Sen. Kaine urges vote on Venezuela military actions, presses for ACA subsidy extension
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is demanding that Congress vote on whether the United States should continue military operations against Venezuela, telling The Final 5 with Jim Lokay that the Trump administration has taken significant military action without congressional approval.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is demanding that Congress vote on whether the United States should continue military operations against Venezuela, telling The Final 5 with Jim Lokay that the Trump administration has taken significant military action without congressional approval.
Kaine urges vote on Venezuela military actions, presses for ACA subsidy extension
Appearing on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Senator Tim Kaine criticized the Trump administration’s escalating military operations against Venezuela, including the seizure of an oil tanker and multiple strikes he says have occurred without congressional authorization. Kaine called for a formal vote on whether the U.S. should be engaged in hostilities and urged public release of video footage from a controversial strike the administration has partially showcased.
Appearing on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Senator Tim Kaine criticized the Trump administration’s escalating military operations against Venezuela, including the seizure of an oil tanker and multiple strikes he says have occurred without congressional authorization. Kaine called for a formal vote on whether the U.S. should be engaged in hostilities and urged public release of video footage from a controversial strike the administration has partially showcased.
Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
GW dean: federal move threatens nursing pipeline
Susan Kelly-Weeder, dean of the George Washington University School of Nursing, appeared on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain the potential impact of the Department of Education’s move to remove nursing from its recognized degree programs—a change she says could devastate graduate-level training. Kelly-Wieder warned that eliminating access to Grad PLUS loans would hinder the pipeline of nurse educators and advanced practice nurses at a time of severe national shortages. She said schools were blindsided by the decision and urged policymakers to reconsider.
Susan Kelly-Weeder, dean of the George Washington University School of Nursing, appeared on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain the potential impact of the Department of Education’s move to remove nursing from its recognized degree programs—a change she says could devastate graduate-level training. Kelly-Wieder warned that eliminating access to Grad PLUS loans would hinder the pipeline of nurse educators and advanced practice nurses at a time of severe national shortages. She said schools were blindsided by the decision and urged policymakers to reconsider.
UNHCR leader details Syria’s recovery one year after Assad’s fall
Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of USA for UNHCR, appeared on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to share a rare, firsthand look at conditions in Syria one year after the Assad regime collapsed. Fresh from visits to Damascus and Dara, she described widespread destruction, slow rebuilding, and the determination of millions of Syrians returning home despite limited infrastructure and lingering hardship.
Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of USA for UNHCR, appeared on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to share a rare, firsthand look at conditions in Syria one year after the Assad regime collapsed. Fresh from visits to Damascus and Dara, she described widespread destruction, slow rebuilding, and the determination of millions of Syrians returning home despite limited infrastructure and lingering hardship.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
Alina Habba resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey after court ruling
Alina Habba has resigned as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, days after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment to the position was unlawful.
Alina Habba has resigned as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, days after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment to the position was unlawful.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith issues statement on resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith announces resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Political panel talks the latest on the hill
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Drew Littman, a Democratic Strategist, and Nicole Bennet, the Chairwoman of the Black Conservative Federation, to discuss the latest on the hill.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Drew Littman, a Democratic Strategist, and Nicole Bennet, the Chairwoman of the Black Conservative Federation, to discuss the latest on the hill.
CDC vaccine advisory board votes to stop giving Hepatitis B vaccines to newborns at birth
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Dr. Jeffrey Gold, University of Nebraska President, to discuss how the CDC vaccine advisory board voted to stop giving Hepatitis B vaccines to newborns at birth and to give it at 2 months old.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Dr. Jeffrey Gold, University of Nebraska President, to discuss how the CDC vaccine advisory board voted to stop giving Hepatitis B vaccines to newborns at birth and to give it at 2 months old.
FOX 5 On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Mia McCarthy from Politico to discuss the negotiations going on in congress.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Mia McCarthy from Politico to discuss the negotiations going on in congress.
Congress investigates boat strikes
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Nick Mordowanec, deputy editor for military.com, to discuss the investigation into the boat strikes.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Nick Mordowanec, deputy editor for military.com, to discuss the investigation into the boat strikes.
FOX 5 On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald: December 7, 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.
FOX 5 On The Hill with Tom Fitzgerald
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.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.