Expert says Ukraine peace deal is closer than ever but key obstacles remain
George Beebe of the Quincy Institute told The Final 5 with Jim Lokay that negotiations to end the Ukraine war are at their closest point yet. He warned that major hurdles still stand in the way — including territorial demands, Ukraine’s manpower and air-defense shortages, and limits on potential U.S. security guarantees.
George Beebe of the Quincy Institute told The Final 5 with Jim Lokay that negotiations to end the Ukraine war are at their closest point yet. He warned that major hurdles still stand in the way — including territorial demands, Ukraine’s manpower and air-defense shortages, and limits on potential U.S. security guarantees.
Hemp ban re-instated, putting $28B industry at risk
A little-noticed provision tucked inside the newly signed government funding bill has ignited controversy: a reversal of the 2018 Farm Bill that effectively bans nearly all hemp-derived consumer products nationwide. James Whitcomb, CEO of Frontier Risk, tells The Final 5's Jim Lokay that the move threatens to wipe out a $28 billion industry supporting roughly half a million American jobs — a sector larger than metals and mining or even movie production.
A little-noticed provision tucked inside the newly signed government funding bill has ignited controversy: a reversal of the 2018 Farm Bill that effectively bans nearly all hemp-derived consumer products nationwide. James Whitcomb, CEO of Frontier Risk, tells The Final 5's Jim Lokay that the move threatens to wipe out a $28 billion industry supporting roughly half a million American jobs — a sector larger than metals and mining or even movie production.
Scouting America 'surprised, deeply saddened' by news US military may sever ties
In the leaked memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly said the Boy Scouts had become an organization that attacks "boy-friendly spaces."
In the leaked memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly said the Boy Scouts had become an organization that attacks "boy-friendly spaces."
DC residents react after Mayor Bowser announces she will not seek another term
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says after ten years of serving in her hometown, it's time to pass the baton.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says after ten years of serving in her hometown, it's time to pass the baton.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
WATCH: President Trump pardons turkeys in White House tradition
President Trump is kicking off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys. Waddle and Gobble, the birds spared from the dinner table, enjoyed luxury accommodations before their Tuesday afternoon Rose Garden appearance.
President Trump is kicking off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys. Waddle and Gobble, the birds spared from the dinner table, enjoyed luxury accommodations before their Tuesday afternoon Rose Garden appearance.
Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video
Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."
Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."
Pentagon targets Sen. Kelly after controversial video
A video featuring six Democratic members of Congress urging members of the U.S. military to resist "illegal orders" has raised the ire of the White House, with President Trump calling it "seditious" and the Pentagon seeking to investigate one of them, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona. Jim gets reaction from veteran and journalist Andrew Donaldson on "The Final 5."
A video featuring six Democratic members of Congress urging members of the U.S. military to resist "illegal orders" has raised the ire of the White House, with President Trump calling it "seditious" and the Pentagon seeking to investigate one of them, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona. Jim gets reaction from veteran and journalist Andrew Donaldson on "The Final 5."
The Sham-Wow guy wants to clean up Congress
You may know him as the "Sham-Wow Guy," but Offer Vince Shlomi wants to parlay his infomercial infamy into a congressional run. Jim Lokay looks at his past on "The Final 5."
You may know him as the "Sham-Wow Guy," but Offer Vince Shlomi wants to parlay his infomercial infamy into a congressional run. Jim Lokay looks at his past on "The Final 5."
Is MTG's resignation a sign of things to come?
Young Voices contributor Victoria Churchill, who also reports for the Daily Mail, joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to offer perspective on the surprising resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and what it may portend for Republicans moving into a midterm election year.
Young Voices contributor Victoria Churchill, who also reports for the Daily Mail, joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to offer perspective on the surprising resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and what it may portend for Republicans moving into a midterm election year.
DOGE 'doesn't exist': Trump administration's cost-cutting department shutting down
The Department of Government Efficiency — hailed as one of the Trump administration’s biggest efforts — appears to be done.
The Department of Government Efficiency — hailed as one of the Trump administration’s biggest efforts — appears to be done.
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks talks Epstein files, Trump-Mamdani meeting and calls to RFK Jr. to resign
Sen. Alsobrooks speaks about the Epstein files and what she expects to come out of them; the meeting with Trump and Mamdani at the White House and what his election says about the direction of the democratic party. She also spoke about her about her calls to for RFK Jr. to resign and the FBI HQ and the lawsuit.
Sen. Alsobrooks speaks about the Epstein files and what she expects to come out of them; the meeting with Trump and Mamdani at the White House and what his election says about the direction of the democratic party. She also spoke about her about her calls to for RFK Jr. to resign and the FBI HQ and the lawsuit.
DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson joins On The Hill
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
U.S., Ukraine and European leaders meet in Switzerland
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Trump calls Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation 'great news'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress early next year, a decision that stunned political observers and drew swift reaction from President Donald Trump.
Somali Minnesotans Temporary Protected Status ‘terminated’: Trump
President Trump announced on Friday that due to “fraudulent money laundering activity" coming from “Somali gangs" he is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in Minnesota.
President Trump announced on Friday that due to “fraudulent money laundering activity" coming from “Somali gangs" he is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in Minnesota.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress
The congresswoman shared the news of her resignation in a video she posted to X.
The congresswoman shared the news of her resignation in a video she posted to X.
What we know about Friday’s Trump-Mamdani meeting
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are expected to meet Friday – the first face-to-face meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. Here’s what we know.
WATCH: Dick Cheney funeral in Washington, DC
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney took place in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney took place in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.