Contentious Senate hearing on social media draws criticism
The CEOs of five major social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in a showdown over the harmful effects their apps have on children. As Washington continues to bandy about ways to regulate access to social media, Jessica Melugin of the Competitive Enterprise Institute says the best protection starts at home. She joined Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she called the hearing "political theater."
The CEOs of five major social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in a showdown over the harmful effects their apps have on children. As Washington continues to bandy about ways to regulate access to social media, Jessica Melugin of the Competitive Enterprise Institute says the best protection starts at home. She joined Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why she called the hearing "political theater."
Maryland's 6th: Ashwani Jain on raising the minimum wage
One of the many candidates for Maryland's 6th congressional district seat is advancing a platform that includes overhauling the nation's minimum wage laws. Democratic candidate Ashwani Jain says $26 an hour is more in line with what American workers need to survive. It's one of the topics he discusses with Jim on "The Final 5."
One of the many candidates for Maryland's 6th congressional district seat is advancing a platform that includes overhauling the nation's minimum wage laws. Democratic candidate Ashwani Jain says $26 an hour is more in line with what American workers need to survive. It's one of the topics he discusses with Jim on "The Final 5."
Talks over bipartisan border bill reach fever pitch
Senate negotiators are set to release the text of a bipartisan compromise on border security and immigration reform. Its fate, though, rests in the hands of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who's been taking cues from Donald Trump in his disapproval of the bill. Stef Kight from Axios joins Jim to explain on "The Final 5."
Senate negotiators are set to release the text of a bipartisan compromise on border security and immigration reform. Its fate, though, rests in the hands of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who's been taking cues from Donald Trump in his disapproval of the bill. Stef Kight from Axios joins Jim to explain on "The Final 5."
Joe Vogel returns to talk Congressional bid
Maryland Del. Joe Vogel (D) has already been on the campaign trail, but made his bid for the 6th Congressional district official on Thursday. He joined "The Final 5" to talk about the race that's shaping up, what he's learned from making the rounds across the vast district, and how he'd approach Congress' immigration and border battle if elected.
Maryland Del. Joe Vogel (D) has already been on the campaign trail, but made his bid for the 6th Congressional district official on Thursday. He joined "The Final 5" to talk about the race that's shaping up, what he's learned from making the rounds across the vast district, and how he'd approach Congress' immigration and border battle if elected.
Biden trumpets new GDP numbers
The GDP surged at the end of 2023, signaling the nation's economy is bouncing back after massive pandemic-inflicted losses, but what does it mean for everyday Americans? Economist Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
The GDP surged at the end of 2023, signaling the nation's economy is bouncing back after massive pandemic-inflicted losses, but what does it mean for everyday Americans? Economist Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Biden campaign hedges abortion message
Reproductive rights have been a rallying call for Democrats since the fall of Roe v. Wade, but the Biden campaign is carefully crafting its approach as the President hits the campaign trail. Jim talks about it and more with Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter for Axis, on "The Final 5."
Reproductive rights have been a rallying call for Democrats since the fall of Roe v. Wade, but the Biden campaign is carefully crafting its approach as the President hits the campaign trail. Jim talks about it and more with Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter for Axis, on "The Final 5."
Looking ahead to South Carolina primary
Jim breaks down the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary results and looks ahead to South Carolina with panelists Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight on "The Final 5."
Jim breaks down the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary results and looks ahead to South Carolina with panelists Naysa Woomer and Kristal Knight on "The Final 5."
Trump wins NH primary as Haley battles on
Former President Donald Trump is one step closer to the Republican nomination after his victory over Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. Conservative strategist Amanda Makki is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Former President Donald Trump is one step closer to the Republican nomination after his victory over Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. Conservative strategist Amanda Makki is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
DeSantis' dropout shakes up NH primary
The weekend exit by one-time potential frontrunner Ron DeSantis has upended the Republican race ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. Luke Ball of Masonboro Strategies weighs in on the state of the Trump/Haley faceoff, plus how we might learn about President Biden's future, even if he's not on the Democratic ballot.
The weekend exit by one-time potential frontrunner Ron DeSantis has upended the Republican race ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. Luke Ball of Masonboro Strategies weighs in on the state of the Trump/Haley faceoff, plus how we might learn about President Biden's future, even if he's not on the Democratic ballot.
Phony Biden robocall underscores AI concerns in 2024 race
Many New Hampshire voters received a purported robocall from an AI-generated "President Biden" urging them not to vote in Tuesday's primary. While there's no indication who was behind the calls, it underscores the threat that artificial intelligence abuse and so-called deepfakes pose to the 2024 campaign for all voters and campaigns. James Turgal of the cybersecurity firm Optiv joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more.
Many New Hampshire voters received a purported robocall from an AI-generated "President Biden" urging them not to vote in Tuesday's primary. While there's no indication who was behind the calls, it underscores the threat that artificial intelligence abuse and so-called deepfakes pose to the 2024 campaign for all voters and campaigns. James Turgal of the cybersecurity firm Optiv joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more.
Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
A potential ballot initiative could give D.C. voters a crack at overhauling the election system. The proposed Initiative 83 would create a "ranked-choice voting" system, and open primaries up to all voters, including independents. Lisa Rice is behind the push and she makes her case on "The Final 5." (https://makeallvotescountdc.org/)
A potential ballot initiative could give D.C. voters a crack at overhauling the election system. The proposed Initiative 83 would create a "ranked-choice voting" system, and open primaries up to all voters, including independents. Lisa Rice is behind the push and she makes her case on "The Final 5." (https://makeallvotescountdc.org/)
How to "Beat the Incumbent"
Incumbency has its advantages, but modern-day campaigning favors anti-establishment messaging. Global political consultant Dr. Louis Perron (louisperron.com) researched what has led to the rise of populist candidates and joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about his new book, "Beat the Incumbent."
Incumbency has its advantages, but modern-day campaigning favors anti-establishment messaging. Global political consultant Dr. Louis Perron (louisperron.com) researched what has led to the rise of populist candidates and joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about his new book, "Beat the Incumbent."
Congress averts shutdown (again) as 2024 race shapes up
One day before another funding deadline, Congress has passed a short-term funding bill with wide bipartisan support. So what else can get done in an election year? Chris Johnson, senior advisor to the College Republicans, is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
One day before another funding deadline, Congress has passed a short-term funding bill with wide bipartisan support. So what else can get done in an election year? Chris Johnson, senior advisor to the College Republicans, is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Nikki Haley and New Hampshire
Despite a third-place finish in the Iowa Caucus, Nikki Haley has been competitive in polling ahead of next week's New Hampshire primary ? and New Hampshire is a state where women of both parties have fared well statewide. Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Despite a third-place finish in the Iowa Caucus, Nikki Haley has been competitive in polling ahead of next week's New Hampshire primary ? and New Hampshire is a state where women of both parties have fared well statewide. Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Panel: Trump rolls through Iowa en route to NH primary
Our panel takes a look at Monday's Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump's decisive victory, Ron DeSantis' second place finish, and what Nikki Haley must do ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Panelists Neil Chatterjee and Jack Kalavritinos are Jim's guests on "The Final 5."
Our panel takes a look at Monday's Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump's decisive victory, Ron DeSantis' second place finish, and what Nikki Haley must do ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Panelists Neil Chatterjee and Jack Kalavritinos are Jim's guests on "The Final 5."
Former Arkansas AG on Trump's SCOTUS ballot battle
"I completely think it would be chaos to let individual states try to determine who is and is not qualified to be President," says former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on former President Trump's eligibility to run based on the so-called "insurrectionist clause." He joins on "The Final 5."
"I completely think it would be chaos to let individual states try to determine who is and is not qualified to be President," says former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on former President Trump's eligibility to run based on the so-called "insurrectionist clause." He joins on "The Final 5."
Axios' Eugene Scott on Iowa caucuses and beyond
"A blizzard can really change some things in this race," says Axios senior politics reporter Eugene Scott. As the Iowa caucuses loom, severe weather is changing last minute politicking for the GOP field. He explains more on "The Final 5," including what Chris Christie's exit means for the field.
"A blizzard can really change some things in this race," says Axios senior politics reporter Eugene Scott. As the Iowa caucuses loom, severe weather is changing last minute politicking for the GOP field. He explains more on "The Final 5," including what Chris Christie's exit means for the field.
New polling: good news for Trump ahead of Iowa
As the Iowa caucuses loom, signaling the start of the 2024 nominating process, new polling shows a trend as GOP voters choose their favorites from a shrinking field. Cliff Young from Ipsos breaks that down, plus President Biden's suffering support on "The Final 5."
As the Iowa caucuses loom, signaling the start of the 2024 nominating process, new polling shows a trend as GOP voters choose their favorites from a shrinking field. Cliff Young from Ipsos breaks that down, plus President Biden's suffering support on "The Final 5."
Spanberger on odds of shutdown
Even as Congressional leaders trumpet the framework of a $1.6 trillion baseline spending deal, the threat of a government shutdown remains a possibility. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) weighs in on the potential impact on the 7th district and beyond as she joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Even as Congressional leaders trumpet the framework of a $1.6 trillion baseline spending deal, the threat of a government shutdown remains a possibility. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) weighs in on the potential impact on the 7th district and beyond as she joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Potential spending deal could avert shutdown
The House returns to full strength this week, as leaders from both parties announced a deal with their Senate counterparts on a potential full-year spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. But for House Republicans, it's coupled with pushes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and to hold Hunter Biden in contempt. Max Cohen from Punchbowl News joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down the new developments.
The House returns to full strength this week, as leaders from both parties announced a deal with their Senate counterparts on a potential full-year spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. But for House Republicans, it's coupled with pushes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and to hold Hunter Biden in contempt. Max Cohen from Punchbowl News joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down the new developments.