Musk testifies in trial against OpenAI's Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest man against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit. Kelly Saberi with FOX Business joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac with more.
Elon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest man against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit. Kelly Saberi with FOX Business joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac with more.
King Charles III and Camilla visit the Big Apple
On Wednesday, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. The royal couple’s NYC visit included a New York Public Library event and a stop at a local community organization. The Times reporter Katy Balls joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to recap the royals visit to the United States.
On Wednesday, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. The royal couple’s NYC visit included a New York Public Library event and a stop at a local community organization. The Times reporter Katy Balls joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to recap the royals visit to the United States.
Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer as war continues
We watched earlier today as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was questioned about the Iran war before Congress. Secretary Hegseth spent much of the day testifying about the military’s budget. This comes as President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States ends its blockade. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with national security analyst Hal Kempfer as Hegseth says, “this budget grows our force by almost 50,000."
We watched earlier today as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was questioned about the Iran war before Congress. Secretary Hegseth spent much of the day testifying about the military’s budget. This comes as President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States ends its blockade. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with national security analyst Hal Kempfer as Hegseth says, “this budget grows our force by almost 50,000."
Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged
On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell wrapped up his final news conference, speaking about the central bank’s independence and his role at the Fed moving forward following his final meeting as chair. The Federal Reserve announced it will leave interest rates unchanged amid concerns about inflation rising further amid the war in Iran. LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings MarketWatch reporter, Greg Robb into the conversation to discuss.
On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell wrapped up his final news conference, speaking about the central bank’s independence and his role at the Fed moving forward following his final meeting as chair. The Federal Reserve announced it will leave interest rates unchanged amid concerns about inflation rising further amid the war in Iran. LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings MarketWatch reporter, Greg Robb into the conversation to discuss.
D4vd accused of killing teen to protect music career
We are learning the latest after prosecutors said Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. According to our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles, a document filed this week provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember Rivas Hernandez’s body and get rid of evidence. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with criminal defense attorney Silva Megerditchian after the teen’s body was found decomposing in a Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills in September of last year.
We are learning the latest after prosecutors said Wednesday that singer D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. According to our partners at FOX 11 Los Angeles, a document filed this week provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember Rivas Hernandez’s body and get rid of evidence. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with criminal defense attorney Silva Megerditchian after the teen’s body was found decomposing in a Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills in September of last year.
Powell nears end of term as Fed holds rates steady
We are learning the latest this Wednesday as the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting. However, the Fed did signal it could still cut rates in the coming months. The Fed kept its short-term rate at 3.6% and retained language in its statement suggesting the next move would be a rate reduction. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with economic strategist Dan Varroney as Chair Jerome Powell will reportedly step down from his leadership role when his term ends on May 15.
We are learning the latest this Wednesday as the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting. However, the Fed did signal it could still cut rates in the coming months. The Fed kept its short-term rate at 3.6% and retained language in its statement suggesting the next move would be a rate reduction. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with economic strategist Dan Varroney as Chair Jerome Powell will reportedly step down from his leadership role when his term ends on May 15.
Comey appears in court after his ‘8647’ indictment
We are learning the latest after former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in Virginia just a day after he was indicted over a social media post. Prosecutors allege that the post, which featured an arrangement of seashells, threatened President Donald Trump. The two-count indictment charges Comey with "knowingly and willfully" making a threat to "take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon" Trump and with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
We are learning the latest after former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in Virginia just a day after he was indicted over a social media post. Prosecutors allege that the post, which featured an arrangement of seashells, threatened President Donald Trump. The two-count indictment charges Comey with "knowingly and willfully" making a threat to "take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon" Trump and with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
Rep. Luna (R-FL) on FISA, security
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) on FISA and Capitol Hill security.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) on FISA and Capitol Hill security.
Florida House, Senate pass Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed redrawn congressional map
Florida House and Senate passed a redrawn congressional map that could allow the GOP to gain four additional seats.
Florida House and Senate passed a redrawn congressional map that could allow the GOP to gain four additional seats.
Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
President Trump greets Artemis II crew in Oval Office
President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II astronauts at the Oval Office Wednesday following the successful completion of their historic expedition around the moon.
President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II astronauts at the Oval Office Wednesday following the successful completion of their historic expedition around the moon.
United Airlines pilot from SFO reports possibly hitting drone
A United Airlines pilot who took off from San Francisco International Airport early Wednesday called in to say it seemed like he hit a drone in the sky en route to San Diego.
A United Airlines pilot who took off from San Francisco International Airport early Wednesday called in to say it seemed like he hit a drone in the sky en route to San Diego.
Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House
President Donald Trump met April 29 with the four Artemis II astronauts at the White House after their historic mission around the moon.
President Donald Trump met April 29 with the four Artemis II astronauts at the White House after their historic mission around the moon.
U.S. Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out a revised Louisiana congressional map that added a second Black majority district.
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed out a revised Louisiana congressional map that added a second Black majority district.
Photo shows Cole Allen in hotel room before attack as DOJ moves to keep him jailed: investigators
Investigators say the man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes before the attack.
Investigators say the man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes before the attack.
Fair ride collapses in southern Brazil, injuring 11
A fairgoer in southern Brazil captured the frightening moment the ride she was on collapsed. (Credit: Jeniffer Ferreira Duarte via Storyful)
A fairgoer in southern Brazil captured the frightening moment the ride she was on collapsed. (Credit: Jeniffer Ferreira Duarte via Storyful)
Middle school students stop school bus after driver passes out
Video from inside a Mississippi school bus captures the moment five middle-school students leapt into action after the driver lost consciousness. (Credit: Hancock County School District via Storyful)
Video from inside a Mississippi school bus captures the moment five middle-school students leapt into action after the driver lost consciousness. (Credit: Hancock County School District via Storyful)
Rep. Casar talks affordability, Comey indictment & more
Congressman Greg Casar, a Democrat representing the 35th congressional district of Texas. serves as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk the new affordability plan, the recent indictment of former FBI director James Comey and other top political headlines.
Congressman Greg Casar, a Democrat representing the 35th congressional district of Texas. serves as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. He joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk the new affordability plan, the recent indictment of former FBI director James Comey and other top political headlines.
BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began
Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total.
Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total.