NY Gov. Hochul holds briefing on Rail Road strike
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in New York City Sunday morning to provide an update on the Long Island Rail Road strike and plans for alternative service options.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in New York City Sunday morning to provide an update on the Long Island Rail Road strike and plans for alternative service options.
Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) joins LiveNOW
Independent Representative from California Kevin Kiley joined LiveNOW from FOX's Ryan Schmelz to discuss redistricting efforts in GOP-controlled states.
Independent Representative from California Kevin Kiley joined LiveNOW from FOX's Ryan Schmelz to discuss redistricting efforts in GOP-controlled states.
The latest on the Weinstein & Murdaugh cases
This week, a Manhattan judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third New York sex crimes trial after the jury deadlocked. The South Carolina Supreme Court wiped away Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction on May 13, ruling unanimously that the trial was irredeemably tainted by the conduct of Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill.
This week, a Manhattan judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's third New York sex crimes trial after the jury deadlocked. The South Carolina Supreme Court wiped away Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction on May 13, ruling unanimously that the trial was irredeemably tainted by the conduct of Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill.
Louisiana Senate primary latest, Cassidy defends seat
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Alex Isenstadt, a Senior Reporter for Politics with Axios, as Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting to keep his seat ahead of Saturday’s Republican primary election. Cassidy has taken time during the campaign to attack his leading, Trump-endorsed opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow. "She's done well for herself financially," Cassidy said while speaking to Fox News Radio. "Kind of the Nancy Pelosi approach to stock markets, I'll just point out, which is public record."
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Alex Isenstadt, a Senior Reporter for Politics with Axios, as Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting to keep his seat ahead of Saturday’s Republican primary election. Cassidy has taken time during the campaign to attack his leading, Trump-endorsed opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow. "She's done well for herself financially," Cassidy said while speaking to Fox News Radio. "Kind of the Nancy Pelosi approach to stock markets, I'll just point out, which is public record."
Trump rips lawmakers supporting Massie in Kentucky
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Kentucky-based political consultant, Andy Westberry, as voters ready themselves to hear the results on Tuesday for a number of key political races. With Senator Mitch McConnell preparing to retire at the conclusion of his term, the spotlight turns to the battle for his successor. We are also watching as longtime critic of President Donald Trump, Congressman Thomas Massie, will soon face the ballot box. The race involving Massie is becoming a critical test for Trump's political strength.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Kentucky-based political consultant, Andy Westberry, as voters ready themselves to hear the results on Tuesday for a number of key political races. With Senator Mitch McConnell preparing to retire at the conclusion of his term, the spotlight turns to the battle for his successor. We are also watching as longtime critic of President Donald Trump, Congressman Thomas Massie, will soon face the ballot box. The race involving Massie is becoming a critical test for Trump's political strength.
Kentucky voters head to polls for Tuesday primary
We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history.
We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history.
Cuba's Raúl Castro faces possible DOJ indictment
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ricardo Zúniga, a founding partner of Dinámica Americas, as the United States is reportedly moving to indict Raúl Castro. The potential charges against the former Cuban president come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the nation. Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ricardo Zúniga, a founding partner of Dinámica Americas, as the United States is reportedly moving to indict Raúl Castro. The potential charges against the former Cuban president come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the nation. Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.
IDF: Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike
We are learning more after reports that an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Izz Al-Din Al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Al-Haddad was one of the final senior commanders involved in planning the October 7 attack. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is finding out exactly what this means as conflict inside Gaza continues with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
We are learning more after reports that an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Izz Al-Din Al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Al-Haddad was one of the final senior commanders involved in planning the October 7 attack. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is finding out exactly what this means as conflict inside Gaza continues with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
US AFRICOM video shows strike against ISIS in Nigeria
We are learning more after President Donald Trump announced an operation that killed a global ISIS leader. Trump identified the terrorist as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. "Brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump wrote in a social media post. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about the operation with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
We are learning more after President Donald Trump announced an operation that killed a global ISIS leader. Trump identified the terrorist as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. "Brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump wrote in a social media post. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about the operation with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
Major GOP primaries under microscope before midterms
We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote.
We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote.
Trump admin grilled over beef prices as costs rise
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
New blow for Dems as SCOTUS rejects VA map
We are learning more after the Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have favored Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections. This comes as the justices have also sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who have hoped to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court’s voting rights decision. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Sabrina Moreno from Axios as reports indicate that the new map would have given Democrats four more seats.
We are learning more after the Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have favored Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections. This comes as the justices have also sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who have hoped to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court’s voting rights decision. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Sabrina Moreno from Axios as reports indicate that the new map would have given Democrats four more seats.
Breaking down Weinstein mistrial & Murdaugh retrial
LiveNOW's Christina Evans speaks with legal analyst Neama Rahmani about the Harvey Weinstein mistrial and the overturned conviction murder conviction for Alex Murdaugh.
LiveNOW's Christina Evans speaks with legal analyst Neama Rahmani about the Harvey Weinstein mistrial and the overturned conviction murder conviction for Alex Murdaugh.
Trump: Xi Jinping offers to end war with Irn
President Trump says Chinese President Xi offered to end the war between the US and Iran. Rick De La Torre, Fmr. CIA Operations Officer weighs in.
President Trump says Chinese President Xi offered to end the war between the US and Iran. Rick De La Torre, Fmr. CIA Operations Officer weighs in.
Putin to visit China days after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Putin to visit China days after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
What's Next? Xi Jinping could make US trip in September
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States in the autumn, following an invitation from President Donald Trump. This trip will mark Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade. Doron Kempel an Iran & China expert breaks down the purpose of this first meet-up and what we can look forward to.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States in the autumn, following an invitation from President Donald Trump. This trip will mark Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade. Doron Kempel an Iran & China expert breaks down the purpose of this first meet-up and what we can look forward to.
Senators approve withholding own pay during shutdowns
Senators unanimously passed a resolution Thursday that would block lawmakers from receiving pay during government shutdowns, part of an effort to put financial pressure on Congress after a series of historic funding standoffs over the past year. Political Analyst Rich Rubino weighs in.
Senators unanimously passed a resolution Thursday that would block lawmakers from receiving pay during government shutdowns, part of an effort to put financial pressure on Congress after a series of historic funding standoffs over the past year. Political Analyst Rich Rubino weighs in.
Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned
A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ordering a new trial after finding significant issues with how evidence was presented to the jury. The ruling marks a major development in one of the country’s most high-profile murder cases, which drew national attention over allegations of financial crimes, corruption and the killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son. Prosecutors are expected to appeal the decision and could seek to retry the case. Legal Analyst Jeremy Rosenthal weighs in on the case.
A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ordering a new trial after finding significant issues with how evidence was presented to the jury. The ruling marks a major development in one of the country’s most high-profile murder cases, which drew national attention over allegations of financial crimes, corruption and the killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son. Prosecutors are expected to appeal the decision and could seek to retry the case. Legal Analyst Jeremy Rosenthal weighs in on the case.
Long Island rail workers go on strike
Workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the nation’s largest commuter rail system, walked off the job early Saturday, forcing more than 330,000 riders to find other ways to travel. Just after midnight, five unions representing about 3,700 employees, including engineers, ticket clerks, signal workers, electricians and machinists, began the strike, marking only the fourth work stoppage in the railroad’s history.
Workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the nation’s largest commuter rail system, walked off the job early Saturday, forcing more than 330,000 riders to find other ways to travel. Just after midnight, five unions representing about 3,700 employees, including engineers, ticket clerks, signal workers, electricians and machinists, began the strike, marking only the fourth work stoppage in the railroad’s history.