Voters' top concern shifting from economy to political extremism: Ipsos
In his interview on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Cliff Young from Ipsos discussed shifting public concerns in Trump?s second term, with political extremism and threats to democracy (28%) now surpassing the economy (20%) as the top issue. While unemployment remains low, inflation continues to burden Americans, with 70% struggling to pay bills. Trump?s approval has declined slightly, particularly on economic issues, where he holds a net negative rating among the general public but retains strong Republican support.
In his interview on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, Cliff Young from Ipsos discussed shifting public concerns in Trump?s second term, with political extremism and threats to democracy (28%) now surpassing the economy (20%) as the top issue. While unemployment remains low, inflation continues to burden Americans, with 70% struggling to pay bills. Trump?s approval has declined slightly, particularly on economic issues, where he holds a net negative rating among the general public but retains strong Republican support.
Margaret Heckler: ?A Woman of Firsts?
Margaret Heckler shattered barriers as a Congresswoman, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Now, her incredible life and legacy are the focus of A Woman of Firsts, a new book written by her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Heckler. From her pioneering role in politics to her impact on healthcare and women?s rights, Margaret Heckler?s story is one of resilience, determination, and breaking through the glass ceiling. She joined Jim Lokay on ?The Final 5? to talk about Margaret?s life and times.
Margaret Heckler shattered barriers as a Congresswoman, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Now, her incredible life and legacy are the focus of A Woman of Firsts, a new book written by her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Heckler. From her pioneering role in politics to her impact on healthcare and women?s rights, Margaret Heckler?s story is one of resilience, determination, and breaking through the glass ceiling. She joined Jim Lokay on ?The Final 5? to talk about Margaret?s life and times.
New polls show little support for US takeover of Canada, Greenland, Gaza
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
New surveys are revealing how Americans feel regarding President Donald Trump’s plans for Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador: Here's why
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.
President Donald Trump said he’s withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be ambassador to the United Nations.
White House signal flap "a distraction" from Trump record, some Republicans say
As the leaked Pentagon Signal chat continues to make headlines, some are calling for the White House and others to acknowledge mistakes were made as the adminstration works to message its early victories. Jim discusses more with Y. David Scharf on "The Final 5."
As the leaked Pentagon Signal chat continues to make headlines, some are calling for the White House and others to acknowledge mistakes were made as the adminstration works to message its early victories. Jim discusses more with Y. David Scharf on "The Final 5."
Supreme Court upholds Biden administration regulation on 'ghost gun' assembly kits
A win for gun control advocates came down from the nation’s highest court Wednesday. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the federal government to continue regulating kits that are used to assemble weapons — so-called ghost guns.
A win for gun control advocates came down from the nation’s highest court Wednesday. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the federal government to continue regulating kits that are used to assemble weapons — so-called ghost guns.
Now vs. then: What Trump officials have said about classified information
President Trump has downplayed the use of a Signal group chat to discuss military attack plans, but he had plenty to say when Hillary Clinton used a private email server.
President Trump has downplayed the use of a Signal group chat to discuss military attack plans, but he had plenty to say when Hillary Clinton used a private email server.
'The Atlantic' publishes Signal group chat that shared attack plans
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen. A journalist was included in the chat.
'The Atlantic' publishes excerpts of Signal group chat that shared attack plans
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen – and inadvertently included a The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief on the thread.
The Atlantic has released excerpts of the Signal group chat that top U.S. security officials used to discuss plans for the military to attack the Houthis in Yemen – and inadvertently included a The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief on the thread.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to withhold state funding from alleged 'sanctuary cities'
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening state funding for local governments if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It’s all part of the governor’s efforts to go after so-called "sanctuary cities" in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening state funding for local governments if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It’s all part of the governor’s efforts to go after so-called "sanctuary cities" in the Commonwealth.
Poll says vast public support for childhood vaccines, in spite of outbreaks
A bipartisan survey reveals strong public support for FDA-approved vaccines and concern over declining childhood vaccination rates. It also highlights the importance of U.S. leadership in vaccine development and the trust Americans place in their doctors over other information sources. But with ongoing mixed messaging and a measles outbreak, including cases reported in DC and Maryland, how can we maintain confidence in vaccines? Candace DeMatties, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease, breaks down the findings on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
A bipartisan survey reveals strong public support for FDA-approved vaccines and concern over declining childhood vaccination rates. It also highlights the importance of U.S. leadership in vaccine development and the trust Americans place in their doctors over other information sources. But with ongoing mixed messaging and a measles outbreak, including cases reported in DC and Maryland, how can we maintain confidence in vaccines? Candace DeMatties, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease, breaks down the findings on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Pentagon's Signal chat flap takes center state on Capitol Hill
One day after The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg revealed he had been mistakenly added to a group text by top intel officials detailing military attack plans in Yemen, the issue became the topic of a previously scheduled Senate committee hearing. Jim Lokay gets the scoop on what happened with Stephen Neukam from Axios on "The Final 5."
One day after The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg revealed he had been mistakenly added to a group text by top intel officials detailing military attack plans in Yemen, the issue became the topic of a previously scheduled Senate committee hearing. Jim Lokay gets the scoop on what happened with Stephen Neukam from Axios on "The Final 5."
Trump executive order takes aim at voting by undocumented migrants
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from voting.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
Progressives eye primaries as Dems seek course correction
Over 30,000 people turned out at a weekend rally in Colorado, headlined by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as progressives express anger at the Trump administration and at moderate Democrats for supporting a GOP-backed spending bill. Now, many are looking at the 2026 midterms as a way to make their voices heard -- but why now? Jim Lokay talks about that and more with Santiago Mayer of Voters of Tomorrow on "The Final 5."
Over 30,000 people turned out at a weekend rally in Colorado, headlined by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as progressives express anger at the Trump administration and at moderate Democrats for supporting a GOP-backed spending bill. Now, many are looking at the 2026 midterms as a way to make their voices heard -- but why now? Jim Lokay talks about that and more with Santiago Mayer of Voters of Tomorrow on "The Final 5."
What the Pentagon's Signal app flap says about national security
After top national security officials mistakenly sent war plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen to The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, the main question has been "how?" But what does this say about the state of national security policy, and will there be repercussions? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Jamil Jaffer of the National Security Institute on "The Final 5."
After top national security officials mistakenly sent war plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen to The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg, the main question has been "how?" But what does this say about the state of national security policy, and will there be repercussions? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Jamil Jaffer of the National Security Institute on "The Final 5."
Michelle Obama says she’ll never run for president, calls it ‘unthinkable’
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
Michelle Obama says running for president is “never gonna happen," citing her daughters and family life as the key reason she’s ruled out politics entirely—even as rumors continue.
House to consider DC budget bill this week: source
Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.
Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.
Schumer refuses to step down as Senate Dem leader, defends shutdown vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has refused to step down from his leadership position, as Democratic infighting worsens while the party struggles to agree on messaging to challenge President Donald Trump.
House to vote on bill to prevent DC budget cuts
Over a week has passed since lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved a bill to avert a government shutdown, but Washington, D.C.'s budget remains in jeopardy. Without intervention from the House, the city faces a potential $1 billion shortfall.
Over a week has passed since lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved a bill to avert a government shutdown, but Washington, D.C.'s budget remains in jeopardy. Without intervention from the House, the city faces a potential $1 billion shortfall.