'Iran wasn't developing a nuclear weapon,' ex-counterterrorism chief says
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center over President Trump’s war in Iran, has made a bold new claim on social media about Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Clarence Thomas now the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in US history
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Clarence Thomas, the towering conservative Supreme Court justice, has reached a new milestone.
Tennessee GOP approves new House map, sparks protests over Memphis district overhaul
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new U.S. House district map that breaks up the state’s only majority-Black district in Memphis.
DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
How the media is missing young voters
Wyatt Sharpe is only 17, but he's making headlines for conversations with some of America's most prominent voices. Now, he's turning his focus to speaking with fellow Gen Z'ers in his new streaming show, the Sharpe Exchange. He tells Jim Lokay more about it on The Final 5.
Wyatt Sharpe is only 17, but he's making headlines for conversations with some of America's most prominent voices. Now, he's turning his focus to speaking with fellow Gen Z'ers in his new streaming show, the Sharpe Exchange. He tells Jim Lokay more about it on The Final 5.
J.J. Green fights "The Noise War" in new book
National security expert J.J. Green, known for his work with WTOP Radio, is turning his attention to fighting disinformation in his new book, "The Noise War." He joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to explain where the media and other institutions are falling short, and what can be done to improve media literacy.
National security expert J.J. Green, known for his work with WTOP Radio, is turning his attention to fighting disinformation in his new book, "The Noise War." He joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to explain where the media and other institutions are falling short, and what can be done to improve media literacy.
Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants Wednesday at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation.
L. Louise Lucas' office raided in FBI probe
The FBI executed search warrants at the office of a top Virginia lawmaker as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
The FBI executed search warrants at the office of a top Virginia lawmaker as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
DOJ probes Fairfax prosecutor over alleged bias involving undocumented immigrants
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.
The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.
White House says Trump's drugmaker deals could save economy $529B over next decade
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
President Trump’s “most favored nation” drugmaker deals could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade, a new White House analysis estimates.
Republicans seek $1B in taxpayer cash for Trump's ballroom project, once touted as privately funded
Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project once touted as being completely privately funded.
Senate Republicans tucked an eye-popping figure into funding for President Donald Trump's ballroom, a project once touted as being completely privately funded.
Dem on Mifepristone access battle: "far from over"
Democratic strategist Nicole Brener-Schmitz joins The Final 5 with the pro-choice perspective after the Supreme Court struck down a lower court ruling blocking mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Democratic strategist Nicole Brener-Schmitz joins The Final 5 with the pro-choice perspective after the Supreme Court struck down a lower court ruling blocking mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
GOP "trying to sneak in $1 billion" for ballroom, says Dem Rep. Walkinshaw
A new spending fight is brewing over a proposed $1 billion for White House security—raising questions about whether taxpayer dollars could be used for President Trump’s promised privately funded ballroom. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the Oversight Committee, said Congress needs clear answers, warning the funding could be “snuck in” and calling for detailed justification before any money is approved.
A new spending fight is brewing over a proposed $1 billion for White House security—raising questions about whether taxpayer dollars could be used for President Trump’s promised privately funded ballroom. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the Oversight Committee, said Congress needs clear answers, warning the funding could be “snuck in” and calling for detailed justification before any money is approved.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
DC Council passes permanent youth curfew after final vote
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.