Cesar Chavez name removal efforts surge
LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Matthew Garcia, a Professor at Dartmouth College and the author of “From the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement.” This comes as a number of states, including California, are dealing with the fallout after Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual assault and the grooming of young girls within the farmworker movement. Chavez is widely regarded as an iconic civil rights leader. His name currently graces a series of schools, buildings, and other facilities across the United States.
LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Matthew Garcia, a Professor at Dartmouth College and the author of “From the Jaws of Victory: The Triumph and Tragedy of Cesar Chavez and the Farm Worker Movement.” This comes as a number of states, including California, are dealing with the fallout after Cesar Chavez is accused of sexual assault and the grooming of young girls within the farmworker movement. Chavez is widely regarded as an iconic civil rights leader. His name currently graces a series of schools, buildings, and other facilities across the United States.
Body of Jimmy Gracey found in Barcelona
A body recovered during the search for a missing Chicago-area man in Barcelona has been identified as Jimmy Gracey. The 20-year-old University of Alabama student disappeared this week while on a trip for spring break. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the development with Joanie Lum from FOX 32 Chicago.
A body recovered during the search for a missing Chicago-area man in Barcelona has been identified as Jimmy Gracey. The 20-year-old University of Alabama student disappeared this week while on a trip for spring break. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the development with Joanie Lum from FOX 32 Chicago.
Pentagon seeks additional $200B for Iran war
Politico's Paul McLeary joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss new reports that the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the war in Iran. Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the report Thursday, saying "it takes money to kill bad guys."
Politico's Paul McLeary joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss new reports that the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the war in Iran. Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the report Thursday, saying "it takes money to kill bad guys."
Artemis II rocket rolls out, potential April 1 launch
We are learning more as NASA continues work on their Artemis II mission, with the hopes of sending astronauts on a trip around the moon. Current plans would see a crewed spaceflight from Artemis II, sending four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the moon and back. The soonest possible launch date is currently set at April 1. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Stephanie Buffamonte at FOX 35 Orlando, who is on the scene as the rocket gets rolled out later this evening.
We are learning more as NASA continues work on their Artemis II mission, with the hopes of sending astronauts on a trip around the moon. Current plans would see a crewed spaceflight from Artemis II, sending four astronauts on a 10-day flight around the moon and back. The soonest possible launch date is currently set at April 1. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Stephanie Buffamonte at FOX 35 Orlando, who is on the scene as the rocket gets rolled out later this evening.
Jimmy Gracey's body pulled from Barcelona waters after Chicago-area man vanished
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.
Iranian missile strikes oil refinery in Israel
Israel Defense Forces posted on X: "IRANIAN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURE STRUCK IN THE CASPIAN SEA Targets included: • Iranian Navy vessels, including missile ships, support vessels boats, & guard ships. • A port command center from which Iranian Navy forces controlled naval operations • Central infrastructure used for vessel repair and maintenance"
Israel Defense Forces posted on X: "IRANIAN NAVAL INFRASTRUCTURE STRUCK IN THE CASPIAN SEA Targets included: • Iranian Navy vessels, including missile ships, support vessels boats, & guard ships. • A port command center from which Iranian Navy forces controlled naval operations • Central infrastructure used for vessel repair and maintenance"
Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor with Japan's PM on Iran
When asked about why President Trump didn't warn his allies about his impending attack on Iran earlier in March, Trump jokes that "who knows more about surprise than Japan" in reference to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II in 1941.
When asked about why President Trump didn't warn his allies about his impending attack on Iran earlier in March, Trump jokes that "who knows more about surprise than Japan" in reference to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II in 1941.
President Trump hosts Japanese Prime Minister
President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Trump took questions from reporters about the Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Trump took questions from reporters about the Iran conflict.
ICE surge: People of Twin Cities honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award
The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.
The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.
Gabbard questioned over Israel in Iran
At the hearing on global threats, Senator Castro interrogated Tulsi Gabbard over Israel's involvement in the war in Iran, and whether the US has supported all of their decisions, including coordination between the US and Israel militaries.
At the hearing on global threats, Senator Castro interrogated Tulsi Gabbard over Israel's involvement in the war in Iran, and whether the US has supported all of their decisions, including coordination between the US and Israel militaries.
DNI Gabbard on Iran, China & Russia
Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, spoke at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday. FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe also spoke at the hearing on worldwide threats.
Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, spoke at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday. FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe also spoke at the hearing on worldwide threats.
Hegseth, Pentagon update on Iran war
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine provided the latest update on the war with Iran. During the briefing Sec. Hegseth said that there was no definitive timeframe on an end to the war.
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine provided the latest update on the war with Iran. During the briefing Sec. Hegseth said that there was no definitive timeframe on an end to the war.
Reported attack hits major oil facility
President Trump says the US did did not have anything to do with an attack on the South Pars Natural Gas Facility. In a statement President Trump said "Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran."
President Trump says the US did did not have anything to do with an attack on the South Pars Natural Gas Facility. In a statement President Trump said "Israel, out of anger for what has taken place in the Middle East, has violently lashed out at a major facility known as South Pars Gas Field in Iran."
Sec. Hegseth: "We will finish the job"
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks Thursday morning, explaining that he assured the families of those fallen service members that Operation Epic Fury will continue until the mission is complete.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks Thursday morning, explaining that he assured the families of those fallen service members that Operation Epic Fury will continue until the mission is complete.
Iran war: Attack on South Pars Natural Gas Field
President Trump pledged the US would “massively blow up the entirety” of the world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media against Iran’s South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack was in retaliation for an Israeli attack on the South Pars field earlier. Michelle Brouhard, Head of Policy & Geopolitical Risk at Kpler joined LiveNOW's Bowen Kedrowicz to discuss the latest.
President Trump pledged the US would “massively blow up the entirety” of the world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Trump made his threat on social media against Iran’s South Pars natural gas field after Iranian missiles hit Qatar. The Iranian attack was in retaliation for an Israeli attack on the South Pars field earlier. Michelle Brouhard, Head of Policy & Geopolitical Risk at Kpler joined LiveNOW's Bowen Kedrowicz to discuss the latest.
Trump arrives at Dover Air Force Base ahead of dignified transfer
President Donald Trump,Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other lawmakers arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. airmen that died in a plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.
President Donald Trump,Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other lawmakers arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. airmen that died in a plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.
Afroman victorious after music video lawsuit in Ohio
51-year-old “Because I Got High” rapper Joseph Foreman is now claiming victory after an Ohio jury sided with him in a lawsuit brought by sheriff's deputies. The artist, better known as ‘Afroman’, was accused of wrongdoing after making allegedly disparaging music videos about the police who he says raided his home in a fruitless drug search. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with legal affairs journalist, Meghann Cuniff, as the rapper reportedly channeled his anger into a series of popular online videos.
51-year-old “Because I Got High” rapper Joseph Foreman is now claiming victory after an Ohio jury sided with him in a lawsuit brought by sheriff's deputies. The artist, better known as ‘Afroman’, was accused of wrongdoing after making allegedly disparaging music videos about the police who he says raided his home in a fruitless drug search. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with legal affairs journalist, Meghann Cuniff, as the rapper reportedly channeled his anger into a series of popular online videos.
Major heat wave shatters record highs in Southwest
A heat wave continues to bake the Southwest United States, with no relief in sight for the rest of the week. "This big dome of high pressure is just anchored over the Southwest, continuing to produce this offshore flow, warming up the atmosphere 20 to 30-plus degrees above normal," explained meteorologist Maria Quiban with our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles. Several parts of Southern California and Arizona not only broke daily records, but in some communities, it was the warmest March day on record.
A heat wave continues to bake the Southwest United States, with no relief in sight for the rest of the week. "This big dome of high pressure is just anchored over the Southwest, continuing to produce this offshore flow, warming up the atmosphere 20 to 30-plus degrees above normal," explained meteorologist Maria Quiban with our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles. Several parts of Southern California and Arizona not only broke daily records, but in some communities, it was the warmest March day on record.
Ex-Trump official Joe Kent under FBI investigation
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is being investigated by the FBI over allegations that he leaked classified information, according to FOX News and Semafor’s Shelby Talcott. Kent resigned from his role on March 17th over disagreements about the Iran war. Kent stated in his resignation letter that he thought Iran posed no imminent threat. The investigation reportedly pre-dates Kent’s resignation, according to FOX News and Talcott.
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent is being investigated by the FBI over allegations that he leaked classified information, according to FOX News and Semafor’s Shelby Talcott. Kent resigned from his role on March 17th over disagreements about the Iran war. Kent stated in his resignation letter that he thought Iran posed no imminent threat. The investigation reportedly pre-dates Kent’s resignation, according to FOX News and Talcott.