What will the Dept. of Education look like in Trump's new term?
Calls to dismantle the Department of Education have been popular among conservatives, and with President-elect Trump set to retake office, there's a lot of speculation about what federal policy might look like for America's students. Jim Lokay discusses it with education expert and host of the podcast "Future of Education" Mackenzie Price, who offers her advice for Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon on "The Final 5."
Dems push ahead with Biden judicial noms while GOP holds off on Gaetz report
Senators are burning the midnight oil this week, as the lame-duck Democratic majority works to confirm a slew of judicial nominees before President Biden leaves office. At the same time, the House Ethics Committee declined to release a report into allegations of sexual misconduct against Attorney General nominee Matt Gaetz. Jim Lokay talks about it all with Axios reporter Stephen Neukam.
Leaders in DC, Maryland, Virginia prepare for Trump transition
Maryland and Virginia are gearing up to welcome in a new administration to Washington.
Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
Weathering change, both in and out of the presidential transition
DC is used to change when a new administration takes shape, but as President-Elect Trump promises a major sea change in how government operates, people in and out of the halls of power are preparing for the unknown. Jim discusses that and more with Britt Hogue, founder of The Collective Good, on "The Final 5."
Dems face a major course correction after Harris' defeat
On "The Final 5," Jim Lokay discusses the path forward for Democrats with former New York legislator Josh Lazafan, who says the party needs to pay attention to the changing attitudes of younger voters.
Nearly 30% of US adults say friends, family were top source of election information
There are multiple ways for people to stay informed about the election but the sources they rely on at times can sway their voting preference, according to a recent survey.
Paul Mecurio's "Permission To Speak" Comes to Annapolis 11/23
Paul Mecurio, Emmy-winning comedian and frequent collaborator with late-night heavyweights like Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, joined The Final 5 with Jim Lokay to promote his upcoming show, Paul Mecurio’s Permission to Speak, set to hit Maryland Hall in Annapolis this Saturday.
Battles loom for Trump Cabinet picks, even in GOP-controlled Senate
Jim Lokay gets the latest on the political maneuvering around President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees, and which ones could prove especially thorny, with NOTUS reporter Katherine Swartz on "The Final 5."
On The Hill: November 17, 2024
On The Hill, a weekly politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk in Washington,
Veteran pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling after 'big miss' in Iowa survey
Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer is moving on to "other ventures" after her final election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Harris ahead of Trump.
GOP holds trifecta with leadership in White House, Senate and House of Representatives
The GOP now has a trifecta in the government with a leader in the White House and a majority in the House and Senate. D.C. Republican Party Chair Patrick Mara and Democratic strategist Drew Littman join On The Hill’s political panel to discuss what this means going forward.
Trump appoints Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to head Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. This would be an outside department that would make recommendations for cutting waste from the government. Professor of Government Andrew Rudalevige joins On The Hill to talk about the history of outside groups looking for waste and the conflicts of interest that arise.
Trump's cabinet nominees continue to cause controversy
President-elect Donald Trump has announced several cabinet appointments since winning the election and many of the nominees are considered somewhat controversial. Bloomberg White House and Politics Reporter Gregory Korte joins On The Hill to talk about these decisions.
Trump selects RFK Jr. to head Department of Health and Human Services
Known anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to be tapped by President-elect Donald Trump as his pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Georgetown law professor of Public Health and the director of the World Health Organization’s Center on National and Global Health Law Larry Gostin joins On The Hill to discuss Trump's pick.
Allan Lichtman made the wrong presidential prediction in 2024 – why?
Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman announced his pick for president – Vice President Kamala Harris – back in September. What went wrong?
Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
The last time they had power, the GOP passed a number of key pieces of legislation and helped reshape the Supreme Court.
Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency
The last time they had power, the GOP passed a number of key pieces of legislation and helped reshape the Supreme Court.
House balance of power: GOP keeps majority
Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.
Republicans gain control of presidency, House and Senate
With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.