More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
‘You don’t start planning in the ER parking lot’: why caregivers should care for themselves
Jennifer Antkowiak left her career as a television news anchor twice to take on family caregiving duties. With National Home Caregiver Month underway, she joined “The Final 5” to highlight the growing strain on America’s 63 million family caregivers. Antkowiak discussed the balance of work and caregiving responsibilities, noting that professional caregiver shortages are pushing more medical-level tasks onto families. Antkowiak created Take Care Tips after realizing she was burning out, offering “10 minute tips” to help caregivers reset and prioritize self-care. Resources are available at takecaretips.com.
Jennifer Antkowiak left her career as a television news anchor twice to take on family caregiving duties. With National Home Caregiver Month underway, she joined “The Final 5” to highlight the growing strain on America’s 63 million family caregivers. Antkowiak discussed the balance of work and caregiving responsibilities, noting that professional caregiver shortages are pushing more medical-level tasks onto families. Antkowiak created Take Care Tips after realizing she was burning out, offering “10 minute tips” to help caregivers reset and prioritize self-care. Resources are available at takecaretips.com.
Epstein files vote: Here's who voted against releasing the Epstein files
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Both the House and the Senate passed the bill on Tuesday and will head to President Donald Trump's desk for his signature.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US
In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.
In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Panel: Trump on affordability; Epstein files set to be released
Kevin Walling and Neil Chatterjee join Jim Lokay to discuss some of the major news of the day, including President Trump's renewed focus on affordability after Republicans' suffered major losses at the ballot box, plus the looming House vote to release the Epstein files.
Kevin Walling and Neil Chatterjee join Jim Lokay to discuss some of the major news of the day, including President Trump's renewed focus on affordability after Republicans' suffered major losses at the ballot box, plus the looming House vote to release the Epstein files.
FOX 5 DC's Jim Lokay interviews VA Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
VA Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke with FOX 5 DC's Jim Lokay about her upcoming term.
VA Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke with FOX 5 DC's Jim Lokay about her upcoming term.
Trump hosts 2026 FIFA World Cup task force meeting | FULL REMARKS
President Trump hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup task force in the oval office for a meeting on Monday.
President Trump hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup task force in the oval office for a meeting on Monday.
Government Shutdown Aftermath: Smithsonian museums reopen; flight restrictions end
Things are slowly returning to normal now that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended.
Things are slowly returning to normal now that the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended.
Political Panel: What will the impact be following the end of the historic government shutdown?
Tom Fitzgerald sat down with Wendy Benjaminson, a Bloomberg senior editor and Brody Mullins, a journalist and author, to discuss the potential impacts of the government shutdown.
Tom Fitzgerald sat down with Wendy Benjaminson, a Bloomberg senior editor and Brody Mullins, a journalist and author, to discuss the potential impacts of the government shutdown.
Housing affordability challenges
Tom Fitzgerald spoke with Danielle Hale, the chief economist for realtor.com, to discuss the state of housing affordability.
Tom Fitzgerald spoke with Danielle Hale, the chief economist for realtor.com, to discuss the state of housing affordability.
Government shutdown funded through January
Tom Fitzgerald and Rep. Suham Subramanyam to discuss the end of the government shutdown.
Tom Fitzgerald and Rep. Suham Subramanyam to discuss the end of the government shutdown.
On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald: November 16, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.
Conservative groups eye potential voters on HBCU campuses
Conservative group Blexit is making a renewed push to engage young Black voters — and they’re doing it by showing up at HBCUs during homecoming season. In her latest reporting for Capital B, national education reporter Alecia Taylor takes "The Final 5" inside the group’s “Educate to Liberate” tour, where students at campuses like Bowie State are met with on-the-spot interviews, limited disclosure about the group’s ties to Turning Point USA, and conversations that range from civil curiosity to deep skepticism.
Conservative group Blexit is making a renewed push to engage young Black voters — and they’re doing it by showing up at HBCUs during homecoming season. In her latest reporting for Capital B, national education reporter Alecia Taylor takes "The Final 5" inside the group’s “Educate to Liberate” tour, where students at campuses like Bowie State are met with on-the-spot interviews, limited disclosure about the group’s ties to Turning Point USA, and conversations that range from civil curiosity to deep skepticism.
Cliff Young has the pulse of the people
Ipsos pollster Cliff Young returns to "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay to look at fresh polling numbers on issues voters care about, including affordability -- and how last week's mid-cycle elections factor into next year's congressional midterm elections.
Ipsos pollster Cliff Young returns to "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay to look at fresh polling numbers on issues voters care about, including affordability -- and how last week's mid-cycle elections factor into next year's congressional midterm elections.
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton.
Smithsonian reopening after government shutdown
The Smithsonian is starting to reopen all its facilities after the end of the federal government shutdown.
The Smithsonian is starting to reopen all its facilities after the end of the federal government shutdown.