Sen. Thune delivers fiery speech on shutdown
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) delivered a fiery speech on the Senate floor on day 29 of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Thune called out his Democratic counterparts for voting against funding the government 13 times, saying "this isn't a political game."

Federal Government shutdown continues
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LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) into the conversation as she shares her perspective about the ongoing Federal Government shutdown and SNAP benefits.

Fed Reserve cuts rates by quarter point
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The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate again on Wednesday, the rate went from 4.1% to about 3.9%. Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke to the press following the Fed's second rate cut of 2025.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom remains most visited park in the world, report says

Disney’s magic remained strong last year as Magic Kingdom was again the most visited theme park in the world, a new industry attendance report says. 

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries speak on government shutdown
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a press conference on Wednesday to address the ongoing federal government shutdown and snap funding.

RFK Jr., Dr. Oz speak on lowering drug costs
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Health Secretary RFK Jr, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announce efforts on lowering drug costs for Americans.

Hurricane Hunter on conditions in eye of Cat. 5 Melissa
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Hurricane Hunter Dr. Josh Wadler joined LiveNOW from Fox's Stephanie Coueignoux to recall his experience flying directly into the eye of powerful Hurricane Melissa. His crew was forced to return to their base after experiencing heavy turbulence during one flight into the center of the Category 5 storm.

House GOP on government shutdown
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) slammed Democrats over the government shutdown. Johnson said the Democrats are failing to honor Americans.

Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

Israeli government briefing amid Gaza peace plan
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Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Badrosian held a media briefing from Tel Aviv Wednesday where she addressed violations of the hostage release framework and ceasefire enforcement. The IDF says it has begun renewed enforcement of the ceasefire with Hamas after a series of strikes on terror targets in the Gaza Strip.

Hurricane Melissa makes landall in Cuba
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Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba early Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane, following its earlier landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a powerful Category 5 storm that brought intense winds and heavy rain.

RPT: 60+ killed in overnight strikes
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The IDF says the ceasfire is back on after carrying out heavy strikes in Gaza. At least 81 people were reportedly killed in the strikes including children. This comes after Israel says Hamas violated some terms of the ceasefire agreement.

Trump gives remarks at APEC summit in South Korea
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President Donald Trump delivered remarks Wednesday local time at the APEC summit in South Korea, the last scheduled stop of his week-long trip to Asia. He called The Republic of Korea a "cherished American friend and a close ally."

Trump lands in South Korea, will meet with Xi Jinping
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President Donald Trump has concluded visits to Malaysia and Japan and is now in South Korea to finish his tour through Asia. In addition to meeting with South Korean leaders, Trump will also meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is getting the latest updates on the President's trip to Asia from Lt. Col. Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine intelligence officer and national security analyst.

Sec. Hegseth meets with Japanese Defense Minister
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We have additional coverage this evening as members of the Trump administration travel through Asia. This time Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is meeting with new Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and holding a news conference in Tokyo. This meeting comes after President Trump spoke with US soldiers aboard the USS George Washington in Japan.

'Powerful strikes? coming to Gaza, says Netanyahu
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We are gathering more information tonight as Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has ordered "immediate and powerful strikes" in the Gaza Strip. This comes after reports that Hamas attacked Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in Rafah. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is speaking to Benjamin Radd, a Political Scientist and Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, about what happens next for the peace agreement.