Johnson: 'I want to apologize' for govt. shutdown
On Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson gave brief remarks before the anticipated House vote on a funding bill aimed at reopening the government.
Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at defense summit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the Northeast Defense Summit on Wednesday. Hegseth said there have been zero southern border crossings.
Northern lights spotted across the U.S.
The northern lights dazzled skies across the U.S. Tuesday night, caused by a geomagnetic storm that reached G4 intensity. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, there will be another chance to see similar aurora conditions Wednesday night as far south as Alabama and Northern California. LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara spoke with FOX Weather's Craig Herrera about the spectacle.
THC products could be banned by federal spending bill
There is more news tonight as nearly all THC products would be banned in Texas, and many other states, if a new rule from inside the federal spending bill passes the House this week. The funding bill looks to reopen the government after the shutdown, but it also closes a loophole that triggered the spread of the THC industry. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight from Isaac Yu, a politics reporter with the Houston Chronicle, who shares more of his reporting on the issue.
Chip Roy, Hakeem Jeffries speak at House Rules meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke today after some lawmakers agreed upon a stopgap bill that will reopen the government. Rep. Jeffries joined the House Rules Committee this evening to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and his opposition to the current funding bill.
UK stops sharing some intel with US amid drug strikes
We are now hearing reports that the United Kingdom has stopped sharing some intelligence with the United States amid the White House's strikes on presumed drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall. Kempfer worked on the war on drugs under U.S. Southern Command.
Grijalva to be sworn in, new focus on Epstein files
We are now hearing that there is a renewed sense of optimism that the government will be funded soon and with that, a renewed sense of curiosity about whether the House will force a vote related to the release of more Epstein files. Kaelan Deese is a Justice Department reporter for the Washington Examiner and joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall this evening as Republican Representative Thomas Massie continues to push for the release for more files.
Supreme Court extends order on SNAP benefits
The Supreme Court extended an order blocking full SNAP benefits for millions of recipients. The Supreme Court block remains in place until midnight on Thursday. The decision comes amid as the government shutdown nears an end, the House is expected to vote to reopen the government on Wednesday.
Senate ends shutdown stalemate after bipartisan deal
We are seeing a renewed sense of optimism that the record-breaking government shutdown could end soon as the House is set to reconvene Wednesday to vote on a funding bill that was passed by the Senate. Tom LoBianco is the editor and co-founder of 24sight News and joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to talk more about what comes next as the shutdown bill heads to the House.
House Dems speak before Rules Committee meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke today as some lawmakers agreed upon a stopgap bill that will reopen the government. But the record-long government shutdown is not quite over. Today, several Democratic members of the House Rules Committee delivered remarks, including Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, Joe Neguse of Colorado, and Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico.
White House furious over 50-year mortgage blowback
White House officials show frustration towards Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, who talked President Trump into suggesting a 50-year mortgage plan. Politico reporter Cassandra Dumay joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with more insight.
DOJ to investigate TPUSA protest in Berkeley, CA
DOJ announced it would investigate the protests ahead of the Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley. At least three arrests were made, and fights broke out ahead of the actual event. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the development with FOX News' Claudia Cowan.
Sec. Sean Duffy gives update on air travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy holds a press conference at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, providing an update on air travel.
House expected to vote on Wednesday
LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings Deseret reporter Cami Mondeaux into the conversation to discuss the latest regarding the federal government shutdown and recent news about the house expecting to vote on Wednesday.
President Trump makes Veterans Day remarks
President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony before delivering remarks for Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia as part of the national observance of Veterans Day.
Pres. Trump lays wreath at Arlington Natl. Cemetery
President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony before delivering remarks for Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia as part of the national observance of Veterans Day.
Citrus farmers brace for freezing temps
Citrus farmers are bracing for freezing temperatures. Asher Redd provides a live update from Vero Beach, Florida. Amanda Ruiz also joins with an update on manatees bracing for the cold.
USAA announces launch of 'honor through action'
USAA announced the launch of 'honor through action' to help Veterans.
House considers funding bill to reopen govt.
The House will return after the Senate passed the government funding bill. Virginia Tech's Karen Hult joins LiveNOW from FOX to answer viewer questions amid the ongoing shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Thune on 'longest shutdown'
Senate Majority Leader Thune (R-SD) shared his view on the 'longest shutdown.' The House plans to hold a vote on Wednesday.