ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and policy shake-up
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests declined sharply after a leadership shakeup and the controversial fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Push for White House ballroom accelerated by Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to shutdown
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
On The Hill: April 26, 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 says WHCA dinner gunman was "lone wolf" from California
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
DOJ to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Virginia redistricting fight heads to state Supreme Court
Virginia’s ongoing redistricting battle has escalated to the state’s highest court after a judge temporarily halted implementation of the contested map, triggering an emergency appeal from Attorney General Jay Jones.
Virginia’s ongoing redistricting battle has escalated to the state’s highest court after a judge temporarily halted implementation of the contested map, triggering an emergency appeal from Attorney General Jay Jones.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Jamil Jaffer on the Iran ceasefire
National security expert Jamil Jaffer joins The Final 5's Jim Lokay to weigh in on President Trump's decision to postpone a deadline to strike a deal with Iran.
National security expert Jamil Jaffer joins The Final 5's Jim Lokay to weigh in on President Trump's decision to postpone a deadline to strike a deal with Iran.
RFK's HHS reign prompts more doctors to run for office
As HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues testimony on Capitol Hill, there's a groundswell of physicians, scientists, and STEM professionals seeking public office. Jim Lokay speaks with Shaughnessy Naughton of 3.14 Action on The Final 5.
As HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues testimony on Capitol Hill, there's a groundswell of physicians, scientists, and STEM professionals seeking public office. Jim Lokay speaks with Shaughnessy Naughton of 3.14 Action on The Final 5.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
WMATA to vote on budget plan that includes Red Line automation
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board is expected to vote Thursday on a $913 million budget plan that includes a proposal to fully automate Metro’s Red Line, the system’s oldest and busiest rail line.
Virginia to enact paid family and medical leave in 2028
Virginia will guarantee workers paid family and medical leave starting in 2028 after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation approved by the General Assembly Wednesday.
Virginia will guarantee workers paid family and medical leave starting in 2028 after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation approved by the General Assembly Wednesday.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Virginia circuit court invalidates redistricting amendment, blocks certification
A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.
A Virginia circuit court has invalidated Tuesday’s special election on a constitutional amendment and redistricting plan, halting certification and blocking immediate changes to congressional maps.