Who is Jay Jones? Meet the Democrat running for Virginia attorney general

Jay Jones is the Democratic candidate for Virginia’s Attorney General. He’s running against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. 

Who is Winsome Earle-Sears? Republican candidate in Virginia governor's race

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are facing off to take the highest office in the state. Whichever candidate wins, it will be historic as Virginia has never had a female governor.

Who is Abigail Spanberger? Democratic candidate for Virginia governor

The Virginia governor’s race is heating up as former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger and current Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are vying to become the first woman to hold the highest office in the state. 

Who is John Reid? Meet the Republican running for VA lieutenant governor

Republican John Reid is running for lieutenant governor of Virginia. He became the party's de facto nominee after Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity announced earlier this year that he was withdrawing from the race due to health complications.

Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Meet the Democrat running for VA lieutenant governor

Democratic State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is running for lieutenant governor on the same ticket as Democratic nominee for governor, Abigail Spanberger, and candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Final 5 Panel, Pt. 2: Virginia's role in national politics
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Host Jim Lokay moderates a discussion between Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson on Virginia's bellwether status in an off-cycle election year, and how Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones' text message scandal has threatened to upend the race for governor.

Final 5 Panel, Pt. 1: No Kings protest, shutdown underscore fraught political environment
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In this panel discussion from "The Final 5," Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson tackle the after effects of this weekend's "No Kings" protests across the nation, and how the ongoing government shutdown is fueling partisan tensions on Capitol Hill.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Political standoff enters day 20

The 2025 government shutdown is rapidly approaching the second longest in history with no end in sight and with mounting fallout for workers, travel, and emergency response.

Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week

The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate.

On The Hill: October 19, 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.

Federal workers, air travel still impacted by shutdown
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Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) joins FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald to discuss the continuing impacts of the government shutdown on federal employees.

Government shutdown enters fourth week
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FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) on negotiations on Capitol Hill to end the government shutdown.

Dozens of journalists walk out of Pentagon amid new media rules
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FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Retired U.S. Army Major Mike Lyons after dozens of journalists from major media outlets exited the Pentagon Wednesday after refusing to adhere to new reporting rules under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Virginia AG debate: Jay Jones apologizes for violent texts
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Tom Fitzgerald discusses the Virginia Attorney General debate with Greg Schneider, who covers Virginia for the Washington Post.

'No Kings' protests across DC
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Thousands of people took to the streets of Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's administration as part of massive "No Kings" protests.

WATCH: 'No Kings' protests in DC

Thousands of "No Kings" protests are scheduled for Saturday, with millions expected to take to the streets. Here's how you can watch the demonstrations live.