PANEL: Walling & Martinez on Congress, Epstein files, and Newsom

On The Final 5, panelists Brittany Martinez of Principles First and Democratic strategist and FOX 5 contributor Kevin Walling weighed in on Congress?s high-stakes September session. With a government shutdown deadline fast approaching, Martinez argued Republicans must show unity to avoid political fallout, while Walling said Democrats remain ready to negotiate but need Speaker Johnson to lead. The two also weighed in on calls for releasing Jeffrey Epstein?s files?a rare issue uniting lawmakers across party lines?and debated the future direction of both parties as governors like Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker raise their national profiles.