Trump federalizes DC police despite drop in crime rates
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
Spanberger outlines education overhaul as Virginia governor?s race nears
On The Final 5, Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her comprehensive education plan, focusing on early childhood access, affordability in higher education, and tackling the state?s last-place math recovery ranking. With fewer than 90 days until the election, Spanberger also lays out the potential for a debate with her Republican opponent.
On The Final 5, Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her comprehensive education plan, focusing on early childhood access, affordability in higher education, and tackling the state?s last-place math recovery ranking. With fewer than 90 days until the election, Spanberger also lays out the potential for a debate with her Republican opponent.
Melik Abdul on Trump's DC takeover
Jim Lokay is joined on "The Final 5" by conservative strategist Melik Abdul, who offers his perspective on the federalization of the D.C. police force as a longtime Ward 8 resident, plus how he thinks local leaders are handling the issue.
Jim Lokay is joined on "The Final 5" by conservative strategist Melik Abdul, who offers his perspective on the federalization of the D.C. police force as a longtime Ward 8 resident, plus how he thinks local leaders are handling the issue.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
Epstein files latest: Judge denies request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Trump DC announcement could include National Guard deployment
Officials are bracing for what could be a possible call up of the National Guard to D.C. on Monday.
Officials are bracing for what could be a possible call up of the National Guard to D.C. on Monday.
Federal agents sent into DC amid crime crackdown
President Donald Trump announced this weekend that his administration will be further addressing crime in the nation?s capital during a press conference Monday at the White House.
President Donald Trump announced this weekend that his administration will be further addressing crime in the nation?s capital during a press conference Monday at the White House.
How Trump's tariffs can impact relationship with Europe and Asia
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Shanker Singham, a former trade advisor to USTR and former advisor to UK trade secretary, to discuss the latest on Trump's tariffs.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Shanker Singham, a former trade advisor to USTR and former advisor to UK trade secretary, to discuss the latest on Trump's tariffs.
Virginia Lt. Governor candidate talks campaign
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with John Reid, the Republican Virginia Lt. Governor candidate, to discuss his campaign leading up to Virginia's Governor election.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with John Reid, the Republican Virginia Lt. Governor candidate, to discuss his campaign leading up to Virginia's Governor election.
Chinese Espionage in the United States
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Nicholas Eftimiades, a former senior U.S. intelligence officer and author of Chinese Espionage: Opeations and Tactics, to discuss Chinese Espionage in the U.S.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Nicholas Eftimiades, a former senior U.S. intelligence officer and author of Chinese Espionage: Opeations and Tactics, to discuss Chinese Espionage in the U.S.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Impacts of Trump's trade wars with several countries
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald discusses President Donald Trump's tariffs and their global impacts with former trade advisor Shanker Singham.
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald discusses President Donald Trump's tariffs and their global impacts with former trade advisor Shanker Singham.
Virginia Republican candidate for lieutenant governor joins 'On the Hill'
John Reid, the Republican candidate for Virginia's lieutenant governor race, sits down with FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald ahead of the November elections.
John Reid, the Republican candidate for Virginia's lieutenant governor race, sits down with FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald ahead of the November elections.
Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote
The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.
The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.
WATCH: Trayon White talks Trump's threat to take over DC after swearing in to DC council
Trayon White was sworn in to the D.C. Council Friday following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
Trayon White was sworn in to the D.C. Council Friday following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
A look back at Putin's past meetings with US presidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with U.S. presidents was a regular occurrence early in his tenure. But as tensions grew between Russia and the U.S. through the years, those bilateral gatherings became less frequent.
Virginia Lt. Gov. GOP nominee John Reid on the issues
With less than 90 days until Election Day in Virginia, the race for the Commonwealth's number two job is heating up. Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to offer his take on the state of the race, and an update on how his campaign is co-existing with the other two statewide GOP candidates: gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.
With less than 90 days until Election Day in Virginia, the race for the Commonwealth's number two job is heating up. Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to offer his take on the state of the race, and an update on how his campaign is co-existing with the other two statewide GOP candidates: gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.
Town halls can be tricky for House members during recess
While Congress is on recess, many members are holding town halls in their home districts. But between selling President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and questions about the Jeffrey Epstein saga, some aren't finding the most receptive audiences. Jim Lokay discusses that with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, who also has new reporting on another change in House Democratic leadership: the ascent of California Democrat Robert Garcia.
While Congress is on recess, many members are holding town halls in their home districts. But between selling President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and questions about the Jeffrey Epstein saga, some aren't finding the most receptive audiences. Jim Lokay discusses that with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, who also has new reporting on another change in House Democratic leadership: the ascent of California Democrat Robert Garcia.
President Donald Trump hosts Purple Heart event
President Donald Trump hosts a purple heart event in the East Room.
President Donald Trump hosts a purple heart event in the East Room.



















