Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
DHS spends $20M in taxpayer funds on ad campaign promoting Trump administration
Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.
Lawmakers are calling out the Trump administration over a series of taxpayer-funded ads that experts say could violate a law against congressionally appropriated funds being used for propaganda.
Trump says he's sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans: Here's why
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
The Trump administration says it will start sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans starting Wednesday.
Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.
Senator shoots airball with basketball mix-up during heated Senate hearing
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What Ohio’s gerrymandering fight means for Md., Va., and beyond
Josh Rultenberg, co-author of the new Amazon bestseller "Draw The Line In Ohio," joins Jim Lokay to explain how Ohio voters repeatedly tried to create a fairer redistricting process — only to see lawmakers protect their own political power. Rultenberg discusses the bipartisan nature of gerrymandering, the coming Maryland redistricting referendum and why voters must keep pushing for independent mapmaking reform.
Josh Rultenberg, co-author of the new Amazon bestseller "Draw The Line In Ohio," joins Jim Lokay to explain how Ohio voters repeatedly tried to create a fairer redistricting process — only to see lawmakers protect their own political power. Rultenberg discusses the bipartisan nature of gerrymandering, the coming Maryland redistricting referendum and why voters must keep pushing for independent mapmaking reform.
Scott MacFarlane on explosive Jack Smith hearing and Jan. 6 lawsuits
D.C. journalist Scott MacFarlane joins Jim Lokay to break down a contentious congressional hearing focused on Jack Smith’s investigative techniques, including a heated exchange involving Sen. Eric Schmitt. MacFarlane also discusses lawsuits filed by pardoned Jan. 6 defendants seeking taxpayer-funded damages from the federal government, this time over claims of poor treatment in D.C.'s jail.
D.C. journalist Scott MacFarlane joins Jim Lokay to break down a contentious congressional hearing focused on Jack Smith’s investigative techniques, including a heated exchange involving Sen. Eric Schmitt. MacFarlane also discusses lawsuits filed by pardoned Jan. 6 defendants seeking taxpayer-funded damages from the federal government, this time over claims of poor treatment in D.C.'s jail.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal.
Protect College Sports Act passes latest Senate vote, heads to U.S. House for approval
The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill aimed at regulating spending and transfers in college sports for the second time this month. The bill will now head to the U.S. House for its final confirmation vote.
The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill aimed at regulating spending and transfers in college sports for the second time this month. The bill will now head to the U.S. House for its final confirmation vote.
Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk
The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando returns to in-person duties after heart attack
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando marked his official return to in-person council duties Tuesday following a heart attack earlier this month.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando marked his official return to in-person council duties Tuesday following a heart attack earlier this month.
With 35 days to go, Boafo says Dems must deliver on affordability
Voters in Maryland's 5th congressional district will elect a replacement for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer in November. Democratic nominee, Md. Del. Adrian Boafo, says his party must focus on lowering costs, raising the minimum wage and regulating artificial intelligence. On "The Final 5," host Jim Lokay asks if Dems can follow through on those promises if they win the majority.
Voters in Maryland's 5th congressional district will elect a replacement for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer in November. Democratic nominee, Md. Del. Adrian Boafo, says his party must focus on lowering costs, raising the minimum wage and regulating artificial intelligence. On "The Final 5," host Jim Lokay asks if Dems can follow through on those promises if they win the majority.
Trump denies offering to sell China weapons, adds 'maybe it's a good idea'
President Donald Trump contradicted a claim made by one of his ambassadors that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy U.S. weapons during last week’s meeting between the two world leaders.
President Donald Trump contradicted a claim made by one of his ambassadors that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy U.S. weapons during last week’s meeting between the two world leaders.
Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
Trayon White Trial: Mistrial declared in federal bribery case; US Attorney Pirro plans to retry
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the federal bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White.
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the federal bribery case against D.C. Council member Trayon White.
On The Hill: September 27, 2026
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.
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.
Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress
President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."
President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
Trump welcomes China’s Xi with rare planeside greeting ahead of talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.