Trump fires hundreds of FAA workers
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. FOX 5 D.C.'s Melanie Alnwick joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a January fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. FOX 5 D.C.'s Melanie Alnwick joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest.
Hochul calls meeting to discuss Adams' future
New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement Monday, saying she's asked key leaders to meet with her Tuesday about the path forward as it relates to the city of New York and Mayor Eric Adams.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement Monday, saying she's asked key leaders to meet with her Tuesday about the path forward as it relates to the city of New York and Mayor Eric Adams.
Senior aides to NYC Mayor Adams to resign
Four senior deputies of New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned Monday, the Adams Administration announced. The news comes after the Justice Department pushed to drop criminal charges against Adams. Criminal defense attorney Sam Bassett joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Four senior deputies of New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned Monday, the Adams Administration announced. The news comes after the Justice Department pushed to drop criminal charges against Adams. Criminal defense attorney Sam Bassett joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to IRS taxpayer data, AP reports
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency are attempting to access millions of files that include taxpayer information, bank records, and sensitive documents.
CA Governor: Sheriff Chad Bianco announces run
Chad Bianco has formally announced his candidacy for governor of California. Bianco was first elected sheriff of Riverside County, CA in 2018 amid backing from the deputies' union, the Riverside Sheriffs' Association. He had previously run unsuccessfully against then-Sheriff Stan Sniff in 2014.
Chad Bianco has formally announced his candidacy for governor of California. Bianco was first elected sheriff of Riverside County, CA in 2018 amid backing from the deputies' union, the Riverside Sheriffs' Association. He had previously run unsuccessfully against then-Sheriff Stan Sniff in 2014.
Top U.S., Russian officials will meet to discuss Ukraine – without, apparently, Ukraine
While the primary goal of this week's meetings is to “restore" U.S.-Russian relations, the Ukraine war will be a key point as officials sit down in Saudi Arabia.
While the primary goal of this week's meetings is to “restore" U.S.-Russian relations, the Ukraine war will be a key point as officials sit down in Saudi Arabia.
New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."
IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.
US, Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war
Trump administrations officials are heading to Saudi Arabia to start peace talks with Russia and Ukraine, Politico reports. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall breaks it down with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
Trump administrations officials are heading to Saudi Arabia to start peace talks with Russia and Ukraine, Politico reports. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall breaks it down with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
President Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump signed a plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on important. LiveNOW's Breanna Isbell breaks it down with Matt Schulz, a chief credit analyst.
President Donald Trump signed a plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on important. LiveNOW's Breanna Isbell breaks it down with Matt Schulz, a chief credit analyst.
President Trump to charge reciprocal tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has tasked his economics team with devising plans for reciprocal tariffs on every country that taxes U.S. imports, raising the risk of a global trade war with American friends and foes. Trump posted to Truth Social the following: "On trade, I have decided for purposes of fairness, that I will charge a reciprocal tariff, meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less."
U.S. President Donald Trump has tasked his economics team with devising plans for reciprocal tariffs on every country that taxes U.S. imports, raising the risk of a global trade war with American friends and foes. Trump posted to Truth Social the following: "On trade, I have decided for purposes of fairness, that I will charge a reciprocal tariff, meaning whatever countries charge the United States of America, we will charge them. No more, no less."
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records
This week the FBI said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of President John. F Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Trump's executive order last month to release thousands of files. Presidential historian James Robenalt joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to help us make more sense of this.
This week the FBI said it discovered 2,400 new records related to the assassination of President John. F Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Trump's executive order last month to release thousands of files. Presidential historian James Robenalt joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to help us make more sense of this.
Poll: Increasing number of Democrats say party should become more moderate
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
A new Gallup poll shows an increasing number of Democrats want their party to become more moderate, while most Republicans favor keeping their party as it is.
Lead prosecutor of NYC mayor Eric Adams' case resigns
Hagan Scotten, an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of New York resigned over the Department of Justice's order to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' bribery case. LiveNOW's Christina Evans breaks it down with legal analyst Neama Rahmani.
Hagan Scotten, an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of New York resigned over the Department of Justice's order to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' bribery case. LiveNOW's Christina Evans breaks it down with legal analyst Neama Rahmani.
Trump signs executive order to block federal money for schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools, calling such mandates an infringement on personal freedom.
Will President Donald Trump be at the Daytona 500?
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Daytona 500 Sunday, the first event of the NASCAR racing season. FOX 35 Orlando's Manny Martinez talks with fans on how they're feeling about the president possibly attending.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Daytona 500 Sunday, the first event of the NASCAR racing season. FOX 35 Orlando's Manny Martinez talks with fans on how they're feeling about the president possibly attending.
President Trump answers questions in Oval Office
President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters after he signed more executive orders on Friday. One of the executive orders on Friday targets schools who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates and bars them from receiving federal funds. It also tasks Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and the Secretary of Education to establish guidelines and "provide a plan to end coercive COVID-19 vaccine mandates."
President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters after he signed more executive orders on Friday. One of the executive orders on Friday targets schools who still have coronavirus vaccine mandates and bars them from receiving federal funds. It also tasks Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and the Secretary of Education to establish guidelines and "provide a plan to end coercive COVID-19 vaccine mandates."
Democrat attorney's general speak on DOGE lawsuit
Attorneys general from 14 states challenged the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise ?virtually unchecked power? in a lawsuit filed Thursday. One of the attorney's, Letitia James, held a press conference on Friday where she slammed Elon Musk. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., says the actions taken by Musk at the helm of DOGE can only be taken by a nominated and Senate-confirmed official. It sites constitutional provisions that delineate the powers of Congress and the president.
Attorneys general from 14 states challenged the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise ?virtually unchecked power? in a lawsuit filed Thursday. One of the attorney's, Letitia James, held a press conference on Friday where she slammed Elon Musk. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., says the actions taken by Musk at the helm of DOGE can only be taken by a nominated and Senate-confirmed official. It sites constitutional provisions that delineate the powers of Congress and the president.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Americans think the government spends too much; here's what it actually spends
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.
Recent polling shows that Americans are largely contradictory when it comes to the federal budget.