White House responds to Kent resigning
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X: "There are many false claims in this letter but let me address one specifically: that "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." This is the same false claim that Democrats and some in the liberal media have been repeating over and over. As President Trump has clearly and explicitly stated, he had strong and compelling evidence that Iran was going to attack the United States first. This evidence was compiled from many sources and factors. President Trump would never make the decision to deploy military assets against a foreign adversary in a vacuum. Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The Iranian regime is evil. It proudly killed Americans, waged war against our country, and openly threatened us all the way up to the launch of Operation Epic Fury. Iran was aggressively expanding their short-range ballistic missiles to combine with their naval assets to give themselves immunity – meaning they would have a degree of a capabilities that would give them immunity to hold us and the rest of the world hostage. The regime aimed to use those ballistic missiles as a shield to continue achieving their ultimate goal – nuclear weapons. The President, through his top negotiators, gave the regime every single possible opportunity to abandon this unacceptable course by permanently giving up their nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief, free nuclear fuel, and potential economic partnerships with our country. But they would not say yes to peace because obtaining nuclear weapons was their fundamental goal."
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X: "There are many false claims in this letter but let me address one specifically: that "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation." This is the same false claim that Democrats and some in the liberal media have been repeating over and over. As President Trump has clearly and explicitly stated, he had strong and compelling evidence that Iran was going to attack the United States first. This evidence was compiled from many sources and factors. President Trump would never make the decision to deploy military assets against a foreign adversary in a vacuum. Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The Iranian regime is evil. It proudly killed Americans, waged war against our country, and openly threatened us all the way up to the launch of Operation Epic Fury. Iran was aggressively expanding their short-range ballistic missiles to combine with their naval assets to give themselves immunity – meaning they would have a degree of a capabilities that would give them immunity to hold us and the rest of the world hostage. The regime aimed to use those ballistic missiles as a shield to continue achieving their ultimate goal – nuclear weapons. The President, through his top negotiators, gave the regime every single possible opportunity to abandon this unacceptable course by permanently giving up their nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief, free nuclear fuel, and potential economic partnerships with our country. But they would not say yes to peace because obtaining nuclear weapons was their fundamental goal."
House GOP leadership speaks amid Iran conflict
House GOP leaders held their weekly news conference amid tensions in the Middle East.
House GOP leaders held their weekly news conference amid tensions in the Middle East.
Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war. “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,” Kent said in a statement posted on social media.
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war. “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby,” Kent said in a statement posted on social media.
Following the latest developments in the Middle East
LiveNOW's Bowen Kedrowicz discusses the latest developments in the Middle East with Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF spokesperson and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
LiveNOW's Bowen Kedrowicz discusses the latest developments in the Middle East with Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF spokesperson and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Utah mom convicted of killing her husband
A Utah jury found Kouri Richins guilty of murdering her husband by poisoning him with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Richins wrote a children's book about grief after her husband's death.
A Utah jury found Kouri Richins guilty of murdering her husband by poisoning him with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Richins wrote a children's book about grief after her husband's death.
Top Iranian official killed in Israeli strikes
Dave Lawler, National security editor at Axios, joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about the latest amid Operation Epic Fury. Israel Defense Forces posted on X: "Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the regime’s effective leader, has been eliminated. Throughout the years, Larijani was considered one of the most veteran and senior figures within the Iranian regime leadership, and was a close associate of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. During the most recent wave of protests against the Iranian terror regime, Larijani personally oversaw the massacre that was carried out against Iranian protestors.
Dave Lawler, National security editor at Axios, joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about the latest amid Operation Epic Fury. Israel Defense Forces posted on X: "Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the regime’s effective leader, has been eliminated. Throughout the years, Larijani was considered one of the most veteran and senior figures within the Iranian regime leadership, and was a close associate of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. During the most recent wave of protests against the Iranian terror regime, Larijani personally oversaw the massacre that was carried out against Iranian protestors.
Kouri Richins found guilty of murdering her husband
Criminal defense attorney Matt Tympanick with Tympanick Law joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi with instant reaction to Kouri Richins being found guilty of murdering her husband in Utah.
Criminal defense attorney Matt Tympanick with Tympanick Law joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi with instant reaction to Kouri Richins being found guilty of murdering her husband in Utah.
BREAKING: Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
We are now watching as Kouri Richins, a Utah woman who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's death, is convicted of aggravated murder in his death. The jury found her guilty of poisoning him with fentanyl. Richins was also found guilty of fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after the death of her husband in March 2022 at their home outside the ski town of Park City. After her husband's death, Richins self-published a children's book about grief to reportedly help her sons.
We are now watching as Kouri Richins, a Utah woman who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's death, is convicted of aggravated murder in his death. The jury found her guilty of poisoning him with fentanyl. Richins was also found guilty of fraudulently claiming insurance benefits after the death of her husband in March 2022 at their home outside the ski town of Park City. After her husband's death, Richins self-published a children's book about grief to reportedly help her sons.
Sen. Cornyn, Rep. Casar argue outside Texas airport
Texas congressmen Rep. Greg Casar (D) and Sen. John Cornyn (R) engaged in a heated exchange about Department of Homeland Security funding outside of the Austin airport on Monday. As the partial government shutdown continues, TSA workers have now missed their first full paycheck and the resulting call-outs have led to lengthy security lines at airports across the country. Cornyn brought Whataburger to TSA agents at the airport, and Casar criticized the gesture.
Texas congressmen Rep. Greg Casar (D) and Sen. John Cornyn (R) engaged in a heated exchange about Department of Homeland Security funding outside of the Austin airport on Monday. As the partial government shutdown continues, TSA workers have now missed their first full paycheck and the resulting call-outs have led to lengthy security lines at airports across the country. Cornyn brought Whataburger to TSA agents at the airport, and Casar criticized the gesture.
Iranian military is 'decimated,' Trump says
Jonathan Schanzer with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss President Trump's call to other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, negotiations with Iran and more.
Jonathan Schanzer with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss President Trump's call to other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, negotiations with Iran and more.
Watch Q&A with President Trump in Oval Office
President Trump and VP JD Vance took questions from the press, answering several about topics from Iran to fraud to which former president he spoke too about the war in Iran.
President Trump and VP JD Vance took questions from the press, answering several about topics from Iran to fraud to which former president he spoke too about the war in Iran.
Bodycam footage of Crockett bodyguard shooting
The bodyguard of Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was shot by police in a standoff, watch the bodycam clip. (WARNING GRAPHIC)
The bodyguard of Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett was shot by police in a standoff, watch the bodycam clip. (WARNING GRAPHIC)
JD Vance asked about war in Iran support
JD Vance was asked about his support for the war in Iran considering his past remarks on foreign wars in the Middle East and interventions with wars.
JD Vance was asked about his support for the war in Iran considering his past remarks on foreign wars in the Middle East and interventions with wars.
Pres. Trump reveals terminal diagnosis of House rep
In a White House press conference giving updates on the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced the terminal diagnosis of House member Neal Dunn of Florida.
In a White House press conference giving updates on the Kennedy Center, President Trump announced the terminal diagnosis of House member Neal Dunn of Florida.
Trump holds news conference amid Iran conflict
President Trump holds a news conference ahead of a Trump Kennedy Center board meeting. During the press conference, Trump announced that more than 7,000 targets were destroyed by US forces in Iran.
President Trump holds a news conference ahead of a Trump Kennedy Center board meeting. During the press conference, Trump announced that more than 7,000 targets were destroyed by US forces in Iran.
Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with 'early stage' breast cancer.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with 'early stage' breast cancer.
FBI on high alert amid national security threats
Authorities are on high alert as investigators look into alleged terror attacks in Michigan and Virginia amid tensions with Iran. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow is joined by Jeff Wenninger, a retired LAPD Lieutenant to break down potential threats.
Authorities are on high alert as investigators look into alleged terror attacks in Michigan and Virginia amid tensions with Iran. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow is joined by Jeff Wenninger, a retired LAPD Lieutenant to break down potential threats.
Israel destroyed Iranian space compound
Israel Defense Forces says it destroyed an Iranian space compound on Monday. IDF shared new photos of the Iranian Space Agency compound. Mark Chandler joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Israel Defense Forces says it destroyed an Iranian space compound on Monday. IDF shared new photos of the Iranian Space Agency compound. Mark Chandler joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Karoline Leavitt provides update on President Trump's schedule
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump will hold a signing in the Oval Office at 3:30 PM ET.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump will hold a signing in the Oval Office at 3:30 PM ET.
Israeli military targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has begun a 'targeted ground operation' against key Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East with the FDD's Sinan Ciddi.
The Israeli military says it has begun a 'targeted ground operation' against key Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East with the FDD's Sinan Ciddi.