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President Donald Trump's administration stepped up criminal and civil investigations ​into allegations that Democrats conspired to recruit a spoiler candidate in a critical Senate race in Alaska, officials said on Friday, injecting fresh uncertainty into Tuesday's midterm elections.

The Republican candidate in Rhode Island's gubernatorial race joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to talk about his strategy in the final weekend of the campaign before election day. 

At least 5 people died and 19 were injured after multiple mass shootings across the U.S. in Alabama, Texas and Delaware on Saturday. 

President Donald Trump is making final weekend stops in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans try to overcome voter frustration, turnout concerns and the historical advantage Democrats hold in midterm elections.

Ben Leff, CEO and co-founder of Verasight, joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss election polling as the midterm races near the finish line. 

Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO & founder of Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss why people find things eerie, creepy, or scary.

Fresno State University student reporter Alexis Parra joins LiveNOW's J Russell to preview the Saturday night match up between Fresno State and Oregon State University. 

Derry Halloween in Northern Ireland, renowned as Europe’s largest Halloween festival and famous for its spectacular annual parade. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the festival brings the city to life with an unforgettable show of spooky attractions, vibrant street celebrations, entertainment and spectacular events, making this milestone year bigger and more exciting than ever.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are navigating contrasting developments in the war as Washington approves a $2.1 billion arms package while a rare, localized diplomatic breakthrough unfolds on the ground. The State Department on Friday green-lit the sale of 500 advanced Patriot air defense interceptor missiles to Kyiv to combat intensifying Russian strikes on critical energy infrastructure ahead of winter. However, because the newly manufactured munitions are not expected to arrive for several years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing allies to immediately transfer PAC-3 missiles from their existing military stockpiles and backfill them with the future order. Meanwhile, hundreds of trapped civilians are being evacuated from the Russian-occupied frontline town of Oleshky under a micro-ceasefire personally brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, marking the longest and most extensive localized pause in fighting since the 2022 invasion. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss. 

Final election results confirmed the makeup of Israel's next parliament, but it remains an open question whether Benjamin Netanyahu will stay on as prime minister. Party leaders must now hold high-stakes negotiations to assemble a governing coalition of at least 61 seats in the 120-member Knesset. Because neither Netanyahu's right-wing faction nor the camp of his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, secured an outright majority, Arab-led parties could play a decisive role after winning a historic 19 seats. Professor Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss what this means for Netanyahu's future as prime minister. 

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei issues a new threat against the United States. The leader claims to respond with "...an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response..."

Medical experts say people eat up to 3.4 pounds of candy during Halloween. A West Virginia dentist discusses the best practices for how to protect your teeth while enjoying some sugar.

A suspected drunk driver crashed his car into a restaurant in Concord, California, on Saturday, October 24, leaving diners stunned as glass and debris were sent flying. (Credit: Chicken Thyme via Storyful)

LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is joined by Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs to discuss the increasingly heated race for governor just three days before Election Day. 

J Russell is joined by Arizona State University student researchers Marissa France and Kaila Eltze, who share their findings and discuss what they’ve discovered about black widow spiders.

The UCF Knights made history Saturday with a dramatic overtime victory over the BYU Cougars. University of Central Florida sports reporter Matt Pulbrook joins LiveNOW’s J. Russell to break down the game and discuss what this major win means for the program.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivers the keynote address Friday at the 2026 Fulton Forward fundraising dinner in Atlanta.

Nina Thompson from the San Diego Humane Society joins LiveNOW’s J Russell to discuss how to keep your pets safe this Halloween. 

President Trump campaigned Friday night for Florida's top Republican midterm candidates, including gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds and Sen. Ashley Moody. The event proceeded as planned amid scheduling whiplash Thursday. Trump had abruptly canceled planned weekend stops in Kansas and Iowa, opting for tele-rallies instead. Hours later though, the Republican National Committee announced the in-person appearances were back on.