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.
The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: New food aid for federal workers as stalemate enters day 21
For the eleventh time, the Senate has failed to pass a resolution to reopen the government, extending one of the longest shutdowns in U.S. history.
For the eleventh time, the Senate has failed to pass a resolution to reopen the government, extending one of the longest shutdowns in U.S. history.
Final 5 Panel, Pt. 2: Virginia's role in national politics
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.
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
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.
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.
'Illegal and capricious': Federal judge attempts to halt firings of federal workers
A federal judge is attempting to block the firings of federal workers by the Trump administration during the government shutdown.
A federal judge is attempting to block the firings of federal workers by the Trump administration during the government shutdown.
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.
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.
The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate.
On The Hill: October 19, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
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
Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) joins FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald to discuss the continuing impacts of the government shutdown on federal employees.
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
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) on negotiations on Capitol Hill to end the government shutdown.
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
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.
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
Tom Fitzgerald discusses the Virginia Attorney General debate with Greg Schneider, who covers Virginia for the Washington Post.
Tom Fitzgerald discusses the Virginia Attorney General debate with Greg Schneider, who covers Virginia for the Washington Post.
'No Kings' protests across DC
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.
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.
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.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Jay Jones’ texts dominate Virginia AG debate
Controversial text messages from Democratic candidate Jay Jones took center stage Thursday night in the first, and possibly only, debate of Virginia’s attorney general race.
Controversial text messages from Democratic candidate Jay Jones took center stage Thursday night in the first, and possibly only, debate of Virginia’s attorney general race.
John Bolton pleads not guilty
John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former Trump national security adviser of emailing classified information to relatives and storing top-secret documents at his Maryland home.
John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former Trump national security adviser of emailing classified information to relatives and storing top-secret documents at his Maryland home.
Hashmi on Lt. Gov. bid
Jim Lokay is joined by Virginia State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in next month's election.
Jim Lokay is joined by Virginia State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in next month's election.
Dems won't budge on health care demand in shutdown fight
A tenth vote to re-open the federal government failed in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as the GOP fails to rally enough Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster. Jim talks about the progress, or lack thereof, with Riley Rogerson of NOTUS on "The Final 5."
A tenth vote to re-open the federal government failed in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as the GOP fails to rally enough Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster. Jim talks about the progress, or lack thereof, with Riley Rogerson of NOTUS on "The Final 5."
Virginia attorney general race: Jason Miyares, Jay Jones have measured debate in Richmond
Virginia's race for attorney general took the stage at the University of Richmond Thursday night for their one and only debate.
Virginia's race for attorney general took the stage at the University of Richmond Thursday night for their one and only debate.