Trump attacks DC mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George online

Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.

Former Gov. Larry Hogan talks state of politics in Maryland
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to discuss the state of politics in Maryland and The Hogan Institute at Washington College.

On The Hill: June 28, 2026
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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 to nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director

A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. 

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case

John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.

Pride Month and the price of authenticity: why speaking out feels riskier than ever
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LGBTQ marketing expert Andrew Isen reflects on the growing personal and professional risks of businesses involving themselves in Pride Month. Isen argues that, at a time meant to celebrate authenticity and inclusion, many companies instead feel political pressure to stay silent, driven by right-wing and anti-LGBTQ ideologues. 

Vindman touts bipartisan housing bill, urges Trump to sign it
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Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) says a rare bipartisan, bicameral housing bill could help ease the nation's affordability crisis by boosting housing supply, streamlining development on previously developed land, and limiting institutional purchases of single-family homes. Vindman criticized President Trump for delaying the bill's enactment over his demands to pass the SAVE Act, arguing the focus should remain on lowering housing costs and increasing affordability for families in Virginia and across the country.

Starmer's fall and the effect on the US-UK dynamic
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With Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down after just two years, Britain is preparing to install its eighth prime minister in a decade. Daily Mail U.S. political reporter Victoria Churchill says domestic frustrations over immigration, governance, and other issues, combined with tensions between Starmer and President Trump, accelerated his downfall. 

D.C. Council clears the way for semi-open primaries
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Two years after voters overwhelmingly approved Initiative 83, the D.C. Council has voted to fund its remaining provision, allowing independent voters to participate in party primaries beginning in 2028. On The Final 5, Grow Democracy DC co-founder Lisa Rice tells Jim Lokay it's a major victory for election reform, saying it expands access for roughly 85,000 unaffiliated voters while building on the successful debut of ranked-choice voting in this year's primary.

Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs

President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy

In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Will Jawando leads Democratic primary for Montgomery County executive
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With about 70% of the ballots counted, Will Jawando holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive, capturing 41% of the vote. Fellow County Council members Andrew Friedson and Evan Glass follow with 34% and 22%, respectively, with Glass conceding the race on Wednesday afternoon.

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.