Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.
Justice Department opens civil rights investigation over shooting of Alex Pretti by an ICE agent
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Tim Parrish, a GOP strategist, and Roger Fisk, a Democratic strategist, to discuss the Justice Department's civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by an ICE agent.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Tim Parrish, a GOP strategist, and Roger Fisk, a Democratic strategist, to discuss the Justice Department's civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by an ICE agent.
The latest on the partial government shutdown
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Mia McCarthy, a Politico congressional reporter, to discuss the latest on the partial government shutdown.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Mia McCarthy, a Politico congressional reporter, to discuss the latest on the partial government shutdown.
On The Hill: Trump picks Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Jon Hilsenrath, a former Wall Street Journal chief economics reporter, to discuss President Donald Trump picking Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Jon Hilsenrath, a former Wall Street Journal chief economics reporter, to discuss President Donald Trump picking Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair.
On The Hill: February 01, 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.
Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue after judge denies preliminary injunction
Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
New SNAP work requirements kick in for more states Feb. 1: What to know
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in.
The government is shut down again. Here's why this one is different
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
The federal government partially shut down again at midnight because Congress didn’t pass a budget on time.
Maryland redistricting plan draws legal challenge
Maryland Democrats are trying once again to redraw congressional boundaries, targeting the state's sole Republican-led district, currently held by Rep. Andy Harris. Proponents call it a way to counter balance redistricting in Republican-led states, but Judicial Watch attorney Bob Popper says the Maryland plan violates the state constitution. He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain.
Maryland Democrats are trying once again to redraw congressional boundaries, targeting the state's sole Republican-led district, currently held by Rep. Andy Harris. Proponents call it a way to counter balance redistricting in Republican-led states, but Judicial Watch attorney Bob Popper says the Maryland plan violates the state constitution. He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain.
Looking at the changing media landscape
Wth major cuts expected at the Washington Post and controversy over a new approach at CBS News, the media landscape is changing rapidly. How are journalists of tomorrow approaching the world? James Madison University professor Ryan Parkhurst joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss.
Wth major cuts expected at the Washington Post and controversy over a new approach at CBS News, the media landscape is changing rapidly. How are journalists of tomorrow approaching the world? James Madison University professor Ryan Parkhurst joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to discuss.
Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.
ICE Out march held in Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen plays Defend Minnesota concert
A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.
A second "National Day of Action" happened in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE Out" of Minnesota, only hours after Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a protest concert at First Avenue.
Shutdown deadline nears as Senate struggles to finalize DHS funding
A partial government shutdown looms as Senate leaders work Friday to save a bipartisan spending deal.
A partial government shutdown looms as Senate leaders work Friday to save a bipartisan spending deal.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.
Rep. Vindman on Minnesota, DHS and ICE funding
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) joins "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay to talk about the unrest in Minnesota over the increased immigration crackdown and two fatal shootings at the hands of federal agents. He also talks about the stalemate over funding DHS and ICE and lays out potential reforms.
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) joins "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay to talk about the unrest in Minnesota over the increased immigration crackdown and two fatal shootings at the hands of federal agents. He also talks about the stalemate over funding DHS and ICE and lays out potential reforms.
Senate Dems, White House strike deal: will it hold?
The potential for a government shutdown remains, but Senate Democrats and the White House are apparently on board with a temporary fix to keep the government open, but punt the question of funding DHS for two weeks. Jim Lokay gets insight from Axios reporter and Hill Leaders author Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
The potential for a government shutdown remains, but Senate Democrats and the White House are apparently on board with a temporary fix to keep the government open, but punt the question of funding DHS for two weeks. Jim Lokay gets insight from Axios reporter and Hill Leaders author Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Government shutdown looms as Senate blocks major spending package
The government will partially shut down again if a spending bill isn’t passed by 11:59 p.m. Friday.
The government will partially shut down again if a spending bill isn’t passed by 11:59 p.m. Friday.
Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.