The Final 5: May 14, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Biden plays defense ahead of book release
Former President Joe Biden is re-emerging for a series of interviews, coinciding with the pending release of a scathing new book that details the concerns over his mental and physical state ahead of the 2024 election. Andrew Donaldson of Ordinary Times discusses the timing and more on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
The Final 5: May 13, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Dems try to focus on Trump amidst intraparty squabbling
The DNC is looking to reshuffle some of its leadership after newly-elected Vice Chair David Hogg vowed to back primary challenges to some longtime lawmakers within the party. This comes as Democrats seek a path forward to challenge President Trump's policies. Jim discusses that and more with Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff on "The Final 5."
Trump's drug price EO gets headlines, but will it make a difference?
President Trump says his landmark executive order seeking to reign in prescription drug prices will result in immediate savings for Americans, but some groups think price controls could stymie innovation. Bill Wirtz of the Consumer Choice Center weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
POTUS trumpets China tariff deal as big victory in trade war
On Monday, President Trump announced a 90-day reduction in tariffs on Chinese imports, and China following suit, as negotiations continue between trade officials on both sides. Conservative strategist Luke Ball weighs in on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
The Final 5: May 12, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Trump pushes back on criticism over Qatari jet "gift"
President Trump is defending himself after word emerged that a new Air Force One would come in the form of a gift from the Qatari government. At the heart of the criticism: ethical concerns over accepting the $400 million gift from a foreign power. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam on "The Final 5."
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."
The Final 5: May 8, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
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."
The Final 5: May 7, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
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.
The Final 5: May 6, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
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.
The Final 5: May 5, 2025
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.
Why the FEC has been essentially shut down
Jim Lokay speaks with Dave Levinthal about a tumultuous week for the Federal Election Commission, which effectively shut down due to a lack of commissioners. In recent reporting for NOTUS, Levinthal breaks down one of the FEC’s final actions before going dormant — a unanimous 4-0 dismissal of claims by Stephen Miller’s America First Legal Foundation accusing President Biden and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg of engaging in unlawful political “lawfare” against Donald Trump.