The economic cost of Trump's DC police takeover
Michael Negron, a former service member and deputy director of the National Economic Council, joined The Final 5 to discuss the economic fallout from President Trump?s federal takeover of DC policing. He warned that military checkpoints and immigration enforcement could discourage workers and visitors from coming into the city, hurting small businesses at a time when violent crime is already down 26% this year, per MPD's own stats.
Michael Negron, a former service member and deputy director of the National Economic Council, joined The Final 5 to discuss the economic fallout from President Trump?s federal takeover of DC policing. He warned that military checkpoints and immigration enforcement could discourage workers and visitors from coming into the city, hurting small businesses at a time when violent crime is already down 26% this year, per MPD's own stats.
The Final 5: August 15, 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.
The Final 5: August 15, 2025
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DC Dems push back against Trump takeover
As President Trump continues the federal takeover of DC, local leaders are walking a delicate balance of pushing back without upsetting the White House's anti-crime push, even against the backdrop of falling statistics. How's that being received by local Democrats? DC Young Democrats head Jamal Holtz weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
As President Trump continues the federal takeover of DC, local leaders are walking a delicate balance of pushing back without upsetting the White House's anti-crime push, even against the backdrop of falling statistics. How's that being received by local Democrats? DC Young Democrats head Jamal Holtz weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Congressmembers cash in on stocks, even as push for ban continues
New reporting from NOTUS reveals how some members of Congress, both Democratic and Republican, continue to run afoul of the body's self-imposed rules on reporting stock trades. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain why this continues to be a problem, and how efforts to ban members from trading altogether continue to make their way through Congress.
New reporting from NOTUS reveals how some members of Congress, both Democratic and Republican, continue to run afoul of the body's self-imposed rules on reporting stock trades. Dave Levinthal, contributing editor, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain why this continues to be a problem, and how efforts to ban members from trading altogether continue to make their way through Congress.
The Final 5: August 14, 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.
The Final 5: August 13, 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.
Kim Davis case reignites debate over SCOTUS same-sex marriage ruling
Here?s a tightened rewrite that incorporates the extra context you pulled from SCOTUSblog and explains why the case is more complex: Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis ? who became nationally known in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples ? is back in the spotlight with a new court case. While some see it as a direct challenge to the Supreme Court?s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, the reality is more complicated. Jim Lokay speaks with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign about the state of marriage equality in the Trump era, plus HRC's new "American Dreams" campaign, on "The Final 5."
Here?s a tightened rewrite that incorporates the extra context you pulled from SCOTUSblog and explains why the case is more complex: Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis ? who became nationally known in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples ? is back in the spotlight with a new court case. While some see it as a direct challenge to the Supreme Court?s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, the reality is more complicated. Jim Lokay speaks with Jonathan Lovitz from the Human Rights Campaign about the state of marriage equality in the Trump era, plus HRC's new "American Dreams" campaign, on "The Final 5."
Supporters of Trump's DC takeover react to backlash
We're now on day 3 of President Trump's federalization of DC police, as well as beefing up federal law enforcement presence. Jim Lokay gets perspective from Jenn Pellegrino of AFPI on "The Final 5."
We're now on day 3 of President Trump's federalization of DC police, as well as beefing up federal law enforcement presence. Jim Lokay gets perspective from Jenn Pellegrino of AFPI on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: August 12, 2025
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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.
James Walkinshaw on his Congressional bid
James Walkinshaw is the Democratic nominee for Congress from Virginia's 11th district, where he's seeking to succeed his former boss, the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to talk about his campaign.
James Walkinshaw is the Democratic nominee for Congress from Virginia's 11th district, where he's seeking to succeed his former boss, the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. He joins Jim on The Final 5 to talk about his campaign.
What will Trump's 30-day DC takeover look like?
As details still emerge about President Trump's decision to federalize DC police and ramp up the federal law enforcement presence in the city, we're getting a better idea of what could happen over the next 30 days. Axios DC reporter Mimi Montgomery joins Jim on "The Final 5."
As details still emerge about President Trump's decision to federalize DC police and ramp up the federal law enforcement presence in the city, we're getting a better idea of what could happen over the next 30 days. Axios DC reporter Mimi Montgomery joins Jim on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: August 11, 2025
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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.
Spanberger outlines education overhaul as Virginia governor?s race nears
On The Final 5, Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her comprehensive education plan, focusing on early childhood access, affordability in higher education, and tackling the state?s last-place math recovery ranking. With fewer than 90 days until the election, Spanberger also lays out the potential for a debate with her Republican opponent.
On The Final 5, Democratic nominee for Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger detailed her comprehensive education plan, focusing on early childhood access, affordability in higher education, and tackling the state?s last-place math recovery ranking. With fewer than 90 days until the election, Spanberger also lays out the potential for a debate with her Republican opponent.
Melik Abdul on Trump's DC takeover
Jim Lokay is joined on "The Final 5" by conservative strategist Melik Abdul, who offers his perspective on the federalization of the D.C. police force as a longtime Ward 8 resident, plus how he thinks local leaders are handling the issue.
Jim Lokay is joined on "The Final 5" by conservative strategist Melik Abdul, who offers his perspective on the federalization of the D.C. police force as a longtime Ward 8 resident, plus how he thinks local leaders are handling the issue.
The Final 5: August 8, 2024
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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: August 7, 2025
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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.
Virginia Lt. Gov. GOP nominee John Reid on the issues
With less than 90 days until Election Day in Virginia, the race for the Commonwealth's number two job is heating up. Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to offer his take on the state of the race, and an update on how his campaign is co-existing with the other two statewide GOP candidates: gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.
With less than 90 days until Election Day in Virginia, the race for the Commonwealth's number two job is heating up. Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to offer his take on the state of the race, and an update on how his campaign is co-existing with the other two statewide GOP candidates: gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears and incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.
Town halls can be tricky for House members during recess
While Congress is on recess, many members are holding town halls in their home districts. But between selling President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and questions about the Jeffrey Epstein saga, some aren't finding the most receptive audiences. Jim Lokay discusses that with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, who also has new reporting on another change in House Democratic leadership: the ascent of California Democrat Robert Garcia.
While Congress is on recess, many members are holding town halls in their home districts. But between selling President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and questions about the Jeffrey Epstein saga, some aren't finding the most receptive audiences. Jim Lokay discusses that with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, who also has new reporting on another change in House Democratic leadership: the ascent of California Democrat Robert Garcia.
The Final 5: August 6, 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.