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BREAKING: Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing cost of electronics for consumers, per AP report.

Yet another reason Ed Martin should never have been in place as the US attorney in Washington DC, even as an acting. He doesn’t understand that the president pardon power only extends to federal prosecutions, not state ones.

Here is Pete Hegseth's tweet announcing the return of the Confederate monument to Arlington National Cemetery. The plan is to restore it and reinstall in 2027.

It's important to point out that this monument was never referred to as a "Reconciliation Monument."

The guy who has been anti-vax for two decades without any scientific evidence to back it up, promised to Congress that he wasn’t anti-vax, got confirmed, and then immediately started doing anti-vax things

We have a reporter on it tonight — we’re only now learning about this alleged attack and the location so I’ll keep it updated when we confirm more.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government…

The ex-DOGE employee known as "Big Balls" was the victim of an attack in NW DC, which led President Trump to again float the idea of a federal takeover. www.fox5dc.com/news/trump-t...

Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect to face federal hate crime charges The suspect in the deadly Capital Jewish Museum shooting in May will be charged with federal hate crimes.

Capital Jewish Museum shooting suspect to face federal hate crime charges fox5dc.com/news/capital...

Trump says crime in DC is “totally out of control.”

The latest numbers from MPD say violent crimes are down 26% year over year, but DC Police Union leader Gregg Pemberton told us he thinks crimes are being underreported.

www.fox5dc.com/news/police-...

E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy

Today’s move to cancel $7 Billion in awards through the EPA’s Solar for All initiative, including $312 Million for Ohio is reckless, careless, and will cause job losses in American manufacturing.

I had that last week. Then it turned into him asking me political questions. Couldn’t get out faster.

U.S. government to reinstall statue of man who fought against U.S. government (Confederate General Albert Pike fought against the United States of American.)

U.S. government to reinstall statue of man who fought against U.S. government, Confederate General Albert Pike.

Another DC restaurant announces it will close its doors: this time, it's Capitol City Brewing Company at 11th & H St. NW, which says it will pour its last pint on August 28th after 33 years in business.

FCPS posts $140K bodyguard job to protect superintendent amid rising threats Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for an executive protection agent tasked with ensuring the personal safety and security of FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.

Fairfax Co. Public Schools posts $140k/yr job for bodyguard for superintendent: "...tragic events around the country over the last several months illustrate the need to intensify and enhance security...," per statement to Fox 5.

www.fox5dc.com/news/fcps-po...

Duffy to announce nuclear reactor on the moon This is the first major agency effort by the interim NASA administrator, who is also the Transportation secretary and a former Fox News host.

EXCLUSIVE: Sean Duffy will announce expedited plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon, his first major action as interim NASA administrator.

NEW YORK (AP) - Judge again refuses to grant bail for Sean ‘Diddy' Combs while he awaits sentencing.

Man shot and killed outside of Yotel in DC identified: police A man died Sunday night following a shooting at a Northwest D.C. parking garage, according to police.

Man shot and killed in parking garage of Yotel on New Jersey Ave NW. Search continues for gunman, described as "Black male with dreadlocks, wearing a white shirt and shorts, and driving a black sedan, possibly a Honda." www.fox5dc.com/news/man-sho...

Catherine Hoggle indicted by grand jury for the murder of her two children Catherine Hoggle has been indicted on two counts of murder in connection with the tragic disappearance of her two children, Sarah Hoggle, 3, and Jacob Hoggle, 2.

Catherine Hoggle, mom of two missing kids, has been indicted for their murder after her release from psychiatric care. Sarah, 3, and Jacob, 2, vanished in 2014. They’re still missing.
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JOHN.

But also…I get it

This might be of interest to my friends at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette who have been striking for almost 3 years now, but the paper's owner - the Block family - is selling off their TV assets and cashing in to the tune of $80 million. tvnewscheck.com/business/art...

Umm

Pirro confirmed as D.C. U.S. Attorney amid partisan clash as Dem nominee blockade continues Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro was confirmed as Washington D.C.'s U.S. Attorney in a party-line despite Democratic concerns over her election fraud claims and Jan. 6 Capitol riot defense.

Jeanine Pirro confirmed as US Attorney for DC in a 50-45 Senate vote. www.foxnews.com/politics/pir...

DC council votes yes on RFK Stadium deal. Here's who voted in favor The D.C. Council voted in favor of the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan Friday, the first of two votes.

DC Council has voted in favor of the RFK Stadium deal, 9-3. It’s the first of two votes on the plan that includes $1b+ in public funding against the Commanders’ $2.7b investment. More on Fox 5 and online. www.fox5dc.com/sports/dc-co...

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Addresses Operations Following Loss of Federal Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 1, 2025) – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that it will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the passage of a federal…

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to begin "an orderly wind-down of its operations" after passage of GOP recessions bill. cpb.org/pressroom/Co...

When is history...not history anymore?

Hours after the Washington Post reported the Smithsonian removed President Trump's 2 impeachments from an exhibit at its American History museum, museum officials plan to include them in a newer exhibit. But why now? My commentary from #TheFinal5.

When is history...not history anymore?

Hours after the Washington Post reported the Smithsonian removed President Trump's 2 impeachments from an exhibit at its American History museum, museum officials plan to include them in a newer exhibit. But why now? My commentary from #TheFinal5.

Insanity.

Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum: Washington Post wapo.st/3HhfyxU

Virginia politician set on fire in attack A Danville City Councilmember was set on fire Wednesday over what police say was a "personal matter."

Danville, Va. Councilmember Lee Vogler is recovering after he was doused in a flammable liquid and set aflame in what police are calling "a personal matter." www.fox5dc.com/news/virgini...

119 JCPenney stores sold; see locations JCPenney sold 119 of its stores in a nearly $1 billion deal. Here’s what we know.

JCPenney is selling off 119 stores to a private equity firm in a nearly $1b deal. No official word from Onyx Partners if the stores will remain open or be redeveloped. www.fox5dc.com/news/119-jcp...