U.S. double boat strike kills 5 in the Pacific
On Dec. 18, at the direction of Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. A total of five male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions - three in the first vessel and two in the second vessel. No U.S. military forces were harmed.
House GOP pushes back against weed reclassification
A group of House Republicans is urging President Trump against reclassifying marijuana. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the pushback with FOX News' Mark Meredith.
Trump signs executive order reclassifying marijuana
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana.
New Epstein photos shared a day before case files deadline
The latest photo dump from Jeffrey Epstein's estate includes a screenshot of messages discussing a “scout" who sends girls.
RFK Jr. announces new gender-affirming restrictions
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday moved to cut access to gender-affirming care for minors. "This is not medicine. This is malpractice," said Kennedy.
Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Reactions after President Trump addresses nation
President Donald Trump gave an address from the White House on Wednesday that praised his administration's accomplishments over the past 11 months. President Trump claimed inflation was down, employment was up, and the prices of everyday items were decreasing as we move into the year ahead. Trump said during his primetime address that lowering health care costs, including drug prices, will be a major focus for his administration. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with political analyst and historian, Rich Rubino, as reactions to the speech begin to come in.
Speaker Johnson after House passes GOP health bill
Speaker Mike Johnson has now secured a significant victory as House Republicans passed a bill aimed at reducing healthcare costs. This comes as insurance premiums are set to rise in the coming weeks, providing a win for Johnson. The legislation passed 216 to 211. Just one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, voted against it along with all House Democrats. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache has the latest as Speaker Johnson spoke to reporters after the bill cleared the House.
House Republicans force vote on healthcare subsidies
Four House Republicans in vulnerable swing districts broke with House Speaker Mike Johnson Wednesday to force a vote on the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of this year. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the developing news with Cami Mondeaux from Deseret News.
Dan Bongino to step aside as FBI Deputy Director
We are now learning that Dan Bongino, the FBI Deputy Director, will step aside and leave his current position next month. Bongino made the announcement on Wednesday, ending a brief tenure as the bureau's No. 2 official. President Donald Trump has indicated that he remains confident in FBI Director Kash Patel.
Here are the 4 Republicans that broke party lines to force health care subsidies vote
Four House Republicans crossed party lines to force a vote on extending health care tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to lower their insurance premiums.
President Trump speaks to media at Joint Base Andrews
President Donald Trump spoke to members of the media at Joint Base Andrews after returning from Dover Air Force base where he attended the dignified transfer of two National Guardsmen who were killed in Syria. Trump was asked about the transfer, Venezuela, Dan Bongino, and more.
Trump has partisan plaques added under photos in Presidential Walk of Fame
The additions include references to “Sleepy Joe” Biden and paint Republican icon Ronald Reagan as a fan of a young Trump.
Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address
President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.
WH slams Susie Wiles Vanity Fair story as 'hit piece'
Susie Wiles accused Vanity Fair of publishing a "disingenuously framed hit piece" after it quoted her describing President Trump as having an "alcoholic’s personality" and critiquing members of the administration. The article also highlighted Wiles’ comments on Vice President JD Vance and immigration policy, which she later said lacked crucial context. The White House defended Wiles, praising her leadership and noting her key role in Trump’s successful 2024 campaign before becoming chief of staff. Politico's Sophia Cai joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss the fallout from the two-part piece, which is the culmination of 11 interviews over the course of this past year.
VP Vance speaks ahead of Pennsylvania visit
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley on Tuesday to highlight the administration’s economic message.
Video: 8 killed in triple U.S. drug boat strike
The U.S. military just released new video shows the moments it attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of eight people as scrutiny over the boat strikes is intensifying in Congress. This also comes as Sec. Rubio and Defense Sec. Hegseth are expected to go before the senate regaurding the strikes. The military said in a statement on social media that the strikes targeted “designated terrorist organizations,” killing three people in the first vessel, two in the second boat and three in the third boat. It didn’t provide evidence of their alleged drug trafficking but posted a video of a boat moving through water before exploding.
Trump on Rob Reiner: Republicans react to president's comment
Trump's comment on Monday came as police were still investigating the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife as an apparent homicide.
Trump awards Mexican Border Defense Medal
President Donald Trump delivered remarks on Monday in the Oval Office as he participated in a Mexican Border Defense Medal Presentation. He was joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who earlier this year established the medal to recognize service members deployed to the southern border for support.