Dems elect new leader amid messaging struggle
Ken Martin is the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee, but he has some heavy lifting ahead for a party fighting for relevance during Trump's second term. Jim discusses that and more with Democratic strategist Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
Tulsi Gabbard moves a step closer to confirmation
After clearing a key Senate committee, Tulsi Gabbard moves one step closer to confirmation as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence. Jim Lokay discusses the controversy over the pick with George Beebe from the Quincy Institute, and why Beebe thinks the nontraditional pick could be what the intelligence community needs.
The Final 5: February 3, 2025
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The Final 5: January 31, 2025
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 30, 2025
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 28, 2025
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.
Trump follows through on early promises to GOP
The early days of the second Trump presidency have brought many of his campaign promises to fruition. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with Naysa Woomer on "The Final 5."
The impact of Trump's orders on public health
President Trump issued several executive orders on public health and research in his first few days. Jim Lokay discusses the impact the orders may have, and what changes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would enact if confirmed as HHS Secretary with Dr. Adam Brown, MD on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: January 27, 2025
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Can Dems find their voice in age of Trump 2.0?
Republicans made major inroads in the 2024 election by courting otherwise unlikely voting blocs, giving them an edge in a digital space previously dominated by Democrats. Now, the internal conversation focuses on how they can use the same playbook. Jim Lokay discusses that with Fox 5 contributor Kevin Walling on "The Final 5."
Thee Final 5: January 24, 2025
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Trump's first week; changes to FEMA?
Jim Lokay goes one-on-one with Luke Ball to get his take on President Trump's first week in office -- and whether his comments about ending FEMA mean anything as flood recovery continue in North Carolina and wildfires rage in California.
The Final 5: January 23, 2025
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The Final 5: January 22, 2025
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 21, 2025
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 20, 2025
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.
Final 5 Lightning Round: Greenland, TikTok, Elon, Return to Office
Jim asks Joel Rubin and Nicole Bennett about Trump's calls to buy Greenland, whether or not TikTok will survive the year, Elon Musk's influence, and the President's executive order for federal workers to return to their offices post-pandemic.
Looking at Trump's Inauguration from both sides
Jim discusses President Trump's Inauguration Day with former State Dept. official and 2024 Maryland Democratic congressional candidate Joel Rubin and Maryland Republican Party official Nicole Bennett on "The Final 5."
Breaking down Inauguration Day with Andrew Donaldson
Jim discusses President Trump's second inauguration with Andrew Donaldson from Ordinary Times on "The Final 5."
THe Final 5: January 17, 2025
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