Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
House passes bill to allow rotisserie chicken under SNAP
The House voted on Thursday to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket rotisserie chickens an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
The House voted on Thursday to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would make the supermarket rotisserie chickens an eligible purchase under the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.
President Donald Trump visits The Villages: Watch full speech
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
President Donald Trump flew to Florida on Friday, where he delivered a 90-minute speech to crowds in The Villages, a popular retirement community in the Sunshine State.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Trone says Dems need 'more fight' as he challenges Delaney for his old seat
Former Rep. David Trone is re-entering the race for Maryland’s 6th District, setting up a primary challenge against Rep. April McClain Delaney.
Former Rep. David Trone is re-entering the race for Maryland’s 6th District, setting up a primary challenge against Rep. April McClain Delaney.
Trone says Dems need “more fight” as he challenges Delaney
Former Congressman David Trone is launching another run for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, arguing Democrats need to take a tougher approach in confronting President Donald Trump. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Trone criticized current Rep. April McClain Delaney, taking issue with her support of the Laken Riley Act and accusing her of siding too often with Republicans. He also pointed to the impact of federal workforce cuts in the region, while acknowledging that rising costs for gas, groceries and housing remain top concerns for voters as the race heads toward a competitive Democratic primary in June.
Former Congressman David Trone is launching another run for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District, arguing Democrats need to take a tougher approach in confronting President Donald Trump. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Trone criticized current Rep. April McClain Delaney, taking issue with her support of the Laken Riley Act and accusing her of siding too often with Republicans. He also pointed to the impact of federal workforce cuts in the region, while acknowledging that rising costs for gas, groceries and housing remain top concerns for voters as the race heads toward a competitive Democratic primary in June.
Gas prices continue to rise as Iran war drags on
As the Pentagon makes its case to Congress for more funding, the pain at the pump continues for American consumers. Anna Kramer of NOTUS joins The Final 5 to talk about how long gas prices could remain in high territory, and how long it may take to get them back to pre-war levels.
As the Pentagon makes its case to Congress for more funding, the pain at the pump continues for American consumers. Anna Kramer of NOTUS joins The Final 5 to talk about how long gas prices could remain in high territory, and how long it may take to get them back to pre-war levels.
Supreme Court backs anti-abortion center in First Amendment case
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.
Legal expert: Comey's new charges might have legs
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a new indictment over his "86-47" seashell photo that the DOJ maintains was a threat against President Trump. Jim Lokay talks with constitutional law attorney Chris Murray on The Final 5 about what it means, and why a North Carolina grand jury could make the difference in whether this case sticks against Comey.
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a new indictment over his "86-47" seashell photo that the DOJ maintains was a threat against President Trump. Jim Lokay talks with constitutional law attorney Chris Murray on The Final 5 about what it means, and why a North Carolina grand jury could make the difference in whether this case sticks against Comey.
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule, voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of a key Voting Rights Act provision that restricts how states draw districts affecting minority voters, constraining states' use of race as a factor when drawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump administration urges court to dismiss White House ballroom suit, cites WHCA dinner shooting
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
The Justice Dept. filed a motion to lift the injunction preventing construction of the White House ballroom and asked the court to throw out the case in its entirety.
FCC orders ABC to file early TV license renewals amid Jimmy Kimmel controversy
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
The FCC is ordering ABC stations into early license renewal as political tensions and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy intensify. Here's what to know.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.