Capitol Gains: majority of senators are millionaires
A new investigation by NOTUS reporter Taylor Giorno reveals that the median U.S. senator's net worth is 70 times greater than the median U.S. household. She breaks down the numbers on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.
A new investigation by NOTUS reporter Taylor Giorno reveals that the median U.S. senator's net worth is 70 times greater than the median U.S. household. She breaks down the numbers on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.
Joe Kent, former counterterrorism official who resigned over Iran war, under investigation, AP source says
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
The FBI is investigating whether former counterterrorism official Joe Kent improperly shared classified information after his recent resignation, a source told The Associated Press.
Florida bill aiming to ban marrying 1st cousins fails to pass: Reports
A Florida bill that sought to ban marriage between first cousins failed to pass in the state Senate.
A Florida bill that sought to ban marriage between first cousins failed to pass in the state Senate.
Democrats push for partial funding of DHS as thousands of federal workers go unpaid
A month into the congressional budget battle over the Department of Homeland Security, thousands of other federal workers are still operating without pay.
A month into the congressional budget battle over the Department of Homeland Security, thousands of other federal workers are still operating without pay.
About 19 million people in the US have thought about shooting someone in their lifetime: Study
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
A recent study found about 19 million U.S. adults have seriously thought about shooting someone, including roughly 8.7 million in the past year.
Democrats push partial DHS funding as workers go unpaid
House Democrats are pushing a controversial plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security — including TSA and FEMA — while excluding ICE and border enforcement, as the shutdown stretches into its second month and thousands of workers remain without pay.
House Democrats are pushing a controversial plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security — including TSA and FEMA — while excluding ICE and border enforcement, as the shutdown stretches into its second month and thousands of workers remain without pay.
Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Iranian regime appears 'intact but largely degraded,' Gabbard tells Congress
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."
Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.
What is the Jones Act? Trump may waive shipping law during Iran war
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
Iraq vet shares insight on war in Iran
Marine Corps vet Sarah Czech joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to offer her take on the U.S./Israel attacks on Iran, and where she thinks the administration is falling short.
Marine Corps vet Sarah Czech joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to offer her take on the U.S./Israel attacks on Iran, and where she thinks the administration is falling short.
FCC chair tells broadcasters to "change course" or lose license
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is suggesting that broadcasters who don't "change course" in their coverage of the Trump administration and the war in Iran might face consequences, including losing their broadcast license. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's demands on how news organizations report the war, with Scott Nover of the Washington Post.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is suggesting that broadcasters who don't "change course" in their coverage of the Trump administration and the war in Iran might face consequences, including losing their broadcast license. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's demands on how news organizations report the war, with Scott Nover of the Washington Post.
Judge considering argument to block Trump's construction on White House East Wing
A federal judge is considering whether to block construction on the White House's now-demolished East Wing. FOX 5’s Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow was inside the courtroom.
A federal judge is considering whether to block construction on the White House's now-demolished East Wing. FOX 5’s Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow was inside the courtroom.
John Reid on why he opposes Va. redistricting referendum
Early voting is underway across Virginia ahead of the April 21st referendum on redistricting the commonwealth's 11th congressional districts. Jim Lokay is joined by "Reid Revolution" host and 2025 GOP Lt. Gov. nominee John Reid on The Final 5.
Early voting is underway across Virginia ahead of the April 21st referendum on redistricting the commonwealth's 11th congressional districts. Jim Lokay is joined by "Reid Revolution" host and 2025 GOP Lt. Gov. nominee John Reid on The Final 5.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Who is Joe Kent? Trump counterterrorism admin, veteran resigns over Iran war
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center has announced his resignation, saying he “cannot in good conscience" back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
Susie Wiles reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Grateful it was detected early'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Kennedy Center board votes in favor of 2-year closure for renovations
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
DC mayoral race heats up: McDuffie and Lewis George clash during Free DC forum
At a live Free D.C. forum in Southeast D.C., Democratic frontrunners for mayor Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George directly confronted each other on their records and visions for the city.
At a live Free D.C. forum in Southeast D.C., Democratic frontrunners for mayor Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George directly confronted each other on their records and visions for the city.



















