September jobs report to show employment growth
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The latest Labor Department data is expected to show the U.S. added 85,000 jobs in September, down sharply from August’s surprising 162,000-job gain. The unemployment rate is expected to hold steady at 4.1% for a third straight month. Economist Josh Taves weighs in. 

Trump heads to Alabama for GOP midterm rally
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Donald Trump is holding a high-profile midterm campaign rally in Mobile, Alabama today. This as voters express growing frustrations. Jeanette Hoffman a Republican strategist weighs in. 

Trump rallies supporters in Oklahoma ahead of midterms
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We are watching this Thursday evening as President Donald Trump holds a rally for his supporters in Oklahoma as he continues to ramp up his midterm campaign push as Election Day draws closer. Thursday marks the beginning of Trump’s monthlong midterms push through a number of red states. He is hoping to help out Republicans as they work to maintain control of Congress next term. 

Details of medical chopper crash off Catalina emerge
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We are learning more this Thursday after a medical transport helicopter carrying five people crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island in California on Wednesday night. The crash resulted in two confirmed fatalities, two hospitalizations, and an active search for one missing passenger. Our partners at Fox 11 Los Angeles say that first responders from local, county, and federal agencies rushed to the scene off Pebbly Beach near Avalon, where search and rescue teams continue their efforts underwater. 

Trump visits North Texas to highlight manufacturing
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We watched this Thursday as President Donald Trump visited Denton, Texas to highlight manufacturing and his own administration’s economic agenda. President Trump spoke about the manufacturing efforts of Peterbilt. The company has reportedly added jobs, increasing American truck production as a result of the tariffs put into place last year. LiveNOW has all of the latest coverage of Trump’s movements this week as we continue to countdown to the midterms in November. 

Caleb Flynn appears in court after guilty verdict
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An Ohio jury found Flynn guilty in the killing of his wife. Flynn appeared in court on Thursday. 

Christa Pike's attorneys speak after botched execution
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Attorney's for Christa Pike, the death row inmate who survived the state of Tennessee's first attempt to execute a woman in more than 200 years, spoke to reporters to provide an update on her health and discuss what possible outcomes remain for their client. 

Reene Good's family sues US govt. over fatal shooting
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Reene Good's family is suing the U.S. government over the ICE fatal shooting. Good was shot and killed on January 7th. 

NASA launches SpaceX Crew-13
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SpaceX Crew-13 lifted off to the International Space Station on Thursday. The Dragon spacecraft will be the third flight for the first stage supporting the mission. The spacecraft previously launched Crew-12 and one Starlink mission. 

TN launches investigation into failed execution
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks with reporters after the failed execution attempt of Christa Pike, who was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder. Pike received two doses of the lethal drug before the execution was halted. It was Tennessee’s first attempt to execute a woman in more than 200 years. Lee has since paused the state’s remaining scheduled execution for the rest of the year.

Key takeaways from Hegseth's State of the Force Address
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% cut to general and admiral positions, set to take effect by Jan. 1. During a speech at Quantico, he also reiterated his push for gender-neutral fitness standards and an end to DEI efforts in the military. Hegseth also announced that Elon Musk will co-lead a new DOW department effort that would study the future of warfare. Mark Chandler with Coastal Carolina University weighs in. 

Deputy shooting suspect captured after tense manhunt
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office provided an update after a deputy was shot. Officials revealed the suspect was captured after a tense manhunt. 

Launch day for NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov to the International Space Station is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday.

TN Gov. halts executions after woman survives lethal injection
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Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. It was the state's first attempt to execute a woman in more than 200 years. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining execution for the rest of the year.

Tracking the latest across the Middle East
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US troops have officially been pulled out of Iraq amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. Dr. Asaf Romirowsky weighs in. 

Newsom signs bill to end child marriage in California
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We are learning more this Wednesday after California has officially banned child marriage. This comes after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to end the practice that remains legal in 32 states. LiveNOW’s J Russell is getting some of the latest reactions from lawmakers in California with Assemblymember Gail Pellerin. 

Trump, AI tech leaders sign agreement to 'self-police'
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We are learning more this week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "Super Intelligence" across the executive branch while also signing a new AI accord with tech leaders. The agreement reportedly creates a framework for major AI companies to police and regulate themselves when it comes to the emerging technology. 

Trump announces energy investments
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President Donald J. Trump announced energy investments at the White House on Wednesday. Trump was joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright. 

Secretary Hegseth delivers 'State of the Force' address
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Secretary Hegseth delivered the 'State of the Force' address in Virginia. Hegseth talked about the Department of War amid the ongoingv Iran conflict.