Trump says he wants role in picking Iran's next leader
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East amid "Operation Epic Fury."
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East amid "Operation Epic Fury."
US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela
We have learned this Thursday that the United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The news of the reversal came from a State Department media note issued Thursday. "The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations," according to the State Department. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with National Security Analyst, Hal Kempfer, as the U.S. and Venezuela look to begin new joint ventures in South America.
We have learned this Thursday that the United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The news of the reversal came from a State Department media note issued Thursday. "The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations," according to the State Department. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with National Security Analyst, Hal Kempfer, as the U.S. and Venezuela look to begin new joint ventures in South America.
Tracking top political headlines from Washington, D.C.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking about today’s top political headlines with Bo Erickson, a US politics correspondent with Reuters based in Washington, DC. Major headlines from today include Iran launching continued attacks against Israel, American bases, and other countries in the region. Additionally, Iran issued a direct threat to the United States following the torpedoing of an Iranian warship. We are also learning more after President Donald Trump said that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking about today’s top political headlines with Bo Erickson, a US politics correspondent with Reuters based in Washington, DC. Major headlines from today include Iran launching continued attacks against Israel, American bases, and other countries in the region. Additionally, Iran issued a direct threat to the United States following the torpedoing of an Iranian warship. We are also learning more after President Donald Trump said that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
World energy markets react as Iran strikes continue
We are learning from new reports that Iran launched new attacks Thursday on Israel, American bases and countries around the region. The ongoing conflict has had wide-ranging impacts on the world’s energy markets. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the evolving situation with Omar Qudrat, a former U.S. Department of Defense official and counter-terrorism prosecutor. Qudrat previously told Fox News, “as to global effects, Iran’s energy has always made its regime globally significant.”
We are learning from new reports that Iran launched new attacks Thursday on Israel, American bases and countries around the region. The ongoing conflict has had wide-ranging impacts on the world’s energy markets. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the evolving situation with Omar Qudrat, a former U.S. Department of Defense official and counter-terrorism prosecutor. Qudrat previously told Fox News, “as to global effects, Iran’s energy has always made its regime globally significant.”
Noem leaves DHS, will now work to ‘dismantle cartels’
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sophia Cai, a White House reporter at POLITICO and co-author of West Wing Playbook, as we hear Kristi Noem is leaving her current position at the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said he’s replacing Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sophia Cai, a White House reporter at POLITICO and co-author of West Wing Playbook, as we hear Kristi Noem is leaving her current position at the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said he’s replacing Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term.
President Trump hosts 2025 MLS champions
On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champion Inter Miami FC team, including MLS star Lionel Messi, for a ceremony at the White House.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champion Inter Miami FC team, including MLS star Lionel Messi, for a ceremony at the White House.
BREAKING: Hegseth gives CENTCOM update on Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper gave a CENTCOM update on how war operations are going in Iran.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper gave a CENTCOM update on how war operations are going in Iran.
Noem responds to removal, thanks Trump for new role
Kristi Noem responds to be removed as Homeland Security secretary, and thanked President Trump for her new role. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the news with political analyst Brian Sobel.
Kristi Noem responds to be removed as Homeland Security secretary, and thanked President Trump for her new role. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the news with political analyst Brian Sobel.
ANALYSIS: Kristi Noem out as DHS Sec.
Kristi Noem is being removed from her position as head of DHS and Secretary of Homeland Security in President Trump's cabinet, with Markwayne Mullin being suggested to replace her before being confirmed.
Kristi Noem is being removed from her position as head of DHS and Secretary of Homeland Security in President Trump's cabinet, with Markwayne Mullin being suggested to replace her before being confirmed.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin picked as new DHS secretary
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he would name Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security.
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he would name Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security.
Trump fires DHS Secretary Noem
President Trump announces that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is being replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullen (R-OK) effective on March 31.
President Trump announces that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is being replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullen (R-OK) effective on March 31.
Bodycam video released in Austin mass shooting
The Austin Police Department released body camera footage after three were killed and several were injured in a shooting in Austin, TX.
The Austin Police Department released body camera footage after three were killed and several were injured in a shooting in Austin, TX.
Israel-US strikes: Iran vows retaliation amid strikes
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon addressed reporters amid strikes on Iran. Danon explained the 'reason' why the U.S. should be involved amid ongoing strikes.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon addressed reporters amid strikes on Iran. Danon explained the 'reason' why the U.S. should be involved amid ongoing strikes.
Second Iowa native among "Epic Fury" casualties
A second Iowan was identified Wednesday as one of the six casualties of Sunday's Iranian airstrike in Kuwait. All six of the fallen soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, including Iowa natives Sgt. Declan Coady, of West Des Moines, and Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, of Waukee. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed the media Thursday morning, describing the deaths as a "sobering reminder that our freedom is not free" while conveying her support for Operation Epic Fury.
A second Iowan was identified Wednesday as one of the six casualties of Sunday's Iranian airstrike in Kuwait. All six of the fallen soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, including Iowa natives Sgt. Declan Coady, of West Des Moines, and Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, of Waukee. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed the media Thursday morning, describing the deaths as a "sobering reminder that our freedom is not free" while conveying her support for Operation Epic Fury.
Hegseth speaks amid Iran strikes
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks amid strikes on Iran. Hegseth posted on X: ""For too long, leaders in Washington and their foreign policy functionaries abandoned the simple wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine... these elites reduced our power and presence in this hemisphere... the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks amid strikes on Iran. Hegseth posted on X: ""For too long, leaders in Washington and their foreign policy functionaries abandoned the simple wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine... these elites reduced our power and presence in this hemisphere... the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished."
Israel orders residents to leave southern Beirut
Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs Thursday on the fourth day of full-scale hostilities between the Iran-backed group and Israel. In a post on X, an Israeli military spokesperson ordered residents of the southern suburbs to move east and north. Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments with the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs Thursday on the fourth day of full-scale hostilities between the Iran-backed group and Israel. In a post on X, an Israeli military spokesperson ordered residents of the southern suburbs to move east and north. Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments with the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
Israeli Government update amid ongoing Iran conflict
Israel's war on Iran is reportedly entering a second phase that will see its fighter jets attacking ballistic missile sites buried deep underground. Israel Government Spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to further discuss the ongoing operation as it enters a sixth day.
Israel's war on Iran is reportedly entering a second phase that will see its fighter jets attacking ballistic missile sites buried deep underground. Israel Government Spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to further discuss the ongoing operation as it enters a sixth day.
House set to vote Thursday on War Powers Resolution
The House is expected to vote Thursday on the "War Powers Resolution" meant to stop the US war on Iran, one day after it failed to pass the Senate, receiving a vote of 47-53. Rep. John McGuire (R-VA), a Navy SEAL veteran joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the war and what's next.
The House is expected to vote Thursday on the "War Powers Resolution" meant to stop the US war on Iran, one day after it failed to pass the Senate, receiving a vote of 47-53. Rep. John McGuire (R-VA), a Navy SEAL veteran joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the war and what's next.
Hegseth heads to Central Command for war briefing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is heading to Central Command for an update on "Operation Epic Fury," as the U.S, accelerates strikes against Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is heading to Central Command for an update on "Operation Epic Fury," as the U.S, accelerates strikes against Iran.
Iran launches missile with one-ton warheads
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched ballistic missiles carrying one-ton explosive warheads at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport earlier this morning. In a statement, the IRGC said that at dawn it fired Khorramshahr-4 missiles toward “the heart of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and the Israeli Air Force’s 27th Squadron base located at the airport.”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched ballistic missiles carrying one-ton explosive warheads at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport earlier this morning. In a statement, the IRGC said that at dawn it fired Khorramshahr-4 missiles toward “the heart of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and the Israeli Air Force’s 27th Squadron base located at the airport.”