Maryland 6th District race: Mariela Roca (R)
Republican candidate Mariela Roca is making another play for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, she talks about her campaign ahead of the June primary, and the lessons she's learned on the campaign trail.
Republican candidate Mariela Roca is making another play for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, she talks about her campaign ahead of the June primary, and the lessons she's learned on the campaign trail.
Why Spencer Pratt is a leading contender in LA mayoral race
PR expert Vanessa Santos of Renegade DC joined The Final 5 to discuss Spencer Pratt’s attention-grabbing run for Los Angeles mayor and how celebrity, anger over wildfires, public safety and frustration with establishment Democrats are shaping the race. Santos said Pratt has been effective at spotlighting problems voters care about, but still needs to show what he would actually do if elected.
PR expert Vanessa Santos of Renegade DC joined The Final 5 to discuss Spencer Pratt’s attention-grabbing run for Los Angeles mayor and how celebrity, anger over wildfires, public safety and frustration with establishment Democrats are shaping the race. Santos said Pratt has been effective at spotlighting problems voters care about, but still needs to show what he would actually do if elected.
‘The joke was on Trump’: Eisen celebrates Kennedy Center court win
Norm Eisen, co-counsel to Rep. Joyce Beatty, praised Friday’s ruling blocking the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, saying Congress clearly established the name by law. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," he said he does not expect an appeal to succeed and criticized President Trump’s attacks on the judge, calling the case a matter of law, memory and corruption.
Norm Eisen, co-counsel to Rep. Joyce Beatty, praised Friday’s ruling blocking the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, saying Congress clearly established the name by law. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," he said he does not expect an appeal to succeed and criticized President Trump’s attacks on the judge, calling the case a matter of law, memory and corruption.
Montgomery County enacts laws limiting ICE operations amid debate
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
Maryland mail-in ballot counting begins after statewide errors
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
On The Hill: May 31, 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 slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Washington Roast returns to DC Improv
Washington Roast host Tim Kardashian previewed the show’s Thursday night return to the DC Improv, including new political characters and a charity tie-in for Hilarity for Charity.
Washington Roast host Tim Kardashian previewed the show’s Thursday night return to the DC Improv, including new political characters and a charity tie-in for Hilarity for Charity.
Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
Bipartisan coalition calls Trump’s second term a “betrayal”
On The Final 5, the editor of "Betrayed: America Didn’t Vote for This — A Damage Assessment" describes what its authors view as broken promises and damage from Trump’s second term. Anne Kim of Washington Monthly says the group, known as the Common Sense Coalition argues the administration has undermined democracy, national security, the economy, health care and the rule of law.
On The Final 5, the editor of "Betrayed: America Didn’t Vote for This — A Damage Assessment" describes what its authors view as broken promises and damage from Trump’s second term. Anne Kim of Washington Monthly says the group, known as the Common Sense Coalition argues the administration has undermined democracy, national security, the economy, health care and the rule of law.
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett targeted in 'swatting' call
Police determined the call to Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia home was a hoax before law enforcement responded.
Police determined the call to Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia home was a hoax before law enforcement responded.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Maryland sheriffs sue over law limiting cooperation with ICE
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
Most of Maryland’s elected sheriffs are suing to block a new law they say limits cooperation with ICE and effectively turns the state into a sanctuary state.
More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.