Duffy: 20% flight reductions possible
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Friday that if the government shutdown continues, he may require airlines to reduce their flight schedules by as much as 20%. Airlines were already rushing to comply with new government orders to scale back operations. The Federal Aviation Administration directed airlines to cancel 4% of flights at 40 major airports on Friday, with those cuts expected to increase to 10% by November 14.
Veteran receives surprise funds to fix airplane
Army Veteran William Henderson, a commercial pilot, received surprise funds to restore his airplane, a project close to his heart. Henderson generously offers free flying lessons and experiences to Veterans and others, covering the costs himself. Once the refurbishment is complete, the aircraft will allow him to help Veterans escape their challenges and take to the skies, even if just for an hour. He joins LiveNOW from FOX.
Recapping this week's election results
Voters in election races across the country backed Democrats including in New York, New Jersey and Virginia. Democrats also scored another win out in California where a new congressional map was approved by voters. Joining LiveNOW to explain how this impacts the Republican party is Mike Hahn, GOP Strategist
UPS, FedEx grounding MD-11 planes after KY crash
UPS and FedEx said they are grounding their fleets of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes “out of an abundance of caution” following a deadly crash at the UPS global aviation hub in Kentucky.
Car rams crowd killing 4, inuring 11 in Tampa
Four people are dead and 11 others are injured after a car crashed into a bar in Ybor City early Saturday morning, Tampa police said. Officials say the alleged driver was 22-year-old Silas Sampson. They say he was speeding before he hit multiple people at Bradley’s, a bar on 7th Avenue. Tampa PD says Sampson is being charged with vehicular homicide.
Trump to attend Sunday's Lions-Commanders game
President Donald Trump will be in attendance when the Washington Commanders take on the Detroit Lions in their Week 10 matchup this Sunday.
Supreme Court issues order to block full SNAP payments
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
Report: JFK's grandson to run for Congress
Politico reporter Jason Beeferman joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss his scoop that former President John F. Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is set to announce run for Congress. Schlossberg's reported plan is to run for current Rep. Jerry Nadler's (D-NY) seat, who won't be seeking reelection next year representing New York's 12th District. This news comes the same day Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) officially announced her run for governor of New York.
Florida deputy shot & killed after altercation
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy, 27-year-old Devin Jaramillo, died Friday after authorities said he was brutally attacked and fatally shot while responding to a traffic crash in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade deputy fatally shot; One Suspect Dead, Another in Custody
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy, 27-year-old Devin Jaramillo, died after being brutally attacked and fatally shot while responding to a traffic crash in Southwest Miami-Dade. Good Samaritans called 911, and deputies provided aid before he was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities say one suspect is deceased and another detained, and the investigation centers on a green Ford Mustang outside a nearby warehouse, with multiple streets closed during the response.
Stolen ambulance crashes during police chase in Chicago
A stolen ambulance crashed into another vehicle during a police pursuit Friday on Chicago’s West Side, leading to a man’s arrest, according to SkyFOX video.
SNAP funding fight: Trump appeals to Supreme Court
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to take up their request to suspend any court orders requiring it to spend more money to fully fund SNAP. A federal judge denied the administration's request earlier on Friday, and left the order in place. LiveNOW's Christina Evans spoke about the legal battle with former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani.
Vote on 'Shutdown Fairness Act' fails 53-43
The Senate failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to pass Sen. Ron Johnson's (R-WI) Shutdown Fairness Act. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is putting pressure on Congress, saying the Senate “should not leave town" until they have a deal to end the shutdown in place.
Dodgers' Alex Vesia, wife share devastating update about their family
On Oct. 23, just one day before Game 1 of the World Series, the Dodgers announced that Alex Vesia would be tending to a "deeply personal family matter."
Drone video of Louisville plane crash site released by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released drone footage on Nov. 7 showing the aftermath of the crash of a UPS airplane next to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky, two days earlier.
Federal government shutdown continues
LiveNOW's Mike Pache brings Associated Press reporter Darlene Superville into the conversation to discuss the federal government shutdown and President Trumps recent remarks on affordability.
Rubio confides VP Vance is 2028 GOP frontrunner
LiveNOW's Mike Pache brings Politico reporter Diana Nerozzi into the conversation for more details regarding Secretary of State Marco Rubio privately telling confidants that Vice President JD Vance is the frontrunner for the 2028 Republican nomination.
UPS plane crashes into Louisville businesses
Grade A Recycling was among the Louisville businesses hit by a UPS plane that crashed during takeoff earlier this week. Sean Garber, the CEO of the business joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about what happened.
TODAY: Flight reductions in effect at 40 airports
Flights nationwide will be reduced at dozens of US airports to accommodate for staffing shortages and other shutdown-related issues. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, a former American Airlines pilot joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what happens next. And FOX 13 Seattle's Shawn Chitnis brought a live look from Seattle's airport.
President Trump meets with Prime Minister of Hungary
On Friday, President Trump hosts a Bilateral Lunch with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary.