Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano testifies on Capitol Hill
One of Virginia’s top prosecutors testified before members of Congress on Thursday, just a week after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for alleged bias.
One of Virginia’s top prosecutors testified before members of Congress on Thursday, just a week after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for alleged bias.
Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
Reality TV politics takes center stage in LA mayor’s race
Media analyst Kaivan Shroff joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay o weigh in on Spencer Pratt’s run for Los Angeles mayor, saying his celebrity profile and wildfire frustration reflect a broader anti-establishment mood in politics. The conversation also touched on how media figures like Don Lemon, Stephen A. Smith and Tucker Carlson are using attention and personal platforms to fuel political speculation.
Media analyst Kaivan Shroff joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay o weigh in on Spencer Pratt’s run for Los Angeles mayor, saying his celebrity profile and wildfire frustration reflect a broader anti-establishment mood in politics. The conversation also touched on how media figures like Don Lemon, Stephen A. Smith and Tucker Carlson are using attention and personal platforms to fuel political speculation.
"The Mission Generation" explores how workers are redefining purpose
Tech investor and author Arun Gupta discussed his book The Mission Generation, arguing that workers are moving away from one-track careers and toward purpose-driven paths across public and private sectors. On The Final 5 with host Jim Lokay, Gupta said AI, instability and longer working lives are forcing people to rethink success, experiment with new roles and find work that matters.
Tech investor and author Arun Gupta discussed his book The Mission Generation, arguing that workers are moving away from one-track careers and toward purpose-driven paths across public and private sectors. On The Final 5 with host Jim Lokay, Gupta said AI, instability and longer working lives are forcing people to rethink success, experiment with new roles and find work that matters.
Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs in on Key Bridge charges, Abrego Garcia case
On The Final 5, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) discussed new DOJ charges tied to the Key Bridge collapse, saying settlements, potential fines and federal funding could help rebuild the bridge by 2030. He also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case, calling it retaliatory and raising due process concerns.
On The Final 5, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) discussed new DOJ charges tied to the Key Bridge collapse, saying settlements, potential fines and federal funding could help rebuild the bridge by 2030. He also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case, calling it retaliatory and raising due process concerns.
Live results: West Virginia primary election 2026
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
FBI report shows increase in attacks on law enforcement in 2025
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
New data shows that officer assaults hit a 10-year high in 2025. Here's what to know.
Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Reeves to Jeffries on redistricting loss: "Pound sand"
Virginia Sen. Bryce Reeves (R) praised the state Supreme Court’s decision blocking a Democratic-backed redistricting push, calling it a win for the rule of law. On The Final 5, Reeves rejected arguments that the court undermined voters, saying Democrats violated constitutional limits and “got caught in a pickle.” He defended Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission model as a better way forward.
Virginia Sen. Bryce Reeves (R) praised the state Supreme Court’s decision blocking a Democratic-backed redistricting push, calling it a win for the rule of law. On The Final 5, Reeves rejected arguments that the court undermined voters, saying Democrats violated constitutional limits and “got caught in a pickle.” He defended Virginia’s bipartisan redistricting commission model as a better way forward.
Raskin pushes fix for retirees missing pension payments amid shutdown
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) is introducing new legislation to ensure retirees from NOAA and the U.S. Public Health Service continue receiving pension payments during government shutdowns. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he explains why the effort started, and how it is a “statutory glitch” similar to one previously addressed for Coast Guard members.
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) is introducing new legislation to ensure retirees from NOAA and the U.S. Public Health Service continue receiving pension payments during government shutdowns. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he explains why the effort started, and how it is a “statutory glitch” similar to one previously addressed for Coast Guard members.
DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office.
Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall.
DC begins mailing primary ballots ahead of first ranked choice election
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.
The D.C. Board of Elections began mailing ballots Monday for the District’s mayoral primary, the first election in city history to use ranked choice voting.