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."
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.
The Final 5: February 13, 2024
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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.
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.
The Final 5: February 12, 2024
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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."
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.
The Final 5: February 9, 2024
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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 Final 5: February 8, 2024
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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."
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.
The Final 5: February 7, 2024
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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 Final 5: February 6, 2024
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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."
The Final 5: February 2, 2024
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The Final 5: February 1, 2024
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The Final 5: January 31st, 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.