the Supreme Court, said Democrats should be willing to exercise power more aggressively—but for policy goals rather than personal gain—and discussed the party's search for its next national leader ahead of 2028.
Special legislative session called in Maryland to address redistricting amendment
Maryland legislative leaders announced Tuesday that lawmakers will gather in August to review a proposed constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting, following the collapse of a map-redrafting effort earlier this session.
Maryland legislative leaders announced Tuesday that lawmakers will gather in August to review a proposed constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting, following the collapse of a map-redrafting effort earlier this session.
Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will meet in August to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting following a failed push earlier this year to redraw maps to boost Democrats.
Maryland lawmakers will meet in August to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting following a failed push earlier this year to redraw maps to boost Democrats.
Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.
Trump's 4th, the White House and the World Cup and where's McConnell?
MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined The Final 5 to discuss the political fallout from President Trump’s July 4 celebration on the National Mall, including crowd-size questions, heat-related medical incidents and cleanup concerns. He also examined the controversy surrounding President Trump’s involvement in the reversal of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card, and the concern over Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and his prolonged absence.
MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined The Final 5 to discuss the political fallout from President Trump’s July 4 celebration on the National Mall, including crowd-size questions, heat-related medical incidents and cleanup concerns. He also examined the controversy surrounding President Trump’s involvement in the reversal of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card, and the concern over Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and his prolonged absence.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
On The Hill: July 05, 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.
Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.