Katie Barlow breaks down Trump verdict, appeals process, and can he vote for himself?
Jim Lokay breaks down Thursday's historic guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump and the pathway to an appeal with FOX 5 chief legal correspondent Katie Barlow. She also answers the question that many have floated: can Trump, now considered a felon, cast a ballot for himself in Florida this November?
Jim Lokay breaks down Thursday's historic guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump and the pathway to an appeal with FOX 5 chief legal correspondent Katie Barlow. She also answers the question that many have floated: can Trump, now considered a felon, cast a ballot for himself in Florida this November?
Capitol Hill reacts to Trump verdict
As quickly as Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts, reaction came in swiftly from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Reese Gorman of The Daily Beast joins Jim on "The Final 5" with the early words from some of the most influential voices in Washington.
As quickly as Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts, reaction came in swiftly from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Reese Gorman of The Daily Beast joins Jim on "The Final 5" with the early words from some of the most influential voices in Washington.
The Trump verdict: the givens, the surprises, and how do you get past the divide?
When it comes to Donald Trump's historic conviction, the legal system finds itself under a microscope more now than ever before. Jim talks about the case with attorney and legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."
When it comes to Donald Trump's historic conviction, the legal system finds itself under a microscope more now than ever before. Jim talks about the case with attorney and legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."
For young voters, a new challenge for Democrats & Biden
World events and national sentiment are shifting some polling away from Democrats when it comes to America's youth vote. A Harvard Youth Poll suggests that support for Biden, who still leads over Trump, has eroded from a similar 2020 survey. Voters For Tomorrow's Santiago Mayer joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what's changed, the issues that younger voters are paying attention to, and more.
World events and national sentiment are shifting some polling away from Democrats when it comes to America's youth vote. A Harvard Youth Poll suggests that support for Biden, who still leads over Trump, has eroded from a similar 2020 survey. Voters For Tomorrow's Santiago Mayer joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what's changed, the issues that younger voters are paying attention to, and more.
Panderwatch! DC set to get two new pandas from China
After a long wait, the giant pandas are returning to the National Zoo -- thanks to a little "panda diplomacy." Or...was it pandering? The latest in "The Final 5's" ongoing PANDER WATCH segment!
After a long wait, the giant pandas are returning to the National Zoo -- thanks to a little "panda diplomacy." Or...was it pandering? The latest in "The Final 5's" ongoing PANDER WATCH segment!
White House policy towards Israel facing new scrutiny after deadly Rafah attacks
After a weekend IDF strike that killed two Hamas leaders and at least 45 Palestinians at a camp in Rafah, there are new calls for the U.S. to reconsider its support of Israel in its war in Gaza. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with National Security Institute founder Jamil Jaffer on "The Final 5."
After a weekend IDF strike that killed two Hamas leaders and at least 45 Palestinians at a camp in Rafah, there are new calls for the U.S. to reconsider its support of Israel in its war in Gaza. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with National Security Institute founder Jamil Jaffer on "The Final 5."
Trump's trial enters final phase: talking with Tracy Pearson
Jim discusses the pending jury deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money trial with legal expert Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."
Jim discusses the pending jury deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money trial with legal expert Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."
The state of the Trump trial
While the jury awaits Donald Trump's hush money case in New York, maneuverings still continue in his other criminal trials -- even if they won't begin anytime soon. Jim talks about the case, the jury, why Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is giving interviews on the case as she faces her own legal woes, and more with attorney and legal analyst Andrew Stoltmann on "The Final 5."
While the jury awaits Donald Trump's hush money case in New York, maneuverings still continue in his other criminal trials -- even if they won't begin anytime soon. Jim talks about the case, the jury, why Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is giving interviews on the case as she faces her own legal woes, and more with attorney and legal analyst Andrew Stoltmann on "The Final 5."
When is a moose not a moose? When it's an elk!
Confusion reigned supreme on Monday's "The Final 5," when we misidentified a photo of an elk as a moose. Thankfully, FOX 5 viewer Mike in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia set Jim Lokay straight. Here he is, explaining what went wrong with the help of producer Loreto Cruz and FOX 5 meteorologist Caitlin Roth.
Confusion reigned supreme on Monday's "The Final 5," when we misidentified a photo of an elk as a moose. Thankfully, FOX 5 viewer Mike in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia set Jim Lokay straight. Here he is, explaining what went wrong with the help of producer Loreto Cruz and FOX 5 meteorologist Caitlin Roth.
Alito reignites SCOTUS impartiality concerns
After Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito admitted it was his wife who hung an upside-down American flag at their home in protest of Joe Biden's election, dozens of Democratic lawmakers are calling upon Alito to recuse himself from January 6th and election-related cases. Democratic strategist and attorney Kaivan Shroff says it's exposing the partisan rift in the high court.
After Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito admitted it was his wife who hung an upside-down American flag at their home in protest of Joe Biden's election, dozens of Democratic lawmakers are calling upon Alito to recuse himself from January 6th and election-related cases. Democratic strategist and attorney Kaivan Shroff says it's exposing the partisan rift in the high court.
Congress and the AI quandary
Artifical intelligence is everywhere these days, but with the 2024 election season well underway, there are renewed efforts for Congress to legislate safeguards for the responsible use of the technology. James Czerniawski of Young Voices joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he thinks it's a risky proposition.
Artifical intelligence is everywhere these days, but with the 2024 election season well underway, there are renewed efforts for Congress to legislate safeguards for the responsible use of the technology. James Czerniawski of Young Voices joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he thinks it's a risky proposition.
Securing the 2024 election: a cyber expert weighs in
Even though the 2020 election was determined by the federal government's top cyber czar to be "the most secure in the nation's history," the threats are vastly different in 2024, including with the proliferation of A.I. Jim talks about it with Pinkesh Shah of cybersecurity firm Qualys on "The Final 5."
Even though the 2020 election was determined by the federal government's top cyber czar to be "the most secure in the nation's history," the threats are vastly different in 2024, including with the proliferation of A.I. Jim talks about it with Pinkesh Shah of cybersecurity firm Qualys on "The Final 5."
Spanberger ranked as "most bipartisan" of Va. delegation
High marks for Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in the new Bipartisan Index from the Lugar Center and Georgetown University?s McCourt School of Public Policy. The ranking illustrates the willingness of members to co-sponsor legislation with those from the opposite political party. Jim Lokay talks with Spanberger about what it all means on "The Final 5."
High marks for Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in the new Bipartisan Index from the Lugar Center and Georgetown University?s McCourt School of Public Policy. The ranking illustrates the willingness of members to co-sponsor legislation with those from the opposite political party. Jim Lokay talks with Spanberger about what it all means on "The Final 5."
House hearing turns chaotic over "fake eyelashes" and "butch body" jabs
A meeting of the House Oversight Committee devolved into name-calling and personal attacks on Thursday, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's crack about Rep. Jasmine Crockett's "fake eyelashes" leading Crockett to assail Greene's ?bleach blonde, bad built, butch body." Jim Lokay breaks down what happened on "The Final 5."
A meeting of the House Oversight Committee devolved into name-calling and personal attacks on Thursday, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's crack about Rep. Jasmine Crockett's "fake eyelashes" leading Crockett to assail Greene's ?bleach blonde, bad built, butch body." Jim Lokay breaks down what happened on "The Final 5."
The fallacy behind Biden's "9% inflation" line
In recent days, President Biden has claimed he inherited a 9% inflation rate. That's not true -- the number spiked to that more than a year into his presidency -- but the shifting economic winds show how well the U.S. is faring versus the rest of the world. Jim talks more about it with Brendan Pedersen of Punchbowl News, who is also co-author of "The Vault" newsletter, on "The Final 5."
In recent days, President Biden has claimed he inherited a 9% inflation rate. That's not true -- the number spiked to that more than a year into his presidency -- but the shifting economic winds show how well the U.S. is faring versus the rest of the world. Jim talks more about it with Brendan Pedersen of Punchbowl News, who is also co-author of "The Vault" newsletter, on "The Final 5."
Blinken visits Ukraine as Russia makes advances
As the U.S. sends billions more to Ukraine's efforts to fend off Russia's advances, there are renewed questions about how much longer the continued assistance is sustainable. Jim gets more from David Salvo from the Alliance for Securing Democracy on "The Final 5."
As the U.S. sends billions more to Ukraine's efforts to fend off Russia's advances, there are renewed questions about how much longer the continued assistance is sustainable. Jim gets more from David Salvo from the Alliance for Securing Democracy on "The Final 5."
Game on! Biden, Trump hash out debate plan
There will be debates between President Biden and former President Donald Trump after both candidates agreed to two faceoffs, notably without the assistance of the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. Jim gets more insight with Axios politics reporter Erin Doherty on "The Final 5."
There will be debates between President Biden and former President Donald Trump after both candidates agreed to two faceoffs, notably without the assistance of the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. Jim gets more insight with Axios politics reporter Erin Doherty on "The Final 5."
What does Maryland's primary signal for November?
Jim Lokay breaks down Tuesday's primary results and the potential impact they'll have on the November elections, from Maryland to the national picture, with Kevin Walling and Jack Kalavritinos on "The Final 5."
Jim Lokay breaks down Tuesday's primary results and the potential impact they'll have on the November elections, from Maryland to the national picture, with Kevin Walling and Jack Kalavritinos on "The Final 5."
Recapping the Maryland Primary
From Angela Alsobrooks' big win in the Maryland U.S. Senate primary, to David Trone's $60 million gamble, and Larry Hogan's re-entry into the political arena -- Jim breaks down Maryland primary night results with Jack Kalavritinos and Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
From Angela Alsobrooks' big win in the Maryland U.S. Senate primary, to David Trone's $60 million gamble, and Larry Hogan's re-entry into the political arena -- Jim breaks down Maryland primary night results with Jack Kalavritinos and Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
Benji Backer is "The Conservative Environmentalist"
Environmental concerns aren't a partisan issue. Most Americans want clean water and clean air, but getting on the same page has been the problem. Author and advocate Benji Backer lays out his ideas in his new book, "The Conservative Environmentalist." He talks about the divide and what can be done to bring people together with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
Environmental concerns aren't a partisan issue. Most Americans want clean water and clean air, but getting on the same page has been the problem. Author and advocate Benji Backer lays out his ideas in his new book, "The Conservative Environmentalist." He talks about the divide and what can be done to bring people together with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."