Trump's nominees gear up for confirmation hearings
This week will bring the first batch of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Jim Lokay talks with NOTUS reporter Katherine Swartz about the nominees that face the most significant hurdles in the Republican-led Senate, and what we've learned from preliminary meetings so far.
Legal wrangling over Jack Smith report
A long-awaited report into now-former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President-elect Trump's role in January 6th is set to be released, just a week before Inauguration Day. Jim Lokay discusses the timing with legal analyst Steve Baric on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 13, 2025
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Fetterman becomes first Dem senator to meet with Trump
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) was elected as a progressive, but after his strong pro-Israel stance in the wake of the October 7th Hamas attack, he's been taking a decidedly more moderate approach. This weekend, he'll be meeting with President-Elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago. How is that resonating in a state that went for Biden in 2020, but Trump in 2024? Jim Lokay discusses that with independent journalist and radio host Natalie Bencivenga on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 10, 2025
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Wildfires in California Ignite Political Debate
As wildfires ravage Southern California, the devastation has sparked heated debates about the causes and solutions. On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," Chris Barnard, president of the American Conservation Coalition (ACC), shared his insights on the political and environmental factors fueling these disasters.
he Final 5: January 9, 2025
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Conservatives' top priorities in new Congress
Conservative analyst Josselin Castillo is Jim's guest on "The Final 5," as they discuss major legislation before the new unified Republican majority in Congress -- including this week's passage of the Laken Riley Act, aimed at tightening enforcement of immigration law when it comes to those who are in the U.S. illegally.
Trump's expansion plans & legal battles before inauguration
Jim Lokay is joined by Allison Gill to discuss President-elect Trump's ambitious expansion plans for his 2024 campaign, and whether that's taking up too much of the national conversation ahead of his inauguration. Gill also delved into Trump's ongoing legal battles, his momentum and the continuing legal challenges, including his bid to avert Friday's sentencing in his hush money case.
The Final 5: January 8, 2025
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The battle ahead for Trump's cabinet
Some of President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees will skate through confirmation. Others, like DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard, will face scrutiny from Democrats -- even as Republicans control the Senate. Jim discusses that and more with Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright on "The Final 5."
Analysis: Trump plans to take Greenland, Canada, and Panama Canal
On Tuesday, President-elect Trump refused to rule out military action to pursue his unprecedented vow to take Greenland and the Panama Canal -- plus absorb Canada. Why has he set his sights on expanding beyond the United States' borders? Jim discusses that with Jim Zirin of Washington Monthly on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 7, 2025
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The Final 5: January 6, 2025
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Mike Johnson Re-elected as House Speaker
January 3rd, 2024. The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics.
PANEL: Can the new Congress get anything done?
After Friday's speaker election, the focus turns to what the Republican majority can get done -- and whether hardliners on both sides can get on board with reaching across the aisle when it comes to passing legislation with a razor-thin margin. Jim discusses that and more with Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling and conservative strategist Brittany Martinez.
Johnson keeps the gavel, so what was in it for holdouts?
Speaker Mike Johnson will lead his party through the new Congress, and while he won the gavel on the first ballot, it took some wrangling from President-Elect Trump to get at least two holdouts on board. Jim Lokay discusses the vote and what might be in it for those who flipped with Eric Michael Garcia from The Independent on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 3, 2025
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Previewing Friday's speaker vote; GOP's priorities in new Congress
As House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks another term, Republicans are gearing up to hold the trifecta in Washington -- controlling the House, Senate, and White House. Will Johnson turn back a potential challenge, and what conservative priorities will get the fastest attention? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Republican strategist Erin Perrine on "The Final 5."
What we know about New Orleans terror attack
Jim Lokay discusses the deadly New Year's vehicle attack in New Orleans that left 14 dead and injured dozens more with Lester Munson from the National Security Institute, plus how the upcoming change in administration might impact the investigation into the apparent ISIS-inspired incident.