When is the Iran war, not a war?
Ordinary Times Editor-in-Chief Andrew Donaldson joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss the U.S. role in Iran, as President Trump has at times described the conflict as both a war and not a war. Donaldson argues the mixed messaging underscores the need for clearer strategy, legal footing, and a defined endgame.
Ordinary Times Editor-in-Chief Andrew Donaldson joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss the U.S. role in Iran, as President Trump has at times described the conflict as both a war and not a war. Donaldson argues the mixed messaging underscores the need for clearer strategy, legal footing, and a defined endgame.
Conservative group warns of ‘dangerous’ redistricting fights nationwide
Principles First Executive Director Brittany Martinez joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to break down the intensifying redistricting battles nationwide, warning the escalating, tit-for-tat tactics by both parties are eroding voter trust and threatening fair representation ahead of the midterms.
Principles First Executive Director Brittany Martinez joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to break down the intensifying redistricting battles nationwide, warning the escalating, tit-for-tat tactics by both parties are eroding voter trust and threatening fair representation ahead of the midterms.
Helmer reacts to court striking down new Va. maps
Virginia Del. Dan Helmer, who helped drive major Democratic gains in the 2025 legislative elections, joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to react to Friday's state Supreme Court ruling striking down newly approved congressional maps. Helmer weighs in on what the decision means for voters, political power in the commonwealth, and the fight ahead over redistricting.
Virginia Del. Dan Helmer, who helped drive major Democratic gains in the 2025 legislative elections, joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to react to Friday's state Supreme Court ruling striking down newly approved congressional maps. Helmer weighs in on what the decision means for voters, political power in the commonwealth, and the fight ahead over redistricting.
Virginia AG files emergency appeal to US Supreme Court on maps
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court after Virginia’s high court blocked a statewide redistricting referendum.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Democrats have already voiced their opposition to a massive security upgrade proposed by their colleagues in the Senate.
Trump predicts Supreme Court will strike down his birthright citizenship order
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
President Donald Trump predicted Sunday night that the Supreme Court will strike down his executive order ending birthright citizenship in the United States.
Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.
On The Hill: May 10, 2026
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
What is denaturalization? DOJ moves to revoke US citizenship for 12 people accused of crimes
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Denaturalization was used in only about a dozen cases a year between 1990 and 2017, but the Trump administration has made good on its promise to use it as a tool for increasing deportations.
Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.
'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon,' ex-counterterrorism chief says
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Clarence Thomas now the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in US history
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Tennessee GOP approves new House map, sparks protests over Memphis district overhaul
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
How the media is missing young voters
Wyatt Sharpe is only 17, but he's making headlines for conversations with some of America's most prominent voices. Now, he's turning his focus to speaking with fellow Gen Z'ers in his new streaming show, the Sharpe Exchange. He tells Jim Lokay more about it on The Final 5.
Wyatt Sharpe is only 17, but he's making headlines for conversations with some of America's most prominent voices. Now, he's turning his focus to speaking with fellow Gen Z'ers in his new streaming show, the Sharpe Exchange. He tells Jim Lokay more about it on The Final 5.
J.J. Green fights "The Noise War" in new book
National security expert J.J. Green, known for his work with WTOP Radio, is turning his attention to fighting disinformation in his new book, "The Noise War." He joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to explain where the media and other institutions are falling short, and what can be done to improve media literacy.
National security expert J.J. Green, known for his work with WTOP Radio, is turning his attention to fighting disinformation in his new book, "The Noise War." He joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to explain where the media and other institutions are falling short, and what can be done to improve media literacy.