Vindman: GOP tax bill "a billionaire's bonanza"
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U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA) spoke with FOX 5 DC’s Jim Lokay, explaining his opposition to the GOP’s latest tax bill. Vindman criticized the legislation for threatening health care coverage for millions, including vulnerable families in his district relying on Medicaid. The passage comes days before new concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine, which was briefly cut off last week before President Trump ordered missile shipments to resume.

GOP leaders discuss USDA's National Farm Security plan
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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, members of Congress, press conference to rollout the USDA?s National Farm Security Action Plan and discuss actions being taken to protect American agriculture from foreign threats

COMMENTARY: Georgia GOP candidate calls deadly Texas flooding "fake"
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Jim Lokay's commentary on Georgia Republican congressional candidate Kandiss Taylor's comments calling the deadly Texas flooding "fake," who also suggested that anyone challenging her are "brainwashed zombies."

GOP's Ball: what Trump's bill gets right; what it didnt
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President Trump's signature bill is now the law of the land, and while Republicans are savoring the legislative victory, lawmakers made some fundamental changes between its first passage in the House and the final product. Jim Lokay discusses that with Luke Ball of Compass Strategies, who also weighs in on the looming battle for outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis' seat, and Elon Musk's newly-minted "America Party" on The Final 5.

The push to bring a John Adams memorial to the Mall
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Two of Washington's most prominent monuments celebrate America's first and third presidents, but what about John Adams? Congress already paved the way for a John Adams monument, but the efforts have stalled. Jackie Cushman heads up the Adams Memorial Commission and joins "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay" to explain why there's a newfound effort to make it happen.

House passes Trump's signature bill, hands POTUS a big win
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Was it ever in doubt? President Trump's signature tax legislation, once known as "The Big Beautiful Bill," passed the House with just two Republican defections on July 3rd, meeting the White House's self-imposed deadline and paving the way for a Fourth of July bill signing. The Bulwark's Andrew Egger talks about the last-minute moves to pass the bill on "The Final 5."

How does the One Big Beautiful Bills affect Medicaid?
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Valley Health Chief Administrative Officer Chris Rucker talks through how the passing of the Big, Beautiful Bill will affect Medicaid for Americans.

New PGCPS Superintendent talks about what's next
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FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Prince George's new interim superintendent Shawn Joseph.

Elon Musk political party: What to know about the 'America Party'

Making good on his promise, Elon Musk said Saturday he was launching a new political party after President Trump signed the “big beautiful" bill into law – and calling it The America Party.

Trump to sign 'big, beautiful' bill at White House July 4th picnic

President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday Friday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.

President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America event
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President Donald Trump announces the UFC will be coming to the White House and discusses his "One Big Beautiful Bill" passing a House vote during a Salute to America event in Iowa

The Final 5: July 3, 2025
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The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics. It's not your regular newscast and that's something we're proud of.

'Big, Beautiful Bill': Which House Republicans voted against the bill?

President Trump's "Big, Beautiful" megabill has passed the House and Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick voted against the bill twice, citing concerns about cuts to Medicaid.

Early voting, mail-in ballots grow in popularity, despite rhetoric

A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.