Major overhauls impact Venezuela’s oil industry
We learned last week that Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is working to overhaul the nation's oil sector. Her plan largely revolves around reversing years of policy promoted by the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades. Rodriguez is looking to open Venezuela's top industry to increased privatization from countries around the world. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is discussing the future of Venezuela, specifically its people and oil, with Politico energy reporter James Bikales.
We learned last week that Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is working to overhaul the nation's oil sector. Her plan largely revolves around reversing years of policy promoted by the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades. Rodriguez is looking to open Venezuela's top industry to increased privatization from countries around the world. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is discussing the future of Venezuela, specifically its people and oil, with Politico energy reporter James Bikales.
RPT: Cyber chief uploads ‘sensitive’ items to ChatGPT
Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, reportedly uploaded sensitive documents into a public version of ChatGPT. According to early reports from Politico, it looks like the alleged incident took place last summer and the interim head of the country’s cyber defense agency triggered multiple automated security warnings. CISA’s Director of Public Affairs Marci McCarthy said Gottumukkala “was granted permission to use ChatGPT with DHS controls in place.” LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about what could come next for Gottumukkala and the potential cyber security risks involved with Glenn Gerstell, Fmr. General Counsel for the NSA.
Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, reportedly uploaded sensitive documents into a public version of ChatGPT. According to early reports from Politico, it looks like the alleged incident took place last summer and the interim head of the country’s cyber defense agency triggered multiple automated security warnings. CISA’s Director of Public Affairs Marci McCarthy said Gottumukkala “was granted permission to use ChatGPT with DHS controls in place.” LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about what could come next for Gottumukkala and the potential cyber security risks involved with Glenn Gerstell, Fmr. General Counsel for the NSA.
How does 1st Amendment factor into Don Lemon case?
Journalist Don Lemon was released from custody Friday after he was arrested and hit with federal civil rights charges over his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow spoke with Jeff Lewis, a first amendment lawyer about how the first amendment factors into the case.
Journalist Don Lemon was released from custody Friday after he was arrested and hit with federal civil rights charges over his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow spoke with Jeff Lewis, a first amendment lawyer about how the first amendment factors into the case.
Iran leader warns US strike would spark "regional war"
Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic, over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic, over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Speaker Johnson: Shutdown could end Tuesday
House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he believes he has the Republican votes to end the partial government shutdown in a matter of days. Ed Jenkins, Professor of Practice in Accounting at Penn State University, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss where things stand.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he believes he has the Republican votes to end the partial government shutdown in a matter of days. Ed Jenkins, Professor of Practice in Accounting at Penn State University, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss where things stand.
Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue
Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
STUDY: Being a "night owl" may increase heart risk
Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day. This may be especially true among women, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day. This may be especially true among women, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
5-year-old boy back in MN after release from ICE
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, are back in Minnesota after a judge ordered their release from an immigrant detention center in Texas.
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, are back in Minnesota after a judge ordered their release from an immigrant detention center in Texas.
President Trump speaks to press at Mar-A-Lago
President Trump delivered brief remarks to the press Sunday as he arrived at Mar-A-Lago for his aide Dan Scavino's wedding.
President Trump delivered brief remarks to the press Sunday as he arrived at Mar-A-Lago for his aide Dan Scavino's wedding.
Iran leader warns US attack would spark "regional war"
Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Rare gulf-effect snow flurries spotted in Florida
Early Sunday morning, the National Weather Service office in Ruskin, Florida reported rare snow flurries as extreme arctic air surged over the relatively warm waters of the Gulf of America.
Early Sunday morning, the National Weather Service office in Ruskin, Florida reported rare snow flurries as extreme arctic air surged over the relatively warm waters of the Gulf of America.
Dangerous wind chills grip New York amid cold stretch
Dangerous wind chills are expected across the tri-state area as a prolonged cold stretch continues, forecasters said. Meteorologists warned that wind gusts could reach about 35 mph, pushing wind chills below zero in some areas by Sunday morning. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through the week, with another chance of snow possible by the middle of next week.
Dangerous wind chills are expected across the tri-state area as a prolonged cold stretch continues, forecasters said. Meteorologists warned that wind gusts could reach about 35 mph, pushing wind chills below zero in some areas by Sunday morning. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through the week, with another chance of snow possible by the middle of next week.
Trump: Sanctuary cities will no longer get funding
President Donald Trump says he will begin halting funding for sanctuary cities on Feb. 1, but many unanswered questions remain.
President Donald Trump says he will begin halting funding for sanctuary cities on Feb. 1, but many unanswered questions remain.
US Envoy to Venezuela arrives in Caracas
U.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties. The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump removed the South American country’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro from office.
U.S. charge d’affaires Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years of severed ties. The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump removed the South American country’s then-leader Nicolás Maduro from office.
Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected soon
The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024. The reopening, announced by Israel on Friday, is part of entering the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, and it raises hopes for thousands of war-wounded Palestinians seeking travel abroad for medical care, and for tens of thousands of people outside Gaza seeking to return home.
The gateway to the world for Palestinians in Gaza — the Rafah border crossing to Egypt — is set to reopen Sunday after being largely shut since it was seized by Israel in May 2024. The reopening, announced by Israel on Friday, is part of entering the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, and it raises hopes for thousands of war-wounded Palestinians seeking travel abroad for medical care, and for tens of thousands of people outside Gaza seeking to return home.
President Trump speaks to reporters aboard AF1
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One as he traveled to Palm Beach, Florida. The President shared his latest remarks on a wide range of topics, including key political issues, recent developments, and ongoing national matters.
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One as he traveled to Palm Beach, Florida. The President shared his latest remarks on a wide range of topics, including key political issues, recent developments, and ongoing national matters.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue
LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi discusses rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. with Associated Press United Nations correspondent Farnoush Amiri.
LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi discusses rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. with Associated Press United Nations correspondent Farnoush Amiri.
Trump: Need help with protesters? Say "please!"
President Donald Trump put out a lengthy statement on Saturday afternoon, stating "I have instructed Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us for help." The president added that if you ask for help, you must say "please."
President Donald Trump put out a lengthy statement on Saturday afternoon, stating "I have instructed Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us for help." The president added that if you ask for help, you must say "please."
US-Iran tensions remain as Trump weighs options
President Donald Trump is weighing potential military options as tensions rise between the US and Iran. Mona Yacoubian, a CSIS expert on the Middle East joined LiveNOW's Christina Evans to talk about the latest.
President Donald Trump is weighing potential military options as tensions rise between the US and Iran. Mona Yacoubian, a CSIS expert on the Middle East joined LiveNOW's Christina Evans to talk about the latest.
Secretary Noem remarks at Miami airport
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem took questions from reporters as she spoke about TSA at Miami International Airport on Saturday afternoon.
Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem took questions from reporters as she spoke about TSA at Miami International Airport on Saturday afternoon.