Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
President Trump says more than 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B will get $90 checks to help cover their premiums.
Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.
Permanent daylight savings change 'dead as disco' — at least for now
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
The Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent is stalled in Congress – again.
Former CDC director on politics of measles: ‘A death is a death’
Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director, appeared on “The Final 5” to discuss the nation’s growing measles outbreak. Frieden said the measles vaccine is safe and effective and remains the only way to stop the spread, while criticizing political arguments over how to classify measles-related deaths. Frieden also discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in medicine, saying AI can be a powerful tool for doctors and patients but cannot replace trained medical professionals.
Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director, appeared on “The Final 5” to discuss the nation’s growing measles outbreak. Frieden said the measles vaccine is safe and effective and remains the only way to stop the spread, while criticizing political arguments over how to classify measles-related deaths. Frieden also discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in medicine, saying AI can be a powerful tool for doctors and patients but cannot replace trained medical professionals.
Ivey: College sports bill a bid to ‘protect college profits’
On "The Final 5," Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) claimed the Protect College Sports Act, passed overwhelmingly by the Senate this week, unfairly limits college athletes’ earning power while leaving coaches and universities largely unchecked. The measure remains in limbo after House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the body early.
On "The Final 5," Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) claimed the Protect College Sports Act, passed overwhelmingly by the Senate this week, unfairly limits college athletes’ earning power while leaving coaches and universities largely unchecked. The measure remains in limbo after House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the body early.
Virginia energy plan targets rising power demand, affordability and data-center costs
Virginia’s new energy plan outlines ways to meet rising electricity demand, limit pressure on power bills and hold data centers responsible for added grid costs.
Virginia’s new energy plan outlines ways to meet rising electricity demand, limit pressure on power bills and hold data centers responsible for added grid costs.
How NoVa and Hampton Roads suburbs could shape Virginia’s 2026 races
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
The suburbs were long a Republican advantage in presidential elections, but they are now a battleground, and their voters help decide close races across the Mid-Atlantic.
America.Gov can answer your questions, but won't file your taxes
The Trump administration has launched America.gov, an AI chatbot designed to answer questions about government programs and services. As the Washington Sun's Natalie Alms explains on "The Final 5," the site is expected to expand next year to help users complete tasks such as applying for a passport, though tax filing is not currently part of the plan.
The Trump administration has launched America.gov, an AI chatbot designed to answer questions about government programs and services. As the Washington Sun's Natalie Alms explains on "The Final 5," the site is expected to expand next year to help users complete tasks such as applying for a passport, though tax filing is not currently part of the plan.
DOJ files ethics complaint against 7 federal judges
The Department of Justice is accusing seven federal judges in Minnesota of violating judicial ethics after they spoke publicly about pressure being placed on their courthouse during last winter’s immigration enforcement surge.
The Department of Justice is accusing seven federal judges in Minnesota of violating judicial ethics after they spoke publicly about pressure being placed on their courthouse during last winter’s immigration enforcement surge.
Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
DHS spends $20M in taxpayer funds on ad campaign promoting Trump administration
Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.
Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.
Trump says he's sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans: Here's why
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
Senator shoots airball with basketball mix-up during heated Senate hearing
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What Ohio’s gerrymandering fight means for Md., Va., and beyond
Josh Rultenberg, co-author of the new Amazon bestseller "Draw The Line In Ohio," joins Jim Lokay to explain how Ohio voters repeatedly tried to create a fairer redistricting process — only to see lawmakers protect their own political power. Rultenberg discusses the bipartisan nature of gerrymandering, the coming Maryland redistricting referendum and why voters must keep pushing for independent mapmaking reform.
Josh Rultenberg, co-author of the new Amazon bestseller "Draw The Line In Ohio," joins Jim Lokay to explain how Ohio voters repeatedly tried to create a fairer redistricting process — only to see lawmakers protect their own political power. Rultenberg discusses the bipartisan nature of gerrymandering, the coming Maryland redistricting referendum and why voters must keep pushing for independent mapmaking reform.
Scott MacFarlane on explosive Jack Smith hearing and Jan. 6 lawsuits
D.C. journalist Scott MacFarlane joins Jim Lokay to break down a contentious congressional hearing focused on Jack Smith’s investigative techniques, including a heated exchange involving Sen. Eric Schmitt. MacFarlane also discusses lawsuits filed by pardoned Jan. 6 defendants seeking taxpayer-funded damages from the federal government, this time over claims of poor treatment in D.C.'s jail.
D.C. journalist Scott MacFarlane joins Jim Lokay to break down a contentious congressional hearing focused on Jack Smith’s investigative techniques, including a heated exchange involving Sen. Eric Schmitt. MacFarlane also discusses lawsuits filed by pardoned Jan. 6 defendants seeking taxpayer-funded damages from the federal government, this time over claims of poor treatment in D.C.'s jail.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.
Protect College Sports Act passes latest Senate vote, heads to U.S. House for approval
The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill aimed at regulating spending and transfers in college sports for the second time this month. The bill will now head to the U.S. House for its final confirmation vote.
The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill aimed at regulating spending and transfers in college sports for the second time this month. The bill will now head to the U.S. House for its final confirmation vote.
Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk
The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando returns to in-person duties after heart attack
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando marked his official return to in-person council duties Tuesday following a heart attack earlier this month.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando marked his official return to in-person council duties Tuesday following a heart attack earlier this month.