With 35 days to go, Boafo says Dems must deliver on affordability
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Voters in Maryland's 5th congressional district will elect a replacement for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer in November. Democratic nominee, Md. Del. Adrian Boafo, says his party must focus on lowering costs, raising the minimum wage and regulating artificial intelligence. On "The Final 5," host Jim Lokay asks if Dems can follow through on those promises if they win the majority. 

Trump denies offering to sell China weapons, adds 'maybe it's a good idea'

President Donald Trump contradicted a claim made by one of his ambassadors that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy U.S. weapons during last week’s meeting between the two world leaders. 

Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.

On The Hill: September 27, 2026
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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.

Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress

President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."

Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say

A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.

Trump welcomes China’s Xi with rare planeside greeting ahead of talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.

DC football legend Gary Clark Jr. & Atonn Muhammad on private equity in sports
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As sports becomes even bigger business, private equity is making its move into the sphere. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Blacksun Private Equity CEO Atonn Muhammad and former Washington football star Gary Clark Jr. explain how their venture aims to expand global football with a the World American Football League, and their plans to bring fans and players into team ownership and support local communities.

AI leaders warn of existential risks as Trump pushes “superintelligence”
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The rapid development of artificial intelligence is fueling new warnings from tech leaders who fear the technology could threaten humanity. On “The Final 5 with JIm Lokay,” Yaël Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center discusses the push for AI regulation, "effective altruism," and the challenge of controlling technology that many lawmakers may not fully understand.

Karem: Trump made a ‘tactical error’ by banning news outlets
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Journalist Brian Karem, who successfully challenged the first Trump administration’s attempt to suspend his White House press pass, says the president’s latest crackdown lacks due process and could unite the press against him. Karem tells Jim Lokay that reporters must stand together and remember their responsibility to hold public officials accountable.

Trump has mentioned Biden nearly 900 times on the campaign trail

A new analysis shows President Donald Trump has made Joe Biden a political target on social media and in speeches, deflecting criticism on key national issues onto the former president.

White House TV pool to suspend coverage of Trump events

White House television pool members FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News announced Monday they have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico, accusing the three outlets of publishing "fake news."

CNN, MS NOW and Politico suing Trump administration over ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend.

US pitches new AI alert system to China for incidents affecting national security

The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations meet ahead of this week’s White House talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. 

On The Hill: September 20, 2026
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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.

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House

President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."

Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill

A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.