Marianne Williamson joins 'The Final 5'
She was the first candidate to jump into the 2024 Democratic presidential race, even before President Biden, but Marianne Williamson knows knocking off an incumbent is a herculean task. She joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about the issues in the 2024 race, why she's running, the difference between her and fellow challenger Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and more in this FOX 5 exclusive.
She was the first candidate to jump into the 2024 Democratic presidential race, even before President Biden, but Marianne Williamson knows knocking off an incumbent is a herculean task. She joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about the issues in the 2024 race, why she's running, the difference between her and fellow challenger Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and more in this FOX 5 exclusive.
DCA expansion left in holding pattern
A Congressional effort to increase long-haul flights out of Reagan National Airport failed last week. Young Voices commentator Gabriella Hoffman says that's a mistake. She joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain how revisiting the push could still benefit the D.C. region, even as it attracted opposition from local elected officials.
A Congressional effort to increase long-haul flights out of Reagan National Airport failed last week. Young Voices commentator Gabriella Hoffman says that's a mistake. She joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain how revisiting the push could still benefit the D.C. region, even as it attracted opposition from local elected officials.
Cross on the GOP and Black voters
Democratic commentator Ameshia Cross says the GOP is consistently bungling efforts to attract Black voters. In a new piece in Newsweek, she points to controversial efforts in Florida to rewrite curriculum that have pitted Republicans like Gov. Ron DeSantis against prominent Black conservatives like Rep. Byron Donalds. She joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain more.
Democratic commentator Ameshia Cross says the GOP is consistently bungling efforts to attract Black voters. In a new piece in Newsweek, she points to controversial efforts in Florida to rewrite curriculum that have pitted Republicans like Gov. Ron DeSantis against prominent Black conservatives like Rep. Byron Donalds. She joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain more.
Conservatives say climate change solution is possible
Addressing climate change can be controversial -- but finding common ground has been tricky. With the nation in the throes of a heat wave with triple-digit temperatures and high humidity, climate advocates are renewing their call for action. Former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC), who now heads up RepublicEn, and the American Conservation Coalition's Chris Barnard join Jim to explain why climate action doesn't have to be a one-party solution.
Addressing climate change can be controversial -- but finding common ground has been tricky. With the nation in the throes of a heat wave with triple-digit temperatures and high humidity, climate advocates are renewing their call for action. Former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC), who now heads up RepublicEn, and the American Conservation Coalition's Chris Barnard join Jim to explain why climate action doesn't have to be a one-party solution.
A Congressional "Catfight?"
Tensions allegedly boiled over on the House floor between California Congressman Eric Swalwell and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, according to The Daily Beast. Punches weren't thrown, but thanks to The Final 5 sound effects team, we have a good idea of how it went down.
Tensions allegedly boiled over on the House floor between California Congressman Eric Swalwell and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, according to The Daily Beast. Punches weren't thrown, but thanks to The Final 5 sound effects team, we have a good idea of how it went down.
DC Police Union Chair weighs in on emergency crime legislation
On FOX 5 DC?s ?The Final 5 with Jim Lokay,? Gregg Pemberton said a package of proposals set to be offered by Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto follow a long string of measures championed by progressive factions of D.C. Council that he blames for a simultaneous rise in violent crime and a drop in police recruitment and retention.
On FOX 5 DC?s ?The Final 5 with Jim Lokay,? Gregg Pemberton said a package of proposals set to be offered by Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto follow a long string of measures championed by progressive factions of D.C. Council that he blames for a simultaneous rise in violent crime and a drop in police recruitment and retention.
Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and the power of sport
A new profile in the Washington Post details the intense rivalry and close friendship between tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova ? and delves into the way that sports transcend lives. Sally Jenkins, who wrote the piece and the new book ?The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life,? joins Jim to explain why what you?re watching on the field can teach much more about real life than you might realize.
A new profile in the Washington Post details the intense rivalry and close friendship between tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova ? and delves into the way that sports transcend lives. Sally Jenkins, who wrote the piece and the new book ?The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life,? joins Jim to explain why what you?re watching on the field can teach much more about real life than you might realize.
Controversy over federal public land proposal
A proposed rule that would give conservation groups more leeway in taking public lands off the table for energy exploration has drawn thousands of responses during a recently-extended comment period. The Bureau of Land Management would allow groups opposed to fossil fuel drilling to lease public land for conservation purposes. Benji Backer of the American Conservation Coalition tells Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" that politics don?t allow for much compromise.
A proposed rule that would give conservation groups more leeway in taking public lands off the table for energy exploration has drawn thousands of responses during a recently-extended comment period. The Bureau of Land Management would allow groups opposed to fossil fuel drilling to lease public land for conservation purposes. Benji Backer of the American Conservation Coalition tells Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" that politics don?t allow for much compromise.
Judge calls Biden collab with social media giants ?dystopian?
Two state Republican attorneys general are declaring victory over the Biden administration after a federal judge ordered the White House to cease most contact with social media companies. At issue: pandemic-era meetings where administration officials pressured Twitter and Facebook to remove or censor false information about COVID-19 and election integrity, what the ruling deemed to be a threat to free speech. Jessica Melugin of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joins Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in.
Two state Republican attorneys general are declaring victory over the Biden administration after a federal judge ordered the White House to cease most contact with social media companies. At issue: pandemic-era meetings where administration officials pressured Twitter and Facebook to remove or censor false information about COVID-19 and election integrity, what the ruling deemed to be a threat to free speech. Jessica Melugin of the Competitive Enterprise Institute joins Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in.
Court cases raise questions over religious rights, free speech
In just five days, the Supreme Court put new guiderails on LGBTQ rights when it comes to the delicate balance of religious liberty, and a federal judge halted the Biden administration from huddling with social media companies. Political commentator and Public Interest Attorney Kaivan Shroff joins Jim to weigh in on why he believes they?re the wrong decisions and why the SCOTUS case should have never seen the light of day.
In just five days, the Supreme Court put new guiderails on LGBTQ rights when it comes to the delicate balance of religious liberty, and a federal judge halted the Biden administration from huddling with social media companies. Political commentator and Public Interest Attorney Kaivan Shroff joins Jim to weigh in on why he believes they?re the wrong decisions and why the SCOTUS case should have never seen the light of day.
Political fallout from SCOTUS rulings
As the dust settles from Friday?s Supreme Court rulings taking aim at the balance of LGBTQ rights and religious freedom, plus President Biden?s student loan forgiveness program, are Democrats looking to regroup? Democratic strategist Kevin Walling offers perspective on "The Final 5."
As the dust settles from Friday?s Supreme Court rulings taking aim at the balance of LGBTQ rights and religious freedom, plus President Biden?s student loan forgiveness program, are Democrats looking to regroup? Democratic strategist Kevin Walling offers perspective on "The Final 5."
SCOTUS ends affirmative action for colleges
The era of considering race in college admissions is over after the Supreme Court ruled in two cases on Thursday. Young Voices contributor Rachel Chiu joins Jim to explain why she believes it can herald innovation in the process, plus whether it could signal change in other preferential programs, like legacy admissions.
The era of considering race in college admissions is over after the Supreme Court ruled in two cases on Thursday. Young Voices contributor Rachel Chiu joins Jim to explain why she believes it can herald innovation in the process, plus whether it could signal change in other preferential programs, like legacy admissions.
SCOTUS rejects 'independent state legislature theory'
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to a Republican effort to grant unilateral power to state legislatures in federal elections. The ruling has a wide-ranging effect to everything from partisan gerrymandering to election regulations. Georgia State law professor Anthony Michael Kreis joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what it means.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to a Republican effort to grant unilateral power to state legislatures in federal elections. The ruling has a wide-ranging effect to everything from partisan gerrymandering to election regulations. Georgia State law professor Anthony Michael Kreis joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what it means.
Generational priorities and the 2024 GOP race
While some 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls are leaning into culture issues and other hot-button topics that are riling up their base, others are hoping a more optimistic approach might win over voters as they look ahead to a general election. Quill Robinson joins Jim to talk about the issues that could win the day for a new generation of voters.
While some 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls are leaning into culture issues and other hot-button topics that are riling up their base, others are hoping a more optimistic approach might win over voters as they look ahead to a general election. Quill Robinson joins Jim to talk about the issues that could win the day for a new generation of voters.
Unrest in Iran continues amid UN fact-finding mission
Human rights lawyer Gissou Nia joins "The Final 5" to discuss the continued mass protests in the streets of Iran, and the United Nations' fact-finding mission investigation.
Human rights lawyer Gissou Nia joins "The Final 5" to discuss the continued mass protests in the streets of Iran, and the United Nations' fact-finding mission investigation.
Helping Washingtonians read for 60 years
The Washington Literacy Center is marking six decades helping address low literacy in the D.C. region. Jim talks with the head of the center, Jimmie Williams, who gave up a career on Capitol Hill to take over the mission of helping fellow Washingtonians. You can learn more about the center?s upcoming golf outing or anniversary celebrations at washlit.org.
The Washington Literacy Center is marking six decades helping address low literacy in the D.C. region. Jim talks with the head of the center, Jimmie Williams, who gave up a career on Capitol Hill to take over the mission of helping fellow Washingtonians. You can learn more about the center?s upcoming golf outing or anniversary celebrations at washlit.org.
All eyes on SCOTUS for student loan relief
The Supreme Court is poised to rule soon on President Biden?s plan to forgive billions in student loan debt, which has been held up in the courts. But what?s being done to address the skyrocketing cost of higher education? Jack Wallace of Yrefy joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at what?s next for borrowers and lenders.
The Supreme Court is poised to rule soon on President Biden?s plan to forgive billions in student loan debt, which has been held up in the courts. But what?s being done to address the skyrocketing cost of higher education? Jack Wallace of Yrefy joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at what?s next for borrowers and lenders.
China?s alliance with Cuba as Blinken wraps visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made headlines when he underscored the U.S. ?One China? policy on Chinese soil, suggesting there hasn?t been any change in the U.S. stance towards Taiwanese independence. It comes as we learn new details about China?s alliance with Cuba to house spy operations just 90 miles from the Florida coast. Jamil Jaffer of the National Security Institute at George Mason joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made headlines when he underscored the U.S. ?One China? policy on Chinese soil, suggesting there hasn?t been any change in the U.S. stance towards Taiwanese independence. It comes as we learn new details about China?s alliance with Cuba to house spy operations just 90 miles from the Florida coast. Jamil Jaffer of the National Security Institute at George Mason joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Federal cyberattack raises new concerns on security
A global cyberattack has hit several U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Energy. While Russian cybercriminals are believed to have exploited a widely-used program called MoveIT, what?s at stake? Former CISA spokesperson Anne Cutler, who heads up communications for cybersecurity software maker Keeper Security, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what data has been exposed, and the ramifications for everyday users.
A global cyberattack has hit several U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Energy. While Russian cybercriminals are believed to have exploited a widely-used program called MoveIT, what?s at stake? Former CISA spokesperson Anne Cutler, who heads up communications for cybersecurity software maker Keeper Security, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain what data has been exposed, and the ramifications for everyday users.
A plea deal for Trump?
The unprecedented indictment of a former president overseen by the DOJ of his successor?s administration, depending on how you view the case, is either legally warranted or an egregious overreach. But Washington Monthly?s Margaret Carlson suggests that a plea deal could avoid further division. But could it even happen? And why should Trump consider it if he?s innocent as he?s maintained? Margaret joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at the options.
The unprecedented indictment of a former president overseen by the DOJ of his successor?s administration, depending on how you view the case, is either legally warranted or an egregious overreach. But Washington Monthly?s Margaret Carlson suggests that a plea deal could avoid further division. But could it even happen? And why should Trump consider it if he?s innocent as he?s maintained? Margaret joins Jim on "The Final 5" to look at the options.