Small business group: Trump tax cut act needs revamp
A consortium of small business owners are calling for a fresh look at Donald Trump's signature Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The group Small Business for America's Future says while the act made a positive impact in its nascent stages, many of the components aimed at helping their companies are set to expire. Group co-chair Walt Rowan joins "The Final 5" to explain why.
House GOP looks ahead past Buck's departure
Another departure looms for House Republicans, when Freedom Caucus member Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) departs next week. While the GOP still holds the majority, the priorities they face happen against the backdrop of November's election, where all 435 seats go up for grabs. Former GOP leadership aide Brittany Martinez joins Jim on "The Final 5" to offer her take.
The Final 5: March 13, 2024
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"Disproven:" Trump 2020 insider recounts failed search for voter fraud
Ken Block got the call on the day after the 2020 election: the Trump campaign sought out his expertise in data analysis and software to probe for the voter fraud that the former POTUS claimed led to his defeat. While the fraud didn't exist, Block - a former Republican candidate for Rhode Island governor - says what he's learned should be a cautionary tale for election officials to preserve public confidence in the system. He joined Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to discuss his new book, "Disproven: My Unbiased Search for Voter Fraud for the Trump Campaign, the Data that Shows Why He Lost, and How We Can Improve Our Elections."
The Final 5: March 12th, 2024
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The Final 5: March 11, 2024
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Biden/Trump rematch set, how will border battle shape race?
As the AP projects both President Biden and Donald Trump have secured the delegates needed to clinch their respective party nominations, the focus turns to the tenor of the race. Chris Johnson and Calvin Dark join Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in on the messaging and how the recent uproar over border security might factor into the rematch.
The path forward after 4 years of COVID-19
Four years after it was declared a global pandemic, Jim Lokay looks back at the lessons learned in the medical profession with infections disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
Congress debates potential TikTok ban
As Congress debates a bill aimed at forcing the Chinese parent company of TikTok to either divest the app or face an outright ban, Jim gets the latest on why lawmakers are so passionate on the topic with Ashley Gold from Axios on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: March 10, 2024
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Maryland businessman Jason Palmer bests Biden in one Super Tuesday contest
President Biden didn't coast to a full sweep on Super Tuesday. In the American Samoa caucus, Maryland-based businessman Jason Palmer scored an upset over Mr. Biden. In a D.C. exclusive, "The Final 5" host Jim Lokay talks with Palmer about the win, why he is in the race, and how he plans to use his profile to help downballot races in the future.
Local Congressmen react to SOTU
Tom Fitzgerald joins "The Final 5" with his one-on-ones with Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) and Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) and their reaction to President Biden's State of the Union address.
The Final 5: March 7th, 2024
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The Final 5: March 6, 2024
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Laurie-Anne Sayles makes case for Maryland's 6th District
As the May 14th primary approaches, Jim Lokay continues his series of interviews on "The Final 5" with the candidates for Maryland's hotly-contested 6th Congressional District race. Tonight, he speaks with Democratic candidate and Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles.
What does it take to make the State of the Union speech happen?
Jim Lokay breaks down what it takes to make a State of the Union address happen with Paul Glastris, former chief speechwriter for President Bill Clinton. Glastris, now editor-in-chief of Washington Monthly, joins "The Final 5" to talk about the challenges President Biden faces, and where he thinks POTUS can make inroads as the general election campaign shapes up.
The Final 5: March 5 , 2024
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The Final 5: March 4, 2024
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Democrats eye state legislative gains in 2024
The national divide may be stark on the Congressional front, but for America's legislative races, both parties are eyeing slim margins in several key states heading into November. Abhi Rahman of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee weighs with how Dems are approaching these races on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
"The Truce" delves into divide between moderates, progressives
A new book details the battle for the soul of the Democratic party between the moderate and progressive factions that's only intensified since the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Hunter Walker and Luppe Luppen, authors of "The Truce: Progressives, Centrists, and the Future of the Democratic Party," join Jim on "The Final 5" to explain how the divisions are impacting the race for 2024, plus the added dimension of the conflict in Gaza.