On The Hill: August 23, 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's 50% tariffs implemented on Canadian goods after trade negotiations suspended
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. late Friday, blaming "unfair" last-minute changes to Washington's proposed terms and announcing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
White House ballroom work can continue for now, Supreme Court rules
The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday.
The White House can continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom for now, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts ruled Friday.
Nancy Kissinger dies: Wife of Henry Kissinger was 92
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show
Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.
Federal agents have seized electronic devices belonging to former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell, according to reporting by Fox News, and court documents.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.
Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.
On The Hill: August 16, 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.
Democrats shuffle presidential primary schedule, hoping to reach Black, Latino, and union voters
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
Democrats voted Saturday to shake up their presidential primary calendar, creating a new route for any candidate eyeing the White House in 2028. The new calendar is expected to give Black and Latino voters, as well as union members, a bigger impact on who the nominee will be.
An insider's view of hotly contested Michigan Senate race
Jim Lokay goes one-on-one with FOX 2 Detroit anchor and host of "The Pulse," Roop Raj, on the national attention surrounding the race for Michigan's open Senate seat. Raj talks about the challenges ahead for Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a contentious primary that many saw as a referendum on the direction of the Democratic party, and why Republican nominee Mike Rogers is trying to seize on the discord.
Jim Lokay goes one-on-one with FOX 2 Detroit anchor and host of "The Pulse," Roop Raj, on the national attention surrounding the race for Michigan's open Senate seat. Raj talks about the challenges ahead for Democratic nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a contentious primary that many saw as a referendum on the direction of the Democratic party, and why Republican nominee Mike Rogers is trying to seize on the discord.
Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
Judge threatens DOJ sanctions over unreleased Epstein files
A federal judge is considering contempt proceedings and possible sanctions after the Justice Department missed a deadline to submit unreleased Epstein records for private review. Independent journalist Scott MacFarlane says roughly 3 million pages remain undisclosed as survivors and lawmakers demand greater transparency. He also reports that $323 million has been spent or allocated for White House projects in 2026, far more than in years past, raising concerns about accountability.
A federal judge is considering contempt proceedings and possible sanctions after the Justice Department missed a deadline to submit unreleased Epstein records for private review. Independent journalist Scott MacFarlane says roughly 3 million pages remain undisclosed as survivors and lawmakers demand greater transparency. He also reports that $323 million has been spent or allocated for White House projects in 2026, far more than in years past, raising concerns about accountability.
Raskin seeks investigation into Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee wants to investigate the arrest of three-time Olympian David Hearn, arguing the Trump administration blamed him for damage caused by a rushed, botched renovation of the Reflecting Pool. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Raskin also accused the Justice Department of pursuing politically motivated cases and vowed scrutiny of plans to engrave Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee wants to investigate the arrest of three-time Olympian David Hearn, arguing the Trump administration blamed him for damage caused by a rushed, botched renovation of the Reflecting Pool. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Raskin also accused the Justice Department of pursuing politically motivated cases and vowed scrutiny of plans to engrave Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center.