US envoys travel to Pakistan for potential talks
President Trump sent US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Islamabad, Pakistan, as Iran's foreign minister was on the ground. Janatan Sayeh with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow joined to discuss the latest on the US-Iran conflict.
President Trump sent US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Islamabad, Pakistan, as Iran's foreign minister was on the ground. Janatan Sayeh with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow joined to discuss the latest on the US-Iran conflict.
Next week: House takes up ICE & CBP funding
The House next week is expected to take up legislation passed by the Senate just days ago that could end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that's been in effect since mid-February. Cayce Myers at Virginia Tech joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss.
The House next week is expected to take up legislation passed by the Senate just days ago that could end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that's been in effect since mid-February. Cayce Myers at Virginia Tech joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss.
King Charles III will visit the U.S. next week
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to visit the U.S. next week, meeting with President Donald Trump. The king is also set to deliver remarks to Congress on Tuesday. Richard Fitzwilliams is a royal commentator spoke to LiveNOW's Josh Breslow about the significance of the trip.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to visit the U.S. next week, meeting with President Donald Trump. The king is also set to deliver remarks to Congress on Tuesday. Richard Fitzwilliams is a royal commentator spoke to LiveNOW's Josh Breslow about the significance of the trip.
BREAKING: Iran leaves Pakistan before US arrival
Iran's foreign minister has left Islamabad, Pakistan without meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Associated Press reports. Ross Harrison at the Middle East Institute joined LiveNOW's Christina Evans to discuss the update.
Iran's foreign minister has left Islamabad, Pakistan without meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Associated Press reports. Ross Harrison at the Middle East Institute joined LiveNOW's Christina Evans to discuss the update.
Roommate faces murder charges in USF students death
Hisham Abugarbieh is now being charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder with a weapon for the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy. Abugarbieh is the roommate of University of South Florida student Limon. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Limon's remains were found April 24 while Bristy is still missing.
Hisham Abugarbieh is now being charged with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder with a weapon for the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy. Abugarbieh is the roommate of University of South Florida student Limon. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Limon's remains were found April 24 while Bristy is still missing.
U.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner travel to Pakistan
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan today for negotiations with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi according to the White House.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Pakistan today for negotiations with the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi according to the White House.
Roommate charged with killing 2 missing USF students; one found dead, search continues for second
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has upgraded charges against Hisham Abugharbieh in connection to the disappearance of two USF students.
Hegseth: U.S. will 'destroy' mine-laying ships in Strait
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss that latest news on the Iran war.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss that latest news on the Iran war.
Iran and US will not meet in Pakistan, minister says
According to reports on Friday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed to Pakistan. "The Iranians want to talk," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, adding that Vice President JD Vance was "on standby" to also travel to the region if help is needed in negotiating a deal between Iran and the United States. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about stability in the Middle East ahead of the peace talks with Ashley Webster from FOX Business. Webster is coming to us live from Tel Aviv.
According to reports on Friday, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed to Pakistan. "The Iranians want to talk," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, adding that Vice President JD Vance was "on standby" to also travel to the region if help is needed in negotiating a deal between Iran and the United States. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about stability in the Middle East ahead of the peace talks with Ashley Webster from FOX Business. Webster is coming to us live from Tel Aviv.
31 sloths died at Sloth World Orlando-owned warehouse: FWC reports
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
(Update 4/24/26): The Central Florida Zoo said more than a dozen sloths from Sloth World had been donated to them. The zoo is going to evaluate them and then work with the Species Survival Plan Program to find long-term homes for them at other AZA-accredited facilities. Read more.
Wiles tightens grip on Trump Cabinet travel
We are hearing new reporting from Sophia Cai and the team at POLITICO this week who say that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is tightening control over Cabinet officials’ international travel. Wiles is reportedly directing senior members of the Trump administration to limit trips abroad. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Sophia Cai about why this directive is coming right before the midterm elections after new reporting from POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook.
We are hearing new reporting from Sophia Cai and the team at POLITICO this week who say that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is tightening control over Cabinet officials’ international travel. Wiles is reportedly directing senior members of the Trump administration to limit trips abroad. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Sophia Cai about why this directive is coming right before the midterm elections after new reporting from POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook.
Soldier released on bond after Maduro betting scandal
Federal officials announced on Thursday that a U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been charged with using classified information to win hundreds of thousands of dollars. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, part of the Maduro capture operation in January, allegedly used classified information on Polymarket to win over $400,000. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Dustin Gouker from the The Event Horizon Newsletter as questions persist surrounding Polymarket's involvement in the ongoing betting scandal.
Federal officials announced on Thursday that a U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been charged with using classified information to win hundreds of thousands of dollars. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, part of the Maduro capture operation in January, allegedly used classified information on Polymarket to win over $400,000. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Dustin Gouker from the The Event Horizon Newsletter as questions persist surrounding Polymarket's involvement in the ongoing betting scandal.
Oklahoma officials provide update on tornado damage
A powerful EF-4 tornado ripped through the city of Enid in north-central Oklahoma on Thursday night, devastating the Gray Ridge neighborhood and triggering a massive search and rescue response. On Friday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and other officials held a press conference providing updates on the community's damage.
A powerful EF-4 tornado ripped through the city of Enid in north-central Oklahoma on Thursday night, devastating the Gray Ridge neighborhood and triggering a massive search and rescue response. On Friday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and other officials held a press conference providing updates on the community's damage.
DOJ drops Federal Reserve investigation
The path for Kevin Warsh to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve has cleared significantly after the Justice Department’s decision to drop its criminal investigation into outgoing chair Jerome Powell. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick spoke about the move with Barron's senior writer Nicole Goodkind.
The path for Kevin Warsh to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve has cleared significantly after the Justice Department’s decision to drop its criminal investigation into outgoing chair Jerome Powell. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick spoke about the move with Barron's senior writer Nicole Goodkind.
Arrest made in Mall of Louisiana mass shooting
Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse gives an update on the mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that left 1 dead and at least 9 others injured. One suspect has been arrested and another is wanted, he said.
Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse gives an update on the mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that left 1 dead and at least 9 others injured. One suspect has been arrested and another is wanted, he said.
BREAKING: US sending envoys to Pakistan for peace talks
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel on Saturday to Islamabad, Pakistan for potential peace talks, as Iran’s Foreign Minister arrived there on Friday. Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary made the announcement first on FOX News Channel, saying it appeared Iran was ready to make a deal.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel on Saturday to Islamabad, Pakistan for potential peace talks, as Iran’s Foreign Minister arrived there on Friday. Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary made the announcement first on FOX News Channel, saying it appeared Iran was ready to make a deal.
DOJ drops criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which could clear the way for President Donald Trump's next pick, Kevin Warsh. US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro said on X Friday that her office was ending its probe into the Fed’s extensive building renovations because the Fed’s inspector general would scrutinize them instead.
The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which could clear the way for President Donald Trump's next pick, Kevin Warsh. US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirro said on X Friday that her office was ending its probe into the Fed’s extensive building renovations because the Fed’s inspector general would scrutinize them instead.
BREAKING: Missing USF student dead, another missing
The body of missing University of South Florida student Zamil Limon, 27, was found Friday morning on the Howard Frankland Bridge, and his roommate has been arrested as the search continues for 27-year-old Nahida Bristy. 26-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon’s roommate, has been taken into custody, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
The body of missing University of South Florida student Zamil Limon, 27, was found Friday morning on the Howard Frankland Bridge, and his roommate has been arrested as the search continues for 27-year-old Nahida Bristy. 26-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh, Limon’s roommate, has been taken into custody, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Boston Marathon runners help man whose legs gave out cross the finish line
Two runners participating in the Boston Marathon on April 20, helped a fellow runner cross the finish line after his legs gave out. (Credit: Fauzan Rezda Muhammad via Storyful)
Two runners participating in the Boston Marathon on April 20, helped a fellow runner cross the finish line after his legs gave out. (Credit: Fauzan Rezda Muhammad via Storyful)
Oklahoma tornado: 60+ homes damaged, no deaths reported
More than 60 homes were damaged in Oklahoma after a dangerous tornado tore through the city Thursday night, devastating the Gray Ridge neighborhood and triggering a massive search and rescue response. Fox Weather's Haley Meier joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow from the impacted area.
More than 60 homes were damaged in Oklahoma after a dangerous tornado tore through the city Thursday night, devastating the Gray Ridge neighborhood and triggering a massive search and rescue response. Fox Weather's Haley Meier joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow from the impacted area.