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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.

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.

Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley on Tuesday to highlight the administration’s economic message.

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.

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.

President Trump told reporters that he has been "fully briefed" on the shooting at Brown University. "What a terrible thing it is," Trump said. "All we can do right now is pray for the victims and for those that were very badly hurt...just pray." As of Sunday evening, 2 people are confirmed dead and 8 others are in critical condition, according to authorities. There is currently no suspect in custody, and a shelter in place order remains in effect for those in the area.

According to the U.S. Central Command two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria. The gunman was also killed. In accordance with Department of War policy, the identities of the service members will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified.

According to our partners at Fox News serveral US-Syrian troops have been ambushed in Syria. A senior U.S. official is confirming the attack and says there has been multiple injuries.

President Trump said he is focusing on two candidates to chair the Federal Reserve next year, with former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett the leading contenders, according to The Wall Street Journal. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about Warsh and Hassett with economist Mike Walden.

The White House says President Trump is prepared to take action on healthcare after the Senate failed to pass healthcare legislation on Thursday. Two separate bills to address the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies failed guaranteeing that more than 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums rise significantly next year. Both bills were blocked by 51-48 votes. Dr. William Soliman a pharmaceutical & health insurance expert weighs in.

BREAKING: A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prohibit immigration officials from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Garcia was released from ICE custody on Thursday and was ordered to an ICE check-in.

Politico's Mia McCarthy joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss the Senate rejecting dueling healthcare bills, which comes as Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire on January 1.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Thursday's Congressional Ball, alongside First Lady Melania Trump. The event is an annual bipartisan tradition where members of the House of Representatives and Senate celebrate the holiday season at the White House.

President Trump signed executive orders on artificial intelligence and the economy in the Oval Office on Thursday. Trump also took questions on a range of questions including Indiana's redistricting effort and military operations Venezuela.