Comstock: Youngkin win maps path ahead for Virginia GOP
A day after Glenn Youngkin?s win in the Virginia governor?s race, Republicans are celebrating massive wins across the commonwealth and looking ahead to the 2022 midterms. Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA), who lost in the so-called ?blue wave? that brought Democrats into power, joined Jim to take a look at what this means for Republicans moving ahead, and whether former President Trump played a role in Youngkin?s victory.
A last look at the Virginia Governor?s Race
With national attention on the race to replace Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, both Democratic candidate Fmr. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin have been criss-crossing the commonwealth in the final hours of the campaign to lock down support. A FOX 5/Insider Advantage poll has Youngkin up by 2 points, but the race could still go down to the wire. Democratic Strategist Kristal Knight and Republican Congressional candidate John Castorani joined Jim to look at what will draw undecided voters to the polls.
Joe Lieberman on ?The Centrist Solution,? gridlock, and common ground
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman made a name for himself as someone willing to straddle the party line, which nearly cost him his Senate seat? a seat he held by running as an independent when Democrats denied him the nomination in 2006. He ran with Al Gore in 2000, but endorsed John McCain in 2008, and then supported Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Now, as Democrats on Capitol Hill squabble over President Biden?s domestic agenda, he?s talking about his new book, ?The Centrist Solution,? with Jim on The Final 5.
New NBA season comes with off-the-court drama
While the new NBA season arrived this week with fans in the stands and (mostly) vaccinated rosters, there?s still plenty of on- and off-the-court headlines to keep track of. Sports expert Eric Mitchell of LifeFlip Media joins Jim to break down what?s to come, and how optimistic (if at all) Washington Wizards fans should be about the upcoming season.
Biden?s energy plan should include nuclear energy, say some
While debate continues as to what President Biden?s final social spending proposal will look like, green energy is set to be a key component. Young Voices contributor Kat Dwyer tells Jim Lokay that she believes the reliance on renewable energy may not be 100% sustainable. She joined Jim on The Final 5 to break it down.
U.S. needs to re-evaluate North Korea policy after missile launch
As North Korea sets off another missile launch, the Biden administration?s approach to the regime has been decidedly different than former President Trump?s handling. Jessica Lee of the Quincy Institute joins Jim on The Final 5 to take a look at how it could be more effective.
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook on Colin Powell?s life and legacy
As the country mourns the passing of former Secretary of State and ex-Joint Chiefs Chairman General Colin Powell, tributes are pouring in from those who knew him closely. Former Obama-era Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook knew Powell from their respective times in the White House, and also as fellow Bronx natives. As she told Jim Lokay on The Final 5, ?Sometimes the man was made for the occasion, sometimes the occasion was made for the man. He was one that both happened.?
2022 DC Mayor’s Race shaping up
While D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hasn’t said if she’ll run for a third term in 2022, the campaign against her got underway today. Two D.C. Councilmembers, Robert White and Trayon White, both announced they’ll run for mayor next year. Political commentator Melik Abdul joined Jim to weigh in on what the issues could be, what challenges they face, and whether he thinks Bowser will run again.
Gruden resigns, but is it the tip of the iceberg for WFT?
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden?s resignation is shining new light on the Washington Football Team. An investigation into the team?s culture unearthed Gruden?s controversial emails to former WFT team executive Bruce Allen, but the glacial pace of the probe may spell future problems for the team. Sports attorney, New York Law School professor, and host of the Conduct Detrimental Sports Law Podcast Dan Lust joined Jim on The Final 5 to break it all down.
How do we solve the border crisis?
General Counsel for the Alliance of Free Citizens Kris Kobach talks to FOX 5’s Jim Lokay about the border crisis.
Environmental advocates see opportunity in budget talks
Green initiatives in both the bipartisan infrastructure deal and President Biden’s $3.5 trillion dollar reconciliation plan have environmental advocates seeing an opportunity for major investments on energy and other initiatives. But will the current debate imperil their priorities? Toby Short for the Environmental Defense Action Fund joined Jim on The Final 5 to take a look at what the next steps are.
Dems try to find common ground amongst themselves
As negotiations continue on the Democrats? $3.5 trillion dollar budget reconciliation bill, The focus remains finding common priorities for both progressive and moderate Democrats. Rhett Buttle, founder of Public Private Strategies and a former Biden campaign advisor joins Jim to break down what?s next.
Facebook?s terrible week (and it?s only Monday!)
Turns out a whistleblower?s interview with ?60 Minutes? wasn?t the only bad thing to happen to Mark Zuckerberg this week. Monday?s massive outage sparked a selloff, costing him billions on paper, and continued questions about what Facebook knew about its effects on younger users continue to swirl. Young Voices contributor Eric Peterson of the Pelican Institute joined Jim on The Final 5 to talk about what it all means.
Sheriffs, ICE agents sue Biden administration over border policy
As border agents struggle to get a handle on the influx of Haitian migrants coming across the border in Del Rio, Texas, a group of Texas law enforcement officials and ICE agents are suing the Biden administration over its handling of the problem. Kris Kobach, the former Kansas Secretary of State, current Attorney General candidate, and general counsel for the Alliance for Free Citizens, joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain why he?s taking the lead on the case, and why he believes declaring asylum isn?t always the answer.
Princess Blanding makes presence known in VA Gov race
A day after demanding her voice be heard in the final debate of the Virginia governor?s race, Princess Blanding joins Jim to explain why she?s in the race. The Liberation Party candidate weighs in on the issues in the race, how she?s balancing progressive values with her support of the Second Amendment, and more on The Final 5.
Shutdown looms as Republicans vow to make Dems shoulder spending burden
As the federal government faces another potential shutdown, and lack of action on the debt ceiling could trigger a default, Democrats and Republicans again find themselves at odds. Tiffany Muller of End Citizens United, a progressive group, says Republicans have been hypocritical even as Democrats propose major spending plans. She joined Jim on The Final 5 to weigh in.
Milley faces tough Tuesday on the Hill
On Tuesday, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee, set to face questions about the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, his controversial calls to China in the waning days of the Trump administration, and many other hot button military issues. Jeff Le, political partner with the Truman National Security Project joins Jim on The Final 5 to preview what is sure to be a contentious showdown.
Hopes fizzle for bipartisan police reform
A push for a bipartisan solution on policing reform seemed promising a few months ago, but both Democrats and Republicans are now walking away from the process. Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross joins Jim on The Final 5 to explain where she felt it went wrong.
Border crisis poses humanitarian challenge for U.S.
As migrants swarm at the border, many of them seeking asylum for deteriorating conditions in Haiti, the focus turns to the Biden administration?s response. Jack Kalavritinos, who served as an advisor to the Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration, joined Jim on ?The Final 5? to explain the agency?s role, and where he believes the current situation took a turn for the worse.
A look at the case of Gabby Petito and how the media covers missing persons
The tragic death of Gabby Petito has attracted immense media attention, and captivated a cadre of online sleuths, who broke open parts of the case for investigators. But it?s also casting criticism on media coverage of missing persons cases. Publisher and communications expert LaQuita Parks joins Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to break it down.