Race for DC Mayor: Hope Solomon
She was one of the 22,000+ D.C. residents who lost their jobs in the Trump administration's sweeping federal job cuts. Hope Solomon is channeling that into a bid for mayor. She explains her campaign on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay
She was one of the 22,000+ D.C. residents who lost their jobs in the Trump administration's sweeping federal job cuts. Hope Solomon is channeling that into a bid for mayor. She explains her campaign on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay
Bowser supports McDuffie, but doesn't endorse him
Outgoing DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won't endorse a successor, but told Axios DC reporter Cuneyt Dil that she supports now-former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie in next week's primary. Dil joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about his conversation and gives some insight on early voting numbers.
Outgoing DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won't endorse a successor, but told Axios DC reporter Cuneyt Dil that she supports now-former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie in next week's primary. Dil joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about his conversation and gives some insight on early voting numbers.
DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Montgomery County considers new 100-yard firearms restriction
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Race for DC Mayor: Vincent Orange (D)
Former DC Councilmember Vincent Orange has his eyes on a political comeback. As early voting gets underway in the race for DC Mayor, he joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
Former DC Councilmember Vincent Orange has his eyes on a political comeback. As early voting gets underway in the race for DC Mayor, he joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Race for DC Delegate: Greg Jaczko
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko is one of five Democrats vying for their party's nomination in the race to succeed retiring D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to make his case to the voters.
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko is one of five Democrats vying for their party's nomination in the race to succeed retiring D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to make his case to the voters.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Early voting begins in DC primary election
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Early voting is now underway in Washington, D.C., giving residents their first opportunity to cast ballots in the city’s primary and special elections. The election marks a historic first for the District, as voters will use ranked-choice voting for the first time.
Early voting opens across D.C. ahead of June primary
Early voting is underway in D.C., marking the first election in the city’s history to use ranked choice voting.
Early voting is underway in D.C., marking the first election in the city’s history to use ranked choice voting.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
On The Hill: June 07, 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.
Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
Pence speaks out, but who's listening?
Former VP Mike Pence has been making the rounds, claiming that President Trump and the Republican Party have abandoned conservative values on issues like the economy and tariffs. Jim Lokay discusses why Pence is speaking up with Daily Mail US Political Reporter Victoria Churchill on The Final 5.
Former VP Mike Pence has been making the rounds, claiming that President Trump and the Republican Party have abandoned conservative values on issues like the economy and tariffs. Jim Lokay discusses why Pence is speaking up with Daily Mail US Political Reporter Victoria Churchill on The Final 5.