Race for DC Delegate: Brooke Pinto (D)
Brooke Pinto is looking to make the jump from the Wilson Building to the Capitol in the race to succeed longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. She talks about her campaign, plus reacts to President Trump's new threats against D.C. Home Rule on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Brooke Pinto is looking to make the jump from the Wilson Building to the Capitol in the race to succeed longtime D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. She talks about her campaign, plus reacts to President Trump's new threats against D.C. Home Rule on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
The Race for DC Delegate: Robert White (D)
DC Councilmember Robert White is seeking to succeed his onetiime boss, longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain what he'd bring to the job, the issues facing DC residents, and why he says the push for statehood continues even with new threats from President Trump.
DC Councilmember Robert White is seeking to succeed his onetiime boss, longtime Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton. He joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to explain what he'd bring to the job, the issues facing DC residents, and why he says the push for statehood continues even with new threats from President Trump.
DC reacts to Trump's threats against home rule
President Trump’s comments about D.C. home rule and the mayoral race are drawing strong reactions from candidates and voters ahead of the primary.
President Trump’s comments about D.C. home rule and the mayoral race are drawing strong reactions from candidates and voters ahead of the primary.
Lewis George reacts to Trump takeover threat
President Trump threatens to revoke DC's Home Rule if voters choose Janeese Lewis George as their next mayor. Jim Lokay speaks one on one with Lewis George in this Final 5 exclusive.
President Trump threatens to revoke DC's Home Rule if voters choose Janeese Lewis George as their next mayor. Jim Lokay speaks one on one with Lewis George in this Final 5 exclusive.
Delaney gets endorsement from former foe Vogel
After a bruising 2024 primary, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) has won the endorsement of former rival Del. Joe Vogel as she seeks a second term. With former Rep. David Trone eyeing a comeback, Jim Lokay chats with Delaney and Vogel to discuss their political alliance.
After a bruising 2024 primary, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) has won the endorsement of former rival Del. Joe Vogel as she seeks a second term. With former Rep. David Trone eyeing a comeback, Jim Lokay chats with Delaney and Vogel to discuss their political alliance.
Race for DC Mayor: Kenyan McDuffie (D)
Former DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to make his case for the city's top job ahead of next week's Democratic primary. He talks crime prevention, affordability, and why he says other cities have adopted some of the policies he's pushed on Council.
Former DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to make his case for the city's top job ahead of next week's Democratic primary. He talks crime prevention, affordability, and why he says other cities have adopted some of the policies he's pushed on Council.
Trump threatens DC home rule if Janeese Lewis George wins mayoral primary
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week's mayoral primary.
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week's mayoral primary.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Khanna blasts Trump on inflation and Iran, hints at 2028 bid
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins The Final 5 to discuss what he believes should be Democrats’ path forward heading into the midterms. Khanna argues President Trump has failed to deliver on lowering prices, claims fallout from the Epstein files is hurting the president politically, questions the rationale behind U.S. action against Iran, and responds to growing speculation about a possible 2028 White House run.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) joins The Final 5 to discuss what he believes should be Democrats’ path forward heading into the midterms. Khanna argues President Trump has failed to deliver on lowering prices, claims fallout from the Epstein files is hurting the president politically, questions the rationale behind U.S. action against Iran, and responds to growing speculation about a possible 2028 White House run.
Republicans extend Congressional Baseball Game winning streak with 11-2 rout
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
Race for DC Mayor: Hope Solomon
She was one of the 22,000+ D.C. residents who lost their jobs in the Trump administration's sweeping federal job cuts. Hope Solomon is channeling that into a bid for mayor. She explains her campaign on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay
She was one of the 22,000+ D.C. residents who lost their jobs in the Trump administration's sweeping federal job cuts. Hope Solomon is channeling that into a bid for mayor. She explains her campaign on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay
Bowser supports McDuffie, but doesn't endorse him
Outgoing DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won't endorse a successor, but told Axios DC reporter Cuneyt Dil that she supports now-former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie in next week's primary. Dil joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about his conversation and gives some insight on early voting numbers.
Outgoing DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won't endorse a successor, but told Axios DC reporter Cuneyt Dil that she supports now-former Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie in next week's primary. Dil joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to talk about his conversation and gives some insight on early voting numbers.
DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Montgomery County considers new 100-yard firearms restriction
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Montgomery County leaders are considering a new firearms restriction that would prohibit Maryland wear-and-carry permit holders from carrying firearms within 100 yards of many public places, including parks, schools, government buildings, libraries, hospitals, and places of worship with one narrow exception.
Race for DC Mayor: Vincent Orange (D)
Former DC Councilmember Vincent Orange has his eyes on a political comeback. As early voting gets underway in the race for DC Mayor, he joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination.
Former DC Councilmember Vincent Orange has his eyes on a political comeback. As early voting gets underway in the race for DC Mayor, he joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to discuss his campaign for the Democratic nomination.