UK stops sharing some intel with US amid drug strikes
We are now hearing reports that the United Kingdom has stopped sharing some intelligence with the United States amid the White House's strikes on presumed drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall. Kempfer worked on the war on drugs under U.S. Southern Command.
Grijalva to be sworn in, new focus on Epstein files
We are now hearing that there is a renewed sense of optimism that the government will be funded soon and with that, a renewed sense of curiosity about whether the House will force a vote related to the release of more Epstein files. Kaelan Deese is a Justice Department reporter for the Washington Examiner and joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall this evening as Republican Representative Thomas Massie continues to push for the release for more files.
Supreme Court extends order on SNAP benefits
The Supreme Court extended an order blocking full SNAP benefits for millions of recipients. The Supreme Court block remains in place until midnight on Thursday. The decision comes amid as the government shutdown nears an end, the House is expected to vote to reopen the government on Wednesday.
Senate ends shutdown stalemate after bipartisan deal
We are seeing a renewed sense of optimism that the record-breaking government shutdown could end soon as the House is set to reconvene Wednesday to vote on a funding bill that was passed by the Senate. Tom LoBianco is the editor and co-founder of 24sight News and joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to talk more about what comes next as the shutdown bill heads to the House.
House Dems speak before Rules Committee meeting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke today as some lawmakers agreed upon a stopgap bill that will reopen the government. But the record-long government shutdown is not quite over. Today, several Democratic members of the House Rules Committee delivered remarks, including Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, Joe Neguse of Colorado, and Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico.
White House furious over 50-year mortgage blowback
White House officials show frustration towards Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency director, who talked President Trump into suggesting a 50-year mortgage plan. Politico reporter Cassandra Dumay joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with more insight.
DOJ to investigate TPUSA protest in Berkeley, CA
DOJ announced it would investigate the protests ahead of the Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley. At least three arrests were made, and fights broke out ahead of the actual event. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the development with FOX News' Claudia Cowan.
Sec. Sean Duffy gives update on air travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy holds a press conference at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, providing an update on air travel.
House expected to vote on Wednesday
LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings Deseret reporter Cami Mondeaux into the conversation to discuss the latest regarding the federal government shutdown and recent news about the house expecting to vote on Wednesday.
Barack Obama makes surprise visit to veterans on honor flight to Washington, D.C.
Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of veterans and their families as they arrived in Washington, D.C., ahead of Veterans Day. (Credit: Barack Obama via Storyful)
Veterans Day: Trump honors veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump marked Veterans Day with a ceremony Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Trump makes Veterans Day remarks
President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony before delivering remarks for Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia as part of the national observance of Veterans Day.
Pres. Trump lays wreath at Arlington Natl. Cemetery
President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony before delivering remarks for Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony was held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia as part of the national observance of Veterans Day.
Citrus farmers brace for freezing temps
Citrus farmers are bracing for freezing temperatures. Asher Redd provides a live update from Vero Beach, Florida. Amanda Ruiz also joins with an update on manatees bracing for the cold.
USAA announces launch of 'honor through action'
USAA announced the launch of 'honor through action' to help Veterans.
House considers funding bill to reopen govt.
The House will return after the Senate passed the government funding bill. Virginia Tech's Karen Hult joins LiveNOW from FOX to answer viewer questions amid the ongoing shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Thune on 'longest shutdown'
Senate Majority Leader Thune (R-SD) shared his view on the 'longest shutdown.' The House plans to hold a vote on Wednesday.
BREAKING: Senate passes funding bill to end shutdown
The Senate has now voted on a government funding deal that works to end the ongoing government shutdown. The agreement passed in the Senate and now moves to the House for additional voting. Earlier on Monday night, the Senate began taking a series of votes on a bipartisan proposal to reopen the government. According to Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent for Fox News, “the Senate has enough votes to pass the funding bill.”
Turning Point USA protest turns violent in Berkeley, CA
Fights and altercations are breaking out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, just as Turning Point USA holds its final campus tour stop of the year. Coverage provided by FOX 2 San Francisco.
Flight delays may continue even after shutdown ends
We are learning more after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that more flight cuts might occur as airports continue to manage staffing shortages as a result of the government shutdown. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Randy Klatt from the Foundation for Aviation Safety as airlines canceled 1,700 flights Monday with almost 1,000 expected to be canceled on Tuesday.