The Final 5: December 25, 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: December 24, 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: December 23, 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: December 20, 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.
What will DOGE do for you?
President-elect Donald Trump has enlisted the help of tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. What does this mean for the federal government, its $9 trillion budget, and the services millions of Americans rely on? Joining us to unpack this complex issue is Mark LaScola, former CEO of On the Mark and a seasoned business consultant.
What will DOGE do for you?
President-elect Donald Trump has enlisted the help of tech mogul Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to spearhead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. What does this mean for the federal government, its $9 trillion budget, and the services millions of Americans rely on? Joining us to unpack this complex issue is Mark LaScola, former CEO of On the Mark and a seasoned business consultant.
The Final 5: Best of "The Third Block"
Some of the whackiest stories we've covered in 2024 on The Final 5. The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics.
Final 5 Book Club: Edition 5
The Final 5 is a daily recap of the roller coaster that is American politics.
The Final 5: December 19, 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: December 18, 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.
Biden tries to burnish legacy amid uncertainty in D.C.
In the final days of the Biden presidency, his administration is working to establish his legacy, which can be a challenge for any one-term POTUS. It's even tougher when his party's agenda was effectively rebuked by the voters in November. Jim Lokay discusses that and more with The Hill's White House columnist Niall Stanage on "The Final 5."
Congress burns the midnight oil on spending (again)
Congress is hurtling towards another deadline to fund the government or face a shutdown. What's it like to be in the middle of the back-and-forth on Capitol Hill during the funding fight? Jim Lokay gets insight from former Kevin McCarthy aide Brittany Martinez on "The Final 5."
RFK makes his push for confirmation on Capitol Hill
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on Capitol Hill this week, making his case to be Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services. While some Republicans are concerned about his pro-abortion stances and Democrats say his comments on vaccines are a disqualifier, Kennedy's own priorities on "making American healthy again" have been a big topic on their own. Jim Lokay is joined by Bill Wirtz from the Consumer Choice Center on "The Final 5" to discuss.
Johnson faces internal pressure to ditch spending bill
The countdown is on towards a potential government shutdown, and the chances became greater on Wednesday when Republicans - led by Trump advisor Elon Musk - made their displeasure with House Speaker Mike Johnson known. Jim Lokay talks about that and more with Republican strategist and host of "The 13 Minute News Hour," Bobby Eberle, on "The Final 5."
The Final 5: December 17, 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: December 16, 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: December 13, 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: December 12, 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: December 11, 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.
Senate Democrats fail to approve Biden's NLRB Chair pick
The Senate was poised for a major battle over unions this week, but on Thursday, Senate Democrats failed to approve President Biden's pick for the National Labor Relations Board chair. Opponents argue her appointment could have implications well into the Trump administration. Labor relations expert Russ Brown discusses the impact on "The Final 5."