The 2026 DC Mayor race is quietly heating up
The 2026 DC Mayor race is quietly heating up.
POTUS trumpets China tariff deal as big victory in trade war
On Monday, President Trump announced a 90-day reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports, and China following suit, as negotiations continue between trade officials on both sides. Conservative strategist Luke Ball weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Trump pushes back on criticism over Qatari jet "gift"
President Trump is defending himself after word emerged that a new Air Force One would come in the form of a gift from the Qatari government. At the heart of the criticism: ethical concerns over accepting the $400 million gift from a foreign power. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
Teen charged with manslaughter in death of friend
An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting of his friend, police say.
On The Hill: May 11, 2025
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington, D.C.
Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol
'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Budget battles in Congress
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Sen. Chris Van Hollen to discuss the budget battles happening in Congress.
U.S. and China trade talks
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Michael O'Hanlon, a Brookings Senior Global Affairs Expert, to discuss trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Pope Leo XIV: The relationship between the Catholic Church and the White House
Tom Fitzgerald chats with James Grimaldi, the National Catholic Reporter Executive Editor, to discuss Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Bishop William Byrne to discuss the Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope.
DC Shadow Senator weighs in on POTUS' Pirro pick
President Trump's choice of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to serve as interim U.S. Attorney in D.C. is raising eyebrows, but one Democratic elected official says while he doesn't have a vote in the matter, he thinks she's an improvement over previous pick Ed Martin. Shadow Senator Ankit Jain (D-DC) joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin as Interim DC US Attorney
Former FOX News personality Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin as Interim DC US Attorney
Jeanine Pirro named interim DC US Attorney
Adam Mocklerr joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss Jeanine Pirro named interim DC US Attorney, India-Pakistan conflict continues, and Trump firing Librarian of Congress
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden fired by President Trump
President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
Modern motherhood amid "trad wife" messaging
Adrienne Gray joins The Final 5 to defend modern motherhood in the face of rising "trad wife" messaging, a growing online trend that idealizes stay-at-home motherhood, homemaking, and hyper-traditional gender roles. Gray is pushing for a more realistic, inclusive conversation on what it means to be a conservative woman and mother today.
What will it take to pass Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill?"
President Trump's major domestic priorities are tied up in a massive reconciliation package that he's dubbed "The Big, Beautiful Bill," but even with the majority on Capitol Hill, Republicans might miss a Memorial Day target to get the measure passed. Jim discusses why and when we might see some legislative moves with Riley Rogerson of NOTUS on "The Final 5."
House Republicans push federal lands sale: Here's what it would be used for
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.