Luke Ball: In tight race, Trump has an edge
Some polls show Vice President Kamala Harris with a growing national lead, but the race will come down to just a few swing states, and conservative strategist Luke Ball says that's where Donald Trump has the advantage. He joins Jim on "The Final 5" to discuss that, plus how the Mark Robinson drama in North Carolina might affect split-ticket voters.
Shutdown appears less likely as House pushes for vote on Social Security
The prospects of a government shutdown appear to be fading a bit, as House Speaker Mike Johnson is lining up bipartisan support for a stopgap spending bill to fund federal agencies through the middle of December -- but it comes at the cost of a Republican priority, a bill reiterating federal law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Jim Lokay discusses that with Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), plus her bipartsian push to force a vote on a bill to expand access to Social Security benefits for public servants on "The Final 5."
Men and the gender gap of the 2024 election
There's always been a focus on women in presidential races -- but do Democrats have a problem with getting men to the polls in 2024? Bill Scher of Washington Monthly is out with his Gender Gap Tracker, measuring how each candidates' strengths and weaknesses among gender factor in the polls.
Mike Clancy sees pickup opportunity for GOP in VA-10
The retirement of Rep. Jennifer Wexton in Virginia's 10th Congressional District means an open race to succeed her, and Republicans say it could be a potential pickup opportunity. The GOP nominee, attorney and businessman Mike Clancy, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to make his case as early voting in the commonwealth gets underway.
The Final 5: September 18, 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.
Dana Bash on "The Deadliest Election"
It's a political cycle full of racial conflict, warring media factions, calls of fraudulent elections, and attempted assassinations -- but it's not present day America, it's 1872 Louisiana. A new book, "America's Deadliest Election" explores the election of 1872 during Reconstruction, where the race between competing candidates for governor turned violent and deadly. Co-author Dana Bash, CNN's chief political correspondent, joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why the story could provide some teachable moments in modern times.
Dave Levinthal on the fight to avert a shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson was dealt another blow on Wednesday, when he couldn't muster the votes to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded past September 30th. How does that factor into the conversation with Election Day just seven weeks away? Political journalist Dave Levinthal is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: September 17, 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.
Maury Povich, Connie Chung reflect on careers, challenges, and new memoir
In the 77 years that WTTG FOX 5 DC has served the Washington, DC television market, there has been a literal "Who's Who" of television royalty who have graced the local airwaves. That list includes Maury Povich and Connie Chung, who returned to their old stomping grounds for a virtual homecoming on Tuesday night's edition of "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Maury Povich, Connie Chung reflect on careers, challenges, and new memoir
FOX 5’s Jim Lokay sat down with television icons Maury Povich and Connie Chung! The couple reflected on their careers, their work here at FOX 5, and their time in the D.C. region.
The Final 5: September 16, 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.
Neil Parrott holds slight edge in Maryland's 6th
Two years ago, former Maryland Delegate Neil Parrott (R) gave incumbent Rep. David Trone (D) a run for his money in a tighter-than-expected House race in Maryland's 6th Congressional district. Now, a Gonzales poll shows Parrott up by 2 points in a race against his Democratic challenger, April McClain-Delaney. But with 20% of voters still undecided, Parrott is making his case for the seat in a race where abortion and the economy are expected to be the driving issues for voters. He joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain more
Immigration a top concern in crucial battleground of Arizona
Between the race for the White House and a hotly-contested Senate race, immigration is bubbling to the top as a pivotal issue for the voters still making up their mind in Arizona. Jim Lokay discusses the dynamics of the Trump/Harris matchup, plus the faceoff between Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) and former local news anchor Kari Lake (R) for an open Senate seat with Arizona reporter for the New York Post, Cameron Arcand on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: September 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.
Democrats latch onto Walz's "weird" jabs; Trump nixes debate rematch
While all attention is on the race for the White House, control of both chambers of Congress is up for grabs in November. A New York Times piece says Democrats are trying to frame themselves as "team normal" and paint Republicans as "weird," but is it working? Jim Lokay discusses that, plus Donald Trump's decision to pass on another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, with Republican strategist Chris Johnson on "The Final 5."
April McClain-Delaney locked in tight race for Maryland's 6th
After a hard-fought primary on both sides of the aisle, voters in Maryland's 6th Congressional district will choose a successor to current Democratic Rep. David Trone. April McClain-Delaney, a nonprofit leader and former Commerce Department official, is the Democratic nominee in what's considered the most competitive race in Maryland and one that could determine which party controls the House when the next Congress convenes. She joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to make her case as a Gonzales poll shows her in a virtual dead-heat against Republican nominee, former Del. Neil Parrott.
The Final 5: September 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.
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris makes headlines but her AI concerns are real
Moments after Wednesday's presidential debate, superstar artist Taylor Swift came out with her most anticipated new release since "The Tortured Poets Department:" an endorsement.
Eugene Vindman makes his case for Congress
Voters in Virginia's 7th district will send a new representative to Congress in November. Lawyer and former Army Col. Eugene Vindman is the Democratic nominee in the race to replace Rep. Abigail Spanberger as she runs for governor next year. Vindman joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he jumped in the race, his pivotal role in the first Trump impeachment, and how abortion rights and concerns about the economy are shaping his campaign.
Taylor Swift's endorsement gets headlines, but her AI concerns are real
Moments after Wednesday's presidential debate, superstar Taylor Swift came out with her most anticipated new release since "The Tortured Poets Department:" an endorsement, but it came with a warning about the dangers of AI. Jim Lokay speaks with Jessica Hetrick, Vice President of Federal Services at Optiv + ClearShark, on how AI has enhanced both opportunities and risks, especially as the 2024 election cycle approaches.