Trump reportedly pushes $8B arms deals for allies
We learned more this week as President Donald Trump recently rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war as the conflict enters its third month. "They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens," Trump said Friday. He went on to call Iran’s leadership, "very disjointed." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer after reports that the United States is working to fast track a number of arms deals for partners in the Middle East.
We learned more this week as President Donald Trump recently rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war as the conflict enters its third month. "They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens," Trump said Friday. He went on to call Iran’s leadership, "very disjointed." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer after reports that the United States is working to fast track a number of arms deals for partners in the Middle East.
Criminal probe launched into Sloth World Orlando
Florida officials are investigating the deaths of at least 31 sloths at the now-closed Sloth World attraction on International Drive, with AG James Uthmeier assigning a statewide prosecutor with animal welfare expertise to assist the Ninth Circuit State Attorney’s Office. State Rep. Anna Eskamani has also pushed for accountability and policy changes following the deaths, which have drawn scrutiny over the treatment and sourcing of the animals. Rep. Anna Eskamani joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the ongoing investigation and its broader implications.
Florida officials are investigating the deaths of at least 31 sloths at the now-closed Sloth World attraction on International Drive, with AG James Uthmeier assigning a statewide prosecutor with animal welfare expertise to assist the Ninth Circuit State Attorney’s Office. State Rep. Anna Eskamani has also pushed for accountability and policy changes following the deaths, which have drawn scrutiny over the treatment and sourcing of the animals. Rep. Anna Eskamani joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the ongoing investigation and its broader implications.
Spirit shutdown: Airline ceases operations
Spirit Airlines announced on Saturday morning that it was ceasing operations "effective immediately," going out of business after more than 30 years. Katy Nastro at Going joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what happens next.
Spirit Airlines announced on Saturday morning that it was ceasing operations "effective immediately," going out of business after more than 30 years. Katy Nastro at Going joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what happens next.
Police: Migrant charged with multiple New York murders
The Nassau County Police Department held a press briefing regarding the arrest of an migrant who entered the United States illegally for the alleged murder of multiple victims.
The Nassau County Police Department held a press briefing regarding the arrest of an migrant who entered the United States illegally for the alleged murder of multiple victims.
Cole Allen to remain jailed in Trump assassination attempt case
Cole Allen, a California man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, will remain jailed pending trial after declining to challenge prosecutors’ detention request. Former federal prosecutor, John W. Day joins LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the case as the investigation continues.
Cole Allen, a California man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, will remain jailed pending trial after declining to challenge prosecutors’ detention request. Former federal prosecutor, John W. Day joins LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the case as the investigation continues.
Thousands attend "May Day" protests worldwide
Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests on Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand, joins LiveNOW to discuss.
Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests on Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Adam Swart, CEO of Crowds on Demand, joins LiveNOW to discuss.
Trump rejects latest Iran proposal; U.S. warns on Hormuz sanctions
President Trump said Iran has submitted a new proposal to end the conflict but called the terms unsatisfactory, as U.S. officials warned maritime firms that payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger sanctions; Javed Ali, University of Michigan national security professor joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the developments.
President Trump said Iran has submitted a new proposal to end the conflict but called the terms unsatisfactory, as U.S. officials warned maritime firms that payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger sanctions; Javed Ali, University of Michigan national security professor joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the developments.
Soaking rains sweep across Sunshine State
The Sunshine State is kicking off the first weekend of May with a round of severe storms on Saturday, which brings the risk of strong, damaging winds and an isolated tornado. A strong cold front is set to sweep through Florida on Saturday. Ahead of the front, a surge of deep tropical moisture and robust atmospheric energy will set the stage for storm development.
The Sunshine State is kicking off the first weekend of May with a round of severe storms on Saturday, which brings the risk of strong, damaging winds and an isolated tornado. A strong cold front is set to sweep through Florida on Saturday. Ahead of the front, a surge of deep tropical moisture and robust atmospheric energy will set the stage for storm development.
Spirit shutdown: Duffy details airline closure
Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to share an update after Spirit Airlines announced it would cease operations due to its failure to reach an agreement with the government.
Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, held a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to share an update after Spirit Airlines announced it would cease operations due to its failure to reach an agreement with the government.
Trump is ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s newest peace plan
Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. President Donald Trump subsequently said he’s “not satisfied” with it, but did not elaborate on the proposal’s apparent shortcomings. Ruthie Blum from the Jewish News Syndicate joins LiveNOW from FOX.
Iran has handed over its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to mediators in Pakistan, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday. President Donald Trump subsequently said he’s “not satisfied” with it, but did not elaborate on the proposal’s apparent shortcomings. Ruthie Blum from the Jewish News Syndicate joins LiveNOW from FOX.
Bull shark attacks fisherman's kayak
A Florida fisherman had a close encounter with a large bull shark when it “swam right up and bumped his kayak” during a calm morning paddle on April 20. (Credit: Christopher LaFrange via Storyful)
A Florida fisherman had a close encounter with a large bull shark when it “swam right up and bumped his kayak” during a calm morning paddle on April 20. (Credit: Christopher LaFrange via Storyful)
Trump says he will impose 25% automobile tariff on EU
AIER's Paul Mueller joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will impose a 25 percent tariff on automobiles from the European Union.
AIER's Paul Mueller joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will impose a 25 percent tariff on automobiles from the European Union.
Trump says Iran war 'terminated' as war powers deadline passes
Allen Weiner, senior lecturer in law at Stanford University, joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the War Powers Act in relation to the conflict in Iran, which has now hit the 60-day mark.
Allen Weiner, senior lecturer in law at Stanford University, joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the War Powers Act in relation to the conflict in Iran, which has now hit the 60-day mark.
May Day rallies held across the US
Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests on May 1, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions
Activists worldwide held May Day rallies and street protests on May 1, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions
Trump Vows 25% Tariff on European Autos
On Friday, President Trump announced he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week from the previously agreed 15%, saying the bloc had not complied with its trade deal with Washington. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick brings economist from the Financial Time, Soumaya Keynes to discuss.
On Friday, President Trump announced he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week from the previously agreed 15%, saying the bloc had not complied with its trade deal with Washington. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick brings economist from the Financial Time, Soumaya Keynes to discuss.
Pentagon withdrawing 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6–12 months, the Pentagon confirmed on Friday. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW to react.
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next 6–12 months, the Pentagon confirmed on Friday. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW to react.
Pot of sauce spills all over the floor in pizza shop slip
The manager of a Minnesota pizza restaurant had a moment right out of "The Office," when he tripped and spilled a large pot of sauce. (Credit: Sweet Taste of Italy via Storyful)
The manager of a Minnesota pizza restaurant had a moment right out of "The Office," when he tripped and spilled a large pot of sauce. (Credit: Sweet Taste of Italy via Storyful)
GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech
FIRST ON FOX: South Carolina Republicans are pushing to strip funding from the state’s only public HBCU after the university rescinded Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement invitation following student protests and security concerns.
FIRST ON FOX: South Carolina Republicans are pushing to strip funding from the state’s only public HBCU after the university rescinded Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement invitation following student protests and security concerns.
Trump considers reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump intimated that he may reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany amid an ongoing spat with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran. Rick de la Torre, former CIA operations officer, joins LiveNOW to discuss.
President Donald Trump intimated that he may reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany amid an ongoing spat with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran. Rick de la Torre, former CIA operations officer, joins LiveNOW to discuss.
Trump signs bill ending DHS shutdown: What comes next?
President Donald Trump swiftly signed a bipartisan legislation Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, shortly after the package won final approval in the House, ending the longest agency shutdown in history. So, what comes next? Grant Reeher with Syracuse Univ. joins LiveNOW from FOX.
President Donald Trump swiftly signed a bipartisan legislation Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, shortly after the package won final approval in the House, ending the longest agency shutdown in history. So, what comes next? Grant Reeher with Syracuse Univ. joins LiveNOW from FOX.