Jim Lokay
@jimlokay.com
Local news guy @ Fox 5 • Pittsburgh-area native • Bostonian emeritus
Reality check: As Speaker Mike Johnson adjourns the House with 7 weeks until the midterms and unfinished business on the table, he claims this Congress is the second most productive ever? Our #TheFinal5 fact check shows previous Congresses were more prolific.
September 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Reality check: As Speaker Mike Johnson adjourns the House with 7 weeks until the midterms and unfinished business on the table, he claims this Congress is the second most productive ever? Our #TheFinal5 fact check shows previous Congresses were more prolific.
Sen. Tim Kaine thinks the latest War Powers Resolution could get more Republican support, but does it matter if (a) they fund the Iran War anyway and (b) the White House ignores it? Kaine, who's also backing a measure to block military action in Oman, joined me on #TheFinal5.
September 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine thinks the latest War Powers Resolution could get more Republican support, but does it matter if (a) they fund the Iran War anyway and (b) the White House ignores it? Kaine, who's also backing a measure to block military action in Oman, joined me on #TheFinal5.
11:30 on FOX 5 DC and Fox Local:
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) reacts as POTUS suggests he’ll “bomb the shit” out of Oman as the Iran War rages on. Plus, new moves on DCA safety.
- Niall Stanage of The Hill on Trump’s visit to Ireland and reaction to the Fed hiking interest rates.
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) reacts as POTUS suggests he’ll “bomb the shit” out of Oman as the Iran War rages on. Plus, new moves on DCA safety.
- Niall Stanage of The Hill on Trump’s visit to Ireland and reaction to the Fed hiking interest rates.
September 17, 2026 at 2:27 AM
11:30 on FOX 5 DC and Fox Local:
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) reacts as POTUS suggests he’ll “bomb the shit” out of Oman as the Iran War rages on. Plus, new moves on DCA safety.
- Niall Stanage of The Hill on Trump’s visit to Ireland and reaction to the Fed hiking interest rates.
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) reacts as POTUS suggests he’ll “bomb the shit” out of Oman as the Iran War rages on. Plus, new moves on DCA safety.
- Niall Stanage of The Hill on Trump’s visit to Ireland and reaction to the Fed hiking interest rates.
Reposted by Jim Lokay
WSJ editorial board FOIAs emails showing Sen. Katie Britt’s office privately seeking Trump tariff exemptions for Alabama — while she’s publicly praising the tariffs. www.wsj.com/opinion/kati...
Opinion | One Senator’s Plea for Tariff Breaks
How protectionism works in practice: Public support, but seeking exemptions in private.
www.wsj.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
WSJ editorial board FOIAs emails showing Sen. Katie Britt’s office privately seeking Trump tariff exemptions for Alabama — while she’s publicly praising the tariffs. www.wsj.com/opinion/kati...
Evergreen
September 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Evergreen
COMMENTARY: A federal judge says President Trump still can't stick his name on the Kennedy Center like an Atlantic City casino, so he's threatening to pull the plug on it altogether. At a time of war, higher prices, and continuing inflation, why is this where he's spending his political capital?
September 16, 2026 at 1:37 PM
COMMENTARY: A federal judge says President Trump still can't stick his name on the Kennedy Center like an Atlantic City casino, so he's threatening to pull the plug on it altogether. At a time of war, higher prices, and continuing inflation, why is this where he's spending his political capital?
It's heartbreaking how, in a split second, anything and everything can change for someone.
I'm thinking of our colleagues in LA - who showed up to work today, unaware it would be their last...their colleagues, charged with reporting the news...the first responders...the witnesses...their families.
I'm thinking of our colleagues in LA - who showed up to work today, unaware it would be their last...their colleagues, charged with reporting the news...the first responders...the witnesses...their families.
September 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM
It's heartbreaking how, in a split second, anything and everything can change for someone.
I'm thinking of our colleagues in LA - who showed up to work today, unaware it would be their last...their colleagues, charged with reporting the news...the first responders...the witnesses...their families.
I'm thinking of our colleagues in LA - who showed up to work today, unaware it would be their last...their colleagues, charged with reporting the news...the first responders...the witnesses...their families.
Helicopter goes down in LA as stations cover deadly bus crash.
Just now on KNBC: “All we know is that it’s a news helicopter, and we’ve lost contact with our people.”
Live stream from @livenowfox: fox5dc.com/live
Just now on KNBC: “All we know is that it’s a news helicopter, and we’ve lost contact with our people.”
Live stream from @livenowfox: fox5dc.com/live
September 16, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Helicopter goes down in LA as stations cover deadly bus crash.
Just now on KNBC: “All we know is that it’s a news helicopter, and we’ve lost contact with our people.”
Live stream from @livenowfox: fox5dc.com/live
Just now on KNBC: “All we know is that it’s a news helicopter, and we’ve lost contact with our people.”
Live stream from @livenowfox: fox5dc.com/live
A look at tonight's Michigan U.S. Senate debate from our sister station FOX 2 Detroit, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (D) showed up, while former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) didn't because he objected to the moderator, my colleague Roop Raj. His response: www.fox2detroit.com/news/mike-ro...
September 16, 2026 at 1:32 AM
A look at tonight's Michigan U.S. Senate debate from our sister station FOX 2 Detroit, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (D) showed up, while former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) didn't because he objected to the moderator, my colleague Roop Raj. His response: www.fox2detroit.com/news/mike-ro...
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say
apnews.com/article/kenn...
apnews.com/article/kenn...
September 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say
apnews.com/article/kenn...
apnews.com/article/kenn...
BREAKING: US District Judge Cooper BARS Kennedy Center board (for now) from putting Trump’s name back on the building, and halts plan to rename the Kennedy Center grounds after Trump as well.
September 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
BREAKING: US District Judge Cooper BARS Kennedy Center board (for now) from putting Trump’s name back on the building, and halts plan to rename the Kennedy Center grounds after Trump as well.
So much for the line "when you see it on Truth Social, you know it's directly from President Trump,” but then again, Karoline Leavitt has been known to tell nothing but the truth, right?
Trump has no clue about his own social media posts 👇
Q: On Friday, you reposted a video from January 6 asking the rioters to go back home. What was the message?
TRUMP: The who?
Q: The rioters of January 6
TRUMP: I don't know what you're talking about
Q: On Friday, you reposted a video from January 6 asking the rioters to go back home. What was the message?
TRUMP: The who?
Q: The rioters of January 6
TRUMP: I don't know what you're talking about
September 13, 2026 at 10:39 PM
So much for the line "when you see it on Truth Social, you know it's directly from President Trump,” but then again, Karoline Leavitt has been known to tell nothing but the truth, right?
WaPo reports Kennedy Center may close by Tuesday and faces bankruptcy if Trump's name is not added to the center.
"Trump is unlikely to provide “fundamental oversight” of that project or lead a financial rescue without “appropriate recognition” of his role."
GIFT LINK: wapo.st/4cLnDHP
"Trump is unlikely to provide “fundamental oversight” of that project or lead a financial rescue without “appropriate recognition” of his role."
GIFT LINK: wapo.st/4cLnDHP
https://wapo.st/4cLnDHP
wapo.st
September 13, 2026 at 10:33 PM
WaPo reports Kennedy Center may close by Tuesday and faces bankruptcy if Trump's name is not added to the center.
"Trump is unlikely to provide “fundamental oversight” of that project or lead a financial rescue without “appropriate recognition” of his role."
GIFT LINK: wapo.st/4cLnDHP
"Trump is unlikely to provide “fundamental oversight” of that project or lead a financial rescue without “appropriate recognition” of his role."
GIFT LINK: wapo.st/4cLnDHP
September 11th showed America humanity at its worst.
September 12th showed us at our best.
Some thoughts on this 25th anniversary, as we all remember...together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gr8...
September 12th showed us at our best.
Some thoughts on this 25th anniversary, as we all remember...together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gr8...
"And yet we still endure": Anchor Jim Lokay remembers 9/11
FOX 5 DC anchor Jim Lokay recalls his experience as a college student 30 miles from where Flight 93 went down during the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.
www.youtube.com
September 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
September 11th showed America humanity at its worst.
September 12th showed us at our best.
Some thoughts on this 25th anniversary, as we all remember...together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gr8...
September 12th showed us at our best.
Some thoughts on this 25th anniversary, as we all remember...together.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gr8...
On this September 11th, I wanted to share my chat with Kenneth Feinberg. He was the special master of the 9/11 Victims' Compensation Fund, and authored the book "What Is Life Worth," detailing his work with victims' families after the attacks. Truly an honor: www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-ks...
Feinberg reflects on 9/11 fund’s lasting human toll
25 years after the September 11 attacks, former 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Special Master Kenneth Feinberg reflects on the daunting task of assigning financial compensation to families amid…
www.fox5dc.com
September 11, 2026 at 1:57 PM
On this September 11th, I wanted to share my chat with Kenneth Feinberg. He was the special master of the 9/11 Victims' Compensation Fund, and authored the book "What Is Life Worth," detailing his work with victims' families after the attacks. Truly an honor: www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-ks...
Reposted by Jim Lokay
Empty seats on both sides of me as I hear the president insist that the American Airlines Center is full and there are thousands of people outside. Nothing new to say, just... wow, 11 years of this, huh
September 11, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Empty seats on both sides of me as I hear the president insist that the American Airlines Center is full and there are thousands of people outside. Nothing new to say, just... wow, 11 years of this, huh
Coming up on #TheFinal5 at 11:30pm on FOX 5 DC:
Ipsos polling wizard Cliff Young breaks down new numbers ahead of the midterms.
Axios founder Mike Allen tells me about his new book "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less" and we talk about AI and how it's changing the media.
On air or on Fox Local.
Ipsos polling wizard Cliff Young breaks down new numbers ahead of the midterms.
Axios founder Mike Allen tells me about his new book "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less" and we talk about AI and how it's changing the media.
On air or on Fox Local.
September 11, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Coming up on #TheFinal5 at 11:30pm on FOX 5 DC:
Ipsos polling wizard Cliff Young breaks down new numbers ahead of the midterms.
Axios founder Mike Allen tells me about his new book "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less" and we talk about AI and how it's changing the media.
On air or on Fox Local.
Ipsos polling wizard Cliff Young breaks down new numbers ahead of the midterms.
Axios founder Mike Allen tells me about his new book "Simplify: Do 50% More with 50% Less" and we talk about AI and how it's changing the media.
On air or on Fox Local.
Axios: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video www.axios.com/2026/09/09/f...
Exclusive: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video
His stunning turn is a dramatic escalation in the senator's growing estrangement from Democrats.
www.axios.com
September 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Axios: Fetterman to praise Trump in bombshell GOP convention video www.axios.com/2026/09/09/f...
NOTUS is now the Washington Sun.
The name may have changed, but POTUS still doesn't know who Reese Gorman works for and JD Vance thought he's a steelworker.
But seriously, a big congrats to Reese and his colleagues, who've been generous with their expertise on #TheFinal5.
The name may have changed, but POTUS still doesn't know who Reese Gorman works for and JD Vance thought he's a steelworker.
But seriously, a big congrats to Reese and his colleagues, who've been generous with their expertise on #TheFinal5.
September 9, 2026 at 9:57 PM
NOTUS is now the Washington Sun.
The name may have changed, but POTUS still doesn't know who Reese Gorman works for and JD Vance thought he's a steelworker.
But seriously, a big congrats to Reese and his colleagues, who've been generous with their expertise on #TheFinal5.
The name may have changed, but POTUS still doesn't know who Reese Gorman works for and JD Vance thought he's a steelworker.
But seriously, a big congrats to Reese and his colleagues, who've been generous with their expertise on #TheFinal5.
Scott Brown is now 1-for-4 with 3 straight failed Senate bids from 2 different states.
For a guy who was seen as a national contender after his win in 2010, it’s a big fall from grace, and that stint as Trump’s New Zealand ambassador didn’t pay off — POTUS endorsed his opponent!
For a guy who was seen as a national contender after his win in 2010, it’s a big fall from grace, and that stint as Trump’s New Zealand ambassador didn’t pay off — POTUS endorsed his opponent!
September 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Scott Brown is now 1-for-4 with 3 straight failed Senate bids from 2 different states.
For a guy who was seen as a national contender after his win in 2010, it’s a big fall from grace, and that stint as Trump’s New Zealand ambassador didn’t pay off — POTUS endorsed his opponent!
For a guy who was seen as a national contender after his win in 2010, it’s a big fall from grace, and that stint as Trump’s New Zealand ambassador didn’t pay off — POTUS endorsed his opponent!
Reposted by Jim Lokay
This story is buried on NYT site. And they write "questionable and provocative" claims
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
September 8, 2026 at 10:40 PM
This story is buried on NYT site. And they write "questionable and provocative" claims
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
If Biden said this the whole story would be about cognitive decline--or outrageous lying.
BREAKING (AP) — President Trump is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles from Canada as it escalates its trade war. It comes as Canada’s tariffs on $20 billion in US imports take effect in response to Trump’s previous round of tariffs.
September 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
BREAKING (AP) — President Trump is banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles from Canada as it escalates its trade war. It comes as Canada’s tariffs on $20 billion in US imports take effect in response to Trump’s previous round of tariffs.
Talk about bad timing. GMA promoting a big reveal tomorrow about the new season of Wheel of Fortune that I’m sure was recorded well before their announcer was canned.
September 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Talk about bad timing. GMA promoting a big reveal tomorrow about the new season of Wheel of Fortune that I’m sure was recorded well before their announcer was canned.
I’ve seen the crowds at Mystics games in DC. They’re basketball fans. They’re black, white, straight, gay, trans, whatever.
More importantly, I see young girls and their parents seeing their idols up close. They’re not there for politics, they’re there for basketball.
Yet her grift continues.
More importantly, I see young girls and their parents seeing their idols up close. They’re not there for politics, they’re there for basketball.
Yet her grift continues.
Riley Gaines: "I went to the WNBA game in Minneapolis. It was a bunch of, like, disgruntled lesbians."
September 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I’ve seen the crowds at Mystics games in DC. They’re basketball fans. They’re black, white, straight, gay, trans, whatever.
More importantly, I see young girls and their parents seeing their idols up close. They’re not there for politics, they’re there for basketball.
Yet her grift continues.
More importantly, I see young girls and their parents seeing their idols up close. They’re not there for politics, they’re there for basketball.
Yet her grift continues.
So on brand for my climate-denying former meteorologist colleague.
September 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
So on brand for my climate-denying former meteorologist colleague.