ICE moves to end bond hearings for detained migrants, memo shows
ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.
ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.
Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat
Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.
Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.
Trump Backs Weapons for NATO to Aid Ukraine, Signaling Major Policy Shift
President Trump is now supporting a plan to send advanced weapons ? including Patriot missiles ? to NATO for delivery to Ukraine, marking a dramatic reversal after months of uncertainty about U.S. support. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin told The Final 5 the move mirrors Biden?s Ukraine approach but comes after what he called a costly six-month delay
President Trump is now supporting a plan to send advanced weapons ? including Patriot missiles ? to NATO for delivery to Ukraine, marking a dramatic reversal after months of uncertainty about U.S. support. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin told The Final 5 the move mirrors Biden?s Ukraine approach but comes after what he called a costly six-month delay
Will we ever see Bondi's "Epstein file?"
Months after Attorney General Pam Bondi said the so-called Jeffrey Epstein list was on her desk, the chances of the government's case against the deceased sex offender seeing the light of day effectively ended when the FBI and DOJ said there was no list after all. Now, many Trump allies are now dismissing a case that played a major role in the President's 2024 election efforts. Jim Lokay discusses the situation with national trial attorney Donte Mills on "The Final 5."
Months after Attorney General Pam Bondi said the so-called Jeffrey Epstein list was on her desk, the chances of the government's case against the deceased sex offender seeing the light of day effectively ended when the FBI and DOJ said there was no list after all. Now, many Trump allies are now dismissing a case that played a major role in the President's 2024 election efforts. Jim Lokay discusses the situation with national trial attorney Donte Mills on "The Final 5."
MAGA coalition splits with White House on Epstein "list"
Attorney General Pam Bondi's about-face on the existence of a list detailing Jeffrey Epstein's potential blackmail targets has roiled loyal members of the President's base. Jim Lokay gets the pulse of the people from Axios reporter Tal Axelrod on "The Final 5," including the backlash the White House is facing.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's about-face on the existence of a list detailing Jeffrey Epstein's potential blackmail targets has roiled loyal members of the President's base. Jim Lokay gets the pulse of the people from Axios reporter Tal Axelrod on "The Final 5," including the backlash the White House is facing.
Trump's change of heart on Ukraine, but when will the war end?
President Trump announced this week a new plan to arm Ukraine with help from NATO, while pressuring Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire with a 50-day deadline to face new sanctions. Jim Lokay discusses the plan and Trump's handling of the war with retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian on "The Final 5."
President Trump announced this week a new plan to arm Ukraine with help from NATO, while pressuring Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire with a 50-day deadline to face new sanctions. Jim Lokay discusses the plan and Trump's handling of the war with retired Navy Captain Armen Kurdian on "The Final 5."
Trayon White expected to regain Ward 8 Council seat following special election
Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
DC Council partially funds ranked choice voting, falls short of full implementation
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.
DC special election: How to vote in person, when polls open and close, sample ballot
A special election for Ward 8 councilmember will be held in D.C. on July 15. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A special election for Ward 8 councilmember will be held in D.C. on July 15. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
On The Hill: July 13, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
The Final 5: July 11, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
DC Council budget vote set for Monday; tipped wage rollback, stadium funding at stake
The D.C. Council is expected to take its first vote Monday on the fiscal 2026 budget, a proposal with major implications for tipped workers and professional sports in the city.
The D.C. Council is expected to take its first vote Monday on the fiscal 2026 budget, a proposal with major implications for tipped workers and professional sports in the city.
Virginia's 11th District Special Election
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with James Walkinshaw, the Democratic candidate for Virginia's 11th District, to discuss the upcoming special election.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with James Walkinshaw, the Democratic candidate for Virginia's 11th District, to discuss the upcoming special election.
How Malta is impacted by climate change
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Ambassador Godfrey Xuereb, the Malta Ambassador to the U.S., to discuss the impact of climate change on Malta.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Ambassador Godfrey Xuereb, the Malta Ambassador to the U.S., to discuss the impact of climate change on Malta.
Massive increase in measles cases in the U.S.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Dr. Jeffery Gold, the University of Nebraska President, to discuss the spike in measles cases in the U.S.
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Dr. Jeffery Gold, the University of Nebraska President, to discuss the spike in measles cases in the U.S.
Top Headlines: Texas Floods, Tariffs and Jeffery Epstein
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Wendy Benjaminson, a senior editor for Bloomberg, to discuss the top headlines of the week.
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Wendy Benjaminson, a senior editor for Bloomberg, to discuss the top headlines of the week.
Virginia’s 2025 race could be a referendum on DC
As the countdown to Election Day 2025 begins, all eyes are once again on Virginia—a state that has long served as a bellwether for national political trends.
As the countdown to Election Day 2025 begins, all eyes are once again on Virginia—a state that has long served as a bellwether for national political trends.
D.C. Council poised to consider Initiative 82 repeal
On Monday, D.C. Council will take the first vote in a potential repeal of Initative 82, the voter-supported referendum that sought to eliminate the tipped wages credit for service workers. While backers called it vital for workers to keep up with the cost of living in D.C., restaurants say it has been disastrous to their bottom lines. Jim Lokay speaks with Shawn Townsend from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, who says keeping I-82 on the books could result in the closure of more than 40% of D.C. restaurants.
On Monday, D.C. Council will take the first vote in a potential repeal of Initative 82, the voter-supported referendum that sought to eliminate the tipped wages credit for service workers. While backers called it vital for workers to keep up with the cost of living in D.C., restaurants say it has been disastrous to their bottom lines. Jim Lokay speaks with Shawn Townsend from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, who says keeping I-82 on the books could result in the closure of more than 40% of D.C. restaurants.
Kevin Walling on the new faces of the Democratic party and why Mamdani attention is outsized
While national media figures have been transfixed on the meteoric rise of self-styled Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, more moderate figures like New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger have clinched statewide nominations. Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling weighs in with more on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
While national media figures have been transfixed on the meteoric rise of self-styled Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, more moderate figures like New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger have clinched statewide nominations. Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling weighs in with more on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.