School bonds on the ballot for Virginia voters on Election Day

The countdown to Election Day is on across the Commonwealth and there’s more to the ballot beyond the race for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Del. Ian Lovejoy on record spending in key Virginia race
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As control of the Virginia House of Delegates hangs in the balance, Del. Ian Lovejoy (R-22nd District) faces a multi-million-dollar challenge from Democrat Elizabeth Guzman. He told Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" his focus remains on “kitchen-table issues” as Republicans try to flip the lower chamber.

John Reid makes final pitch in Lt. Gov. race
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Jim is joined on "The Final 5" by Virginia GOP lieutenant governor nominee John Reid, who lays out his case for the commonwealth's number two job, plus why his campaign took the unusual step of debating an AI avatar of his Democratic opponent, Ghazala Hashmi.

Chuck Todd: VA redistricting fight could define the next governor’s legacy
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With control of the Virginia governor’s office and legislature at stake, longtime political analyst Chuck Todd says the state’s next big political battle could come sooner than expected — and it won’t be about policy. He joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to weigh in on the 2025 race.

Government Shutdown 2025: Resources for struggling federal workers

As the government shutdown continues, federal workers feel the pinch as they go without paychecks, driving concerns on how to put food on the table and pay the bills. 

SNAP benefits latest: Trump administration says partial funding coming

The Trump administration said Monday afternoon that it will partially fund SNAP, though details about the timeline for cards reloading and the amount were still unclear.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 34 with no deal as standoff nears historic record

The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in U.S. history this week, as the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans stretches into a new month.

WATCH: Winsome Earle-Sears Campaign Event
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GOP candidate for Virginia Governor Winsome Earle-Sears campaigned over the weekend, just days before the 2025 election.

Trump '60 Minutes' interview: Here's what happened

Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.

On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald: November 2, 2025
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On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.

Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid

Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.

Government shutdown developments
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Brian Kelly, the Executive Vice President and Editor-at-Large for US News and World Report, to discuss the latest development for the government shutdown.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen talks government shutdown
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Senator Chris Van Hollen to discuss the latest with the government shutdown.

Maryland state Democrats push back on redristricting
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Maryland Senator Bill Ferguson to discuss how some Maryland state Democrats are pushing back on redistricting.

Latest polls on the Virginia governor election
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Kyle Kondik from the UVA Center for politics to discuss the latest polls for the upcoming Virginia governor election.

FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

Virginia lawmakers advance plan to redraw state's congressional districts

Lawmakers in Richmond are advancing a plan to redistrict Virginia’s U.S. House districts, but there is still an uphill battle before new maps could become a reality.

Obama rallies with Spanberger in Norfolk | Nov. 1 Virginia election update

Election Day in Virginia is just under a week away. Here's everything you need to know about the candidates running for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, as well as latest polls and how to vote.