Duffy makes CDL announcement amid deadly U-turn
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces new English proficiency rules for future U.S. Truck drivers looking to obtain a CDL. This comes after an undocumented immigrant made an illegal U-turn with his semi-truck in Florida killing three people. It was later uncovered that the driver, of the truck, Harjinder Singh was able to obtain a CDL without being able to speak proficient English.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces new English proficiency rules for future U.S. Truck drivers looking to obtain a CDL. This comes after an undocumented immigrant made an illegal U-turn with his semi-truck in Florida killing three people. It was later uncovered that the driver, of the truck, Harjinder Singh was able to obtain a CDL without being able to speak proficient English.
Pres. Trump targets Chicago for next crackdown
President Trump has his sights set on Chicago for his next crime crackdown. The president has credited his federal takeover of Washington, DC?s police force and deployment of the National Guard there with driving down crime in the city. Meanwhile with with announcement of his newest target Chicago, the cities mayor is pushing back. Brandon Johnson says he was ?evaluating all of our legal options to protect the people of Chicago from unconstitutional federal overreach.? Joining LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to help break it all down is Gerard Filitti, serior counsel at the Lawfare Project.
President Trump has his sights set on Chicago for his next crime crackdown. The president has credited his federal takeover of Washington, DC?s police force and deployment of the National Guard there with driving down crime in the city. Meanwhile with with announcement of his newest target Chicago, the cities mayor is pushing back. Brandon Johnson says he was ?evaluating all of our legal options to protect the people of Chicago from unconstitutional federal overreach.? Joining LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to help break it all down is Gerard Filitti, serior counsel at the Lawfare Project.
Russia: Putin not ready to meet with Zelenskyy
Donald Trump believes Vladimir Putin is avoiding a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy due to personal animosity. This follows a summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin that appeared promising. Despite earlier claims that a meeting between Russia and Ukraine was being planned, Russia now seems to be backing out. According to a spokesperson, Russia?s president is ?not ready? to meet with Zelenskyy, though no reason was given. Brian Taylor, Political Science professor at Syracuse University weighs in.
Donald Trump believes Vladimir Putin is avoiding a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy due to personal animosity. This follows a summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin that appeared promising. Despite earlier claims that a meeting between Russia and Ukraine was being planned, Russia now seems to be backing out. According to a spokesperson, Russia?s president is ?not ready? to meet with Zelenskyy, though no reason was given. Brian Taylor, Political Science professor at Syracuse University weighs in.
Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' pleads guilty
Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael ?El Mayo? Zambada will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges and saying he was sorry for helping flood the U.S. with cocaine, heroin and other illicit substances and for fueling deadly violence in Mexico. Ilan Katz, Criminal Defense Attorney, joins LiveNOW from Fox to discuss what's next.
Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael ?El Mayo? Zambada will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges and saying he was sorry for helping flood the U.S. with cocaine, heroin and other illicit substances and for fueling deadly violence in Mexico. Ilan Katz, Criminal Defense Attorney, joins LiveNOW from Fox to discuss what's next.
U.S. officials discuss Middle East tensions
U.S. special envoy Tom Barrack and lawmakers discussed Hezbollah at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon following a meeting with the Lebanese president.
U.S. special envoy Tom Barrack and lawmakers discussed Hezbollah at the U.S. embassy in Lebanon following a meeting with the Lebanese president.
Package prompts evacuation near Pulse Nightclub site
A suspicious package, found at the Pulse Nightclub site has been deemed "safe." As FOX 35 Orlando reporter Amanda Ruiz reports, this comes as the state keeps painting over the rainbow crosswalk near the pulse site, but people keep showing up, putting the rainbow back.
A suspicious package, found at the Pulse Nightclub site has been deemed "safe." As FOX 35 Orlando reporter Amanda Ruiz reports, this comes as the state keeps painting over the rainbow crosswalk near the pulse site, but people keep showing up, putting the rainbow back.
Trump says he's removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, alleging she lied on mortgage forms by declaring two primary residences.
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, alleging she lied on mortgage forms by declaring two primary residences.
Trump targets DC crime; homicide-free for 12 days
Arrests under President Donald Trump?s federal crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., topped 1,000 on Monday. The city is also marking its 12th consecutive day without a homicide as the White House rolled out new executive orders targeting local crime and bail reform. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Josh Schirard from Byrna Law Enforcement as the crime crackdown continues.
Arrests under President Donald Trump?s federal crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., topped 1,000 on Monday. The city is also marking its 12th consecutive day without a homicide as the White House rolled out new executive orders targeting local crime and bail reform. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Josh Schirard from Byrna Law Enforcement as the crime crackdown continues.
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills at least 20
Reports indicate that an Israeli strike hit a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The facility was reportedly hit as journalists and rescue workers arrived, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and numerous injuries. Local health workers provided this information. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is learning more about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s reaction with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, who is President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Reports indicate that an Israeli strike hit a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The facility was reportedly hit as journalists and rescue workers arrived, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and numerous injuries. Local health workers provided this information. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is learning more about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s reaction with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, who is President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
VIDEO: Army veteran detained outside White House after burning American flag
A U.S. Army veteran was taken into custody in front of the White House on Monday after burning a flag in protest of one of President Donald Trump's latest executive order.
A U.S. Army veteran was taken into custody in front of the White House on Monday after burning a flag in protest of one of President Donald Trump's latest executive order.
Judge temporarily blocks Abrego Garcia's deportation
We are learning more after Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore, just days after his release from jail. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is getting the latest information on what has become a flash point for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown from James Rogers, who is Senior Counsel at America First Legal Foundation.
We are learning more after Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore, just days after his release from jail. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is getting the latest information on what has become a flash point for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown from James Rogers, who is Senior Counsel at America First Legal Foundation.
Trump signs executive order taking on flag burning
President Donald Trump renewed the political fight against the burning of the American flag Monday as he signed an executive order that cracks down on the act. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is looking at how the Supreme Court has ruled on flag-burning laws in the past with Robert Corn-Revere, a First Amendment lawyer and the Chief Counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
President Donald Trump renewed the political fight against the burning of the American flag Monday as he signed an executive order that cracks down on the act. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is looking at how the Supreme Court has ruled on flag-burning laws in the past with Robert Corn-Revere, a First Amendment lawyer and the Chief Counsel at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
Dangerous dust storm rolls through Phoenix, AZ
A monsoon storm is rolling through the Valley on Monday afternoon, bringing a major dust storm, and heavy rain and wind. Coverage from FOX 10 Phoenix show the speed and strength of the haboob.
A monsoon storm is rolling through the Valley on Monday afternoon, bringing a major dust storm, and heavy rain and wind. Coverage from FOX 10 Phoenix show the speed and strength of the haboob.
Manhunt for Travis Decker continues, FBI takes lead
The search for triple-murder suspect Travis Decker continues, officials said during a press conference in Leavenworth, Washington on Monday. The FBI is taking the lead in searching for Decker. Decker, 36, is wanted in connection with the deaths of his daughters, whose bodies were found at Rock Island Campground. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently released new forensic evidence from the scene, which reportedly linked Decker's DNA to the plastic bags and cable ties found with the victims. The FBI confirmed its involvement in the new closures, which were requested for a temporary investigation from August 24?27. While the search has been ongoing for nearly three months, authorities say they have no evidence to suggest if he is "either alive or deceased" and that his whereabouts remain unknown.
The search for triple-murder suspect Travis Decker continues, officials said during a press conference in Leavenworth, Washington on Monday. The FBI is taking the lead in searching for Decker. Decker, 36, is wanted in connection with the deaths of his daughters, whose bodies were found at Rock Island Campground. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently released new forensic evidence from the scene, which reportedly linked Decker's DNA to the plastic bags and cable ties found with the victims. The FBI confirmed its involvement in the new closures, which were requested for a temporary investigation from August 24?27. While the search has been ongoing for nearly three months, authorities say they have no evidence to suggest if he is "either alive or deceased" and that his whereabouts remain unknown.
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony charges
Old Town Road" singer Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to felony charges stemming from an arrest in Los Angeles last week. The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was charged with three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer, the District Attorney's Office confirmed.
Old Town Road" singer Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to felony charges stemming from an arrest in Los Angeles last week. The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was charged with three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer, the District Attorney's Office confirmed.
Update on explosion at LA manufacturing plant
We are getting an update after a massive fire at a manufacturing plant in east Louisiana. Over 35 agencies were said to have responded at the time. We have also heard that an emergency closure was issued for portions of the Tangipahoa River following the Roseland explosion. Officials today provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire.
We are getting an update after a massive fire at a manufacturing plant in east Louisiana. Over 35 agencies were said to have responded at the time. We have also heard that an emergency closure was issued for portions of the Tangipahoa River following the Roseland explosion. Officials today provided an update on the ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire.
Illinois officials respond after Trump's comments
We are hearing from a whole group of Illinois lawmakers after President Donald Trump on Monday lobbed personal insults toward Gov. JB Pritzker. This comes after reports that the Trump administration is planning to deploy National Guard members to Chicago to help fight crime. Pritzker, a Democrat, responded by saying the state would sue the Trump administration if troops are sent to the city.
We are hearing from a whole group of Illinois lawmakers after President Donald Trump on Monday lobbed personal insults toward Gov. JB Pritzker. This comes after reports that the Trump administration is planning to deploy National Guard members to Chicago to help fight crime. Pritzker, a Democrat, responded by saying the state would sue the Trump administration if troops are sent to the city.
Cartel kingpin pleads guilty to drug trafficking
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the guilty plea of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia during a press conference in New York City. The 77-year-old "El Mayo" co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the guilty plea of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada Garcia during a press conference in New York City. The 77-year-old "El Mayo" co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.
Trump honors victims 4 years after Abbey Gate attack
President Trump hosted families of the 13 servicemembers who died during a 2021 suicide bombing attack in Afghanistan as U.S. troops were withdrawing from the country. Trump signed a proclamation commemorating Tuesday, August 26 as the fourth anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack.
President Trump hosted families of the 13 servicemembers who died during a 2021 suicide bombing attack in Afghanistan as U.S. troops were withdrawing from the country. Trump signed a proclamation commemorating Tuesday, August 26 as the fourth anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack.
Mother intentionally drove golf cart with children into Ohio lake, sheriff says
Investigators are unearthing more information after a mother appeared to intentionally drive a golf cart with herself and three other children into Lake Atwood over the weekend. The mother's 4-year-old son and husband were both found dead inside the lake after she and her husband allegedly failed several tests of faith, the sheriff said.
Investigators are unearthing more information after a mother appeared to intentionally drive a golf cart with herself and three other children into Lake Atwood over the weekend. The mother's 4-year-old son and husband were both found dead inside the lake after she and her husband allegedly failed several tests of faith, the sheriff said.