Sen. Blackburn talks DHS funding, Trump's Tennessee visit
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Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and President Trump's trip to Tennessee.

Trump: Iran "begging" to make a deal
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President Trump says Iran has been "begging" to make a deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, adding that they "better get serious"  before it's too late. Janatan Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from Fox's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments with the conflict. 

Future Iran strikes tied to diplomacy outcome
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We are learning more about the ongoing conflict against Iran as the U.S. military is reportedly planning to send at least 1,000 more troops to the Middle East. The Associated Press is also reporting that the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said there might be talks between Iran and the United States in Pakistan in the near future. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Dr. Benjamin Radd, a UCLA Political Scientist, as a new poll shows roughly 59% of Americans say U.S. military action during the conflict has been excessive. 

Meta, YouTube lose case over social media harming kids
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NPR Tech Correspondent Bobby Allyn joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to give his takeaways from the verdict in the social media addiction trial in California.

Trump says negotiations with Iran are ongoing
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We are getting the latest updates as conflict continues across the Middle East in the wake of President Donald Trump’s ongoing war with Iran. While speaking to Republicans at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C., Trump insisted that Iran is still interested in cutting a deal. During the event, Trump went on to say, "They’re also afraid they’ll be killed by us," before quipping that no one wanted to lead Iran for fear of being assassinated. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, as global energy concerns related to the conflict in the Middle East continues to impact trade around the world. 

Meta & YouTube ordered to pay $6 million
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Meta and YouTube have been ordered to pay $6 million in the landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles. The combined $6 million verdict included punitive damages, and follows the jury’s finding of "malice, oppression, or fraud," specifically targeting the companies' intentional use of addictive design features. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac discussed the verdict with legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff. 

Trump and GOP look to Dallas for midterm convention
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We are now learning from our partners at FOX 4 Dallas, that President Donald Trump is considering Dallas as the site for a possible midterm convention later this year. Early reports indicate that Republicans are trying to finalize their plans for a rather unusual event as they look to rally voters before the 2026 elections. According to some sources familiar with the matter, the GOP is working to target the Labor Day holiday in an attempt to capitalize on early-voting. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with FOX 4 Dallas reporter, Amelia Jones, who has the latest updates on what Republicans are saying in Texas about the proposal. 

Watch: Trump speaks at NRCC fundraising dinner
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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. 

Yankees vs. Giants: MLB Opening Day
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On Wednesday, the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season kicked off in Oracle Park at 8:05 p.m. ET with the San Francisco Giants hosting the New York Yankees. LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings FOX 2 San Francisco's Joe Fonzi into the conversation with the latest. 

Suspect dead after Houston officer-involved shooting
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We are now learning that a suspect is dead after a shootout with Houston police on Wednesday. According to local police, they received a call just before 4 p.m. related to a suspicious man in the southern part of the city. The caller said the man had a purse and a handgun. According to our partners at FOX 26 Houston, authorities say there were several rounds of gunfire exchanged as a responding officer took cover behind a patrol vehicle. It is now being reported that the officer rendered first aid to the suspect after the altercation, but the suspect died on the scene. 

Hawaii continues to recover after historic flooding
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We are getting the latest updates as flood concerns remain across much of Hawaii. This comes as clean up efforts continue after torrential rainfall from major storms led to life-threatening floods last week. According to our partners at Fox Weather, homes were destroyed after massive amounts of water rushed across the North Shore of Oahu. This event reportedly triggered a Flash Flood Emergency early Friday. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray as he continues his coverage from Hawaii. 

Trump approval appears to slip amid gas price spike
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LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Semafor Congressional Bureau Chief, Burgess Everett, about a number of top political headlines that continue to impact President Donald Trump and his administration. This comes after recent polling that suggests Trump’s approval rating has slipped. A four-day Reuters/Ipsos poll found 36% of Americans approved of Trump’s job performance, which is down from last week’s 40%. Americans appear to be feeling pain at the pump as the average cost of gas across the country hit $3.96 per gallon, according to AAA. 

National average gas price nears $4 a gallon
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In the U.S., average prices are inching toward the $4 mark and, as of Wednesday, sat at $3.98 per gallon, according to AAA’s tracker. In three states, California, Hawaii, and Washington, drivers are already paying more than $5 per gallon, AAA’s figures show. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache spoke about the price of gas and the impact of the Iran with FOX News multimedia reporter Olivianna Calmes.

U.S. CENTCOM update on 'Operation Epic Fury'
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United States Central Command provided another update on "Operation Epic Fury" and the ongoing war with Iran. Admiral Brad Cooper said U.S. forces have now struck 10,000 targets inside Iran. 

US peace plan for Iran amid possible troop deployment
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We are learning more after reports that the Trump administration has recently offered a peace plan to Iran. This comes as the United States appears to look for an end to the conflict, even amid reports that more troops are headed to the Middle East. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said this week that "productive conversations" with Iran were ongoing. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Reuters National Security reporter, Phil Stewart, as lowering gas prices appears to be a goal uniting Republicans and Democrats amid the ongoing conflict.

'Do you think I'm that stupid?' Wayne County judge berates woman joining court while driving

A Metro Detroit woman joined a court Zoom call while on the road this week. She was scheduled for an appearance before a Woodhaven district judge. Of course, driving a car while appearing in court is something you cannot do when facing a judge.

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) on Epstein, DHS shutdown
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Congressman Pat Fallon joins LiveNOW from FOX to talk about DHS funding amid the ongoing partial shutdown. 

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 53 latest updates

Wednesday marks Day 53 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, as we enter the seventh week since her disappearance from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1.