AI, jobs, and the race to stay ahead
AI will disrupt parts of the workforce but also create new demand, according to Patrick Hedger of NetChoice. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he argues the U.S. needs to invest in training and worker transitions while staying ahead of China in the AI race, warning that falling behind could mean job losses without the broader economic benefits.
AI will disrupt parts of the workforce but also create new demand, according to Patrick Hedger of NetChoice. On The Final 5 with Jim Lokay, he argues the U.S. needs to invest in training and worker transitions while staying ahead of China in the AI race, warning that falling behind could mean job losses without the broader economic benefits.
States, federal lawmakers consider gas tax holidays
Jim Lokay takes a look at the latest trends involving surging gas prices, a brief respite, and gas tax holidays with Patrick DeHaan from Gasbuddy on The Final 5.
Jim Lokay takes a look at the latest trends involving surging gas prices, a brief respite, and gas tax holidays with Patrick DeHaan from Gasbuddy on The Final 5.
Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Fairfax Co. leaders grilled on Capitol Hill over immigration policies
Fairfax County leaders were grilled by a House subcommittee over immigration policies Thursday. Republicans allege Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano showed preferential treatment to undocumented defendants, citing the tragic death of Stephanie Minter. Descano defended his record.
Fairfax County leaders were grilled by a House subcommittee over immigration policies Thursday. Republicans allege Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano showed preferential treatment to undocumented defendants, citing the tragic death of Stephanie Minter. Descano defended his record.
Montgomery County Council delays vote on $8B budget amid major shortfall
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.
New Montgomery County gun law proposed after legal challenge
Montgomery County leaders are proposing new gun control legislation following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Maryland that struck down parts of an earlier county law.
Montgomery County leaders are proposing new gun control legislation following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Maryland that struck down parts of an earlier county law.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano testifies on Capitol Hill
One of Virginia’s top prosecutors testified before members of Congress on Thursday, just a week after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for alleged bias.
One of Virginia’s top prosecutors testified before members of Congress on Thursday, just a week after the Justice Department announced an investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano for alleged bias.
Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
Reality TV politics takes center stage in LA mayor’s race
Media analyst Kaivan Shroff joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay o weigh in on Spencer Pratt’s run for Los Angeles mayor, saying his celebrity profile and wildfire frustration reflect a broader anti-establishment mood in politics. The conversation also touched on how media figures like Don Lemon, Stephen A. Smith and Tucker Carlson are using attention and personal platforms to fuel political speculation.
Media analyst Kaivan Shroff joins The Final 5 with Jim Lokay o weigh in on Spencer Pratt’s run for Los Angeles mayor, saying his celebrity profile and wildfire frustration reflect a broader anti-establishment mood in politics. The conversation also touched on how media figures like Don Lemon, Stephen A. Smith and Tucker Carlson are using attention and personal platforms to fuel political speculation.
"The Mission Generation" explores how workers are redefining purpose
Tech investor and author Arun Gupta discussed his book The Mission Generation, arguing that workers are moving away from one-track careers and toward purpose-driven paths across public and private sectors. On The Final 5 with host Jim Lokay, Gupta said AI, instability and longer working lives are forcing people to rethink success, experiment with new roles and find work that matters.
Tech investor and author Arun Gupta discussed his book The Mission Generation, arguing that workers are moving away from one-track careers and toward purpose-driven paths across public and private sectors. On The Final 5 with host Jim Lokay, Gupta said AI, instability and longer working lives are forcing people to rethink success, experiment with new roles and find work that matters.
Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs in on Key Bridge charges, Abrego Garcia case
On The Final 5, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) discussed new DOJ charges tied to the Key Bridge collapse, saying settlements, potential fines and federal funding could help rebuild the bridge by 2030. He also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case, calling it retaliatory and raising due process concerns.
On The Final 5, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) discussed new DOJ charges tied to the Key Bridge collapse, saying settlements, potential fines and federal funding could help rebuild the bridge by 2030. He also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation case, calling it retaliatory and raising due process concerns.
Live results: West Virginia primary election 2026
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.
Polls across West Virginia close at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 as voters head to the ballot box for the state’s primary election, setting the stage for key match ups in November.