Mike Johnson Re-elected as House Speaker
January 3rd, 2024. The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics.
PANEL: Can the new Congress get anything done?
After Friday's speaker election, the focus turns to what the Republican majority can get done -- and whether hardliners on both sides can get on board with reaching across the aisle when it comes to passing legislation with a razor-thin margin. Jim discusses that and more with Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling and conservative strategist Brittany Martinez.
Johnson keeps the gavel, so what was in it for holdouts?
Speaker Mike Johnson will lead his party through the new Congress, and while he won the gavel on the first ballot, it took some wrangling from President-Elect Trump to get at least two holdouts on board. Jim Lokay discusses the vote and what might be in it for those who flipped with Eric Michael Garcia from The Independent on "The Final 5."
Previewing Friday's speaker vote; GOP's priorities in new Congress
As House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks another term, Republicans are gearing up to hold the trifecta in Washington -- controlling the House, Senate, and White House. Will Johnson turn back a potential challenge, and what conservative priorities will get the fastest attention? Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Republican strategist Erin Perrine on "The Final 5."
What we know about New Orleans terror attack
Jim Lokay discusses the deadly New Year's vehicle attack in New Orleans that left 14 dead and injured dozens more with Lester Munson from the National Security Institute, plus how the upcoming change in administration might impact the investigation into the apparent ISIS-inspired incident.
The Final 5: December 30, 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.
Year in Review; Jimmy Carter, role of the media in 2024 election
Jim Lokay is joined by Ordinary Times editor Andrew Donaldson to discuss the post-White House legacy of Jimmy Carter, plus the media's role in the 2024 election, and what we can expect going into a new year.
'A man of faith and a man of principles:' Historian reflects on friendship with Jimmy Carter
On “The Final 5 with Jim Lokay," presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook shared heartfelt memories of his two-decade friendship with President Jimmy Carter.
The Final 5: December 25, 2024
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The Final 5: December 24, 2024
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The Final 5: December 23, 2024
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The Final 5: December 20, 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.
What will DOGE do for you?
President-elect Donald Trump has enlisted the help of tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. What does this mean for the federal government, its $9 trillion budget, and the services millions of Americans rely on? Joining us to unpack this complex issue is Mark LaScola, former CEO of On the Mark and a seasoned business consultant.
What will DOGE do for you?
President-elect Donald Trump has enlisted the help of tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. What does this mean for the federal government, its $9 trillion budget, and the services millions of Americans rely on? Joining us to unpack this complex issue is Mark LaScola, former CEO of On the Mark and a seasoned business consultant.
The Final 5: Best of "The Third Block"
Some of the whackiest stories we've covered in 2024 on The Final 5. The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics.
Final 5 Book Club: Edition 5
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics.
The Final 5: December 19, 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: 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.
Biden tries to burnish legacy amid uncertainty in D.C.
In the final days of the Biden presidency, his administration is working to establish his legacy, which can be a challenge for any one-term POTUS. It's even tougher when his party's agenda was effectively rebuked by the voters in November. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with The Hill's White House columnist Niall Stanage on "The Final 5."
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."