Grijalva on Speaker Johnson and pending Epstein vote
Several weeks after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the nation's capitol. Grijalva, a Democrat, was elected on Sept. 23 to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District. The newest House Representative joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to talk about her time with Speaker Mike Johnson and what her plans are as she adjusts to working in Congress.
Several weeks after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the nation's capitol. Grijalva, a Democrat, was elected on Sept. 23 to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District. The newest House Representative joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to talk about her time with Speaker Mike Johnson and what her plans are as she adjusts to working in Congress.
Shutdown ends after record-breaking 43 days
LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings Eleanor Mueller from Semafor into the conversation to speak about the latest on the federal government shutdown ending and a U.S. house vote that's expected to happen next week on the release of the Jeffery Epstein files.
LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings Eleanor Mueller from Semafor into the conversation to speak about the latest on the federal government shutdown ending and a U.S. house vote that's expected to happen next week on the release of the Jeffery Epstein files.
BBC apologizes to Trump, more top political headlines
We are now learning that the BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021. However, the news organization says it has not defamed him, rejecting the basis for Trump’s $1 billion lawsuit threat. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac and AP White House Reporter Will Weissert discuss this breaking news and the end of the government shutdown, the longest in United States history.
We are now learning that the BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021. However, the news organization says it has not defamed him, rejecting the basis for Trump’s $1 billion lawsuit threat. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac and AP White House Reporter Will Weissert discuss this breaking news and the end of the government shutdown, the longest in United States history.
What's next in Congress after passage of funding bill
LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses what's next for Congress with the Washington Examiner's Lauren Green as the House is expected to vote on Epstein files next week.
LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses what's next for Congress with the Washington Examiner's Lauren Green as the House is expected to vote on Epstein files next week.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Rep. Steube on shutdown vote, Epstein files
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to share why he voted against a bill to reopen the federal government.
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to share why he voted against a bill to reopen the federal government.
Blue Origin's rocket launches probes on mars mission
Blue Origin's rocket launched probes on its Mars mission. This marks the start of a two year long journey to Mars.
Blue Origin's rocket launched probes on its Mars mission. This marks the start of a two year long journey to Mars.
Trump, first lady unveil actions to support foster care
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump signed an executive order to support the foster care system. The executive order is called "Fostering the Future for American Children and Families."
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump signed an executive order to support the foster care system. The executive order is called "Fostering the Future for American Children and Families."
Sec. Noem announces $10k bonus for several TSA agents
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem handed $10,000 checks to multiple TSA agents at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston Thursday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem handed $10,000 checks to multiple TSA agents at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston Thursday.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani discusses childcare plan
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani visited a childcare center in Brooklyn Thursday where he interacted with the children before taking questions from the press about his plans to provide free universal childcare for the city.
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani visited a childcare center in Brooklyn Thursday where he interacted with the children before taking questions from the press about his plans to provide free universal childcare for the city.
Israeli government provides update on hostages
Israeli government spokesman provided an update on the release of hostages. IDF posted on X: "A weapons storage facility and an underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. These terror infrastructure sites were located near the civilian population, another example of Hezbollah’s cynical use of Lebanese civilians as human shields. The presence of these terror infrastructure sites and Hezbollah’s activity in the area constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon."
Israeli government spokesman provided an update on the release of hostages. IDF posted on X: "A weapons storage facility and an underground terror infrastructure site used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. These terror infrastructure sites were located near the civilian population, another example of Hezbollah’s cynical use of Lebanese civilians as human shields. The presence of these terror infrastructure sites and Hezbollah’s activity in the area constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon."
House to vote next week on Epstein files, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House plans to hold a vote next week to release files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Politico's Hailey Fuchs joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with the details.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House plans to hold a vote next week to release files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Politico's Hailey Fuchs joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with the details.
BREAKING: Trump signs funding bill, ending shutdown
President Donald Trump has now signed a bill ending a record 43-day government shutdown. The shutdown originally stemmed from a clash over healthcare funding between Democrats and Republicans. The legislation provides Fiscal Year 2025 funding to keep the government open through Jan. 30, 2026.
President Donald Trump has now signed a bill ending a record 43-day government shutdown. The shutdown originally stemmed from a clash over healthcare funding between Democrats and Republicans. The legislation provides Fiscal Year 2025 funding to keep the government open through Jan. 30, 2026.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Johnson speaks after House passes bill to end shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
House passes vote to end ongoing government shutdown
The House has now voted on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. This comes after a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advanced through the House Rules Committee overnight. Speaker Mike Johnson spoke just before voting began in the House. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of the evening. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is taking a look at all the action from the House floor with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
The House has now voted on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. This comes after a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advanced through the House Rules Committee overnight. Speaker Mike Johnson spoke just before voting began in the House. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of the evening. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is taking a look at all the action from the House floor with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
Lawmakers discuss Epstein emails
Representative James Comer (R-KY) reacts to the new Epstein emails mentioning President Trump that were released on Wednesday.
Representative James Comer (R-KY) reacts to the new Epstein emails mentioning President Trump that were released on Wednesday.
Marshawn Kneeland’s girlfriend is pregnant, Dallas Cowboys coach reveals
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared a heartbreaking new detail about Marshawn Kneeland’s family in the wake of his death. The 24-year-old player's girlfriend is pregnant with their first child.
Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer shared a heartbreaking new detail about Marshawn Kneeland’s family in the wake of his death. The 24-year-old player's girlfriend is pregnant with their first child.