Democrats are deeply pessimistic about future of the party, poll finds

The level of optimism within the Democratic party has shifted since the group lost the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2024.

President Trump visits Qatar during first major foreign trip
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Republican Strategist Arif Halaby discusses President Trump visiting Qatar during his first major foreign trip during his presidency.

Dems try to focus on Trump amidst intraparty squabbling
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The DNC is looking to reshuffle some of its leadership after newly-elected Vice Chair David Hogg vowed to back primary challenges to some longtime lawmakers within the party. This comes as Democrats seek a path forward to challenge President Trump's policies. Jim discusses that and more with Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff on "The Final 5."

Trump's drug price EO gets headlines, but will it make a difference?
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President Trump says his landmark executive order seeking to reign in prescription drug prices will result in immediate savings for Americans, but some groups think price controls could stymie innovation. Bill Wirtz of the Consumer Choice Center weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."

POTUS trumpets China tariff deal as big victory in trade war
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On Monday, President Trump announced a 90-day reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports, and China following suit, as negotiations continue between trade officials on both sides. Conservative strategist Luke Ball weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."

Trump pushes back on criticism over Qatari jet "gift"
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President Trump is defending himself after word emerged that a new Air Force One would come in the form of a gift from the Qatari government. At the heart of the criticism: ethical concerns over accepting the $400 million gift from a foreign power. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."

Teen charged with manslaughter in death of friend

An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting of his friend, police say. 

On The Hill: May 11, 2025
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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.

Hidden 18th-century passageway revealed under Lincoln’s room in US Capitol

'Construction started in the 1700s and there are all sorts of little hidden passages,' Rep. Moore said in a viral video of the secret passageway.

Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say

President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.

Budget battles in Congress
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Sen. Chris Van Hollen to discuss the budget battles happening in Congress.

U.S. and China trade talks
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Michael O'Hanlon, a Brookings Senior Global Affairs Expert, to discuss trade talks between the U.S. and China.

Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Bishop William Byrne to discuss the Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope.

DC Shadow Senator weighs in on POTUS' Pirro pick
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President Trump's choice of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to serve as interim U.S. Attorney in D.C. is raising eyebrows, but one Democratic elected official says while he doesn't have a vote in the matter, he thinks she's an improvement over previous pick Ed Martin. Shadow Senator Ankit Jain (D-DC) joins Jim on "The Final 5."

Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.

Jeanine Pirro named interim DC US Attorney
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Adam Mocklerr joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss Jeanine Pirro named interim DC US Attorney, India-Pakistan conflict continues, and Trump firing Librarian of Congress