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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the blockade on ​Iran is going global in strait of Hormuz. He says "No one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without the permission of the United States Navy. This comes as Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reports that its FM is heading to Pakistan, Oman and Russia. Meanwhile on Thursday President Trump announced a ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon. 

FOX Local spoke with Barry Garapedian, CEO and president of MAG 7 Consulting firm, which caters to mentoring high-school and college-aged students, to discuss tips on how recent graduates can navigate the  job market and why it may feel harder for younger generations to get a job right out of school. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday revealed he had undergone treatment for prostate cancer and delayed releasing the results at the peak of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran earlier this year. 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this morning the U.S. will keep its blockade of Iranian ports and vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in place for “as long as it takes.” His comments come as tensions remain high, with both the U.S. and Iran seizing ships along the critical oil route in recent days, even after a ceasefire extension earlier this week.

UCLA political scientist Benjamin Radd joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to break down the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

A U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in an online betting market, federal officials said Thursday.  Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

President Trump said the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks, following talks at the White House. Trump also said the U.S. will support Lebanon in its defense against Hezbollah. The original 10-day ceasefire, which began on April 16th, was set to expire soon. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discussed the ceasefire extension with Hussain Abdul-Hussain from the FDD. 

Fox News has learned a high-ranking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official is on administrative leave after an investigation was launched into the leader's alleged "sugar daddy" relationship, lavish spending and drug use, according to a DHS official. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the allegations with attorneys Mark Zaid and Dan Meyer.

Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down the major takeaways from the first debate between California's top candidates for governor since Eric Swalwell's exit from the race.

Multiple people were shot inside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday. Authorities confirmed at least one person was killed.

A U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in an online betting market, federal officials said Thursday. President Donald Trump was asked about it in the Oval Office.

President Trump announced Thursday that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for three weeks. 

A new order signed by President Donald Trump’s acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will make state-licensed medical marijuana a less dangerous drug at the federal level. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about what the move means with Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc. 

President Trump answered questions from the media in the Oval Office on Thursday after announcing a deal with Regeneron to lower prescription drug prices. 

President Donald Trump made a major healthcare announcement from the Oval Office on Thursday. The president said the White House struck a deal with Regeneron to lower prescription drug prices. Trump was joined by several people including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 

At least 10 people were injured, including two in critical condition, in a shooting Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana, authorities said. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the incident does not appear to pose an ongoing threat to the public. Police Chief TJ Morse said the gunfire followed a dispute between two groups inside the mall’s food court and was not a random attack. No arrests had been announced, and those involved remained at large.

Police respond to reports of an active shooter at the Mall of Louisiana. A heavy law enforcement presence was observed at the scene as officers responded.