Trump declares Iran ceasefire over, orders fresh strikes at NATO summit
President Trump announced that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially over following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the U.S. military launched waves of offensive strikes against dozens of Iranian targets while Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey.
President Trump announced that the interim ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially over following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the U.S. military launched waves of offensive strikes against dozens of Iranian targets while Trump attended the NATO summit in Turkey.
Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical
Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.
Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces pressure to drop out over rape allegation
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing widespread calls to exit his race against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins following a public sexual assault and rape accusation by a former partner. Platner has denied the 2021 allegation, calling it "categorically false," but the controversy has thrown his campaign into severe turmoil.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing widespread calls to exit his race against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins following a public sexual assault and rape accusation by a former partner. Platner has denied the 2021 allegation, calling it "categorically false," but the controversy has thrown his campaign into severe turmoil.
Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement as senator remains hospitalized
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.
Maryland lawmakers prepare for special session over redistricting
A political showdown is brewing over Maryland’s congressional districts as lawmakers prepare to return to Annapolis next month for a special session that could reshape how future congressional maps are drawn.
A political showdown is brewing over Maryland’s congressional districts as lawmakers prepare to return to Annapolis next month for a special session that could reshape how future congressional maps are drawn.
Brian Tyler Cohen looks at Democratic Party post-Trump
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World." He argued Democrats have been too cautious and too deferential to political norms, contending they should focus on delivering results rather than protecting institutions. Cohen defended expanding the Supreme Court, said Democrats should be willing to exercise power more aggressively—but for policy goals rather than personal gain—and discussed the party's search for its next national leader ahead of 2028.
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss his new book, "The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World." He argued Democrats have been too cautious and too deferential to political norms, contending they should focus on delivering results rather than protecting institutions. Cohen defended expanding the Supreme Court, said Democrats should be willing to exercise power more aggressively—but for policy goals rather than personal gain—and discussed the party's search for its next national leader ahead of 2028.
Special legislative session called in Maryland to address redistricting amendment
Maryland legislative leaders announced Tuesday that lawmakers will gather in August to review a proposed constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting, following the collapse of a map-redrafting effort earlier this session.
Maryland legislative leaders announced Tuesday that lawmakers will gather in August to review a proposed constitutional amendment regarding congressional redistricting, following the collapse of a map-redrafting effort earlier this session.
Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will meet in August to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting following a failed push earlier this year to redraw maps to boost Democrats.
Maryland lawmakers will meet in August to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting following a failed push earlier this year to redraw maps to boost Democrats.
Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.
Maryland lawmakers will meet for a special session next month to consider a constitutional amendment dealing with future congressional redistricting, legislative leaders announced Tuesday, following a failed effort earlier this year to redraw the state's maps to boost Democrats.
Trump's 4th, the White House and the World Cup and where's McConnell?
MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined The Final 5 to discuss the political fallout from President Trump’s July 4 celebration on the National Mall, including crowd-size questions, heat-related medical incidents and cleanup concerns. He also examined the controversy surrounding President Trump’s involvement in the reversal of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card, and the concern over Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and his prolonged absence.
MeidasTouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined The Final 5 to discuss the political fallout from President Trump’s July 4 celebration on the National Mall, including crowd-size questions, heat-related medical incidents and cleanup concerns. He also examined the controversy surrounding President Trump’s involvement in the reversal of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card, and the concern over Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and his prolonged absence.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
On The Hill: July 05, 2026
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.
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.
Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Virginia assault weapons ban takes effect as legal battle begins
Virginia's new assault weapons ban is now in effect despite expected legal challenges from the Trump administration and opponents of the law. Delegate Dan Helmer, who led the legislation, defended the measure as a constitutional step to reduce gun violence, arguing it targets future sales rather than existing gun owners. Helmer said the state is prepared to defend the law in court.
Virginia's new assault weapons ban is now in effect despite expected legal challenges from the Trump administration and opponents of the law. Delegate Dan Helmer, who led the legislation, defended the measure as a constitutional step to reduce gun violence, arguing it targets future sales rather than existing gun owners. Helmer said the state is prepared to defend the law in court.
Senate stalemate keeps SAVE Act in limbo
With the SAVE Act still stalled in the Senate and a federal judge blocking President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, election integrity remains a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterms. Texas Public Policy Foundation's Josh Findley argues states can still strengthen voter ID and election security measures on their own, says the proposed reforms could be implemented before November, and contends Senate procedural rules—particularly the filibuster—are the biggest obstacle to advancing the legislation.
With the SAVE Act still stalled in the Senate and a federal judge blocking President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, election integrity remains a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterms. Texas Public Policy Foundation's Josh Findley argues states can still strengthen voter ID and election security measures on their own, says the proposed reforms could be implemented before November, and contends Senate procedural rules—particularly the filibuster—are the biggest obstacle to advancing the legislation.
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
Pride Month and the price of authenticity: why speaking out feels riskier than ever
LGBTQ marketing expert Andrew Isen reflects on the growing personal and professional risks of businesses involving themselves in Pride Month. Isen argues that, at a time meant to celebrate authenticity and inclusion, many companies instead feel political pressure to stay silent, driven by right-wing and anti-LGBTQ ideologues.
LGBTQ marketing expert Andrew Isen reflects on the growing personal and professional risks of businesses involving themselves in Pride Month. Isen argues that, at a time meant to celebrate authenticity and inclusion, many companies instead feel political pressure to stay silent, driven by right-wing and anti-LGBTQ ideologues.