Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.
Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.
Rep. Steny Hoyer announces that he will retire at end of his term
Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the longest‑serving Democrat in Congress and a previous contender to lead the House, announced Thursday he will retire at the end of his term.
Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the longest‑serving Democrat in Congress and a previous contender to lead the House, announced Thursday he will retire at the end of his term.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to announce retirement
Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has been serving in office since 1981, is set to announce his retirement. Hoyer, 86, represents the state's Fifth Congressional District, which stretches from the eastern suburbs near D.C. to southern Maryland.
Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has been serving in office since 1981, is set to announce his retirement. Hoyer, 86, represents the state's Fifth Congressional District, which stretches from the eastern suburbs near D.C. to southern Maryland.
The White House taps Gen Z to reach younger voters
President Trump made inroads with younger voters to win his second term, now the White House is working to keep them on board. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus how the GOP can move past criticism from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene with Jackson Gosnell on The Final 5.
President Trump made inroads with younger voters to win his second term, now the White House is working to keep them on board. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus how the GOP can move past criticism from the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene with Jackson Gosnell on The Final 5.
Cliff Young gets the pulse of the people on Venezuela
Fresh polling from Ipsos paints a divided picture of how Americans feel about what's next for Venezuela. Cliff Young breaks down the numbers on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.
Fresh polling from Ipsos paints a divided picture of how Americans feel about what's next for Venezuela. Cliff Young breaks down the numbers on The Final 5 with Jim Lokay.
The future of Venezuela's oil reserves
Jim discusses the U.S. incursion into Venezuela, and what Maduro's ouster means for the nation's vast energy reserves with former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Neil Chatterjee on "The Final 5."
Jim discusses the U.S. incursion into Venezuela, and what Maduro's ouster means for the nation's vast energy reserves with former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission chairman Neil Chatterjee on "The Final 5."
Virginia judge questions Trump appointee's US Attorney title
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Minnesota's lawmakers react to fatality
The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.
The fatal shooting of a woman in south Minneapolis by ICE agents on Wednesday has led to an outpouring of statements by Minnesota’s political leaders, both denouncing the presence of immigration officials and supporting them in their efforts.
Five years after Jan. 6, democracy’s scars remain, Public Citizen leader says
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, warning that the threat to democracy has not faded but evolved. Gilbert said denial of the violence, rising political extremism, and the pardoning of convicted rioters risk normalizing political violence, even as the country marks the fact that the 2020 election was ultimately certified and the system endured.
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, warning that the threat to democracy has not faded but evolved. Gilbert said denial of the violence, rising political extremism, and the pardoning of convicted rioters risk normalizing political violence, even as the country marks the fact that the 2020 election was ultimately certified and the system endured.
Gov. Walz calls fatal ICE shooting ‘totally predictable, totally avoidable’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning "totally predictable, and totally avoidable."
Minneapolis Mayor: ICE shooting self-defense is ‘bullshit’; officials will ‘seek justice’
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
A fatal shooting involving ICE agents in south Minneapolis on Wednesday has Mayor Jacob Frey saying they will do “everything in their power to ensure justice," while calling the department’s claim of self-defense “bullshit."
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Sen. Mark Kelly: ‘I'm not backing down from the president and secretary of defense’
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona says he is not backing down from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a formal censure letter was sent to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain's retirement rank and pay.
Michael Reagan, eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died at 80.
Video shows brawl between protesters at Jan. 6 anniversary rally
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
A scuffle broke out among demonstrators at a rally in support of pardoned Jan. 6 rioters in Washington on Sunday, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, according to video posted online.
Trump administration freezing $10 billion in child care funds in five states
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
The pause in funding will impact child care and other programs in these states. Here’s what we know.
Here's who most Americans say should decide Venezuela's future
Americans are divided over President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela and largely oppose deeper U.S. involvement there.
Americans are divided over President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela and largely oppose deeper U.S. involvement there.
Trump eyes Greenland: What to know about renewed interest and rising tension
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.
Comments from President Trump in the aftermath of the Venezuela operation have spurred speculation about the president’s plans for Greenland. Here’s what to know about his interest in the arctic country.