The Final 5: October 3rd, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Trump calls on Jay Jones to drop out of Virginia AG race after 'DEMENTED' texts resurface
President Donald Trump is demanding that Virginia Democrat Jerrauld “Jay" Jones drop out of the race for attorney general, posting a blistering statement on social media Sunday that intensified pressure on the Democratic candidate.
President Donald Trump is demanding that Virginia Democrat Jerrauld “Jay" Jones drop out of the race for attorney general, posting a blistering statement on social media Sunday that intensified pressure on the Democratic candidate.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Another challenger enters race for Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s seat
D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto has entered the race to become the city’s next congressional representative, releasing a campaign video on Monday.
D.C. Council member Brooke Pinto has entered the race to become the city’s next congressional representative, releasing a campaign video on Monday.
Government shutdown drags into second week with no deal in sight
The federal government shutdown entered its second week on Monday with lawmakers still at an impasse and no resolution in sight.
The federal government shutdown entered its second week on Monday with lawmakers still at an impasse and no resolution in sight.
Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal rejected by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned ex-girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
Why does Virginia hold 'off-year' elections?
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025. But why is it that Virginia is one of only four states that hold elections in "off years?"
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025. But why is it that Virginia is one of only four states that hold elections in "off years?"
Virginia AG candidate under fire for old texts
Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones is under fire for texts he sent back in 2022, where he joked about shooting the Republican Speaker of the House.
Democratic Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones is under fire for texts he sent back in 2022, where he joked about shooting the Republican Speaker of the House.
Virginia AG candidate said Republican lawmaker deserved 'two bullets to the head' in surfaced texts
Jay Jones said he was "embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry," but Republicans like Gov. Glenn Youngkin are called for Jones to end his campaign.
Jay Jones said he was "embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry," but Republicans like Gov. Glenn Youngkin are called for Jones to end his campaign.
Programs being set up across DC region to help furloughed federal workers
Some local governments and companies are stepping up their efforts to help furloughed federal workers.
Some local governments and companies are stepping up their efforts to help furloughed federal workers.
Hope for end to government shutdown fades after another failed vote in Senate
The federal government shutdown will continue into next week after the Senate failed to reach an agreement on the continuing resolution.
The federal government shutdown will continue into next week after the Senate failed to reach an agreement on the continuing resolution.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues order banning biological males from girls sports
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive directive on Thursday banning biological males from girls sports.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive directive on Thursday banning biological males from girls sports.
The Final Five: October 2nd, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Is TSP affected by the government shutdown?
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will continue its normal daily operations during a federal shutdown, according to its government website.
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) will continue its normal daily operations during a federal shutdown, according to its government website.
Government shutdown enters day three; Congress expected to vote Friday
Congress is expected to vote Friday on a deal to reopen the government, but a bipartisan agreement still appears out of reach.
Congress is expected to vote Friday on a deal to reopen the government, but a bipartisan agreement still appears out of reach.
Shroff on Project 2025 revisited; Dems messaging during shutdown
Jim Lokay is joined by Democratic political commentator Kaivan Shroff to talk about how Project 2025, once disavowed by Trump, is shaping the White House's approach to the government shutdown. Shroff also weighs in on how Democrats are messaging through the stalemate.
Jim Lokay is joined by Democratic political commentator Kaivan Shroff to talk about how Project 2025, once disavowed by Trump, is shaping the White House's approach to the government shutdown. Shroff also weighs in on how Democrats are messaging through the stalemate.
Government shutdown set to enter third day with no resolution
Come for the details of the government shutdown and the talks (or lack thereof) to end the stalemate from NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson; stay for host Jim Lokay's comparison of President Trump disavowing Project 2025 on the campaign trail to the now-famous Mariah Carey "I Don't Know Her" meme.
Come for the details of the government shutdown and the talks (or lack thereof) to end the stalemate from NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson; stay for host Jim Lokay's comparison of President Trump disavowing Project 2025 on the campaign trail to the now-famous Mariah Carey "I Don't Know Her" meme.
New poll shows Spanberger with 10-point lead over Earle-Sears in VA governor's race
A new poll from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, with a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
A new poll from Emerson College Polling/The Hill shows the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger, with a 10-point lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears.
DC-area food banks prepare for increased need amid government shutdown
The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact.
The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact.
Trump posts photos of ‘Trump 2028’ hats in Oval Office during shutdown talks
President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social showing red "Trump 2028" hats on display during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Democratic leaders during negotiations ahead of the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social showing red "Trump 2028" hats on display during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Democratic leaders during negotiations ahead of the government shutdown.