Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over China trade deal: What we know
President Trump is escalating his feud with Canada, this time threatening 100% tariffs on imported goods from our northern neighbor over its potential trade deal with China.
President Trump is escalating his feud with Canada, this time threatening 100% tariffs on imported goods from our northern neighbor over its potential trade deal with China.
AOC and Paris Hilton team up — and Washington listens
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, NOTUS reporter Riley Rodgerson breaks down one of the more surprising scenes on Capitol Hill: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appearing alongside Paris Hilton in a bipartisan push to restrict AI deepfakes targeting young women. Rogerson explains how celebrity star power can cut through partisan gridlock, and why lawmakers from both parties are increasingly willing to partner with high-profile figures to drive attention — and action.
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, NOTUS reporter Riley Rodgerson breaks down one of the more surprising scenes on Capitol Hill: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appearing alongside Paris Hilton in a bipartisan push to restrict AI deepfakes targeting young women. Rogerson explains how celebrity star power can cut through partisan gridlock, and why lawmakers from both parties are increasingly willing to partner with high-profile figures to drive attention — and action.
Are we filming accountability — or building the next surveillance state?
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, political commentator Kaivan Shroff breaks down the growing role of cell phone video in ICE encounters — and why recording enforcement may protect people in the moment while also accelerating a culture of constant surveillance. Shroff explains how rapidly expanding enforcement technology, facial recognition, and data access are reshaping privacy, public life, and civil liberties.
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, political commentator Kaivan Shroff breaks down the growing role of cell phone video in ICE encounters — and why recording enforcement may protect people in the moment while also accelerating a culture of constant surveillance. Shroff explains how rapidly expanding enforcement technology, facial recognition, and data access are reshaping privacy, public life, and civil liberties.
Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during House Judiciary Committee hearing
Jack Smith faced questioning from lawmakers at a congressional hearing Thursday related to two criminal probes involving President Donald Trump.
Jack Smith faced questioning from lawmakers at a congressional hearing Thursday related to two criminal probes involving President Donald Trump.
Memo tells ICE officers to enter homes without judge's warrant
An ICE memo shared by a whistleblower directs federal immigration officers to use force to enter homes without a signed judge’s warrant.
An ICE memo shared by a whistleblower directs federal immigration officers to use force to enter homes without a signed judge’s warrant.
Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."
No tax hikes, spending cuts in Maryland's proposed 2026 budget
Faced with a $1.5 billion budget, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pledging to balance the state budget — but not with tax hikes or fee increases. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
Faced with a $1.5 billion budget, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pledging to balance the state budget — but not with tax hikes or fee increases. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
No more 51st state talk, but Trump-Canada dynamic remains tense
Political commentator Wyatt Sharpe joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss President Trump's approach to Canada, and the contrasts between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Political commentator Wyatt Sharpe joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss President Trump's approach to Canada, and the contrasts between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
How will Spanberger govern Virginia?
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is in her first week, but with Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, she's giving some indications on how her term will shape up. Jim Lokay speaks with Federal Fallout podcast host and political analyst Sam Shirazi on "The Final 5."
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is in her first week, but with Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, she's giving some indications on how her term will shape up. Jim Lokay speaks with Federal Fallout podcast host and political analyst Sam Shirazi on "The Final 5."
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Why a Supreme Court case over the Fed could affect your mortgage and retirement
Mortgage rates, retirement savings, and the global economy could all be affected by a Supreme Court case testing whether President Trump has the power to fire members of the Federal Reserve’s board. FOX 5 Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow breaks down what the justices questioned, why the Fed’s independence matters, and what could come next.
Mortgage rates, retirement savings, and the global economy could all be affected by a Supreme Court case testing whether President Trump has the power to fire members of the Federal Reserve’s board. FOX 5 Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow breaks down what the justices questioned, why the Fed’s independence matters, and what could come next.
State Department: US needs to own Greenland because of threats in the Arctic
During a speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump said that he would not use force to take Greenland, an island the State Department says the United States needs to control to counter threats in the surrounding Arctic sea by Russia and China.
During a speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump said that he would not use force to take Greenland, an island the State Department says the United States needs to control to counter threats in the surrounding Arctic sea by Russia and China.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
Clintons face contempt of Congress charges, potential jail time over Epstein probe
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are facing contempt of Congress charges for refusing to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein probe.
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are facing contempt of Congress charges for refusing to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein probe.
What Is the 25th Amendment? Why some Democrats are calling for Trump’s removal
Some Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment following reports that he questioned Denmark’s claim to Greenland and pushed for U.S. control of the territory.
Some Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump’s removal under the 25th Amendment following reports that he questioned Denmark’s claim to Greenland and pushed for U.S. control of the territory.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Watch: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
MD GOP lawmakers push for immigration cooperation
As Maryland lawmakers convene in Annapolis, Republican lawmakers say public sentiment is on their side when it comes to allowing federal immigration authorities into jails. It comes as Democrats push to stop cooperation with ICE amid rising national tensions in cities like Minneapolis. Del. Matt Morgan discusses on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
As Maryland lawmakers convene in Annapolis, Republican lawmakers say public sentiment is on their side when it comes to allowing federal immigration authorities into jails. It comes as Democrats push to stop cooperation with ICE amid rising national tensions in cities like Minneapolis. Del. Matt Morgan discusses on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
FULL SPEECH: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger lays out priorities in inaugural address
Virginia's first female governor was sworn into office on Saturday.
Virginia's first female governor was sworn into office on Saturday.
Second Lady Usha Vance pregnant with couple's fourth child
Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday.
Second Lady Usha Vance is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President J.D. Vance, the couple announced on Tuesday.