The Final 5: January 8, 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.
Spanberger on odds of shutdown
Even as Congressional leaders trumpet the framework of a $1.6 trillion baseline spending deal, the threat of a government shutdown remains a possibility. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) weighs in on the potential impact on the 7th district and beyond as she joins Jim on "The Final 5."
Potential spending deal could avert shutdown
The House returns to full strength this week, as leaders from both parties announced a deal with their Senate counterparts on a potential full-year spending bill and avoid a government shutdown. But for House Republicans, it's coupled with pushes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and to hold Hunter Biden in contempt. Max Cohen from Punchbowl News joins Jim on "The Final 5" to break down the new developments.
The Final 5: January 2, 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: January 3, 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.
Scott Parkinson on why two terms is enough for Sen. Kaine
The list of candidates eyeing the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) is long, but Scott Parkinson says he's uniquely suited to take on the two-term incumbent. Parkinson, who currently works for the conservative group Club for Growth, and has experience serving under three senators and as chief of staff to then-Congressman Ron DeSantis, makes his case with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
Biden targets Trump in first '24 stump speech
President Joe Biden is taking a more pointed approach against his one-time and potential future opponent. In his first stump speech of 2024, Biden targeted former President Donald Trump on the eve of the third anniversary of the January 6th attack. But as his poll numbers continue to flag, what will it take to get the upper hand? FOX 5 contributor and former Biden surrogate Kevin Walling is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Gilmore: Ukraine security linked to "long term safety of the USA"
Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore has strong words for both the Biden administration and Congressional Republicans as the Ukraine/Russia War enters its third year. Gilmore, who served as a special European envoy during the Trump administration, joined "The Final 5" to weigh in on a report by Politico that suggests the White House might consider encouraging Ukraine to cede territory to Russia to end the conflict is disastrous, just as he believes Republican efforts to tie future aid to border security are misguided.
What's ahead for Washington in 2024?
Jim takes a look at lessons learned from 2023, and what's ahead in a presidential election year with political strategists Kristal Knight and Naysa Woomer – including the shrinking Republican majority in the House and top priorities for both parties in Congress.
The Final 5: January 1, 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.
Tim Alberta on 'The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory'
The confluence of America's evangelical community and politics come full circle in Tim Alberta's new bestseller, "The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism." He joins Jim to explain why his new book comes with an intensely personal mission.
The Final 5: December 19, 2023
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.
Colorado Supreme Court's decision on Trump called "lawfare" by GOP
The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to boot former President Trump from the state's primary ballot has been a predictably divisive topic. The justices cited the 14th Amendment, saying Trump took part in an insurrection, but many Republicans say it's the latest sign of a weaponized judicial system. Armen Kurdian is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Biden's poll numbers show struggle to attract younger voters
New polling suggests younger voters favor former President Trump in a 2024 rematch, but between the polls and the White House's messaging, is it too early to panic? Democratic strategist Keith Edwards weighs in on "The Final 5."
"Big Sandwich, " iMessage among targets of Sen. Warren
A takeover of Subway by a holding company that also owns Jimmy John's and anger over an app that subverts Apple's iMessage's encryption for Android users top recent concerns for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). Yael Ossowski from the Consumer Choice Center joins Jim on "The Final 5" to weigh in.
The Final 5: December 12, 2023
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.
"Real or Fake?" with Kevin Walling
Another round of "The Final 5's 'Real or Fake'" game, where Jim Lokay and Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling try to decipher real or fake headlines with the help of producer Loreto Cruz.
Giuliani on the hook for $148m in Georgia case, but will he pay up?
A jury ordered former NYC Mayor turned Trump campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers whom he had accused of switching votes and other fraud as they counted ballots after the 2020 election. However, it's possible Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman may never see a penny. Jim gets legal analysis from Dr. Tracy Pearson on "The Final 5."
Tim Murtaugh's "redemption story"
He was a regular face during the 2020 presidential campaign, but former Trump communications director Tim Murtaugh says his story could help others in the throes of addiction. Murtaugh details his rise from the depths of waking up in a Fairfax County Jail cell to working for the former POTUS. His forthcoming book, "Swing Hard In Case You Hit It," will be released in April but he joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain why he's talking about it now.
Defense spending bill, impeachment inquiry cap off 2023 in the House
The House has officially adjourned for 2023, but not before passing a massive defense spending bill (without a wish list of social issues some conservatives had hoped for) and voting to formalize the impeachment inquiry against President Biden (over the objections of Democrats, who say the GOP doesn't have the proof). Punchbowl News congressional reporter Mica Soellner joins Jim from the Capitol to look at what will be on their plate when they return for 2024.