Rini Sampath on why she's running for DC Mayor
D.C. mayoral candidate Rini Sampath said failures with 311, 911 and basic city services pushed her into the race. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Sampath argued the city needs stronger management on public safety, affordability, housing, small businesses and youth jobs. She also explains why she says her managerial experience makes up for her lack of electoral experience.
D.C. mayoral candidate Rini Sampath said failures with 311, 911 and basic city services pushed her into the race. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Sampath argued the city needs stronger management on public safety, affordability, housing, small businesses and youth jobs. She also explains why she says her managerial experience makes up for her lack of electoral experience.
Trump's new DNI has no intel experience
Retired FBI Special Agent Rich Kolko says Bill Pulte’s lack of national security experience could be a challenge as he steps into the DNI role. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, the law enforcement veteran said Pulte will need to rely heavily on experienced deputies, especially with global threats involving Iran, Russia, Ukraine and China.
Retired FBI Special Agent Rich Kolko says Bill Pulte’s lack of national security experience could be a challenge as he steps into the DNI role. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, the law enforcement veteran said Pulte will need to rely heavily on experienced deputies, especially with global threats involving Iran, Russia, Ukraine and China.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
Chris Burnett makes his case in Maryland's 6th district
Marine Corps veteran Chris Burnett joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to make his case for why he's running for the Republican nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
Marine Corps veteran Chris Burnett joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to make his case for why he's running for the Republican nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
Trump administration won’t pursue $1.8B “Anti-Weaponization Fund," Acting AG says
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
The proposed $1.8 billion fund designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons is officially dead, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Redistricting fights continue as midterms loom
Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath joined The Final 5 to discuss the midterm redistricting battles playing out across several states. Drath argued both parties are using maps to protect power, saying gerrymandering lets elected officials choose their voters instead of the other way around.
Forward Party CEO Lindsey Drath joined The Final 5 to discuss the midterm redistricting battles playing out across several states. Drath argued both parties are using maps to protect power, saying gerrymandering lets elected officials choose their voters instead of the other way around.
Maine Senate race, White House UFC fight
Andrew Donaldson joined The Final 5 to discuss Maine’s Senate race, Graham Platner’s military service and Susan Collins’ criticism of his record. Donaldson said Collins’ comments risked sounding tone-deaf and warned the race could get ugly, while also weighing in on the White House UFC event and its potential political backlash.
Andrew Donaldson joined The Final 5 to discuss Maine’s Senate race, Graham Platner’s military service and Susan Collins’ criticism of his record. Donaldson said Collins’ comments risked sounding tone-deaf and warned the race could get ugly, while also weighing in on the White House UFC event and its potential political backlash.
Texas runoff sets stage for clash with national implications
Jim Lokay discusses the contentious race for U.S. Senate in Texas with Bob Gee, Texas managing editor for Axios, including President Trump's successful gambit on Ken Paxton, and the parallels between James Talarico and 2018 Senate nominee Beto O'Rourke.
Jim Lokay discusses the contentious race for U.S. Senate in Texas with Bob Gee, Texas managing editor for Axios, including President Trump's successful gambit on Ken Paxton, and the parallels between James Talarico and 2018 Senate nominee Beto O'Rourke.
Maryland 6th District race: Mariela Roca (R)
Republican candidate Mariela Roca is making another play for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, she talks about her campaign ahead of the June primary, and the lessons she's learned on the campaign trail.
Republican candidate Mariela Roca is making another play for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, she talks about her campaign ahead of the June primary, and the lessons she's learned on the campaign trail.
Why Spencer Pratt is a leading contender in LA mayoral race
PR expert Vanessa Santos of Renegade DC joined The Final 5 to discuss Spencer Pratt’s attention-grabbing run for Los Angeles mayor and how celebrity, anger over wildfires, public safety and frustration with establishment Democrats are shaping the race. Santos said Pratt has been effective at spotlighting problems voters care about, but still needs to show what he would actually do if elected.
PR expert Vanessa Santos of Renegade DC joined The Final 5 to discuss Spencer Pratt’s attention-grabbing run for Los Angeles mayor and how celebrity, anger over wildfires, public safety and frustration with establishment Democrats are shaping the race. Santos said Pratt has been effective at spotlighting problems voters care about, but still needs to show what he would actually do if elected.
‘The joke was on Trump’: Eisen celebrates Kennedy Center court win
Norm Eisen, co-counsel to Rep. Joyce Beatty, praised Friday’s ruling blocking the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, saying Congress clearly established the name by law. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," he said he does not expect an appeal to succeed and criticized President Trump’s attacks on the judge, calling the case a matter of law, memory and corruption.
Norm Eisen, co-counsel to Rep. Joyce Beatty, praised Friday’s ruling blocking the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, saying Congress clearly established the name by law. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," he said he does not expect an appeal to succeed and criticized President Trump’s attacks on the judge, calling the case a matter of law, memory and corruption.
Montgomery County enacts laws limiting ICE operations amid debate
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
Maryland mail-in ballot counting begins after statewide errors
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
Maryland’s primary election process moves forward Monday as officials begin counting mail‑in ballots already returned by voters, despite a ballot mix‑up that has prompted a congressional inquiry and calls for a federal investigation.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
On The Hill: May 31, 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 slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.