US military blocks Iranian ports after ceasefire talks
We are watching the Middle East this week after President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the Navy would block any ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after ceasefire talks with Iran stalled in Pakistan over the weekend. President Trump recently took to social media to post an update on the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees, a US-Israeli Affairs Expert, about the escalating war and the potential for future conflict in the region.
We are watching the Middle East this week after President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the Navy would block any ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after ceasefire talks with Iran stalled in Pakistan over the weekend. President Trump recently took to social media to post an update on the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees, a US-Israeli Affairs Expert, about the escalating war and the potential for future conflict in the region.
Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida
We are now learning that Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, this comes after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Marie Edinger from our partners at FOX 35 Orlando as prosecutors now say Kepner's stepbrother is accused of sexually abusing her before her death.
We are now learning that Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, this comes after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Marie Edinger from our partners at FOX 35 Orlando as prosecutors now say Kepner's stepbrother is accused of sexually abusing her before her death.
Hungary election: Magyar wins, Orban concedes
Hungary election: Magyar wins, Trump ally Orban concedes landmark defeat.
Hungary election: Magyar wins, Trump ally Orban concedes landmark defeat.
Anthropic 'Claude Mythos' model sparks AI doomsday fears
Anthropic has triggered alarm bells by touting the terrifying capabilities of “Claude Mythos” – with executives warning that the new AI model is so dangerous it would cause a wave of catastrophic hacks and terror attacks if released to the wider public.
Anthropic has triggered alarm bells by touting the terrifying capabilities of “Claude Mythos” – with executives warning that the new AI model is so dangerous it would cause a wave of catastrophic hacks and terror attacks if released to the wider public.
Trump takes questions while accepting Doordash order
Pres. Trump took questions from reporters on a range of topics after he accepted an order of McDonald's from Doordash outside the Oval Office.
Pres. Trump took questions from reporters on a range of topics after he accepted an order of McDonald's from Doordash outside the Oval Office.
Trump orders McDonalds to White House
President Donald Trump ordered McDonalds to the White House on Monday. Trump touted his 'no taxes on tips' policy.
President Donald Trump ordered McDonalds to the White House on Monday. Trump touted his 'no taxes on tips' policy.
President Trump gets McDonald's delivered to the Oval Office
President Trump gets McDonald's from DoorDash delivered to the Oval Office before taking questions from the press on a wide range of topics.
President Trump gets McDonald's from DoorDash delivered to the Oval Office before taking questions from the press on a wide range of topics.
Israeli Govt. provides update on Iran war
Israeli Government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian held a press briefing from Jerusalem Monday to discuss the ongoing conflicts with Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade of the Hormuz Strait.
Israeli Government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian held a press briefing from Jerusalem Monday to discuss the ongoing conflicts with Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade of the Hormuz Strait.
What's next after US-Iran peace talks break down
The U.S. and Iran were not able to reach an agreement during peace talks in Pakistan over the weekend. Andrea Stricker with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explains why the two may have had a hard time finding common ground.
The U.S. and Iran were not able to reach an agreement during peace talks in Pakistan over the weekend. Andrea Stricker with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explains why the two may have had a hard time finding common ground.
Trump reacts after Navy begins blockade of Iranian ports
President Trump posted a new statement shortly after the Navy began its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted: "Iran’s Navy is laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated - 158 ships. What we have not hit are their small number of, what they call, “fast attack ships,” because we did not consider them much of a threat. Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal. P.S. 98.2% of Drugs coming into the U.S. by Ocean or Sea have STOPPED! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT"
President Trump posted a new statement shortly after the Navy began its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted: "Iran’s Navy is laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated - 158 ships. What we have not hit are their small number of, what they call, “fast attack ships,” because we did not consider them much of a threat. Warning: If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea. It is quick and brutal. P.S. 98.2% of Drugs coming into the U.S. by Ocean or Sea have STOPPED! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT"
Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban in Hungary election
Viktor Orban was ousted after a 16-year stretch in power in Hungary. European leaders are welcoming the country's new leader, Peter Magyar. Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center Henry Olsen offers analysis.
Viktor Orban was ousted after a 16-year stretch in power in Hungary. European leaders are welcoming the country's new leader, Peter Magyar. Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center Henry Olsen offers analysis.
IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
The Israeli Defense Forces say they are expanding ground operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Former IDF Commander Doron Kempel offers analysis.
The Israeli Defense Forces say they are expanding ground operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Former IDF Commander Doron Kempel offers analysis.
What we can expect from Strait of Hormuz blockade
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to start at 10:00 a.m. ET. Professor of Maritime Practice at Tufts University Rocky Weitz offers analysis.
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to start at 10:00 a.m. ET. Professor of Maritime Practice at Tufts University Rocky Weitz offers analysis.
What we can expect from Strait of Hormuz blockade
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to start at 10:00 a.m. ET. Professor of Maritime Practice at Tufts University Rocky Weitz offers analysis.
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to start at 10:00 a.m. ET. Professor of Maritime Practice at Tufts University Rocky Weitz offers analysis.
Strait of Hormuz blockade just hours away
President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is set to begin at 10:00 am ET on Monday. Kpler's Geopolitical Analyst Michelle Brouhard weighs in.
President Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is set to begin at 10:00 am ET on Monday. Kpler's Geopolitical Analyst Michelle Brouhard weighs in.
Trump on Pope: "don't think he's doing a very good job"
Talking with reporters Sunday night, Pres. Trump said he "didn't care" if Iran returned to the negotiating table after weekend discussions failed to yield a deal. He also criticized the Pope, saying "he likes crime, I guess."
Talking with reporters Sunday night, Pres. Trump said he "didn't care" if Iran returned to the negotiating table after weekend discussions failed to yield a deal. He also criticized the Pope, saying "he likes crime, I guess."
Trump's Iran blockade sparks oil price surge
After U.S. peace talks with Iran ended in a stalemate, President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a number of reports, Iran’s closure of the strait has triggered global economic turmoil, and reopening it was a key condition in U.S. efforts to reach a deal. Oil Analyst Tom Kloza joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the potential impacts an ongoing blockade could have on already elevated oil prices.
After U.S. peace talks with Iran ended in a stalemate, President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a number of reports, Iran’s closure of the strait has triggered global economic turmoil, and reopening it was a key condition in U.S. efforts to reach a deal. Oil Analyst Tom Kloza joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the potential impacts an ongoing blockade could have on already elevated oil prices.
Early predictions for 2026 hurricane season
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Joe Martucci, from “Cup A Joe Weather and Drone” as forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say they will be utilizing updated cone graphics for forecasting during the 2026 hurricane season. This comes as researchers at Colorado State University are predicting a somewhat below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30, with 13 named storms according to their calculations.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Joe Martucci, from “Cup A Joe Weather and Drone” as forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) say they will be utilizing updated cone graphics for forecasting during the 2026 hurricane season. This comes as researchers at Colorado State University are predicting a somewhat below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30, with 13 named storms according to their calculations.
Congress returns to Washington following recess
We are now learning that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We are also watching as California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is now denying allegations of misconduct following a report that said he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer. LiveNOW's Andy Mac and Axios congressional reporter Kate Santaliz are discussing what could be this week’s top headlines as Congress resumes work on Monday.
We are now learning that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We are also watching as California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is now denying allegations of misconduct following a report that said he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer. LiveNOW's Andy Mac and Axios congressional reporter Kate Santaliz are discussing what could be this week’s top headlines as Congress resumes work on Monday.
Trump’s naval blockade against Iran faces challenges
We are learning more today as President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Navy will now begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said on Sunday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible logistical challenges behind Trump’s potential blockade against Iran with Daniel L. Davis, a senior fellow and military expert at Defense Priorities.
We are learning more today as President Donald Trump says that the U.S. Navy will now begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said on Sunday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible logistical challenges behind Trump’s potential blockade against Iran with Daniel L. Davis, a senior fellow and military expert at Defense Priorities.