Rep. Eugene Vindman weighs in on shutdown deal, Iran conflict
Virginia Congressman Eugene Vindman (D) joined The Final 5 after lawmakers moved to reopen parts of the government following a lengthy shutdown. Vindman criticized the delay as unnecessary and also discussed his questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling for Congress to receive clearer authorization, funding details and accountability over the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Virginia Congressman Eugene Vindman (D) joined The Final 5 after lawmakers moved to reopen parts of the government following a lengthy shutdown. Vindman criticized the delay as unnecessary and also discussed his questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling for Congress to receive clearer authorization, funding details and accountability over the ongoing conflict with Iran.
SCOTUS temporarily restores abortion pill access
Dr. George Delgado, president of the Steno Institute and a board member with the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss the Supreme Court’s temporary action on mifepristone access and what it means for the broader abortion debate. Delgado argued for more medical supervision around abortion pills and discussed his support for what he calls “abortion pill reversal,” while major medical organizations continue to describe mifepristone as safe for most patients.
Dr. George Delgado, president of the Steno Institute and a board member with the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss the Supreme Court’s temporary action on mifepristone access and what it means for the broader abortion debate. Delgado argued for more medical supervision around abortion pills and discussed his support for what he calls “abortion pill reversal,” while major medical organizations continue to describe mifepristone as safe for most patients.
Congress probes Arlington’s immigration enforcement policies
Arlington County officials faced congressional scrutiny Monday after House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan sent letters challenging local immigration enforcement policies.
Arlington County officials faced congressional scrutiny Monday after House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan sent letters challenging local immigration enforcement policies.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.
Supreme Court restores abortion pill access
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
On The Hill: May 03, 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.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
House passes bill to allow rotisserie chicken under SNAP
The House voted on Thursday to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket rotisserie chickens an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
The House voted on Thursday to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket rotisserie chickens an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Trone says Dems need 'more fight' as he challenges Delaney for his old seat
Former Rep. David Trone is re-entering the race for Maryland’s 6th District, setting up a primary challenge against Rep. April McClain Delaney.
Former Rep. David Trone is re-entering the race for Maryland’s 6th District, setting up a primary challenge against Rep. April McClain Delaney.