Kenyans protest U.S. Ebola quarantine facility
Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to further protests on Tuesday despite a court order blocking the plan. Douglas Becker with the University of Southern California joins LiveNOW to discuss.
Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility by the U.S., a move that led to further protests on Tuesday despite a court order blocking the plan. Douglas Becker with the University of Southern California joins LiveNOW to discuss.
RECAP: House approves war powers resolution
The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad.
The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict that has reordered politics at home and abroad.
Nuclear watchdog unable to fully monitor Iran
Andrea Stricker with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss new reporting from the Associated Press on the UN's nuclear watchdog being unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran.
Andrea Stricker with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss new reporting from the Associated Press on the UN's nuclear watchdog being unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran.
Zelenskyy proposes peace talks in letter to Putin
The American Enterprise Institute's Michael Rubin joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he proposes direct peace talks to end the years-long war between the two countries.
The American Enterprise Institute's Michael Rubin joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he proposes direct peace talks to end the years-long war between the two countries.
SCOTUS reinstates GOP-favored Alabama House map
We are learning more this week after the U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023. The move is expected to favor Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. Alabama’s Governor, Kay Ivey, has set new special primaries for August 11 in the four districts affected by the changing congressional lines. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Jessica Huseman, the editorial director for Votebeat as only one of the seven congressional districts in the new map has a majority-Black population.
We are learning more this week after the U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023. The move is expected to favor Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. Alabama’s Governor, Kay Ivey, has set new special primaries for August 11 in the four districts affected by the changing congressional lines. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Jessica Huseman, the editorial director for Votebeat as only one of the seven congressional districts in the new map has a majority-Black population.
Dashcam video shows truck driver thwart kidnapping
Dramatic video from a truck driver's dashboard camera captured what appears to be a kidnapping attempt. The woman ran directly into his path with her hands cuffed behind her back.
Dramatic video from a truck driver's dashboard camera captured what appears to be a kidnapping attempt. The woman ran directly into his path with her hands cuffed behind her back.
Dashcam video shows truck driver thwart kidnapping
Dramatic video from a truck driver's dashboard camera captured what appears to be a kidnapping attempt. The woman ran directly into his path with her hands cuffed behind her back.
Dramatic video from a truck driver's dashboard camera captured what appears to be a kidnapping attempt. The woman ran directly into his path with her hands cuffed behind her back.
Karmelo Anthony trial underway in Texas
Opening statements began Thursday in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Texas high school student accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in 2025. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick discussed day one of the trial with Texas-based criminal defense attorney Jeremy Rosenthal.
Opening statements began Thursday in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, a Texas high school student accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet in 2025. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick discussed day one of the trial with Texas-based criminal defense attorney Jeremy Rosenthal.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Officials give update on major LA narcotic operation
We are watching as local and federal agents have made their way to Los Angeles for what is being described as an active narcotic operation. Our partners at FOX 11 in Los Angeles were in MacArthur Park as law enforcement were on the scene. Officials gave an update on Thursday, including Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman who previously confirmed federal agents will be at MacArthur Park for longer "than a day."
We are watching as local and federal agents have made their way to Los Angeles for what is being described as an active narcotic operation. Our partners at FOX 11 in Los Angeles were in MacArthur Park as law enforcement were on the scene. Officials gave an update on Thursday, including Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman who previously confirmed federal agents will be at MacArthur Park for longer "than a day."
Knicks take NBA finals lead with win against the Spurs
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105–95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Knicks Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 19 in the second half, and helped spark an 11-0 New York run over the final 2:15 to seal the victory. With the win, the Knicks take a 1-0 lead in the series and move three victories away from capturing their first NBA championship in 53 years. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is joined by FOX 5 New York’s Jennifer Williams to break down the highlights from Game 1.
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105–95 in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Knicks Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, including 19 in the second half, and helped spark an 11-0 New York run over the final 2:15 to seal the victory. With the win, the Knicks take a 1-0 lead in the series and move three victories away from capturing their first NBA championship in 53 years. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is joined by FOX 5 New York’s Jennifer Williams to break down the highlights from Game 1.
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire deal
We are learning more this week as Israel and Lebanon revealed that they would extend a ceasefire agreement, with the latter creating new security zones where Hezbollah operatives would be banned. Reports say the deal came after the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks hosted by the State Department. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer as the new agreement would create zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned.
We are learning more this week as Israel and Lebanon revealed that they would extend a ceasefire agreement, with the latter creating new security zones where Hezbollah operatives would be banned. Reports say the deal came after the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks hosted by the State Department. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer as the new agreement would create zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah would be banned.
Trump taps housing regulator Bill Pulte for acting DNI
We learned this week that President Donald Trump is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. However, President Trump clarified at the White House on Thursday that Pulte will not be appointed to that position permanently. Pulte is set to fill the role left by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. This comes after she announced her resignation last month. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is learning more about Trump’s decision with reporter Josh Boak who covers the White House and economic policy for The Associated Press.
We learned this week that President Donald Trump is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. However, President Trump clarified at the White House on Thursday that Pulte will not be appointed to that position permanently. Pulte is set to fill the role left by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. This comes after she announced her resignation last month. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is learning more about Trump’s decision with reporter Josh Boak who covers the White House and economic policy for The Associated Press.
Trump announces new promenade at Lincoln Memorial
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to build a new promenade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., saying the project could potentially be called the "Trump Promenade."
President Donald Trump announced plans on Thursday to build a new promenade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., saying the project could potentially be called the "Trump Promenade."
Trump unveils $700M plan for coal industry
President Donald Trump unveiled a $700M plan for the coal industry. Trump was joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
President Donald Trump unveiled a $700M plan for the coal industry. Trump was joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
College graduate who lost both legs during Carnival shore excursion speaks out
Hannah Smith speaks at the 2026 HCA Florida Trauma Survivors Luncheon in Florida. (Credit: Brais Law Firm)
Hannah Smith speaks at the 2026 HCA Florida Trauma Survivors Luncheon in Florida. (Credit: Brais Law Firm)
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Mamdani, Trump both expected to attend Knicks Game 3: 'I'll be in a different section'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump are both expected to attend Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump are both expected to attend Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
Water begins flowing into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovations
Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.
Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday following weeks of renovations to coat its massive granite basin.
Blanche, Patel outline fraud prevention efforts in Ohio
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel briefed reporters Thursday morning on federal efforts to combat alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel briefed reporters Thursday morning on federal efforts to combat alleged Medicaid fraud in Ohio.