New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Charlie Kirk to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump will award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  

Trump’s DC crime emergency ends as House Republicans push sweeping bills

President Trump’s 30-day crime emergency in the District of Columbia expired at midnight, but the battle over control of the city continues.

What led to the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk?
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Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist that was shot dead while at an outdoor Turning Point USA event at a university in Utah.

Barron Trump moves into White House for NYU sophomore year: reports

The youngest son of President Donald Trump, Barron Trump, has reportedly moved into the White House for his sophomore year at New York University. Barron Trump spent his freshman year at NYU's New York City campus, but is now taking classes at the University's Washington D.C. campus to be able to live with his parents.

Charlie Kirk assassination latest in string of US political violence

Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, died after being shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to President Donald Trump.

White House to honor Charlie Kirk by flying flags at half-staff

President Donald Trump ordered flags to fly at half-staff through Sunday after political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.

What is Turning Point USA? Charlie Kirk's nonprofit

The conservative nonprofit organization’s mission revolves around being a vast network for young people nationwide.

DC 'sandwich thrower' pleads not guilty to misdemeanor assault

Sean Charles Dunn, 37, the former DOJ employee who allegedly threw a sandwich at a federal officer in D.C. last month, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault in federal court on Wednesday.

Latest 'MAHA' childhood disease report 'lacks details,' critics say

A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.

Jobs, Debt, and Trump?s New Savings Accounts
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Marc Cadin of Finseca joined The Final 5 to break down the state of the economy, from shaky jobs numbers to long-term debt concerns. He noted that tariffs, trade policy, and demographic shifts will shape markets more than short-term reports, warning that America?s mounting debt could trigger a future crisis like 2008. Cadin also weighed in on Trump?s newly-created savings accounts for newborns, as part of the "Big Beautiful Bill," seeded with $1,000 and designed to grow over decades. With compounding, he said, even modest contributions could turn into hundreds of thousands?or even millions?by retirement.

Trump?s ?Department of War? Rebrand Sparks a Bigger Debate
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Historian and author Ivan Eland joined The Final 5 to discuss President Trump?s push to rename the Department of Defense back to the ?Department of War.? Eland argued that the shift could actually bring more honesty about America?s military actions, noting that since the name change in 1947, U.S. leaders have avoided declaring formal wars while engaging in questionable overseas conflicts. He said presidents now act unilaterally, sidestepping Congress?s constitutional authority, and believes reviving the old name could highlight the true nature of America?s military power. Eland also previewed his new book, "Domestic Causes of American Wars: Economic and Political Triggers."

Who is James Walkinshaw? Meet VA's newest House representative

Democrat James Walkinshaw has won a special election to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, besting Republican Stewart Whitson, an Army veteran and former FBI agent.

Virginia special election: How to view live results when poll close

Voters in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington will choose a replacement Tuesday for the late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died in May after battling cancer.

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops

The Supreme Court granted a Justice Department request, pausing a federal judge's order that had temporarily prevented agents from stopping people based solely on factors like race, ethnicity, or language.

Trump's alleged Epstein birthday letter released

The "bawdy" message, which includes a drawing of a naked woman, was part of a 2003 birthday album to celebrate Epstein's 50th birthday.

'I am angry': Mamdani on reports of Trump offering Adams a job

“What do these people actually stand for besides power?" New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses reports Trump may offer Mayor Adams a job in his administration.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's not running for president in 2028

During an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he's ruling out running for president in 2028, after months of speculation.