Adams Endorses Cuomo in NY Mayoral race

Current New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined former Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday afternoon for an event at the New York City Housing Authority’s Carver Houses in Harlem where Adams formally endorsed Cuomo to be the city’s Next Mayor.

Jeffries on day 23 of govt. shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivered remarks from the steps of the U.S. Capitol on day 23 of the federal government shutdown.

White House on Asia, Venezuela & Putin

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions from reporters on Thursday. Leavitt told the press that President Donald Trump will be traveling to Asia.

Several people arrested in sports gambling bust

Miami Heat's Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were among several people arrested in connection with an illegal sports gambling operation. Ben Horney with Front Office Sports joins LiveNOW's Christy Matino to break down the latest details.

FBI update on NBA gambling arrests

NBA legend and current Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncy Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are in FBI custody following a gambling probe. Rozier was in uniform as the Heat played the Magic in Orlando Wednesday evening, though he did not play in the game. The league has investigated Rozier previously and still is looking into the actions of former Detroit player Malik Beasley. The exact chargers Billups and Rozier face have not been released. The arrests stem from two major fraud-related cases: one involving sports betting, and the other linked to “rigged poker games tied to the mafia.

Entire East Wing to be demolished for new WH ballroom

Demolition began this week at the White House's East Wing to begin building President Donald Trump’s ballroom, which he says will cost about $300 million. The Washington Examiner's Christian Datoc joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.

Rubio travels to Israel to meet with Netanyahu

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be traveling this week, making stops in Israel, Malaysia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. The Secretary spoke to reporters before leaving the United States for the Middle East. According to the U.S. State Department, “Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from October 22-25 to support the successful implementation of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which has garnered unprecedented international support.’

Trump takes on reporter over $300 million ballroom

Demolition started Monday at the White House to begin building President Donald Trump’s ballroom. A 90,000-square-foot, glass-walled space is being added to accommodate 999 people. Jeff Mason is a White House Correspondent for Reuters and he got the opportunity to ask Trump about the ongoing construction project. He spoke with LiveNOW’s Mike Pache this evening.

Trump hits Russian oil with ‘tremendous sanctions’

We are now learning that President Donald Trump’s Treasury Department will sanction Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. According to Trump, this continues to escalate pressure on the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. Edward Fishman from Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy is discussing next steps for the war in Ukraine with LiveNOW’s Mike Pache.