Joel Rubin on potential ceasefire as Russia weighs offer
Joel Rubin, who served as a senior State Department official in the Obama White House, joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" with insight on the potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia -- and what Ukraine may have to give up to move on.
The Final 5: March 11, 2025
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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire; will Russia follow?
Major developments on Tuesday in the Ukraine/Russia conflict, as a U.S.-led negotiation session led Ukraine to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Amy Mitchell from the National Security Institute joins Jim Lokay on "The Final 5" to explain what it all means, whether Russia will agree as well, and how much of a victory the Trump administration can claim after that contentious White House appearance by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Final 5: March 10, 2025
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The Final 5: March 7, 2025
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The Final 5: March 6, 2025
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White House hosts crypto summit
On Friday, President Trump is slated to hold the first White House Crypto Summit as his administration moves closer to creating a national crypto reserve. Jim discusses what that all means with crypto expert Les Borsai on "The Final 5."
Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico & Canada, but for how long?
As President Trump again suspends the threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Jim discusses the latest on the burgeoning trade war between the U.S. and our northern neighbors with David Clement from the Consumer Choice Center.
The Final 5: March 5, 2025
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Capitol Hill reacts to Trump speech
Jim Lokay gets reaction to Tuesday's presidential speech with NOTUS reporter Riley Rogerson, plus the backlash to Democratic protests, and the looming potential for a government shutdown.
The Final 5: March 4, 2025
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The Final 5: March 3, 2025
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What will Trump tackle in first address to Congress?
President Trump delivers the first speech of his second term before Congress on Tuesday. Jim Lokay discusses which priorities he's expected to take up with Kevin Walling and Christopher Johnson on "The Final 5," plus how Democrats are planning to counter-program the evening.
McMahon takes over Dept. of Education as Trump vows to shut it down
Now that Linda McMahon has been sworn in as Secretary of Education, the focus turns to her mission leading a department that President Trump has vowed to shut down. But as education advocate Mackenzie Price tells Jim Lokay on "The Final 5," McMahon's mission ahead should focus more on shifting the burden to states.
The Final 5: February 28, 2025
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The Final 5: February 27, 2025
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The Final 5: February 26, 2025
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The Final 5: February 25, 2025
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The Final 5: February 24, 2025
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The Final 5: February 21, 2025
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