Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

John Bolton indicted for improper handling of classified documents

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton was indicted Thursday on 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials, Fox News Digital has learned.

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

Here's who Americans blame for government shutdown, according to poll

With many Americans feeling the impacts of the government shutdown, this is who they are holding accountable for where things stand based on a recent poll.

LATEST POLITICAL NEWS: Virginia AG debate, government shutdown & more
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The latest news in politics from Washington, D.C., inclujding updates on the Virginia election for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Government Shutdown: Senate Democrats reject government funding bill for 10th time

Senate Democrats on Thursday rejected a stopgap spending bill for the tenth time, holding firm on demands that Congress address health care benefits before reopening the government.

Barack Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia governor’s race

Former President Barack Obama is throwing his support behind Democrat Abigail Spanberger in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race, calling her “the best choice" to protect voting and abortion rights.

"No Kings" movement plans weekend rallies in DC, across US
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Organizers of the "No Kings" movement, aimed at protesting President Trump's policies, are planning another round of marches and gatherings nationwide on Saturday -- even as Republicans like Speaker Mike Johnson deride them as "Hate America" rallies. Brandon Wolf of the Human Rights Campaign explains why his organization is taking part on "The Final 5."

Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.

Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime

FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."

Government shutdown enters day 15 as Senate vote fails, frustration grows

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its third week, with no deal in sight after the Senate once again failed to advance a spending plan Tuesday night. 

DC tourism suffering from government shutdown

Tourism is starting to take a hit in the District as people change or cancel trips. 

Air travel continues to be impacted by government shutdown

Staffing shortages triggered by the ongoing federal government shutdown are causing more flight delays at airports nationwide, with union leaders warning the situation could worsen.

Trump’s Middle East peace deal marks major shift, but lasting stability remains uncertain
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The Hill's Niall Stanage joined The Final 5 to discuss Donald Trump’s surprise peace deal in the Middle East. He noted the unpredictability of Trump’s foreign policy, as some from the prior administration try to shape the narrative around the agreement. While the deal halts fighting, Stanage cautioned that achieving durable peace will be far more complex, hinging on aid access, Gaza’s future governance, and international involvement in reconstruction.