Cover up of Biden's decline was 'worse than Watergate,' claims Jake Tapper in new book

Veteran D.C. political journalist Alex Thompson joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to discuss his new book "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again", co-authored with CNN anchor Jake Tapper. The book, which has generated buzz across the political spectrum, offers a deep dive into President Biden's mental fitness, the Democratic Party’s decision-making process, and what Thompson describes as a coordinated effort to shield the public from Biden’s decline.

White House issues July 4th deadline for Trump's tax bill as Iran debate intensifies

The Senate is currently taking up President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," but White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says she wants final action by July 4th. Will that happen? Jim discusses the sticking points with NOTUS reporter Reese Gorman, who also offers insight from Capitol Hill on the debate over military action in Iran.

Jocelyn Benson on her new book and challenges facing public servants

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss her new book, "The Purposeful Warrior," and what the 2020 election taught her about resiliency in the face of threats, especially in the face of recent acts of political violence in America.

White House Presser: Trump to make Iran decision within 2 weeks

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosts a White House press conference where she discusses President Donald Trump nearing his decision on how to respond to the Israel-Iran conflict, gives an update on ICE and DHS efforts to increase border security and more.

President Trump reviews attack plans for Iran

Political strategist Timothy Alan Simon joins the FOX 5 LiveZone to discuss President Donald Trump reviewing attack plans for Israel, the U.S. resuming applications for Student Visas, and Juneteenth celebrations amid DEI pushback.

Alex Thompson on Biden's decline, media blind spots, and "Original Sin"

National political correspondent Alex Thompson joined Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his new book "Original Sin", co-authored with CNN anchor Jake Tapper. The book, which has generated buzz across the political spectrum, offers a deep dive into President Biden's mental fitness, the Democratic Party’s decision-making process, and what Thompson describes as a coordinated effort to shield the public from Biden’s decline.

Trump's "ultimate ultimatum" to Iran

President Trump isn't showing his cards when it comes to potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, but decision time is looming. Jim discusses that and more with national security expert and radio talk show host Arif Halaby on "The Final 5."

Live 2025 Virginia primary election results

Virginia’s 2025 race for governor is already shaping up to be historic—but the primary election on June 17 focused on other key statewide and local contests.