Town halls can be tricky for House members during recess
While Congress is on recess, many members are holding town halls in their home districts. But between selling President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and questions about the Jeffrey Epstein saga, some aren't finding the most receptive audiences. Jim Lokay discusses that with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, who also has new reporting on another change in House Democratic leadership: the ascent of California Democrat Robert Garcia.
The Final 5: August 6, 2025
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The Final 5: August 5, 2025
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.
The Final 5: August 4, 2025
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.
Firing of labor stats chief sparks blowback
Tom LoBianco of 24Sight News joined "The Final 5" to discuss the backlash following President Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief, calling it a move that undermines trust in key economic data. LoBianco also broke a developing story out of Indiana, where two staffers in the lieutenant governor’s office were allegedly caught watching a deepfake porn video of a lawmaker’s wife.
The Final 5: August 1, 2025
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.
The Final 5: July 31,2025
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.



















