Birthright citizenship: Will SCOTUS block Trump's EO?
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week over whether to allow the Trump administration to temporarily block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling on the issue. On Jan. 20, the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term, he signed an executive order hoping to end birthright citizenship. Since then, 22 states have joined a lawsuit to challenge the president’s order, and lower courts have so far blocked the executive order from taking effect anywhere in the United States. In arguments Thursday, the Supreme Court will weigh the Trump administration's request to narrow those court orders so that they cover only the parties that sued in federal court. The current fight is over what rules will apply while the lawsuits proceed through the courts. But even though the high court is not expected to issue a final decision about birthright citizenship, a ruling for the administration could lead to a confusing, if temporary, patchwork of rules that might differ based on what state children are born in or whether they are members of immigrants rights groups that sued. If the court agrees to limit the ability of judges to issue nationwide, or universal, injunctions, the restrictions would be allowed to take effect for now in at least 27 states.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week over whether to allow the Trump administration to temporarily block birthright citizenship in at least 27 states until it makes a final ruling on the issue. On Jan. 20, the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term, he signed an executive order hoping to end birthright citizenship. Since then, 22 states have joined a lawsuit to challenge the president’s order, and lower courts have so far blocked the executive order from taking effect anywhere in the United States. In arguments Thursday, the Supreme Court will weigh the Trump administration's request to narrow those court orders so that they cover only the parties that sued in federal court. The current fight is over what rules will apply while the lawsuits proceed through the courts. But even though the high court is not expected to issue a final decision about birthright citizenship, a ruling for the administration could lead to a confusing, if temporary, patchwork of rules that might differ based on what state children are born in or whether they are members of immigrants rights groups that sued. If the court agrees to limit the ability of judges to issue nationwide, or universal, injunctions, the restrictions would be allowed to take effect for now in at least 27 states.
Zelenskyy sends delegation for peace talks in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he has agreed to send a team led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to Turkey for peace talks with Russia's representatives. "As for the agenda, the mandate for our delegation is clear: ceasefire is priority number one. I remain convinced that Russia is not serious about these meetings and does not genuinely want to end the war. But we?ll see if they are willing to show at least something during the discussions," shared Zelenskyy on "X". LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed he has agreed to send a team led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to Turkey for peace talks with Russia's representatives. "As for the agenda, the mandate for our delegation is clear: ceasefire is priority number one. I remain convinced that Russia is not serious about these meetings and does not genuinely want to end the war. But we?ll see if they are willing to show at least something during the discussions," shared Zelenskyy on "X". LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
WH slams '86 47' social post by ex-FBI chief Comey
The White House is condemning a social media post from former FBI Director James Comey, who has since deleted the post. It included the numbers etched in the sand at a beach using seashells.
The White House is condemning a social media post from former FBI Director James Comey, who has since deleted the post. It included the numbers etched in the sand at a beach using seashells.
‘Alternative perpetrator’ defense for Idaho suspect
During a hearing on Thursday, Bryan Kohberger's defense team claimed they have evidence of an "alternate suspect". Kohberger is expected to go on trial this August for the murders of four college students. A new report shows that a car that looks similar to Kohberger's was seen a number of times near the home where the four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death. He is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 13, 2022 deaths of Xana Kernodle, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin, 20. The inclusion of an ‘alternative perpetrator’ defense has already been met with some skepticism. There have also been arguments over Kohberger's alibi, which prosecutors say cannot be corroborated by anyone other than the defendant himself. Kohberger was studying for a Ph.D. in criminology at Washington State University. That campus is about 10 miles from the University of Idaho crime scene. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Fox News' Kennedy Hayes. He is also speaking to legal analyst Nicole DeBorde on what options Kohberger's defense team are currently looking at.
During a hearing on Thursday, Bryan Kohberger's defense team claimed they have evidence of an "alternate suspect". Kohberger is expected to go on trial this August for the murders of four college students. A new report shows that a car that looks similar to Kohberger's was seen a number of times near the home where the four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death. He is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 13, 2022 deaths of Xana Kernodle, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, and Ethan Chapin, 20. The inclusion of an ‘alternative perpetrator’ defense has already been met with some skepticism. There have also been arguments over Kohberger's alibi, which prosecutors say cannot be corroborated by anyone other than the defendant himself. Kohberger was studying for a Ph.D. in criminology at Washington State University. That campus is about 10 miles from the University of Idaho crime scene. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Fox News' Kennedy Hayes. He is also speaking to legal analyst Nicole DeBorde on what options Kohberger's defense team are currently looking at.
Walmart warns of price hikes due to tariffs
"Always low prices" has long been a selling point for Walmart stores across the country. However, recent tariff announcements from the Trump administration have the company admitting their prices might have to change, at least for a little while. Customers have already seen price hikes for toys, strollers, and electronics as tariffs on China are raising the cost of a variety of Walmart's products. Democrats in Washington are criticizing the White House's trade war while warning it's a bad sign for the economy. Republicans are on the other side urging consumers to be patient as they wait for President Trump's plan to play out. According to the CEO of Walmart, they started to see prices go up in April and could potentially see impacts through the rest of the year.
"Always low prices" has long been a selling point for Walmart stores across the country. However, recent tariff announcements from the Trump administration have the company admitting their prices might have to change, at least for a little while. Customers have already seen price hikes for toys, strollers, and electronics as tariffs on China are raising the cost of a variety of Walmart's products. Democrats in Washington are criticizing the White House's trade war while warning it's a bad sign for the economy. Republicans are on the other side urging consumers to be patient as they wait for President Trump's plan to play out. According to the CEO of Walmart, they started to see prices go up in April and could potentially see impacts through the rest of the year.
Cassie questioned over explicit messages
More developments today in the Sean ?Diddy? Combs sex trafficking trial, including questions directed toward R&B singer Cassie. She has been speaking about her nearly 11-year relationship with Diddy. Lawyers have been having her read out loud for the jury many sexually explicit messages that she and Combs shared from years before. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani is speaking with LiveNOW's Andrew Craft on the latest details.
More developments today in the Sean ?Diddy? Combs sex trafficking trial, including questions directed toward R&B singer Cassie. She has been speaking about her nearly 11-year relationship with Diddy. Lawyers have been having her read out loud for the jury many sexually explicit messages that she and Combs shared from years before. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani is speaking with LiveNOW's Andrew Craft on the latest details.
Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in water
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday making Florida the second state in the country to ban fluoride in public water.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday making Florida the second state in the country to ban fluoride in public water.
WI judge pleads not guilty to obstructing ICE agents
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty on Friday to two criminal charges that she tried to help an undocumented migrant evade immigration enforcement.
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded not guilty on Friday to two criminal charges that she tried to help an undocumented migrant evade immigration enforcement.
Cassie cross-examined in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
R&B singer Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura returned to the witness stand for a third day on Thursday and was forced under cross-examination to read aloud to a jury her explicit messages with former boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs. The case continues to shed light on their allegedly dark and abusive relationship that lasted over a decade. Combs’ sex trafficking trial in Manhattan is expected to last about two months. Cassie Diddy text messages Combs’ lawyers are seeking to portray Cassie as a willing participant in Combs’ lifestyle, and say that while he could be violent, nothing he did amounted to a criminal enterprise. Combs' lawyers began questioning the prosecution's star witness, and some of the text messages read on Thursday expressed enthusiasm for Combs-directed encounters with other men that she previously testified had disgusted her. Defense attorney Anna Estevao read what Combs said in email and text exchanges, while Cassie recited what she wrote to him. In one from August 2009, Combs asked her: "When do you want to freak off? Lol." "I’m always ready to freak off," she replied. Two days later, Cassie sent an explicit message to Combs. "I can’t wait to watch you. I want you to get real hott," he replied. "Me Too, I just want it to be uncontrollable," she said. Cassie asked for a short break, which Judge Arun Subramanian granted, after yet more explicit messages were shown. This came a day after she was made to see still images from videos of sexual encounters during prosecutors’ questioning. Estevao also had Cassie read through warm and loving messages with Combs early in their relationship. Cassie testified that Combs was charismatic, with a larger-than-life personality. At the time, she said, "I had fallen in love with him and cared about him very much." Diddy Trial updates Dig deeper: Prior to the start of the trial, Combs’ lawyers made clear that they intended to label a lot of the sexual behavior of their client as part of the swingers lifestyle. Under questioning, Cassie said that on at least four occasions during their relationship, she watched Diddy have sex with other women. She said Diddy told her it was part of a "swingers lifestyle." Estevao asked Cassie directly whether she thought "freak-offs" were related to the swingers lifestyle. "In a sexual way," Cassie responded, before adding: "They’re very different." Thursday's testimony and evidence was in contrast to the violence and shame Cassie said accompanied "hundreds" of her encounters with male sex workers that Combs watched and controlled during their relationship — which stretched from 2007 to 2018 and started when she was 19, and he was in his 30s. She said the drug-fueled "freak-offs" would last hours and even days, with her sometimes taking IV fluids to recover and eventually developing an opioid addiction because it made her "feel numb" afterward. LiveNOW's Andy Mac talks to FOX 5's Lisa Evers and TMZ's Michael Babcock on the latest.
R&B singer Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura returned to the witness stand for a third day on Thursday and was forced under cross-examination to read aloud to a jury her explicit messages with former boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs. The case continues to shed light on their allegedly dark and abusive relationship that lasted over a decade. Combs’ sex trafficking trial in Manhattan is expected to last about two months. Cassie Diddy text messages Combs’ lawyers are seeking to portray Cassie as a willing participant in Combs’ lifestyle, and say that while he could be violent, nothing he did amounted to a criminal enterprise. Combs' lawyers began questioning the prosecution's star witness, and some of the text messages read on Thursday expressed enthusiasm for Combs-directed encounters with other men that she previously testified had disgusted her. Defense attorney Anna Estevao read what Combs said in email and text exchanges, while Cassie recited what she wrote to him. In one from August 2009, Combs asked her: "When do you want to freak off? Lol." "I’m always ready to freak off," she replied. Two days later, Cassie sent an explicit message to Combs. "I can’t wait to watch you. I want you to get real hott," he replied. "Me Too, I just want it to be uncontrollable," she said. Cassie asked for a short break, which Judge Arun Subramanian granted, after yet more explicit messages were shown. This came a day after she was made to see still images from videos of sexual encounters during prosecutors’ questioning. Estevao also had Cassie read through warm and loving messages with Combs early in their relationship. Cassie testified that Combs was charismatic, with a larger-than-life personality. At the time, she said, "I had fallen in love with him and cared about him very much." Diddy Trial updates Dig deeper: Prior to the start of the trial, Combs’ lawyers made clear that they intended to label a lot of the sexual behavior of their client as part of the swingers lifestyle. Under questioning, Cassie said that on at least four occasions during their relationship, she watched Diddy have sex with other women. She said Diddy told her it was part of a "swingers lifestyle." Estevao asked Cassie directly whether she thought "freak-offs" were related to the swingers lifestyle. "In a sexual way," Cassie responded, before adding: "They’re very different." Thursday's testimony and evidence was in contrast to the violence and shame Cassie said accompanied "hundreds" of her encounters with male sex workers that Combs watched and controlled during their relationship — which stretched from 2007 to 2018 and started when she was 19, and he was in his 30s. She said the drug-fueled "freak-offs" would last hours and even days, with her sometimes taking IV fluids to recover and eventually developing an opioid addiction because it made her "feel numb" afterward. LiveNOW's Andy Mac talks to FOX 5's Lisa Evers and TMZ's Michael Babcock on the latest.
Milwaukee City Hall building on lockdown
The Milwaukee City Hall building was placed on lockdown on Thursday, and those inside were told to shelter in place.
The Milwaukee City Hall building was placed on lockdown on Thursday, and those inside were told to shelter in place.
Houston man sues Whataburger after getting meal with onions
A Houston man has sued Whataburger after he allegedly had an allergic reaction. He claims he received onions on his meal after he asked for no onions.
A Houston man has sued Whataburger after he allegedly had an allergic reaction. He claims he received onions on his meal after he asked for no onions.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Trump meets with UAE leader
President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates Thursday for the last leg of his first major foreign trip. Trump was greeted by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and later headed to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ? among the largest mosques in the world.
President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates Thursday for the last leg of his first major foreign trip. Trump was greeted by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and later headed to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ? among the largest mosques in the world.
Chris Brown arrested in England for 'bottle-tossing incident,' reports
R&B artist Chris Brown was arrested in the United Kingdom on Thursday, over a bottle-throwing incident in a nightclub two years ago, according to sources.
R&B artist Chris Brown was arrested in the United Kingdom on Thursday, over a bottle-throwing incident in a nightclub two years ago, according to sources.
Zelenskyy addresses peace with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn?t include ?anyone who actually makes decisions.? But he said that to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is seeking an end to the 3-year-old war that he had decided to send officials from Ankara to Istanbul for the meeting. Their aim is ?to attempt at least the first steps toward de-escalation, the first steps toward ending the war ? namely, a ceasefire.?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn?t include ?anyone who actually makes decisions.? But he said that to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is seeking an end to the 3-year-old war that he had decided to send officials from Ankara to Istanbul for the meeting. Their aim is ?to attempt at least the first steps toward de-escalation, the first steps toward ending the war ? namely, a ceasefire.?
Zelenskyy discusses peace talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn?t include ?anyone who actually makes decisions.? But he said that to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is seeking an end to the 3-year-old war that he had decided to send officials from Ankara to Istanbul for the meeting. Their aim is ?to attempt at least the first steps toward de-escalation, the first steps toward ending the war ? namely, a ceasefire.?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn?t include ?anyone who actually makes decisions.? But he said that to demonstrate to U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is seeking an end to the 3-year-old war that he had decided to send officials from Ankara to Istanbul for the meeting. Their aim is ?to attempt at least the first steps toward de-escalation, the first steps toward ending the war ? namely, a ceasefire.?
Israeli govt. hold briefing ahead of Trump visit
Israeli military strikes killed at least 80 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health authorities said, in an intensification of the bombardment as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East. Medics said most of the dead, including women and children, were killed in a barrage of Israeli airstrikes on houses in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza.
Israeli military strikes killed at least 80 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health authorities said, in an intensification of the bombardment as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East. Medics said most of the dead, including women and children, were killed in a barrage of Israeli airstrikes on houses in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza.
President Trump arrives in Abi Dhabi
President Donald Trump has landed in the United Arab Emirates for his final stop in the Middle East this week in a visit that marked the first time a U.S. president has traveled to the nation in nearly 30 years, following President George W. Bush's trip in 2008. FOX News reports, Trump, who has secured major business deals first in Saudi Arabia and then Qatar, is expected to announce more agreements with what has long been one of the U.S.? chief trading partners in the region ? though given recently announced trillion-dollar deals, it is unclear what more the Emiratis will agree to.
President Donald Trump has landed in the United Arab Emirates for his final stop in the Middle East this week in a visit that marked the first time a U.S. president has traveled to the nation in nearly 30 years, following President George W. Bush's trip in 2008. FOX News reports, Trump, who has secured major business deals first in Saudi Arabia and then Qatar, is expected to announce more agreements with what has long been one of the U.S.? chief trading partners in the region ? though given recently announced trillion-dollar deals, it is unclear what more the Emiratis will agree to.
President Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi
President Donald Trump on Thursday will soon land in the United Arab Emirates for his final stop in the Middle East this week in a visit that marked the first time a U.S. president has traveled to the nation in nearly 30 years, following President George W. Bush's trip in 2008. Behnam Ben Taleblu with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
President Donald Trump on Thursday will soon land in the United Arab Emirates for his final stop in the Middle East this week in a visit that marked the first time a U.S. president has traveled to the nation in nearly 30 years, following President George W. Bush's trip in 2008. Behnam Ben Taleblu with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Cassie to be cross-examined in Diddy trial
Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, is expected to face cross-examination from lawyers today. Cassie testified she was frequently physically and suffered medical issues as a result of the "freak-offs." LiveNOW from host Josh Breslow spoke to criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Michael Brown on the latest.
Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, is expected to face cross-examination from lawyers today. Cassie testified she was frequently physically and suffered medical issues as a result of the "freak-offs." LiveNOW from host Josh Breslow spoke to criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Michael Brown on the latest.