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Adrienne Gray joins The Final 5 to defend modern motherhood in the face of rising "trad wife" messaging, a growing online trend that idealizes stay-at-home motherhood, homemaking, and hyper-traditional gender roles. Gray is pushing for a more realistic, inclusive conversation on what it means to be a conservative woman and mother today.

President Trump's major domestic priorities are tied up in a massive reconciliation package that he's dubbed "The Big, Beautiful Bill," but even with the majority on Capitol Hill, Republicans might miss a Memorial Day target to get the measure passed. Jim discusses why and when we might see some legislative moves with Riley Rogerson of NOTUS on "The Final 5."

If you've been on the streets of D.C. lately, you may have noticed Waymo's fleet of self-driving cars making the rounds for testing. The company is targeting the District for expansion, but regulators across the country are still sorting through how to deal with the new technology. Pat Hedger of NetChoice joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss.

Former President Joe Biden is sitting for his first interviews post-White House as Democrats figure out their path forward. Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling joins Jim live on "The Final 5" to break down his messaging, whether or not voters want to hear from him, and how President Trump has changed their playbook.

Armen Kurdian joins FOX 5 LiveZone to discuss Mark Carney telling Trump that Canada is not for sale, India firing missiles at Pakistan and more.

Ipsos President of Polling Cliff Young joins The Final 5 to break down new data on voter priorities, President Trump's first 100 days, and how issues like political extremism, inflation, and immigration are shaping voters' outlooks. Plus, he offers historical perspective on economic uncertainty and what it means for the months ahead.

Early voting is underway in Virginia as voters choose a new governor this year -- but the downballot races could prove even more consequential. 24Sight.News founder Tom LoBianco joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to talk about the issues driving voters this time around.

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President Donald Trump?s pick for U.S. attorney in D.C. may have his confirmation in jeopardy after a key Republican senator says he won?t support Ed Martin?s nomination.

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joins FOX 5's DMV Zone to discuss the fight to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the United States. Editor's Note: We spoke to Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen about his trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. We want to clarify ? he never said he saw a document proving the U.S. was paying millions to house inmates in El Salvador, but that he's aware of its existence.

Jim Lokay speaks with Dave Levinthal about a tumultuous week for the Federal Election Commission, which effectively shut down due to a lack of commissioners. In recent reporting for NOTUS, Levinthal breaks down one of the FEC?s final actions before going dormant ? a unanimous 4-0 dismissal of claims by Stephen Miller?s America First Legal Foundation accusing President Biden and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg of engaging in unlawful political ?lawfare? against Donald Trump.

When President Trump announced the 2027 NFL Draft would be held on the National Mall, he was flanked by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. The two have frequently sparred since Trump's first term, with the President even suggesting a federal takeover of the District, but in recent months, their relationship has markedly changed. Axios reporter Cuneyt Dil discusses that and what it could mean for the funding stalemate between House Republicans and D.C. leaders on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."

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