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Hennepin County, MN prosecutors are charging an ICE officer with two counts of assault for allegedly pulling a gun on two people during a traffic dispute along Highway 62 in February.

President Trump announced that leaders from Israel and Lebanon would be meeting Thursday to hold peace talks aimed at helping to strengthen the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Professor Robert Hodges from the University of Virginia Tech's College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences joined LiveNOW from FOX's Christy Matino to discuss the latest developments in the region. 

Police say former Virginia Lt. Governor shot and killed his wife inside their home. Police Chief Kevin Davis provided an update on the latest. 

Commander of U.S. Central Command Admiral Bradley Cooper joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine Thursday morning to provide an update on Operation Epic Fury from the Pentagon.

Nationwide, average gas prices have climbed by over a dollar per gallon since the start of conflict between the United States and Iran. According to experts, these elevated prices are anticipated to continue throughout the summer months. This comes as President Donald Trump says the price of oil might remain high even through the November midterm elections. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Phil Rosen, the chief market strategist for ProCap Financial, after markets recently reacted to conversations between the ​U.S. and Iran that took place in Pakistan over the weekend. 

In an interview with Maria Bartiromo of FOX Business, President Donald Trump said he would challenge Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his perceived "incompetence" if Powell does not step down from his post. This comes as officials from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia showed up earlier this week at the Federal Reserve's construction site in Washington, D.C. Reports indicate this was part of an investigation tied to congressional testimony from Chairman Jerome Powell. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Peter Earle from the American Institute for Economic Research. 

Antitrust and tech policy expert Adam Kovacevich, Founder and CEO of Chamber of Progress, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss a New York jury's decision finding that Live Nation and Ticketmaster had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.

We are getting reactions after President Donald Trump referenced China in a post on social media, saying they're "very happy" that he is reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as both Iran and the United States have expressed interest in returning to in-person negotiations to reach a peace deal. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with national security analyst, Hal Kempfer, as two U.S. officials indicated that discussions for another meeting were ongoing and could happen as soon as Thursday. 

We are watching for the latest updates as reports begin to surface alleging that Saudi Arabia has reached its spending limit on LIV Golf. The sole funding source of the breakaway golf circuit, the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced a new five-year investment strategy Wednesday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the future of LIV Golf with David Rumsey, a reporter at Front Office Sports covering the business of golf. 

Severe storms ripped through parts of the Midwest this week, damaging structures in Michigan. Tornado watches were also in effect Tuesday night throughout Wisconsin.

LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with economic strategist, Dan Varroney as average gas prices nationwide are up more than $1 per gallon since the war in Iran began at the end of February. According to experts, prices at the pump are expected to remain high through the summer. This comes as President Donald Trump says a second round of talks between the United States and Iran could happen "over the next two days," according to a recent interview with the New York Post. 

We are learning more after President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight. Trump told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo recently, "I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over." This comes as United States Central Command releases audio of the broadcast warning being sent from U.S. Navy ships to shipping vessels heading to or coming from Iranian ports. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with and learning more from Gram Slattery, a White House correspondent in Washington with Reuters. 

President Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California Governor.  “I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years. He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell,” Trump said on Truth Social.

First Lady Melania Trump hosted a roundtable discussion in Washington D.C. Wednesday to discuss legislation aimed at reforming the foster care system.