Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Senate passes funding bill, averting shutdown
The Senate voted 54-46 to pass a six-month spending bill on Friday just hours before a government shutdown, sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the latest with political analyst Rich Rubino.
The Senate voted 54-46 to pass a six-month spending bill on Friday just hours before a government shutdown, sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the latest with political analyst Rich Rubino.
Several states seek end to property taxes: Shouldn't have to 'rent from the government'
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Live updates: Trump speaks at Justice Department; Senate votes on budget
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
President Donald Trump made what the White House called a “historic" visit to the Justice Department Friday to deliver remarks and rally support for his agenda. Meanwhile, his budget is being debated in the Senate.
Senate passes funding bill, avoiding gov't shutdown
A government shutdown was averted just hours before the Friday 11:59 p.m. deadline after enough Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., helped Republicans defeat the filibuster. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for a signature. The bill will keep spending levels the same as fiscal year (FY) 2024 until Oct. 1.
A government shutdown was averted just hours before the Friday 11:59 p.m. deadline after enough Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., helped Republicans defeat the filibuster. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for a signature. The bill will keep spending levels the same as fiscal year (FY) 2024 until Oct. 1.
President Trump takes questions before boarding AF1
President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One to depart for Mar-a-Lago this weekend. Trump briefly spoke about the ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia before answering questions on other topics. "We've had some pretty good news coming out of Russia," Trump said. "We're hearing good things, who knows, but we're hearing good things."
President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One to depart for Mar-a-Lago this weekend. Trump briefly spoke about the ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia before answering questions on other topics. "We've had some pretty good news coming out of Russia," Trump said. "We're hearing good things, who knows, but we're hearing good things."
DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
FULL: President Trump speech at the DOJ
President Donald Trump delivered remarks from the Department of Justice, marking a rare visit by a sitting president. During his speech, President Trump accused former President Joe Biden’s of turning the agency into the "department of injustice." Trump also accused the judicial branch of conspiring with the media.
President Donald Trump delivered remarks from the Department of Justice, marking a rare visit by a sitting president. During his speech, President Trump accused former President Joe Biden’s of turning the agency into the "department of injustice." Trump also accused the judicial branch of conspiring with the media.
Senate votes to advance GOP funding bill 62-38
The spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown passed a key procedural hurdle in the Senate, setting up a final vote on Friday night. Ten Democrats joined with Republicans to clear the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure. The vote was 62-38.
The spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown passed a key procedural hurdle in the Senate, setting up a final vote on Friday night. Ten Democrats joined with Republicans to clear the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure. The vote was 62-38.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
WATCH: GOP Sen. Rand Paul goes off on budget bill
Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul criticizes the crucial stopgap government spending bill, just hours ahead of a key procedural Senate vote to avoid a shutdown.
Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul criticizes the crucial stopgap government spending bill, just hours ahead of a key procedural Senate vote to avoid a shutdown.
Rep. Jeffries ducks question about Chuck Schumer
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries did not answer a question about Sen. Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) future as the Democratic leader of the Senate during a press conference with other House Democratic leaders.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries did not answer a question about Sen. Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) future as the Democratic leader of the Senate during a press conference with other House Democratic leaders.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump may invoke Alien Enemies Act
President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 in an effort to pave the way for faster mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Former ICE Director, John Sandweg, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 in an effort to pave the way for faster mass deportations of illegal immigrants. Former ICE Director, John Sandweg, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Senate working to avoid government shutdown
NOW: The senate is working to avoid a government shutdown. This as the house passed President Trump's spending bill earlier this week. Chuck Schumer and other democrats say President Trump and Elon Musk want a shutdown.
NOW: The senate is working to avoid a government shutdown. This as the house passed President Trump's spending bill earlier this week. Chuck Schumer and other democrats say President Trump and Elon Musk want a shutdown.
Putin casts doubt on U.S. ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but emphasized that there are issues he still needs to discuss. Peter Doran with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but emphasized that there are issues he still needs to discuss. Peter Doran with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest developments.
Raul Grijalva: Arizona Congressman dies at 77
Raul Grijalva, who has been serving as a Democratic Congressman from Arizona for years, has passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, according to a statement released by his office.
Raul Grijalva, who has been serving as a Democratic Congressman from Arizona for years, has passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, according to a statement released by his office.
Stocks plunge amid fears of recession
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday with the S&P 500 now more than 10 percent below its last record high. On Thursday, President Donald Trump also threated a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits, if the European Union does not remove tariffs on U.S. whiskey. These changes have sparked many questions included whether we could be headed for a recession. LiveNOW's Andy Mac helps us make more sense of this with Barron's Megan Leonhardt.
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday with the S&P 500 now more than 10 percent below its last record high. On Thursday, President Donald Trump also threated a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits, if the European Union does not remove tariffs on U.S. whiskey. These changes have sparked many questions included whether we could be headed for a recession. LiveNOW's Andy Mac helps us make more sense of this with Barron's Megan Leonhardt.
Live updates: Trump meets with NATO secretary general, threatens more tariffs
President Donald Trump is hosting NATO secretary general Mark Rutte on Thursday at the White House during an important moment for Europe and NATO.
President Donald Trump is hosting NATO secretary general Mark Rutte on Thursday at the White House during an important moment for Europe and NATO.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow birthright citizenship restrictions
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow restrictions on birthright citizenship to partly take effect while legal fights play out.