Bowser changes tone on federalization of DC police
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There could soon be more National Guard troops on the streets of D.C., and they may end up being armed -- even though they are not currently carrying out arrests in the nation's capital.

Trump vows to end mail-in ballots
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Trump took to Truth Social with the announcement on Monday. FOX 5 DC's Katie Barlow has the story.

Epstein files latest: DOJ will give documents to Congress

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files

Trump says DC restaurants 'busier than ever' after federal takeover of DC police
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During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump commented on DC restaurants and safety in the city following placing DC police under federal control.

The Final 5: August 15, 2025
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News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

DC Council Chair talks crime in the city and DC's home rule
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with DC Council Chair, Phil Mendelson, to discuss crime in the city, DC's home rule and next steps for Washington, DC.

DC councilmember breaks down first week of Trump's federal takeover
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DC councilmember Robert White stops by On The Hill to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump's federalization of the DC police force with Tom Fitzgerald.

Trump and Zelensky will meet at the White House on Monday: What to expect
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Former Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and national security expert, Rebecca Grant, break down what to expect as President Donald Trump and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet once again at the White House on Monday.

DC Dems push back against Trump takeover
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As President Trump continues the federal takeover of DC, local leaders are walking a delicate balance of pushing back without upsetting the White House's anti-crime push, even against the backdrop of falling statistics. How's that being received by local Democrats? DC Young Democrats head Jamal Holtz weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."

RFK Jr. says he is not running for president in 2028

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly denied speculation that he is preparing a 2028 presidential run, saying his loyalty remains with President Trump and his health agenda.

DC police chief to remain in control of MPD after DC Attorney General files lawsuit

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city’s police force.

Federal sweep of DC homeless encampments sparks tension as Trump takeover continues

A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

Judge orders RFK Jr.'s HHS department to stop sharing Medicaid data with DHS

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

DC Police allow cooperation with ICE in new executive order
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Renata Castro joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday.

Congressmembers cash in on stocks, even as push for ban continues
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New reporting from NOTUS reveals how some members of Congress, both Democratic and Republican, continue to run afoul of the body's self-imposed rules on reporting stock trades. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain why this continues to be a problem, and how efforts to ban members from trading altogether continue to make their way through Congress.

President Donald Trump gives remarks ahead of meeting with Putin
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President Donald Trump gives remarks ahead of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin before their meeting with Alaska.

DC Attorney General rejects federal move to replace police chief amid Trump takeover

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.

Virginia gubernatorial debate in question as candidates decline options

With just 81 days to go until Virginia voters choose their next governor, there’s still no word on whether the two major candidates will meet on the debate stage.