Destiny Drake West runs for Congress in MD-6
On "The Final 5," Jim speaks with Destiny Drake West, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional district in the May primary.
New age concerns after Biden report
The special counsel investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents has spurred a new round of concerns over his mental acuity, even as the 2024 election seems poised to pit Biden against another senior candidate in Donald Trump. Nicole Brener-Schmitz and Christopher Johnson join Jim on "The Final 5."
Looking ahead after a tough week for House GOP
A split Congress is yielding little progress for the American people. After failing to deliver a promised impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, is it time for a course correction? Brittany Martinez, who served as communications director under former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Special counsel declines charges against Biden in docs case
Axios reporter Erin Doherty joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain today's decision not to seek charges against President Biden, and how special counsel Robert Hur's comments about mental acuity are already playing a role in 2024.
Donte Mills on border, immigration
The border battle in D.C. has wide-ranging effects nationwide: from those who seek citizenship, to those who enter the nation illegally, and for Americans who believe their safety and security are at stake. Attorney Donte Mills weighs in on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
April McClain Delaney on her run for Maryland's 6th District
Our series of conversations with candidates for Maryland's 6th Congressional district seat continues with April McClain Delaney, a former Biden administration member, who's seeking the seat in the May 14 Democratic primary. She joins Jim on "The Final 5."
'Find Me the Votes' digs into Trump's Georgia woes
A new book by two veteran investigative reporters digs into the legal saga enveloping former President Donald Trump and his efforts to overturn Georgia's election results in 2020. "Find Me the Votes" authors Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman join Jim on "The Final 5" to offer new insight into what happened after the 2020 election, plus if Fulton County DA Fani Willis' admission to an affair with a lead prosecutor changes the case.
Are wealth taxes 'immoral?'
As states look at so-called wealth taxes to cover budget gaps, a new op-ed suggests they're "immoral." The author, Young Voices contributor Benjamin Ayanian, explains why as he joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Trump rolls as Haley vows to stay in race
After wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump is cruising to a rematch with President Biden, but Trump's former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is sticking around ahead of the upcoming primary in her native South Carolina. Political strategist and 917 Strategies founder Sarah Selip weighs in on that and more with Jim on "The Final 5."
Chris Hyser runs for Congress in Maryland's Sixth
Retired Maryland State Trooper Chris Hyser is one of many in the race to succeed Rep. David Trone in Maryland's 6th Congressional District. The Republican candidate joins "The Final 5" to explain why he's running, the value of public service, and how he'd handle the ongoing border debate in Washington.
Spanberger on child tax credit, immigration bill
Jim checks in with Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) on the road in Prince William County, as the House passes an extension of the child tax credit and prepares for debate on a potential bipartisan immigration bill.
Need help naming snow plows? "The Final 5" is here to help!
State transportation officials Minnesota recently announced a series of potential new names for its fleet of snowplows. "The Final 5" producer and chief ironic snowplow name correspondent Loreto Cruz joins Jim to offer some FOX 5-themed names.
Biden/Trump rematch shows partisans may not care about age after all
While the age factor weighs heavily over expected 2024 rematch between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, it may show that it doesn't bother Democrats and Republicans as much as some polls may suggest ? at least, that's how Bill Scher sees it. Scher, the politics editor for Washington Monthly, weighs in with Jim on "The Final 5."
Contentious Senate hearing on social media draws criticism
The CEOs of five major social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in a showdown over the harmful effects their apps have on children. As Washington continues to bandy about ways to regulate access to social media, Jessica Melugin of the Competitive Enterprise Institute says the best protection starts at home. She joined Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she called the hearing "political theater."
Maryland's 6th: Ashwani Jain on raising the minimum wage
One of the many candidates for Maryland's 6th congressional district seat is advancing a platform that includes overhauling the nation's minimum wage laws. Democratic candidate Ashwani Jain says $26 an hour is more in line with what American workers need to survive. It's one of the topics he discusses with Jim on "The Final 5."
Talks over bipartisan border bill reach fever pitch
Senate negotiators are set to release the text of a bipartisan compromise on border security and immigration reform. Its fate, though, rests in the hands of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who's been taking cues from Donald Trump in his disapproval of the bill. Stef Kight from Axios joins Jim to explain on "The Final 5."
Joe Vogel returns to talk Congressional bid
Maryland Del. Joe Vogel (D) has already been on the campaign trail, but made his bid for the 6th Congressional district official on Thursday. He joined "The Final 5" to talk about the race that's shaping up, what he's learned from making the rounds across the vast district, and how he'd approach Congress' immigration and border battle if elected.
Biden trumpets new GDP numbers
The GDP surged at the end of 2023, signaling the nation's economy is bouncing back after massive pandemic-inflicted losses, but what does it mean for everyday Americans? Economist Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Biden campaign hedges abortion message
Reproductive rights have been a rallying call for Democrats since the fall of Roe v. Wade, but the Biden campaign is carefully crafting its approach as the President hits the campaign trail. Jim talks about it and more with Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter for Axis, on "The Final 5."
Looking ahead to South Carolina primary
Jim breaks down the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary results and looks ahead to South Carolina with panelists Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight on "The Final 5."