Gill on Newsom, DC police takeover, "Sandwich Guy"
Dr. Alison Gill, host of The Daily Beans, joined The Final 5 to discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom?s recent moves and the political climate in both California and DC. She said Newsom has shifted course after criticism from progressives. Gill also pushed back on narratives portraying DC as unsafe, and questioned whether high-profile ?political prosecutions,? like the so-called ?Sandwich Guy? case, can hold up in federal court.
Dr. Alison Gill, host of The Daily Beans, joined The Final 5 to discuss Gov. Gavin Newsom?s recent moves and the political climate in both California and DC. She said Newsom has shifted course after criticism from progressives. Gill also pushed back on narratives portraying DC as unsafe, and questioned whether high-profile ?political prosecutions,? like the so-called ?Sandwich Guy? case, can hold up in federal court.
VA Democratic governor race: Spanberger leads in polls but Sears appears to be closing gap
Virginia will have a new governor come November, and no matter what, it will be historic as the two candidates are both women. The Commonwealth has never had a female governor before.
Virginia will have a new governor come November, and no matter what, it will be historic as the two candidates are both women. The Commonwealth has never had a female governor before.
The economic cost of Trump's DC police takeover
Michael Negron, a former service member and deputy director of the National Economic Council, joined The Final 5 to discuss the economic fallout from President Trump?s federal takeover of DC policing. He warned that military checkpoints and immigration enforcement could discourage workers and visitors from coming into the city, hurting small businesses at a time when violent crime is already down 26% this year, per MPD's own stats.
Michael Negron, a former service member and deputy director of the National Economic Council, joined The Final 5 to discuss the economic fallout from President Trump?s federal takeover of DC policing. He warned that military checkpoints and immigration enforcement could discourage workers and visitors from coming into the city, hurting small businesses at a time when violent crime is already down 26% this year, per MPD's own stats.
Trump, Zelenskyy meeting: Talks continue on Ukraine-Russia
Monday saw a much friendly meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as leaders try to chart a path to end the war.
Monday saw a much friendly meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as leaders try to chart a path to end the war.
Bowser changes tone on federalization of DC police
There could soon be more National Guard troops on the streets of D.C., and they may end up being armed -- even though they are not currently carrying out arrests in the nation's capital.
There could soon be more National Guard troops on the streets of D.C., and they may end up being armed -- even though they are not currently carrying out arrests in the nation's capital.
Trump vows to end mail-in ballots
Trump took to Truth Social with the announcement on Monday. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.
Trump took to Truth Social with the announcement on Monday. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.
Epstein files latest: DOJ will give documents to Congress
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files
Trump says DC restaurants 'busier than ever' after federal takeover of DC police
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump commented on DC restaurants and safety in the city following placing DC police under federal control.
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump commented on DC restaurants and safety in the city following placing DC police under federal control.
The Final 5: August 15, 2025
News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
DC Council Chair talks crime in the city and DC's home rule
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with DC Council Chair, Phil Mendelson, to discuss crime in the city, DC's home rule and next steps for Washington, DC.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with DC Council Chair, Phil Mendelson, to discuss crime in the city, DC's home rule and next steps for Washington, DC.
DC councilmember breaks down first week of Trump's federal takeover
DC councilmember Robert White stops by On The Hill to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump's federalization of the DC police force with Tom Fitzgerald.
DC councilmember Robert White stops by On The Hill to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump's federalization of the DC police force with Tom Fitzgerald.
Trump and Zelensky will meet at the White House on Monday: What to expect
Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and national security expert, Rebecca Grant, break down what to expect as President Donald Trump and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet once again at the White House on Monday.
Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and national security expert, Rebecca Grant, break down what to expect as President Donald Trump and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet once again at the White House on Monday.
DC Dems push back against Trump takeover
As President Trump continues the federal takeover of DC, local leaders are walking a delicate balance of pushing back without upsetting the White House's anti-crime push, even against the backdrop of falling statistics. How's that being received by local Democrats? DC Young Democrats head Jamal Holtz weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
As President Trump continues the federal takeover of DC, local leaders are walking a delicate balance of pushing back without upsetting the White House's anti-crime push, even against the backdrop of falling statistics. How's that being received by local Democrats? DC Young Democrats head Jamal Holtz weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
RFK Jr. says he is not running for president in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.
DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.
Putin and Trump meet in Alaska: Expert weighs in ahead of summit
President Donald Trump will be meeting with Vladimir Putin Friday evening.
President Donald Trump will be meeting with Vladimir Putin Friday evening.
Federal sweep of DC homeless encampments sparks tension as Trump takeover continues
A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.
A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
DC Police allow cooperation with ICE in new executive order
Renata Castro joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday.
Renata Castro joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday.