DC Mayor Bowser picks up daughter in Martha's Vineyard while city is under federal control

Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC. 

Analysis: What Trump's DC federal takeover means to the community
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Jamal Holtz, President of the DC Young Democrats joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss the impact that President Donald Trump's federal takeover has on the district and it's residents.

Kim Davis case reignites debate over SCOTUS same-sex marriage ruling
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Here?s a tightened rewrite that incorporates the extra context you pulled from SCOTUSblog and explains why the case is more complex: Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis ? who became nationally known in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples ? is back in the spotlight with a new court case. While some see it as a direct challenge to the Supreme Court?s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, the reality is more complicated. Jim Lokay speaks with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign about the state of marriage equality in the Trump era, plus HRC's new "American Dreams" campaign, on "The Final 5."

Supporters of Trump's DC takeover react to backlash
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We're now on day 3 of President Trump's federalization of DC police, as well as beefing up federal law enforcement presence. Jim Lokay gets perspective from Jenn Pellegrino of AFPI on "The Final 5."

Previewing President Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska
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Alain Sanders joins FOX 5's LiveZone to preview President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Trump administration to launch review of Smithsonian Museums
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Attorney Eric Faddis joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss President Trump's administration launching a review of the Smithsonian museums, SCOTUS being asked to overturn same-sex marriage, and more.

Trump announces Kennedy Center Honorees; talks DC Federal Control
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President Donald Trump announces the Kennedy Center honorees and details his plan on keeping DC safe, including his plan to extend the 30-day federal control.

James Walkinshaw on his Congressional bid
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James Walkinshaw is the Democratic nominee for Congress from Virginia's 11th district, where he's seeking to succeed his former boss, the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to talk about his campaign.

What will Trump's 30-day DC takeover look like?
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As details still emerge about President Trump's decision to federalize DC police and ramp up the federal law enforcement presence in the city, we're getting a better idea of what could happen over the next 30 days. Axios DC reporter Mimi Montgomery joins Jim on "The Final 5."

YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe

Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.

President Trump to meet with Russian President Putin in Alaska
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Republican Strategist Arif Halaby joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss if President Donald trump meeting with President Putin in Alaska.

DC Council Chairman Mendelson reacts to Trump’s federal takeover of DC police

Community leaders and residents are speaking out following President Donald Trump’s decision to place the D.C. police department under federal control.

When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.  

Trump federalizes DC police despite drop in crime rates

After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.

Spanberger outlines education overhaul as Virginia governor?s race nears
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On The Final 5, Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her comprehensive education plan, focusing on early childhood access, affordability in higher education, and tackling the state?s last-place math recovery ranking. With fewer than 90 days until the election, Spanberger also lays out the potential for a debate with her Republican opponent.

Melik Abdul on Trump's DC takeover
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Jim Lokay is joined on "The Final 5" by conservative strategist Melik Abdul, who offers his perspective on the federalization of the D.C. police force as a longtime Ward 8 resident, plus how he thinks local leaders are handling the issue.

Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.