Open primaries advocates push D.C. and Maryland to expand voter access
Open primaries advocate Jeremy Gruber says nearly 100,000 independent voters in D.C. remain locked out of primary elections despite voters overwhelmingly approving open primaries in 2024. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he blames the D.C. Council for refusing to fund the change and says similar efforts are gaining momentum in Maryland, where more than one million independents are also excluded from primaries. Gruber argues that in many one-party jurisdictions, the primary is effectively the election, making voter access even more critical.
Open primaries advocate Jeremy Gruber says nearly 100,000 independent voters in D.C. remain locked out of primary elections despite voters overwhelmingly approving open primaries in 2024. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he blames the D.C. Council for refusing to fund the change and says similar efforts are gaining momentum in Maryland, where more than one million independents are also excluded from primaries. Gruber argues that in many one-party jurisdictions, the primary is effectively the election, making voter access even more critical.
Trump's Iran framework faces criticism as supporters call it a path to peace
On The Final 5, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute weighed in on President Trump's preliminary framework agreement with Iran, saying critics are judging it too quickly before a final deal is negotiated. Parsi said the framework ends the current conflict, reopens critical shipping lanes, and creates a path toward a broader agreement, while warning that failure could lead to renewed military escalation and economic fallout.
On The Final 5, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute weighed in on President Trump's preliminary framework agreement with Iran, saying critics are judging it too quickly before a final deal is negotiated. Parsi said the framework ends the current conflict, reopens critical shipping lanes, and creates a path toward a broader agreement, while warning that failure could lead to renewed military escalation and economic fallout.
DC election results: When will the mayoral primary race be decided?
Nearly a day after polls closed for Tuesday's democratic mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., voters are still waiting for thousands of votes to be counted.
Nearly a day after polls closed for Tuesday's democratic mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., voters are still waiting for thousands of votes to be counted.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Trump administration warns governors to crack down on unemployment insurance
The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.
The U.S. government wants states to do more to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs and is threatening to withhold federal dollars until they do.
Kristi Noem warns of 'coordinated' effort to funnel Chinese nationals into US
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.
Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleges China is running a coordinated "travel agency"-style operation to funnel Chinese nationals across U.S. borders using documents and buses.
Trump departs G7 summit, says Strait of Hormuz will be opened 'in full' within two days
President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday discussing Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, which he expects to be opened "in full" within two days.
Americans’ view on abortion relatively unchanged, new poll shows
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans’ feelings on abortion have held pretty steady over the past four years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a new Gallup poll.
DC election results: When will the mayoral primary race be decided?
Nearly a day after polls closed for Tuesday's democratic mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., voters are still waiting for thousands of votes to be counted.
Nearly a day after polls closed for Tuesday's democratic mayoral primary in Washington, D.C., voters are still waiting for thousands of votes to be counted.
DC election results: Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for delegate to Congress
Robert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress.
Robert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress.
DC Primary Election Results 2026: Live Results for Mayor, Delegate and Local Races
FOX 5 is tracking live results from the 2026 Washington, D.C. primary election.
FOX 5 is tracking live results from the 2026 Washington, D.C. primary election.
DC election results: Lewis George leads early DC mayor race primary returns
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary for mayor, according to early results reported Wednesday morning.
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary for mayor, according to early results reported Wednesday morning.
Virginia leaders reach deal to establish regulated cannabis retail market
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
Virginia leaders announced a deal Tuesday to create a legal retail cannabis market, a shift after the governor rejected similar legislation last month.
DC primary results still pending under new ranked-choice voting system
Results from the D.C. primary remain pending as election officials begin processing ballots under the city’s new ranked-choice voting system. The method allows voters to rank candidates by preference and could extend the counting process for several days before a winner is determined.
Results from the D.C. primary remain pending as election officials begin processing ballots under the city’s new ranked-choice voting system. The method allows voters to rank candidates by preference and could extend the counting process for several days before a winner is determined.
Live Results: DC US Delegate Primary Election Results 2026
Washington, D.C. voters are choosing their nominee for Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 primary election.
Washington, D.C. voters are choosing their nominee for Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 primary election.
DC Mayor Primary Election Results 2026: Live Results in Washington, DC Mayor’s Race
FOX 5 is tracking live election results as votes are counted and reported across the District.
FOX 5 is tracking live election results as votes are counted and reported across the District.
DC primary picks likely new mayor as top leaders retire
Voters across Washington, DC are casting ballots in the Democratic primary that will play a major role in deciding the city’s next mayor. The race between Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George comes amid recent controversy and the rollout of ranked-choice voting.
Voters across Washington, DC are casting ballots in the Democratic primary that will play a major role in deciding the city’s next mayor. The race between Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George comes amid recent controversy and the rollout of ranked-choice voting.
How will the Strait of Hormuz be demined? Trump to address strategy at G7 summit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the Group of Seven summit amid growing momentum for a peace agreement to end the Iran war.
DC Primary Election 2026: What voters need to know on Election Day
It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls open at 7 a.m. as voters choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress. This election marks the first use of ranked‑choice voting in a citywide primary. Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls.
It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls open at 7 a.m. as voters choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress. This election marks the first use of ranked‑choice voting in a citywide primary. Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls.
How to watch LIVE DC mayoral primary election results
District voters will head to the polls on June 16 to cast ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.
District voters will head to the polls on June 16 to cast ballots in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C.