Jim pays tribute to his grandfather on Veterans Day
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As Veterans Day comes to a close, Jim remembers his late grandfather, Marine Corps veteran Samuel Semetsis, who helped raise one of the last flags on Okinawa during World War II.

Shutdown impacts all Americans: panel
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With the government shutdown potentially ending this week, political commentator Jamie Jackson and Principles First head Brittany Martinez join Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to talk about lessons learned and what the next priorities should be....before the next funding deadline.

MTG for POTUS?
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Why is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly appearing in some unexpected places, like CNN or next to Joy Behar on "The View?" NOTUS reporter Reese Gorman says Capitol Hill scuttlebutt suggests she's floating the possibility of running for the White House in 2028. Reese joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss.

Mike Johnson eyes Wednesday vote with end of government shutdown in sight

House Speaker Mike Johnson expects a Wednesday vote to end the government shutdown as GOP lawmakers rush back to Washington, D.C. for a critical session.

How America's female mayors lead in face of adversity
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Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges joined "The Final 5" to discuss a new study from the Women Mayors Network showing women mayors face substantially more harassment than their male counterparts. From threats and violence to “slow-burn sabotage," the study suggests these challengers especially target women of color. In her interview with Jim Lokay, she lays out how to fix it, and why it shouldn't dissuade future leaders from seeking public office.

John Fugelsang Takes Aim at “Christian Nationalism” in New Book
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Comedian and commentator John Fugelsang joined "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to discuss his new book, "Separation of Church and Hate," which challenges how faith has been twisted by politics. Raised by former clergy, Fugelsang contends Christianity’s true message of love, humility, and compassion has been overshadowed by a movement obsessed with power and exclusion.

Walkinshaw 'no' on funding bill; "not going to stop fighting" for healthcare fix
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Virginia Congressman James Walkinshaw told Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" the bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown falls short, citing a lack of progress on health care affordability and protections for federal workers. Walkinshaw criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for keeping the House out of session during negotiations and said he’ll continue pressing for an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House

The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.

Political Panel: Election Day Outcomes
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Jack Kalavritinos, a former Trump senior advisor, and David Goodfriend, a Democratic advisor, to discuss the outcomes of election day.

'No Labels' Co-founder talks election day outcomes
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Tom Fitzgerald sits down with 'No Labels' co-founder Holly Page to discuss her thoughts on election day outcomes.

The state of the government shutdown
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Tom Fitzgerald chats with Rep. Don Beyer to discuss the state of the government shutdown.

Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus

Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.

FAA grounds general aviation operations at DCA, 11 other US airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has temporarily banned general aviation operations and nonscheduled aircraft flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Rudy Giuliani among several pardoned by President Trump

President Donald Trump has pardoned former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, ex‑chief of staff Mark Meadows and several others accused of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to the Justice Department.