Scher: Trump should drop out (which won't happen)
A new op-ed by Bill Scher in Washington Monthly suggests that just as there have been calls for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, he thinks Donald Trump should as well. Bill discusses why with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
Hung Cao on run for U.S. Senate
Virginia Republicans head to the polls next week to nominate their challenger to incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine (D), who's seeking a third term in the upper chamber. Hung Cao is Jim Lokay's guest on "The Final 5."
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."
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.
Fathers Day fitness fun with the Siwicki family
Join the Siwicki family and Fox 5 for some family friendly workouts.
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."
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."
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."
Biden unveils border order, but how do you fix the problem for good?
President Biden's efforts to limit illegal border crossings are now taking the form of an executive order after a bipartisan compromise failed. Jim Lokay discusses the next course of action with attorney and foreign policy analyst Ari Aramesh on "The Final 5."
Jury selected in Hunter Biden gun case
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spent her birthday in court for Hunter Biden's trial on federal gun charges.
Trump claims he never said "lock her up"
Former President Donald Trump says he never said "lock her up" when referring to Hillary Clinton. So we pulled some receipts.
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."
Fauci goes before House committee in raucous hearing
The federal government's former point man for COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was back on Capitol Hill today in his first post-retirement appearance before a House subcommittee on the pandemic response. Victoria Knight of Axios joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why the hearing happened, what the point was, and why there are still legitimate questions to glean from the infectious diseases expert.
NRA gets unanimous victory from SCOTUS in NY case
A rare moment of unity from the Supreme Court, which unanimously voted to allow the National Rifle Association to move ahead with a lawsuit claiming top New York state regulators unfairly persuaded banks and insurance companies to cut ties with the group amid a rash of school shootings. Jim Lokay discusses with attorney and Mercatus Center fellow Brian Knight, who filed an amicus brief in the case, on "The Final 5."
What does Manchin's departure from Democratic Party mean for West Virginia?
The political makeup of West Virginia has shifted drastically in the past two decades, and now, for the first time in more than a century, no Democrats represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Joe Manchin officially left the Democratic Party to become an independent, but while Manchin said it was due to his unhappiness with the political extremes, it may also be a strategic move for his own future. Jim Lokay discusses with Andrew Donaldson from Ordinary Times Magazine on "The Final 5."
Katie Barlow breaks down Trump verdict, appeals process, and can he vote for himself?
Jim Lokay breaks down Thursday's historic guilty verdicts against former President Donald Trump and the pathway to an appeal with FOX 5 chief legal correspondent Katie Barlow. She also answers the question that many have floated: can Trump, now considered a felon, cast a ballot for himself in Florida this November?
Capitol Hill reacts to Trump verdict
As quickly as Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts, reaction came in swiftly from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Reese Gorman of The Daily Beast joins Jim on "The Final 5" with the early words from some of the most influential voices in Washington.
The Trump verdict: the givens, the surprises, and how do you get past the divide?
When it comes to Donald Trump's historic conviction, the legal system finds itself under a microscope more now than ever before. Jim talks about the case with attorney and legal analyst Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."