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.

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.

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.

Moore addresses budget and redistricting in State of the State
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On The Hill: February 08, 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.

Sports and politics collide
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Doug Eldridge, co-founder of Achilles PR, to discuss the intersection of sports and politics.

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 Democrats release proposed new congressional district map
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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.

Trump administration proposes citizenship question in test for 2030 census

The Trump administration is making efforts to include a question about an individual's citizenship status in the U.S. as part of a practice test for the 2030 census.

Kamala comeback? Why her "KamalaHQ" account is back
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The former VP and 2024 Democratic nominee has pivoted her online presence to a new Gen-Z focused platform aimed at young voters, but will it work for Democrats? Kaivan Shroff, who worked on the Hillary 2016 digital team, joins "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay to offer his insight.

Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.