California 'Party Mom' faces sentencing hearing
We are learning more as a mother in California is convicted of holding alcohol-fueled sex parties for teens. She is set to begin being sentenced this week in Santa Clara County Superior Court. The sentencing might take up to three days as victims of Shannon O’Connor are prepared to give statements before the court, according to the District Attorney's Office. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with New York City criminal defense Attorney Ken Belkin as 51-year-old O'Connor faces more than 30 years in prison.
We are learning more as a mother in California is convicted of holding alcohol-fueled sex parties for teens. She is set to begin being sentenced this week in Santa Clara County Superior Court. The sentencing might take up to three days as victims of Shannon O’Connor are prepared to give statements before the court, according to the District Attorney's Office. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with New York City criminal defense Attorney Ken Belkin as 51-year-old O'Connor faces more than 30 years in prison.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks in Houston
Texas Democratic State Representative James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate, delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Houston, TX.
Texas Democratic State Representative James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate, delivered remarks at a campaign rally in Houston, TX.
US Justice Department sues UCLA
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California Los Angeles, alleging it tolerated a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick brings trial attorney Marc Kasowitz into the conversation to discuss.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the University of California Los Angeles, alleging it tolerated a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick brings trial attorney Marc Kasowitz into the conversation to discuss.
NEW: US conducts more strikes on Iranian targets
The U.S. conducted new strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters’ Phil Stewart. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall spoke about the new strikes, and what they mean for ceasefire negotiations, with Edmund Fitton-Brown from FDD.
The U.S. conducted new strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters’ Phil Stewart. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall spoke about the new strikes, and what they mean for ceasefire negotiations, with Edmund Fitton-Brown from FDD.
Trump continues pressure campaign on Cuban government
According to Fox News reporter Amy Galo, there is a growing sense of unrest in Cuba as the government in the country continues to fight island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Galo as Cubans continue to react to the indictment of former President Raúl Castro. LiveNOW is also speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer as we track the latest developments out of Cuba.
According to Fox News reporter Amy Galo, there is a growing sense of unrest in Cuba as the government in the country continues to fight island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Galo as Cubans continue to react to the indictment of former President Raúl Castro. LiveNOW is also speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer as we track the latest developments out of Cuba.
Atlantic hurricane season forecast 2026
NOAA’s National Weather Service is predicting a low hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and will run until November 30, predicts a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season, and a 55% chance of a below-normal season. FOX Weather meteorologist Kiyana Lewis joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to break down the hurricane seasonal forecast.
NOAA’s National Weather Service is predicting a low hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1 and will run until November 30, predicts a 35% chance of a near-normal season, a 10% chance of an above-normal season, and a 55% chance of a below-normal season. FOX Weather meteorologist Kiyana Lewis joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to break down the hurricane seasonal forecast.
Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced in Ketamine overdose
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday to three years and five months in federal prison. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick spoke about Iwamasa's sentence with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday to three years and five months in federal prison. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick spoke about Iwamasa's sentence with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani.
Deadly implosion: Recovery efforts begin in Longview, WA
The chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, WA has left two people dead and nine workers remain missing. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, and other officials said recovery efforts are moving forward after being delayed. Emergency authorities said there is “no belief” there are rescues to be made during Tuesday evening’s update.
The chemical tank explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, WA has left two people dead and nine workers remain missing. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, and other officials said recovery efforts are moving forward after being delayed. Emergency authorities said there is “no belief” there are rescues to be made during Tuesday evening’s update.
Texas Primary Fallout
Washington Examiner reporter Lauren Green joined Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from Fox to discuss the results of the Texas primaries. Green also set the stage for the upcoming general election for Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Washington Examiner reporter Lauren Green joined Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from Fox to discuss the results of the Texas primaries. Green also set the stage for the upcoming general election for Senate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Ken Paxton defeats Cornyn for U.S. Senate nomination
Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator Cornyn for the runoff primary on Tuesday. New York Times' reporter Lauren McGaughy joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator Cornyn for the runoff primary on Tuesday. New York Times' reporter Lauren McGaughy joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest.
Rep. Christian Menefee joins LiveNOW from FOX
Democratic Texas Rep. Christian Menefee joined LiveNOW from FOX a day after the freshman Congressman defeated veteran Rep. Al Green in a primary runoff for a Houston-area district created last year by a Rpublican-led redistricting effort.
Democratic Texas Rep. Christian Menefee joined LiveNOW from FOX a day after the freshman Congressman defeated veteran Rep. Al Green in a primary runoff for a Houston-area district created last year by a Rpublican-led redistricting effort.
Trump holds emergency cabinet meeting
President Trump held an emergency cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was originally scheduled to happen at Camp David, but was pushed to the White House do to weather concerns. President trump touched on several topics including the Iran war, gas prices, the Strait of Hormuz, Cuba, Venezuela, ICE protests happening in Newark New Jersey and the FIFA World Cup amid America 250.
President Trump held an emergency cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The meeting was originally scheduled to happen at Camp David, but was pushed to the White House do to weather concerns. President trump touched on several topics including the Iran war, gas prices, the Strait of Hormuz, Cuba, Venezuela, ICE protests happening in Newark New Jersey and the FIFA World Cup amid America 250.
Video shows Chicago police firing shots through windshield during chaotic confrontation
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Iranian TV: Iran has draft of US peace proposal
Iranian state TV has published what it claims is a new draft proposal for peace with the U.S. — and it reportedly still clashes with several major American red lines. The proposal allegedly includes demands tied to Iran’s nuclear program and future enforcement measures, while also calling for $20 billion in frozen funds to be released as part of the deal.
Iranian state TV has published what it claims is a new draft proposal for peace with the U.S. — and it reportedly still clashes with several major American red lines. The proposal allegedly includes demands tied to Iran’s nuclear program and future enforcement measures, while also calling for $20 billion in frozen funds to be released as part of the deal.
11 AM ET: Trump holds cabinet meeting amid Iran war
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting amid the ongoing Iran war. Trump will meet with cabinet members at 11 AM Eastern Time.
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting amid the ongoing Iran war. Trump will meet with cabinet members at 11 AM Eastern Time.
11 AM ET: Trump holds cabinet meeting amid Iran war
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting amid the ongoing Iran war. Trump will meet with cabinet members at 11 AM Eastern Time.
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting amid the ongoing Iran war. Trump will meet with cabinet members at 11 AM Eastern Time.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Trump to hold cabinet meeting amid Iran war
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting amid the ongoing Iran war at the White House. Trump posted on Truth Social: "Based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will be having our Cabinet Meeting in the White House, and will be postponing the Cabinet trip to Camp David. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
President Donald Trump will hold a cabinet meeting amid the ongoing Iran war at the White House. Trump posted on Truth Social: "Based on the possible bad weather conditions tomorrow, we will be having our Cabinet Meeting in the White House, and will be postponing the Cabinet trip to Camp David. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Anna Kepner update: Teen charged with killing stepsister remains with family before trial
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.