Trump wins NH primary as Haley battles on
Former President Donald Trump is one step closer to the Republican nomination after his victory over Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary. Conservative strategist Amanda Makki is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
DeSantis' dropout shakes up NH primary
The weekend exit by one-time potential frontrunner Ron DeSantis has upended the Republican race ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. Luke Ball of Masonboro Strategies weighs in on the state of the Trump/Haley faceoff, plus how we might learn about President Biden's future, even if he's not on the Democratic ballot.
Phony Biden robocall underscores AI concerns in 2024 race
Many New Hampshire voters received a purported robocall from an AI-generated "President Biden" urging them not to vote in Tuesday's primary. While there's no indication who was behind the calls, it underscores the threat that artificial intelligence abuse and so-called deepfakes pose to the 2024 campaign for all voters and campaigns. James Turgal of the cybersecurity firm Optiv joins Jim on "The Final 5" to explain more.
Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
A potential ballot initiative could give D.C. voters a crack at overhauling the election system. The proposed Initiative 83 would create a "ranked-choice voting" system, and open primaries up to all voters, including independents. Lisa Rice is behind the push and she makes her case on "The Final 5." (https://makeallvotescountdc.org/)
How to "Beat the Incumbent"
Incumbency has its advantages, but modern-day campaigning favors anti-establishment messaging. Global political consultant Dr. Louis Perron (louisperron.com) researched what has led to the rise of populist candidates and joins Jim on "The Final 5" to talk about his new book, "Beat the Incumbent."
Congress averts shutdown (again) as 2024 race shapes up
One day before another funding deadline, Congress has passed a short-term funding bill with wide bipartisan support. So what else can get done in an election year? Chris Johnson, senior advisor to the College Republicans, is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Nikki Haley and New Hampshire
Despite a third-place finish in the Iowa Caucus, Nikki Haley has been competitive in polling ahead of next week's New Hampshire primary – and New Hampshire is a state where women of both parties have fared well statewide. Amanda Hunter of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation is Jim's guest on "The Final 5."
Panel: Trump rolls through Iowa en route to NH primary
Our panel takes a look at Monday's Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump's decisive victory, Ron DeSantis' second place finish, and what Nikki Haley must do ahead of the New Hampshire primary. Panelists Neil Chatterjee and Jack Kalavritinos are Jim's guests on "The Final 5."
Former Arkansas AG on Trump's SCOTUS ballot battle
"I completely think it would be chaos to let individual states try to determine who is and is not qualified to be President," says former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on former President Trump's eligibility to run based on the so-called "insurrectionist clause." He joins on "The Final 5."
Axios' Eugene Scott on Iowa caucuses and beyond
"A blizzard can really change some things in this race," says Axios senior politics reporter Eugene Scott. As the Iowa caucuses loom, severe weather is changing last minute politicking for the GOP field. He explains more on "The Final 5," including what Chris Christie's exit means for the field.
New polling: good news for Trump ahead of Iowa
As the Iowa caucuses loom, signaling the start of the 2024 nominating process, new polling shows a trend as GOP voters choose their favorites from a shrinking field. Cliff Young from Ipsos breaks that down, plus President Biden's suffering support on "The Final 5."
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.
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.
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.
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."