Navalny's death and Putin's influence
The death of Russian opposition leader and fierce Putin critic Alexei Navalny puts new focus on the Russian leader's influence. George Beebe of the Quincy Institute, who once served as the CIA's head of Russia analysis, joins Jim on "The Final 5" with more.
The death of Russian opposition leader and fierce Putin critic Alexei Navalny puts new focus on the Russian leader's influence. George Beebe of the Quincy Institute, who once served as the CIA's head of Russia analysis, joins Jim on "The Final 5" with more.
Joel Rubin runs for Congress from Maryland's 6th
Former State Department senior official Joel Rubin has joined the crowded field vying for the soon-to-be-open seat from Maryland's 6th Congressional District. Rubin, a Democrat, joined Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how his international experience and time in local government is factoring into his campaign.
Former State Department senior official Joel Rubin has joined the crowded field vying for the soon-to-be-open seat from Maryland's 6th Congressional District. Rubin, a Democrat, joined Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how his international experience and time in local government is factoring into his campaign.
GOP charts course ahead for state races
Republicans control a majority of the nation's state legislatures, with 57 of the nation's 99 chambers in GOP hands ? but just like in Washington, a handful of seats determine the balance of power. Mike Joyce of the Republican State Leadership Committee joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Republicans control a majority of the nation's state legislatures, with 57 of the nation's 99 chambers in GOP hands ? but just like in Washington, a handful of seats determine the balance of power. Mike Joyce of the Republican State Leadership Committee joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Mark Leighton runs for Congress from VA-10
Mark Leighton has long been politically active, but for the first time, he's throwing his own hat into the ring as the race to replace retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) shapes up. Leighton, one of the many Democrats in the race ahead of the June 18th primary, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to make his case for the job.
Mark Leighton has long been politically active, but for the first time, he's throwing his own hat into the ring as the race to replace retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) shapes up. Leighton, one of the many Democrats in the race ahead of the June 18th primary, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to make his case for the job.
Mike Clancy joins race for Virginia's 10th
The retirement of Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has opened up a seat in Northern Virginia. While Democrats have held the seat since 2019, Republicans are eying a pickup opportunity. One of the Republican candidates, attorney and business executive Mike Clancy is Jim's guest on "The Final 5" to talk about the race and the key issues in the Loudoun-area district.
The retirement of Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) has opened up a seat in Northern Virginia. While Democrats have held the seat since 2019, Republicans are eying a pickup opportunity. One of the Republican candidates, attorney and business executive Mike Clancy is Jim's guest on "The Final 5" to talk about the race and the key issues in the Loudoun-area district.
Spanberger on Ukraine aid: "It has to continue"
A bipartisan delegation of lawmakers are back from Ukraine, where they met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches. That includes Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she supports continued aid to Ukraine, plus her message to Virginians (and her fellow colleagues) who think it's time to cut the war-torn nation off.
A bipartisan delegation of lawmakers are back from Ukraine, where they met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches. That includes Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she supports continued aid to Ukraine, plus her message to Virginians (and her fellow colleagues) who think it's time to cut the war-torn nation off.
Haley holds on as Trump widens lead in SC
As the South Carolina GOP primary looms, former Gov. Nikki Haley is staking the future of her presidential ambitions on a strong showing, even as new polling shows former President Donald Trump up by more than 30 points. Republican strategist Melik Abdul joins Jim on "The Final 5."
As the South Carolina GOP primary looms, former Gov. Nikki Haley is staking the future of her presidential ambitions on a strong showing, even as new polling shows former President Donald Trump up by more than 30 points. Republican strategist Melik Abdul joins Jim on "The Final 5."
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."