Wizards welcome federal workers amid home opener excitement

Basketball fans in D.C. are buzzing with optimism despite the Washington Wizards' loss to the Hornets in their home opener.

WATCH: Abigail Spanberger campaigns in Norfolk, VA
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Abigail Spanberger makes a "Virginia Votes Bus Tour" stop in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.

VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the top issues for voters
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Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the top issues for Virginia voters to consider ahead of election day.

VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for attorney general
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Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia attorney general, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones.

VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for lieutenant governor
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Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid.

VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for governor
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Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.

WATCH: Abigail Spanberger campaigns in Portsmouth, VA
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Abigail Spanberger holds a canvass launch with local leaders in Portsmouth, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.

On The Hill: October 26, 2025
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On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw congressional maps
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Virginia Democrats announced their plan to redraw their congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA).

Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
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FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) on the battle between Democrats and Republicans to fund the government.

Government Shutdown: #ShutdownTherapy brings hope to local residents
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The impact of the government shutdown is being felt beyond federal buildings as it enters day 26. Local therapist Dr. Maliek Blade joins FOX 5 to share how he's bringing free mental health support to the community.

78% of Americans say Congress should extend health care subsidies: poll
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The government shutdown battle continues over health care subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. Phil Galewitz, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, joins FOX 5 to discuss.

DC suing federal government to have National Guard leave the city

The Office of the Attorney General in D.C. is suing the federal government, saying that the deployment of the National Guard on the streets of D.C. is unlawful, and that it's causing irreparable harm in the city. 

Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor

The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."

Virginia Democrats could redraw state's congressional maps

Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.