The Final 5: October 23, 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: October 22, 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: October 21, 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: October 16, 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: October 20, 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.
Final 5 Panel, Pt. 2: Virginia's role in national politics
Host Jim Lokay moderates a discussion between Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson on Virginia's bellwether status in an off-cycle election year, and how Democratic AG nominee Jay Jones' text message scandal has threatened to upend the race for governor.
Final 5 Panel, Pt. 1: No Kings protest, shutdown underscore fraught political environment
In this panel discussion from "The Final 5," Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson tackle the after effects of this weekend's "No Kings" protests across the nation, and how the ongoing government shutdown is fueling partisan tensions on Capitol Hill.
Hashmi on Lt. Gov. bid
Jim Lokay is joined by Virginia State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in next month's election.
Dems won't budge on health care demand in shutdown fight
A tenth vote to re-open the federal government failed in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as the GOP fails to rally enough Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster. Jim talks about the progress, or lack thereof, with Riley Rogerson of NOTUS on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: October 15th, 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.
"No Kings" movement plans weekend rallies in DC, across US
Organizers of the "No Kings" movement, aimed at protesting President Trump's policies, are planning another round of marches and gatherings nationwide on Saturday -- even as Republicans like Speaker Mike Johnson deride them as "Hate America" rallies. Brandon Wolf of the Human Rights Campaign explains why his organization is taking part on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: October 14th, 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.
Trump’s Middle East peace deal marks major shift, but lasting stability remains uncertain
The Hill's Niall Stanage joined The Final 5 to discuss Donald Trump’s surprise peace deal in the Middle East. He noted the unpredictability of Trump’s foreign policy, as some from the prior administration try to shape the narrative around the agreement. While the deal halts fighting, Stanage cautioned that achieving durable peace will be far more complex, hinging on aid access, Gaza’s future governance, and international involvement in reconstruction.
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks with FOX 5 as end of term nears
As Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin nears the end of his term, he's talking about the state of education across the Commonwealth, and major issues facing local school systems in an exclusive one-on-one with FOX 5's Jim Lokay — plus his take on the race for governor, why he's supporting Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, and the Jay Jones text message controversy.
The Final 5: October 13th, 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.
Walkinshaw Slams Federal Shutdown, Calls Layoffs “Illegal”
Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) joined "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to address the ongoing federal government shutdown, criticizing the Trump administration’s mass layoffs as illegal under the Anti-Deficiency Act. He highlighted the human impact, noting that critical opioid prevention programs and other essential services are being cut, particularly affecting communities in Northern Virginia and rural America. Walkinshaw also condemned efforts to dismantle the nonpartisan civil service, calling for compromise on healthcare and budget negotiations while pointing out the GOP’s reluctance to return to the Capitol.
Hostages Return Home, Trump Declares “Peace in the Middle East”
Two years after the October 7 attacks, a historic peace agreement has ended the war between Israel Defense Forces and Hamas. All remaining hostages were released in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. President Trump announced the ceasefire alongside world leaders, calling it a new era for the region. Jim gets reaction from Democratic strategist and author of "The Land of AND" on Substack, Jenna Arnold on "The Final 5."
