Shutdown impacts all Americans: panel

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?

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.

How America's female mayors lead in face of adversity

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

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

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.

Political Panel: Election Day Outcomes

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

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.