The Final 5: June 12, 2024

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.

Virginia Del. Michelle Maldonado runs for Congress

The race for Virginia's 10th Congressional District continues to unfold, with a crowded field of Democrats and Republicans lining up to vie for their party's nomination. That includes Del. Michelle Maldonado (D) of Manassas Park, who joins Jim on "The Final 5" with a look into her campaign, plus how education continues to play a role in Virginia politics.

The impact of LGBTQ+ businesses on America's bottom line

Small businesses continue to fuel the American economy, and as Pride Month is celebrated, there's a special focus on LGBTQ+ business owners who have created tens of thousands of new jobs. Jim breaks down the numbers with Rhett Buttle, former Biden campaign business advisor and the found of Public Private Strategies on "The Final 5."

The Final 5: June 11, 2024

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.

Eileen Filler-Corn makes case for Virginia's 10th Congressional seat

With one week until the Virginia primary, candidates are criss-crossing the sprawling 10th Congressional district, including Fairfax-area Del. Eileen Filler-Corn who's among the many Democrats seeking to succeed retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton. Filler-Corn joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she's running, and what her priorities are if elected.

The Final 5: June 10, 2024

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.

How can we focus on 2024 when Trump won't get past 2020?

Challenges abound for the 2024 election, including public confidence in the electoral system. While court after court reaffirmed President Biden's victory, Donald Trump and his acolytes continue to cast doubt by doubling down on lies about 2020. Jim talks about that and more with Rachael Dean Wilson , the managing director of the Alliance for Securing Democracy on "The Final 5."

The Final 5: June 7, 2024

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.

The Final 5: June 6, 2024

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.

June is Men's Health Month

June marks Men's Health Month, so what's the best way to mark the occasion? Jim Lokay hosts a conversation about mental and physical health with mental toughness expert Eric Rittmeyer and FOX 5 anchor Kenneth Moton on "The Final 5."

The Final 5: June 4, 2024

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.

The Final 5: June 5, 2024

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.

Eddie Garcia on run for U.S. Senate from Virginia

Army veteran and small businessman Eddie Garcia is making his first run for office by seeking the GOP nomination for the right to challenge Democratic Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine. He makes his case for the job on "The Final 5" with host Jim Lokay.

Fresh polling suggests Trump verdict hasn't changed many minds

On the heels of Thursday's guilty verdict against Donald Trump, new polling from Ipsos suggests there isn't much of a change in public sentiment amongst a divided electorate (and independent voters) when it comes to Trump, Biden, 2024, and the criminal justice system. Jim Lokay looks at the numbers with Ipsos President Cliff Young on "The Final 5."

The Final 5: June 3, 2024

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.

Dan Helmer on Virginia 10th Congressional race

Virginia's primary election is on June 18th, and voters in the sprawling 10th District will choose candidates in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Jennifer Wexton. That includes Delegate Dan Helmer (D), who makes his case for the job with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."