Biden re-emerges, but are Democrats listening?
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.
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.
The Final 5: May 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.
Looking at Trump's 100 days and beyond
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.
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.
All eyes on Virginia races as early voting begins
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.
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.
The Final 5: May 5, 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.
Why the FEC has been essentially shut down
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.
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.
What the DC NFL Draft deal says about Bowser-Trump relationship
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."
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."
The Final 5: May 2, 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.
Maryland Rep. Raskin on Trump’s first 100 days: 'Our Constitution is under attack'
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5’s Jim Lokay, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin didn’t hold back in his criticism of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of a potential second term, saying Trump has "taken a chainsaw to the Constitution and the economy."
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5’s Jim Lokay, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin didn’t hold back in his criticism of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of a potential second term, saying Trump has "taken a chainsaw to the Constitution and the economy."
The Final 5: May 1, 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.
Reese Gorman: journalist-turned-steelworker?
NOTUS reporter and "Final 5" regular guest Reese Gorman made an unexpected impression on Vice President J.D. Vance as he toured a South Carolina steel plant.
NOTUS reporter and "Final 5" regular guest Reese Gorman made an unexpected impression on Vice President J.D. Vance as he toured a South Carolina steel plant.
Raskin on Trump, tariffs, and the Constitution
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5?s Jim Lokay, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin didn?t hold back in his criticism of President Donald Trump?s first 100 days of a potential second term, saying Trump has "taken a chainsaw to the Constitution and the economy. He also answers if he thinks its wise for fellow Democrats to rally to the aid of mistakenly-deported Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5?s Jim Lokay, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin didn?t hold back in his criticism of President Donald Trump?s first 100 days of a potential second term, saying Trump has "taken a chainsaw to the Constitution and the economy. He also answers if he thinks its wise for fellow Democrats to rally to the aid of mistakenly-deported Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The Final 5: April 30, 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.
Israel marks Independence Day as war rages on
Today marks Israel?s Independence Day, celebrated amid a deeply complicated moment?with war raging in Gaza and growing tensions with Iran. Dr. Yoel Guzansky and Danny Citrinowicz from the Institute for National Security Studies joined "The Final 5" with more.
Today marks Israel?s Independence Day, celebrated amid a deeply complicated moment?with war raging in Gaza and growing tensions with Iran. Dr. Yoel Guzansky and Danny Citrinowicz from the Institute for National Security Studies joined "The Final 5" with more.
Economy shrinks as fears of tariff-inducted recession grow
The U.S. economy showed a negative reading in the first quarter of 2025, the first time since 2022 that has happened. Economists fear President Trump's tariffs may take their toll, but what does it really mean? Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joined "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to explain.
The U.S. economy showed a negative reading in the first quarter of 2025, the first time since 2022 that has happened. Economists fear President Trump's tariffs may take their toll, but what does it really mean? Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joined "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to explain.
The Final 5: April 29, 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.
Washington Roast returns to DC Improv on Wednesday
Political satire takes center stage at the DC Improv on Wednesday as the Washington Roast returns to skewer politics and current events. Cast member and founder "Tim Kardashian" joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" with more.
Political satire takes center stage at the DC Improv on Wednesday as the Washington Roast returns to skewer politics and current events. Cast member and founder "Tim Kardashian" joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" with more.
The Final 5: April 28, 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.
Inaugural DC Climate Week gets underway
After successful launches of Climate Weeks in other major cities, D.C. is set to launch its own version this week. But in a time where the federal focus on climate has changed, how can advocates evolve and still remain relevant? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with climate scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan on "The Final 5."
After successful launches of Climate Weeks in other major cities, D.C. is set to launch its own version this week. But in a time where the federal focus on climate has changed, how can advocates evolve and still remain relevant? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with climate scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan on "The Final 5."
Joe Theismann on new Commanders' stadium: "Full circle!"
On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Washington football legend Joe Theismann weighs in on Monday's announcement that the franchise will return to its "spiritual home" of D.C. as part of $3.7b stadium proposal.
On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Washington football legend Joe Theismann weighs in on Monday's announcement that the franchise will return to its "spiritual home" of D.C. as part of $3.7b stadium proposal.