Houston 'ding dong ditch' shooting arrest: Suspect charged with boy's murder
Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with murder for the deadly shooting of an 11-year-old boy who police say was killed while playing “ding dong ditch" in Houston over the weekend.
Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, has been charged with murder for the deadly shooting of an 11-year-old boy who police say was killed while playing “ding dong ditch" in Houston over the weekend.
Pentagon: military lawyers to serve as judges
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized military lawyers to serve as immigration judges. This will be temporary, according to the Associated Press.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized military lawyers to serve as immigration judges. This will be temporary, according to the Associated Press.
Fmr. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio endorses democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor on Tuesday morning. Penning his endorsement in an opinion piece for the New York Daily News, the former mayor highlighted Mamdani's commitment to affordability for working-class New Yorkers. "We don’t just need Zohran Mamdani to be our mayor because he has the right ideas, or because they can be achieved. We need him because in his heart and in his bones he cannot accept a city that prices out the people who built it and keep it running," de Blasio said.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani for mayor on Tuesday morning. Penning his endorsement in an opinion piece for the New York Daily News, the former mayor highlighted Mamdani's commitment to affordability for working-class New Yorkers. "We don’t just need Zohran Mamdani to be our mayor because he has the right ideas, or because they can be achieved. We need him because in his heart and in his bones he cannot accept a city that prices out the people who built it and keep it running," de Blasio said.
Trump on Chicago: "I will take care of the problem"
President Trump says he will take care of violent crimes happening Chicago just like he did in Washington DC. The president laying out some statistics on Truth social this morning saying: "At least 54 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, 8 people were killed. The last two weekends were similar. Chicago is the worst and most dangerous city in the World, by far. Pritzker needs help badly, he just doesn?t know it yet. I will solve the crime problem fast, just like I did in DC. Chicago will be safe again, and soon. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" This as Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back, he says there will be no troops in Chicago.
President Trump says he will take care of violent crimes happening Chicago just like he did in Washington DC. The president laying out some statistics on Truth social this morning saying: "At least 54 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend, 8 people were killed. The last two weekends were similar. Chicago is the worst and most dangerous city in the World, by far. Pritzker needs help badly, he just doesn?t know it yet. I will solve the crime problem fast, just like I did in DC. Chicago will be safe again, and soon. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" This as Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing back, he says there will be no troops in Chicago.
Sec. Rubio speaks at 2025 solidarity prize awards
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the 2025 solidarity prize awards on Tuesday. Rubio delivers remarks at the Lech Walesa Solidarity Prize Awards in Miami, Florida.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the 2025 solidarity prize awards on Tuesday. Rubio delivers remarks at the Lech Walesa Solidarity Prize Awards in Miami, Florida.
Congress returns from recess
Lawmakers have returned from recess. Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram says lawmakers will focus on government funding. Pergram adds lawmakers will consider releasing the Epstein files.
Lawmakers have returned from recess. Fox News correspondent Chad Pergram says lawmakers will focus on government funding. Pergram adds lawmakers will consider releasing the Epstein files.
New school years begins for Minneapolis students
The new school year has started for Minneapolis students amid the recent tragedy. Today at 2 PM Eastern Time, Minneapolis Mayor Frey will speak about gun reform.
The new school year has started for Minneapolis students amid the recent tragedy. Today at 2 PM Eastern Time, Minneapolis Mayor Frey will speak about gun reform.
Israel calls up reservists amid latest offensive
Israel began mobilizing thousands of reservists on Tuesday as part of its plan to expand its offensive in Gaza City. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East with Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Israel began mobilizing thousands of reservists on Tuesday as part of its plan to expand its offensive in Gaza City. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara breaks down the latest developments in the Middle East with Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
CDC workers scared to return to office after shooting
Union leaders with the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2883, which represents CDC workers in Atlanta, joined a Labor Day march through the streets of Atlanta on Monday. They say many CDC workers are scared and anxious to return to work after a shooting left hundreds of bullet holes in their offices. FOX 5 Atlanta's Marc Teichner joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to share the latest.
Union leaders with the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2883, which represents CDC workers in Atlanta, joined a Labor Day march through the streets of Atlanta on Monday. They say many CDC workers are scared and anxious to return to work after a shooting left hundreds of bullet holes in their offices. FOX 5 Atlanta's Marc Teichner joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to share the latest.
Congress returns from August recess
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a monthlong recess, facing a demand to reveal information regarding Jeffrey Epstein and a deadline to fund the government. LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara is joined by FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick and Political Analyst Rich Rubino to discuss the latest.
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill on Tuesday after a monthlong recess, facing a demand to reveal information regarding Jeffrey Epstein and a deadline to fund the government. LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara is joined by FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick and Political Analyst Rich Rubino to discuss the latest.
Labor Day violence in Chicago prompts Trump National Guard warning
A surge of holiday weekend violence in Chicago has renewed calls — and threats — for National Guard intervention.
A surge of holiday weekend violence in Chicago has renewed calls — and threats — for National Guard intervention.
Back-to-school photos and children?s safety risks
Back-to-school season means that social media fills up with first-day photos from proud parents. Although adults love to post these pictures, they can sometimes reveal more than intended. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is speaking with Child Safety Advocate, Linda Little, as students from around the country go back to school.
Back-to-school season means that social media fills up with first-day photos from proud parents. Although adults love to post these pictures, they can sometimes reveal more than intended. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is speaking with Child Safety Advocate, Linda Little, as students from around the country go back to school.
NY Rep. Jerry Nadler won't seek reelection, report says
Rep. Jerry Nadler, a prominent Democrat who has represented New York in the House of Representatives since 1992, won't seek reelection next year, according to the New York Times.
Rep. Jerry Nadler, a prominent Democrat who has represented New York in the House of Representatives since 1992, won't seek reelection next year, according to the New York Times.
Lowest Labor Day gas prices since 2020
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick de Haan joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss the cost of gas this Labor Day.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick de Haan joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss the cost of gas this Labor Day.
Houston 11-year-old fatally shot after 'ding-dong ditch' prank
FOX 26 Houston's Jillian Hartmann joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to give the latest details after an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot over the weekend in Houston after playing "ding-dong ditch," according to police.
FOX 26 Houston's Jillian Hartmann joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to give the latest details after an 11-year-old boy was fatally shot over the weekend in Houston after playing "ding-dong ditch," according to police.
Lottery lawyer gives billion-dollar advice
No one claimed the prize after Saturday night?s drawing and now the Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.1 billion. The next drawing will be on Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke to attorney Kurt Panouses about what to do if your ticket has the winning numbers.
No one claimed the prize after Saturday night?s drawing and now the Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.1 billion. The next drawing will be on Monday at 10:59 p.m. ET. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke to attorney Kurt Panouses about what to do if your ticket has the winning numbers.
Northern Lights could be seen in Midwest, northern US
According to NOAA?s Space Weather Prediction Center, an eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more about the rare event with Rob Steenburgh from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
According to NOAA?s Space Weather Prediction Center, an eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning more about the rare event with Rob Steenburgh from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
Trump to award Rudy Giuliani Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump announced on Monday that he's awarding former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Trump announced on Monday that he's awarding former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trump awards Rudy Giuliani 'Medal of Freedom'
President Trump announced he is awarding Rudy Giuliani, long-time Trump supporter and famous former mayor of New York City, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Trump announced he is awarding Rudy Giuliani, long-time Trump supporter and famous former mayor of New York City, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Minneapolis school shooting survivor needs surgery
The 10-year-old boy who spoke to reporters in a now-viral video will need surgery for a bullet fragment lodged in his neck. Since the shooting, doctors have discovered the bullet fragment is dangerously close to his carotid artery.
The 10-year-old boy who spoke to reporters in a now-viral video will need surgery for a bullet fragment lodged in his neck. Since the shooting, doctors have discovered the bullet fragment is dangerously close to his carotid artery.



















