Budget battles in Congress
Tom Fitzgerald chats with Sen. Chris Van Hollen to discuss the budget battles happening in Congress.
U.S. and China trade talks
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Michael O'Hanlon, a Brookings Senior Global Affairs Expert, to discuss trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Pope Leo XIV: The relationship between the Catholic Church and the White House
Tom Fitzgerald chats with James Grimaldi, the National Catholic Reporter Executive Editor, to discuss Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope
Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Bishop William Byrne to discuss the Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope.
DC Shadow Senator weighs in on POTUS' Pirro pick
President Trump's choice of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to serve as interim U.S. Attorney in D.C. is raising eyebrows, but one Democratic elected official says while he doesn't have a vote in the matter, he thinks she's an improvement over previous pick Ed Martin. Shadow Senator Ankit Jain (D-DC) joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Acting FEMA director replaced after saying he doesn't want to dismantle agency
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been replaced after testifying that he didn’t want to see the agency eliminated.
Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin as Interim DC US Attorney
Former FOX News personality Jeanine Pirro to replace Ed Martin as Interim DC US Attorney
Jeanine Pirro named interim DC US Attorney
Adam Mocklerr joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss Jeanine Pirro named interim DC US Attorney, India-Pakistan conflict continues, and Trump firing Librarian of Congress
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dead at 85
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter died Thursday at his home in New Hampshire at the age of 85, the Court announced Friday.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden fired by President Trump
President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
Modern motherhood amid "trad wife" messaging
Adrienne Gray joins The Final 5 to defend modern motherhood in the face of rising "trad wife" messaging, a growing online trend that idealizes stay-at-home motherhood, homemaking, and hyper-traditional gender roles. Gray is pushing for a more realistic, inclusive conversation on what it means to be a conservative woman and mother today.
What will it take to pass Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill?"
President Trump's major domestic priorities are tied up in a massive reconciliation package that he's dubbed "The Big, Beautiful Bill," but even with the majority on Capitol Hill, Republicans might miss a Memorial Day target to get the measure passed. Jim discusses why and when we might see some legislative moves with Riley Rogerson of NOTUS on "The Final 5."
House Republicans push federal lands sale: Here's what it would be used for
The plan would sell acres of public lands in two states and is part of President Donald Trump’s bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Is DC ready for the self-driving revolution?
If you've been on the streets of D.C. lately, you may have noticed Waymo's fleet of self-driving cars making the rounds for testing. The company is targeting the District for expansion, but regulators across the country are still sorting through how to deal with the new technology. Pat Hedger of NetChoice joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss.
Biden re-emerges, but are Democrats listening?
Former President Joe Biden is sitting for his first interviews post-White House as Democrats figure out their path forward. Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling joins Jim live on "The Final 5" to break down his messaging, whether or not voters want to hear from him, and how President Trump has changed their playbook.
India strikes Pakistan, Carney to Trump "Canada not for sale"
Armen Kurdian joins FOX 5 LiveZone to discuss Mark Carney telling Trump that Canada is not for sale, India firing missiles at Pakistan and more.
Looking at Trump's 100 days and beyond
Ipsos President of Polling Cliff Young joins The Final 5 to break down new data on voter priorities, President Trump's first 100 days, and how issues like political extremism, inflation, and immigration are shaping voters' outlooks. Plus, he offers historical perspective on economic uncertainty and what it means for the months ahead.
All eyes on Virginia races as early voting begins
Early voting is underway in Virginia as voters choose a new governor this year -- but the downballot races could prove even more consequential. 24Sight.News founder Tom LoBianco joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to talk about the issues driving voters this time around.
Steve Witkoff swearing in ceremony
Watch Steve Witkoff's swearing in ceremony
Ed Martin's confirmation for US Attorney in DC in jeopardy
President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney in D.C. may have his confirmation in jeopardy after a key Republican senator says he won’t support Ed Martin’s nomination.