Maryland law ends automatic adult charges for some juvenile offenders

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a law Tuesday changing how some violent juvenile cases are handled, ending automatic adult charges for certain 16- and 17-year-olds in serious offenses.

Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina

Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.

Doug McCain, John McCain’s son, dead at 66

Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66.

On The Hill: May 24, 2026
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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.

Who is Aaron Lukas? What to know about Tulsi Gabbard's replacement

Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard leaves her role June 30.

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal

President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.

Former Congressman says Dems need blunt reset
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Former Rep. Joe Cunningham (D-SC) argues Democrats lost trust by ignoring voter concerns about aging leaders, talking down to people and failing to speak plainly. In his new book, "Life of the Party," Cunningham says the party needs new leadership, age limits and a more relatable message heading into the midterms.

Harry Dunn sues to block Trump’s Jan. 6 “weaponization fund”
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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn says a proposed nearly $2 billion fund for Jan. 6 defendants would reward violence and loyalty to Trump. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Dunn, now running for Congress in Maryland, says the country still lacks accountability for the Capitol attack.

Senate halts immigration package over Trump's $1.8 billion fund for allies

President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.

Cruise giants could owe $440M after Supreme Court rules they used property seized in Cuba revolution

The Supreme Court dealt a major blow Thursday to four major cruise lines accused of profiting from Cuban property seized during Fidel Castro’s communist revolution, reviving lawsuits that could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars.

Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal

Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.

Man jailed over Charlie Kirk Facebook post wins $835,000 settlement

A man who lost his job and missed the birth of his granddaughter while jailed over a Charlie Kirk social media post will receive $835,000 to settle a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office.

Remembering Barney Frank
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Remembrances are pouring in after the death of longtime Congressman Barney Frank. Political consultant Mary Anne Marsh joins Jim on The Final 5 to offer her thoughts on his legacy.

Judge quotes 1984 in ruling ordering White House to preserve records

A federal judge opened his ruling ordering the Trump administration to start complying with the Presidential Records Act by quoting one of the most famous passages from 1984.

Jan. 6 officers sue to block payouts from Trump’s new ‘Anti-Weaponization’ fund

Two of the officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, are suing to prevent a new $1.776 billion settlement fund from making payments to anyone, including supporters of President Donald Trump accused of participating in the assault that day.