Assessing Iran’s military capabilities during conflict
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with political scientist Ben Radd, after Qatar's Defense Ministry reported that it intercepted a drone attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base. The Al Udeid Air Base is also the headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command. Ongoing conflict against Iran has now caused oil prices to rally following the latest escalations in the Middle East. Treasury yields also jumped with worries that higher inflation could keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with political scientist Ben Radd, after Qatar's Defense Ministry reported that it intercepted a drone attack targeting the Al Udeid Air Base. The Al Udeid Air Base is also the headquarters of the U.S. military's Central Command. Ongoing conflict against Iran has now caused oil prices to rally following the latest escalations in the Middle East. Treasury yields also jumped with worries that higher inflation could keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates.
Trump says he wants role in picking Iran's next leader
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East amid "Operation Epic Fury."
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East amid "Operation Epic Fury."
US restores diplomatic relations with Venezuela
We have learned this Thursday that the United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The news of the reversal came from a State Department media note issued Thursday. "The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations," according to the State Department. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with National Security Analyst, Hal Kempfer, as the U.S. and Venezuela look to begin new joint ventures in South America.
We have learned this Thursday that the United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations. The news of the reversal came from a State Department media note issued Thursday. "The United States and Venezuela’s interim authorities have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations," according to the State Department. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with National Security Analyst, Hal Kempfer, as the U.S. and Venezuela look to begin new joint ventures in South America.
Tracking top political headlines from Washington, D.C.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking about today’s top political headlines with Bo Erickson, a US politics correspondent with Reuters based in Washington, DC. Major headlines from today include Iran launching continued attacks against Israel, American bases, and other countries in the region. Additionally, Iran issued a direct threat to the United States following the torpedoing of an Iranian warship. We are also learning more after President Donald Trump said that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking about today’s top political headlines with Bo Erickson, a US politics correspondent with Reuters based in Washington, DC. Major headlines from today include Iran launching continued attacks against Israel, American bases, and other countries in the region. Additionally, Iran issued a direct threat to the United States following the torpedoing of an Iranian warship. We are also learning more after President Donald Trump said that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
World energy markets react as Iran strikes continue
We are learning from new reports that Iran launched new attacks Thursday on Israel, American bases and countries around the region. The ongoing conflict has had wide-ranging impacts on the world’s energy markets. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the evolving situation with Omar Qudrat, a former U.S. Department of Defense official and counter-terrorism prosecutor. Qudrat previously told Fox News, “as to global effects, Iran’s energy has always made its regime globally significant.”
We are learning from new reports that Iran launched new attacks Thursday on Israel, American bases and countries around the region. The ongoing conflict has had wide-ranging impacts on the world’s energy markets. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the evolving situation with Omar Qudrat, a former U.S. Department of Defense official and counter-terrorism prosecutor. Qudrat previously told Fox News, “as to global effects, Iran’s energy has always made its regime globally significant.”
Noem leaves DHS, will now work to ‘dismantle cartels’
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sophia Cai, a White House reporter at POLITICO and co-author of West Wing Playbook, as we hear Kristi Noem is leaving her current position at the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said he’s replacing Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sophia Cai, a White House reporter at POLITICO and co-author of West Wing Playbook, as we hear Kristi Noem is leaving her current position at the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said he’s replacing Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term.
DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
President Trump hosts 2025 MLS champions
On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champion Inter Miami FC team, including MLS star Lionel Messi, for a ceremony at the White House.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 Major League Soccer Cup champion Inter Miami FC team, including MLS star Lionel Messi, for a ceremony at the White House.
BREAKING: Hegseth gives CENTCOM update on Iran
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper gave a CENTCOM update on how war operations are going in Iran.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper gave a CENTCOM update on how war operations are going in Iran.
ANALYSIS: Kristi Noem out as DHS Sec.
Kristi Noem is being removed from her position as head of DHS and Secretary of Homeland Security in President Trump's cabinet, with Markwayne Mullin being suggested to replace her before being confirmed.
Kristi Noem is being removed from her position as head of DHS and Secretary of Homeland Security in President Trump's cabinet, with Markwayne Mullin being suggested to replace her before being confirmed.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 33 latest updates
Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Thursday marks Day 33 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
Israel-US strikes: Iran vows retaliation amid strikes
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon addressed reporters amid strikes on Iran. Danon explained the 'reason' why the U.S. should be involved amid ongoing strikes.
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon addressed reporters amid strikes on Iran. Danon explained the 'reason' why the U.S. should be involved amid ongoing strikes.
Second Iowa native among "Epic Fury" casualties
A second Iowan was identified Wednesday as one of the six casualties of Sunday's Iranian airstrike in Kuwait. All six of the fallen soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, including Iowa natives Sgt. Declan Coady, of West Des Moines, and Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, of Waukee. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed the media Thursday morning, describing the deaths as a "sobering reminder that our freedom is not free" while conveying her support for Operation Epic Fury.
A second Iowan was identified Wednesday as one of the six casualties of Sunday's Iranian airstrike in Kuwait. All six of the fallen soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, including Iowa natives Sgt. Declan Coady, of West Des Moines, and Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, of Waukee. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds addressed the media Thursday morning, describing the deaths as a "sobering reminder that our freedom is not free" while conveying her support for Operation Epic Fury.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Hegseth speaks amid Iran strikes
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks amid strikes on Iran. Hegseth posted on X: ""For too long, leaders in Washington and their foreign policy functionaries abandoned the simple wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine... these elites reduced our power and presence in this hemisphere... the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks amid strikes on Iran. Hegseth posted on X: ""For too long, leaders in Washington and their foreign policy functionaries abandoned the simple wisdom of the Monroe Doctrine... these elites reduced our power and presence in this hemisphere... the days of us betraying and endangering our own citizens are finished."
Israel orders residents to leave southern Beirut
Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs Thursday on the fourth day of full-scale hostilities between the Iran-backed group and Israel. In a post on X, an Israeli military spokesperson ordered residents of the southern suburbs to move east and north. Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments with the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs Thursday on the fourth day of full-scale hostilities between the Iran-backed group and Israel. In a post on X, an Israeli military spokesperson ordered residents of the southern suburbs to move east and north. Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments with the expanding conflict in the Middle East.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.