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.

Hundreds laid off in Bezos' cost-cutting at WaPo plan rally
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Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos went through with anticipated job cuts on Wednesday, slashing a third of the staff at the venerable newspaper. On Thursday, members of the News Guild will rally outside Post HQ in DC to make their voices heard. Marissa Lang, one of the journalists included in the layoffs, joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to explain what's next. 

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

President Trump plans to shutter Kennedy Center for 2 years: why?
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There's still much we don't know about President Trump's surprise announcement that he will close the Kennedy Center for two years for "renovations." NOTUS senior editor Dave Levinthal breaks it down on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.

Maryland redistricting push advances, but Senate resistance looms
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The fight over congressional redistricting has taken a major step forward in Maryland, but it could already be running into a dead end. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced. 

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Maryland redistricting push advances, but Senate resistance looms

The fight over congressional redistricting has taken a major step forward in Maryland, but it could already be running into a dead end.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Dems flip Trump +17 seat; what does it say about Texas Senate race?
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A Texas district Trump won big just went blue—and Democrats think it means something. TX Dems Party Chair Kendall Scudder joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain why he sees a momentum shift in the Lone Star State, and to break down the brewing clash between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett in a high-stakes Senate primary.

Dems flip Trump +17 seat; what does it say about Texas Senate race?
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A Texas district Trump won big just went blue—and Democrats think it means something. TX Dems Party Chair Kendall Scudder joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain why he sees a momentum shift in the Lone Star State, and to break down the brewing clash between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett in a high-stakes Senate primary.

Partial government shutdown headed for a 4th day
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It’s day three of the latest government shutdown. Over the weekend, funding ran out again for many — but not all — federal agencies. Last time out, the fight was healthcare, but now Democrats and Republicans are arguing over immigration and customs enforcement. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live on Capitol Hill.

Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.