Curtains for the Department of Education?
After decades of threats from Republicans, President Trump appears poised to move ahead with a plan to gut the Department of Education. While conservatives call it a way to empower local governments, public education advocates say it could place millions of students at a disadvantage. Mandla Deskins from EdTrust makes his case for keeping the DOE on "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay."
Economist: Trump's new tariffs may not pay off
President Trump slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum imports during his first term, and many of them remained in place even during the Biden administration. Now, he's upping the ante in his second term, raising concerns they may ultimately cost consumers. Ryan Young, senior economist with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, explains why he thinks it's a gamble on "The Final 5."
AI: the new international space race?
On "The Final 5 with Jim Lokay", Sean Tufts, Managing Partner at Optiv, discussed the U.S. government's efforts to gain an upper hand in AI, following recent major investments in the technology. Tufts highlighted the evolving landscape of AI security, regulatory challenges, and the implications of government involvement in AI development. The conversation also touched on past concerns over foreign-owned tech platforms and how today's AI-related issues present even greater challenges.
Sen. Ron Wyden: "It Takes Chutzpah"
He's been a fixture on Capitol Hill, but unlike many politicians who write books, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) isn't using "It Takes Chuzpah" as the springboard for a presidential campaign. The book, out now, offers advice to progressives in the current political climate. He discusses it with Jim Lokay on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: February 7, 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: February 5, 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 early days of DOGE
Jim Lokay discusses the early moves of Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" with Republican strategist and attorney Amanda Makki on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: February 5, 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.
Cohen: Trump's Gaza takeover could be "a good reset"
President Trump's call for the U.S. to assume control of Gaza and oversee the rebuilding process was unexpected. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled interest, and many Middle East nations came out in opposition, the question remains: how would that work? Israeli special ops vet Aaron Cohen, host of "The Aaron Cohen Show," shares his thoughts on "The Final 5" with Jim Lokay.
The Final 5: February 4, 2025
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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
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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
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.
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."