Congress burns the midnight oil on spending (again)
Congress is hurtling towards another deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown. What's it like to be in the middle of the back-and-forth on Capitol Hill during the funding fight? Jim Lokay gets insight from former Kevin McCarthy aide Brittany Martinez on "The Final 5."
Congress is hurtling towards another deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown. What's it like to be in the middle of the back-and-forth on Capitol Hill during the funding fight? Jim Lokay gets insight from former Kevin McCarthy aide Brittany Martinez on "The Final 5."
RFK makes his push for confirmation on Capitol Hill
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on Capitol Hill this week, making his case to be Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services. While some Republicans are concerned about his pro-abortion stances and Democrats say his comments on vaccines are a disqualifier, Kennedy's own priorities on "making American healthy again" have been a big topic on their own. Jim Lokay is joined by Bill Wirtz from the Consumer Choice Center on "The Final 5" to discuss.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on Capitol Hill this week, making his case to be Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services. While some Republicans are concerned about his pro-abortion stances and Democrats say his comments on vaccines are a disqualifier, Kennedy's own priorities on "making American healthy again" have been a big topic on their own. Jim Lokay is joined by Bill Wirtz from the Consumer Choice Center on "The Final 5" to discuss.
Johnson faces internal pressure to ditch spending bill
The countdown is on towards a potential government shutdown, and the chances became greater on Wednesday when Republicans - led by Trump advisor Elon Musk - made their displeasure with House Speaker Mike Johnson known. Jim Lokay talks about that and more with Republican strategist and host of "The 13 Minute News Hour," Bobby Eberle, on "The Final 5."
The countdown is on towards a potential government shutdown, and the chances became greater on Wednesday when Republicans - led by Trump advisor Elon Musk - made their displeasure with House Speaker Mike Johnson known. Jim Lokay talks about that and more with Republican strategist and host of "The 13 Minute News Hour," Bobby Eberle, on "The Final 5."
The FInal 5: December 18, 2024
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 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: December 17, 2024
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 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: December 16, 2024
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 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: December 13, 2024
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 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.
Senate Democrats fail to approve Biden's NLRB Chair pick
The Senate was poised for a major battle over unions this week, but on Thursday, Senate Democrats failed to approve President Biden's pick for the National Labor Relations Board chair. Opponents argue her appointment could have implications well into the Trump administration. Labor relations expert Russ Brown discusses the impact on "The Final 5."
The Senate was poised for a major battle over unions this week, but on Thursday, Senate Democrats failed to approve President Biden's pick for the National Labor Relations Board chair. Opponents argue her appointment could have implications well into the Trump administration. Labor relations expert Russ Brown discusses the impact on "The Final 5."
LION Lunch Hour: December 13, 2024
LION Lunch Hour has everything: hot topics, celebrities. cooking, and so much more.
LION Lunch Hour has everything: hot topics, celebrities. cooking, and so much more.
The Final 5: December 12, 2024
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 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.
Harry Dunn on Trump, Jan. 6, and the legal system
In a recent interview, President-Elect Donald Trump said January 6th rioters "had no other choice" when pleading guilty to attacking police officers at the Capitol. Jim discusses that, and recent moves with two of Trump's criminal cases with former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on "The Final 5."
In a recent interview, President-Elect Donald Trump said January 6th rioters "had no other choice" when pleading guilty to attacking police officers at the Capitol. Jim discusses that, and recent moves with two of Trump's criminal cases with former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on "The Final 5."
What do voters expect in a second Trump term?
Jim Lokay looks at new polling that reflects the pulse of the American people ahead of President-elect Trump's second inauguration. What unites Americans? Where is the polarization the strongest? Ipsos President of Polling Cliff Young is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Jim Lokay looks at new polling that reflects the pulse of the American people ahead of President-elect Trump's second inauguration. What unites Americans? Where is the polarization the strongest? Ipsos President of Polling Cliff Young is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: December 11, 2024
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 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.
VA Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger talks legislative legacy
VA Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger prepares to conclude her tenure in Congress and sets her sights on the 2025 gubernatorial race.
VA Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger prepares to conclude her tenure in Congress and sets her sights on the 2025 gubernatorial race.
For local grad student, the Syrian revolution is personal
Amid the turmoil in Syria, there are countless of stories of families affected by decades living under the Assad regime. Now that the younger Assad has been deposed, there's been much reaction from Syrians here in the U.S. Young Voices contributor Kareem Rifai is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Amid the turmoil in Syria, there are countless of stories of families affected by decades living under the Assad regime. Now that the younger Assad has been deposed, there's been much reaction from Syrians here in the U.S. Young Voices contributor Kareem Rifai is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: December 10, 2024
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 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.
U.S. faces Syrian revolution amid transition
After Syrian rebels overthrew the brutal Assad regime, questions remain as to how the U.S. will approach the revolution during a time of presidential transition at home. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus the role that that Assad's overthrow could play in the confirmation battle of DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard with Lester Munson of the National Security Institute at George Mason on "The Final 5."
After Syrian rebels overthrew the brutal Assad regime, questions remain as to how the U.S. will approach the revolution during a time of presidential transition at home. Jim Lokay discusses that, plus the role that that Assad's overthrow could play in the confirmation battle of DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard with Lester Munson of the National Security Institute at George Mason on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: December 9, 2024
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 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.
How Republicans can use their new powers to mend American electoral system
The man who was hired by former President Trump's 2020 campaign to investigate voter fraud (but found none) says now President-elect Trump and congressional Republicans have an opportunity to make moves to reinstate trust in the system. But will they do it?
The man who was hired by former President Trump's 2020 campaign to investigate voter fraud (but found none) says now President-elect Trump and congressional Republicans have an opportunity to make moves to reinstate trust in the system. But will they do it?
If 2020 was a concern, will GOP use new powers to fix election system?
Ken Block, author of "Disproven" and former data expert for the Trump 2020 campaign, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to analyze the stark contrast between Donald Trump?s refusal to concede in 2020 and his decisive victory in 2024. Block credited the win to strategic moves, including addressing the Libertarian vote and targeted campaigning in swing states, rather than fraud allegations. While acknowledging lingering issues like voter roll inconsistencies, Block emphasized the lack of evidence for widespread fraud in past elections and urged political capital be spent on practical election reforms rather than relitigating 2020.
Ken Block, author of "Disproven" and former data expert for the Trump 2020 campaign, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to analyze the stark contrast between Donald Trump?s refusal to concede in 2020 and his decisive victory in 2024. Block credited the win to strategic moves, including addressing the Libertarian vote and targeted campaigning in swing states, rather than fraud allegations. While acknowledging lingering issues like voter roll inconsistencies, Block emphasized the lack of evidence for widespread fraud in past elections and urged political capital be spent on practical election reforms rather than relitigating 2020.