American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money

A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.

Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to demand DOJ release Epstein files

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was compelling the Justice Department and FBI to release the Jeffrey Epstein files though a century-old law.

For Dems, 2026 brings opportunity and crossroads
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Historically, Democrats should be favored to make gains in the 2026 midterms, but the party remains split on how to message to conflicted voters after massive losses in 2024. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Democratic strategist and Fox 5 contributor Kevin Wallign on "The Final 5."

Sen. Booker: Democrats ‘complicit’ in Trump agenda, Klobuchar fires back

In a tense debate on the Senate Floor, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey took issue with Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar over what he saw as colleagues being "complicit" in President Trump's agenda.

Virginia politician set on fire in attack

A Danville City Councilmember was set on fire Wednesday over what police say was a "personal matter." 

Senate Democrats call for release of Epstein files
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Senate Democrats call for release of Epstein files amidst Ghislane Maxwell agreeing to testify if she receives immunity.

DC Council holds second hearing on RFK Stadium redevelopment deal

The D.C. Council is holding the second of two public hearings on Wednesday on the proposed redevelopment of RFK Stadium, following a marathon 12-hour session on Tuesday.

Ghislaine Maxwell willing to answer more questions if she gets immunity

Ghislaine Maxwell wants immunity in exchange for testifying before Congress as it investigates the Epstein case and whether the Justice Department should release more information.

DC Council launches public hearings on $3.7 billion RFK Stadium proposal

The first day of public hearings for bringing the Washington Commanders back to the District kicked off Tuesday morning at the Wilson Building,  as the DC Council began considering a sweeping $3.7 billion redevelopment of the RFK Stadium campus.

Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Gaza crisis a 'genocide' amid Democrats’ call for relief

Republicans are backing Trump's handling of the situation and supporting Israel, but outspoken GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the crisis a “genocide” this week amid Democrats’ call for help.

DC plane crash: Ted Cruz, Sean Duffy call for aviation safety reform after deadly collision

It's been six months since 67 people were killed in a midair collision over the Potomac River, and now lawmakers say they are taking steps to make the skies safer as the investigation into the crash continues.

Trump announces trade deal with European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."

POLITICAL PANEL: The latest with the Epstein case
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Joey Garrison, a White House reporter for USA Today, and Mia McCarthy, a congressional reporter for Politico, to discuss the latest with the Epstein case and the economy.

Early voting underway in Virginia's special election
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Stewart Whitson, a GOP candidate for Virginia's 11th District, to discuss the special election.

RFK Stadium Deal Update
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Jenny Gathright, a DC Government for the Washington Post, to discuss the latest on the RFK Stadium deal.

Early voting in Virginia's special election
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Stewart Whitson, GOP candidate for District 11, stops by FOX 5 DC to discuss federal workforce cuts, his vision for the job, and his economic approach.