Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most influential Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with an alleged role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds, according to federal authorities.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with drug trafficking and money laundering: DOJ
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a leadership role in a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a leadership role in a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
Maryland 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
How closely should candidates in swing states embrace Trump
Loretta Lepore joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to examine the closing stretch of the midterms and the different strategies candidates are using in battleground states. Democrats navigate how closely to align with the party’s progressive wing. On the Republican side, some candidates are embracing President Trump while others in swing states are creating distance on issues including tariffs and the Iran conflict in an effort to appeal to their own constituencies.
Loretta Lepore joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to examine the closing stretch of the midterms and the different strategies candidates are using in battleground states. Democrats navigate how closely to align with the party’s progressive wing. On the Republican side, some candidates are embracing President Trump while others in swing states are creating distance on issues including tariffs and the Iran conflict in an effort to appeal to their own constituencies.
Early voting surges as midterm battlegrounds take shape
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, journalist Scott MacFarlane breaks down a surge in early voting ahead of the midterms, with Virginia already approaching one million votes and turnout running roughly double the comparable point in 2022. The conversation examines competitive House races in Virginia and other battleground states, Maryland’s redistricting fight, and President Trump’s campaign stops as Republicans defend their congressional majorities. MacFarlane also discusses the legal battle over East Potomac Park and bipartisan criticism of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian.”
On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, journalist Scott MacFarlane breaks down a surge in early voting ahead of the midterms, with Virginia already approaching one million votes and turnout running roughly double the comparable point in 2022. The conversation examines competitive House races in Virginia and other battleground states, Maryland’s redistricting fight, and President Trump’s campaign stops as Republicans defend their congressional majorities. MacFarlane also discusses the legal battle over East Potomac Park and bipartisan criticism of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian.”
Vance blasts GOP pushback to Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's estranged mother during Ohio stop
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
Vice President JD Vance criticized some of his fellow Republicans Wednesday, saying he is "disgusted" by their pushback against an ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton.
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.
Alaska's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Mary Peltola vs Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
Alaska’s competitive Senate race features four candidates, including two Republicans named Dan Sullivan, and will use ranked-choice voting.
2026 midterm elections: Races for governor across the US
Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country.
Amid the nationwide fight between Democrats and Republicans over who will control the House and Senate in Washington after Election Day are dozens more skirmishes that will decide which party wields the levers of power in state capitals across the country.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Maine's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Troy Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate election, a contest national analysts rate as a toss‑up and one that could help determine control of the chamber.
Iowa’s 2026 Senate race: What to know about Josh Turek vs Ashley Hinson
With control of Congress on the line this November, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa.
With control of Congress on the line this November, one of the pivotal races to watch is happening in Iowa.
Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.
On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.
Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history
The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.
The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.
Subramanyam: Trump’s ‘broken promises’ are driving voters away
On The Final 5, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) argues voters are fed up with what he calls President Trump’s “broken promises,” pointing to rising costs, the war in Iran and the administration’s approach to Russia and Ukraine. The conversation also turns to Northern Virginia’s rapid data center expansion, with the congressman calling for guardrails to ensure companies pay for their own power needs. Looking toward the midterms, he says a Democratic majority should use Congress’ power to defund and end the war in Iran.
On The Final 5, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) argues voters are fed up with what he calls President Trump’s “broken promises,” pointing to rising costs, the war in Iran and the administration’s approach to Russia and Ukraine. The conversation also turns to Northern Virginia’s rapid data center expansion, with the congressman calling for guardrails to ensure companies pay for their own power needs. Looking toward the midterms, he says a Democratic majority should use Congress’ power to defund and end the war in Iran.
Controversial ad featuring Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s mother made by GOP opponent
The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night.
The controversial new political advertisement featuring the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton calling her daughter “a liar" was produced by her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign team, the GOP nominee’s camp confirmed Tuesday night.
New $25 million whistleblower program promises big payouts sooner, DOJ says
A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly.
A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly.
Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dead at 42
Kyle Kennedy established a career in education and was a proponent for education reform and disability rights.
Kyle Kennedy established a career in education and was a proponent for education reform and disability rights.
Latest poll reveals Trump's pre-midterm approval rating
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to a record low in a new poll, signaling challenges for the Republican party ahead of the November midterm elections.
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen to a record low in a new poll, signaling challenges for the Republican party ahead of the November midterm elections.
The case against Maryland’s Question 3 with Torrey Snow
Torrey Snow of the Protect Maryland Votes coalition joins The Final 5 to make his case against Maryland's Question 3, which would open the door to redrawing the state’s congressional map before the 2028 election. Snow says gerrymandering is wrong regardless of which party benefits. He also points to UMBC polling showing 53% of likely voters opposed to Question 3 and says the coalition includes Democrats and Republicans who believe congressional districts should not be manipulated for partisan advantage.
Torrey Snow of the Protect Maryland Votes coalition joins The Final 5 to make his case against Maryland's Question 3, which would open the door to redrawing the state’s congressional map before the 2028 election. Snow says gerrymandering is wrong regardless of which party benefits. He also points to UMBC polling showing 53% of likely voters opposed to Question 3 and says the coalition includes Democrats and Republicans who believe congressional districts should not be manipulated for partisan advantage.