Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Lawmakers hold hearing to explore impact of DOGE cuts on DMV economy
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Lawmakers hold hearing to explore impact of DOGE cuts on DMV economy
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions. Lawmakers are taking a closer look at how DOGE cuts are impacting the economy in the D.C. region. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more.
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions. Lawmakers are taking a closer look at how DOGE cuts are impacting the economy in the D.C. region. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more.
North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
DC Attorney General files lawsuit to dismantle alleged real estate fraud scheme
The D.C. Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit aimed at shutting down what officials describe as a sprawling real‑estate fraud scheme that exploits tenants, lenders and District agencies while worsening the city’s affordable‑housing crisis.
The D.C. Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit aimed at shutting down what officials describe as a sprawling real‑estate fraud scheme that exploits tenants, lenders and District agencies while worsening the city’s affordable‑housing crisis.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
VA Democrats vote to approve proposed redistricting map
Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Moore addresses budget and redistricting in State of the State
In the General Assembly, the governor pointed to progress in tackling the state’s serious budget crisis — a $1.4 billion deficit that could grow to $4 billion in four years.
In the General Assembly, the governor pointed to progress in tackling the state’s serious budget crisis — a $1.4 billion deficit that could grow to $4 billion in four years.
Bondi faces questions from lawmakers amid fallout over Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Wednesday in a hearing over the Justice Department’s management of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Wednesday in a hearing over the Justice Department’s management of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
National Governors Association meeting will not be held after Trump excludes Democrats
An annual meeting of the nation’s governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
An annual meeting of the nation’s governors that has long served as a rare bipartisan gathering is unraveling after President Donald Trump excluded Democratic governors from White House events.
Don Lemon hires former MN prosecutor Joe Thompson to help fight church protest charges
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has ben hired to represent Don Lemon against charges stemming from a protest at a St. Paul church.
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who recently resigned from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Minnesota following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has ben hired to represent Don Lemon against charges stemming from a protest at a St. Paul church.
Clemency vs. pardon: Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump
Ghislaine Maxwell indicated she’ll testify about Trump and Clinton – but only if she’s granted clemency. Here’s what we know.
Ghislaine Maxwell indicated she’ll testify about Trump and Clinton – but only if she’s granted clemency. Here’s what we know.
US Attorney Pirro seems to walk back threats to arrest lawful gun owners following backlash
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.
On The Hill: February 08, 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.
Sports and politics collide
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Doug Eldridge, co-founder of Achilles PR, to discuss the intersection of sports and politics.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Doug Eldridge, co-founder of Achilles PR, to discuss the intersection of sports and politics.
POLITICAL PANEL: Trump's controversial Truth Social post on the Obamas
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.
Virginia Democrats release proposed new congressional district map
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill on Friday, sending four constitutional amendments to voters — one of which concerns congressional map redistricting.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill on Friday, sending four constitutional amendments to voters — one of which concerns congressional map redistricting.
Virginia Democrats release proposed new congressional district map
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill sending four constitutional amendments to voters, including redistricting. It comes as Democratic lawmakers unveil a new proposed congressional map that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. FOX 5’s Julie Donaldson explains what the proposal would do and what still has to happen before it could take effect.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill sending four constitutional amendments to voters, including redistricting. It comes as Democratic lawmakers unveil a new proposed congressional map that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. FOX 5’s Julie Donaldson explains what the proposal would do and what still has to happen before it could take effect.
Hillary Clinton calls for public hearing in Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton is calling for transparency as she and Bill Clinton prepare to tell Congress what they know about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hillary Clinton is calling for transparency as she and Bill Clinton prepare to tell Congress what they know about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.