New poll says a bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump for rising costs
A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.
A majority of Americans attribute the nation's rising cost of living to President Donald Trump's policies, as inflation and elevated consumer prices outpace wage growth for millions of people.
Arlington County files lawsuit to stop Trump's triumphal arch
The battle over President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch just got bigger, with Arlington County now suing to stop the project.
The battle over President Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch just got bigger, with Arlington County now suing to stop the project.
Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly begged Trump donor to pay her $100K credit card bill: WSJ
Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece and an ally of President Trump, reportedly begged a donor to pay off her $100,000 Amex bill in exchange for being “your Trump ride or die, forever and ever.”
Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece and an ally of President Trump, reportedly begged a donor to pay off her $100,000 Amex bill in exchange for being “your Trump ride or die, forever and ever.”
Antisemitism rises locally three years after Oct. 7 attacks
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, local Jewish activist Adam Zimmerman reflects on the Oct. 7 attacks and the continuing war, describing the impact of antisemitism on Jewish communities in the D.C. region. He also acknowledges the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, says the Jewish community wants peace, and discusses local leaders’ efforts to improve security for synagogues and community institutions.
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, local Jewish activist Adam Zimmerman reflects on the Oct. 7 attacks and the continuing war, describing the impact of antisemitism on Jewish communities in the D.C. region. He also acknowledges the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, says the Jewish community wants peace, and discusses local leaders’ efforts to improve security for synagogues and community institutions.
Progressives could complicate Jeffries’ bid for speaker
Washington Sun congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to lay out the challenges House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could face in securing the speaker’s gavel if Democrats win the House. Six progressive lawmakers have not committed to backing him, and their influence may depend on the size of the Democratic majority. The conversation also covers the party’s growing confidence ahead of the midterms and divisions over U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Washington Sun congressional reporter Stephen Neukam joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to lay out the challenges House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could face in securing the speaker’s gavel if Democrats win the House. Six progressive lawmakers have not committed to backing him, and their influence may depend on the size of the Democratic majority. The conversation also covers the party’s growing confidence ahead of the midterms and divisions over U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Virginia 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Are you registered to vote? Do you know how to check? How do you get a mail-in ballot? Here's what you need to know about voting in Virginia this election.
Are you registered to vote? Do you know how to check? How do you get a mail-in ballot? Here's what you need to know about voting in Virginia this election.
53% of likely Maryland voters oppose congressional redistricting amendment
A new poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 7 shows that 53% of likely Maryland voters plan to vote "no" on Question 3 in the upcoming general election.
A new poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 7 shows that 53% of likely Maryland voters plan to vote "no" on Question 3 in the upcoming general election.
Robocall proposal could open floodgates before Election Day
A conservative group wants federal regulators to relax prohibitions on most robocalls to cellphones without the caller getting consent beforehand, a move consumer advocates fear could unleash a surge of unwanted political calls before Election Day.
A conservative group wants federal regulators to relax prohibitions on most robocalls to cellphones without the caller getting consent beforehand, a move consumer advocates fear could unleash a surge of unwanted political calls before Election Day.
Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll
Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.
Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.
Transit costs drive NoVa, Maryland voter priorities for 2026 midterms
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.
Helmer on midterms, issues facing voters in an "off year" for Va.
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Delegate Dan Helmer, a Democrat from Fairfax County, says federal job cuts and the conflict with Iran are adding to voters’ concerns about affordability heading into the midterms. He defends Virginia Democrats’ record, citing the higher minimum wage, consumer protections and housing efforts, and argues data centers should pay more toward the electricity costs tied to their growth. Helmer also says the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger warrants scrutiny.
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Delegate Dan Helmer, a Democrat from Fairfax County, says federal job cuts and the conflict with Iran are adding to voters’ concerns about affordability heading into the midterms. He defends Virginia Democrats’ record, citing the higher minimum wage, consumer protections and housing efforts, and argues data centers should pay more toward the electricity costs tied to their growth. Helmer also says the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger warrants scrutiny.
White House: Media "freakout" over Trump comments on Iran
On The Final 5, Principles First executive director Brittany Martinez discusses President Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, and why she believes Republicans face headwinds heading into the midterms. She points to the cost of living, rising gas prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran as concerns for voters, and says a possible loss of control of Congress could bring more Republican pushback against the administration.
On The Final 5, Principles First executive director Brittany Martinez discusses President Trump’s remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, and why she believes Republicans face headwinds heading into the midterms. She points to the cost of living, rising gas prices and the ongoing conflict with Iran as concerns for voters, and says a possible loss of control of Congress could bring more Republican pushback against the administration.
UMBC Poll: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore holds strong lead over Dan Cox
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore holds a 51% to 24% lead over Republican challenger Dan Cox in Maryland’s gubernatorial race, according to a survey released Tuesday by the UMBC Institute of Politics.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore holds a 51% to 24% lead over Republican challenger Dan Cox in Maryland’s gubernatorial race, according to a survey released Tuesday by the UMBC Institute of Politics.
Local unions rally against proposed 'robotaxi' bill in DC
Driverless vehicles remain in the testing phase in Washington, D.C., but some councilmembers would like to see them rolling on city streets soon.
Driverless vehicles remain in the testing phase in Washington, D.C., but some councilmembers would like to see them rolling on city streets soon.
D.C. union leader: Waymo threatens thousands of driving jobs
As D.C. considers allowing Waymo’s self-driving vehicles to operate on city streets, SEIU EVP Jaime Contreras tells The Final 5's Jim Lokay that the technology could take income from thousands of local rideshare drivers. He urges city leaders to add stronger worker and community protections before approving the plan.
As D.C. considers allowing Waymo’s self-driving vehicles to operate on city streets, SEIU EVP Jaime Contreras tells The Final 5's Jim Lokay that the technology could take income from thousands of local rideshare drivers. He urges city leaders to add stronger worker and community protections before approving the plan.
Can nuclear power meet rising electricity demand?
As electricity demand surges because of AI, data centers and new manufacturing, John Kotek of the Nuclear Energy Institute explains why nuclear power could provide reliable, clean and affordable energy. Kotek also discusses Maryland’s rising power costs, the effort to restart Three Mile Island and whether new nuclear plants could help keep energy bills under control.
As electricity demand surges because of AI, data centers and new manufacturing, John Kotek of the Nuclear Energy Institute explains why nuclear power could provide reliable, clean and affordable energy. Kotek also discusses Maryland’s rising power costs, the effort to restart Three Mile Island and whether new nuclear plants could help keep energy bills under control.
Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force
The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.
The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.
On The Hill: October 04, 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 posts GOP Sen. Tom Cotton's phone number amid daylight saving time fight
President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States by trying to step up the pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and releasing the personal cellphone number of the Senate Intelligence Chair so supporters could call it.
President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States by trying to step up the pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and releasing the personal cellphone number of the Senate Intelligence Chair so supporters could call it.