President Trump meets with Japanese PM Ishiba
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday as two allies wary of China's rise work to boost business and security ties while an escalating trade war threatens to rupture the global economy. "We love Japan!" Trump said as he greeted Ishiba and the two shook hands. Trump, whose first three weeks in office have shredded norms and shaken foreign capitals from Ottawa to Bogota, has taken a more conventional approach to Washington's longstanding Asia-Pacific allies, including Japan, South Korea, Australia and the Philippines.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday as two allies wary of China's rise work to boost business and security ties while an escalating trade war threatens to rupture the global economy. "We love Japan!" Trump said as he greeted Ishiba and the two shook hands. Trump, whose first three weeks in office have shredded norms and shaken foreign capitals from Ottawa to Bogota, has taken a more conventional approach to Washington's longstanding Asia-Pacific allies, including Japan, South Korea, Australia and the Philippines.
Johnson and Netanyahu deliver remarks
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave brief remarks following a closed-door meeting. Their press conference came just days after President Trump proposed for the U.S. to take control of Gaza. Netanyahu and Johnson have both supported the idea, despite scrutiny from others, including lawmakers, U.S. allies and adversaries.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave brief remarks following a closed-door meeting. Their press conference came just days after President Trump proposed for the U.S. to take control of Gaza. Netanyahu and Johnson have both supported the idea, despite scrutiny from others, including lawmakers, U.S. allies and adversaries.
Top criminal court condemns Trump sanctions on ICC
President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. Neither the U.S. nor Israel is a member of or recognizes the court, which has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes over his military response in Gaza after the Hamas attack against Israel in October 2023. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, including children, have been killed during the Israeli military?s response.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. Neither the U.S. nor Israel is a member of or recognizes the court, which has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes over his military response in Gaza after the Hamas attack against Israel in October 2023. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, including children, have been killed during the Israeli military?s response.
Federal worker buyout deadline: What we know about the deferred resignation program
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign, extending the deadline to Monday.
DOGE staffer resigns after racist social media posts resurface
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Marko Elez, a software engineer working on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting initiative, resigned after past racist social media posts surfaced, raising concerns about DOGE’s influence.
Can President Trump shut down a federal agency?
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign and extended the deadline to Monday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the federal employee deferred resignation offer and more with BasedPolitics Co-Founder Brad Polumbo.
A judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign and extended the deadline to Monday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the federal employee deferred resignation offer and more with BasedPolitics Co-Founder Brad Polumbo.
Judge blocks DOGE access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system records
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is led by Elon Musk.
Trump administration sued over DOGE access
Barron's Ideas Editor Matt Peterson joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its access to government payment systems. Several government employee unions brought suit over who could access the material as part of a government-wide evaluation of programs and systems, led by DOGE. Democratic attorneys general in more than a dozen states also vowed to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing sensitive data.
Barron's Ideas Editor Matt Peterson joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its access to government payment systems. Several government employee unions brought suit over who could access the material as part of a government-wide evaluation of programs and systems, led by DOGE. Democratic attorneys general in more than a dozen states also vowed to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk and DOGE from accessing sensitive data.
Trump executive order blasts Biden's 'anti-Christian government'
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the “targeting” of Christians.
NCAA: Women's sports now only for student-athletes assigned female at birth
NCAA's policy change comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
NCAA's policy change comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
President Trump speaks on 'religious freedoms'
President Donald Trump participated in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. Trump will also speak at a separate prayer breakfast at a Washington hotel sponsored by a private group.
President Donald Trump participated in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. Trump will also speak at a separate prayer breakfast at a Washington hotel sponsored by a private group.
President Trump remarks at National Prayer Breakfast
President Donald Trump participated in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. Trump will also speak at a separate prayer breakfast at a Washington hotel sponsored by a private group.
President Donald Trump participated in the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol on Thursday, joining a more than 70-year-old Washington tradition that brings together a bipartisan group of lawmakers for fellowship. Trump will also speak at a separate prayer breakfast at a Washington hotel sponsored by a private group.
Trump's Gaza proposal: Temporary or permanent?
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump isn?t committing to deploying U.S. troops to Gaza after suggesting on Tuesday that the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza Strip. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about President Trump's Gaza proposal with retired Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump isn?t committing to deploying U.S. troops to Gaza after suggesting on Tuesday that the U.S. would "take over" the Gaza Strip. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about President Trump's Gaza proposal with retired Marine intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
Unedited Harris '60 Minutes' transcript released
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) released the unedited transcript and video handed over by CBS News of its controversial "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) released the unedited transcript and video handed over by CBS News of its controversial "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump signs 'No Men in Women's Sports' order
On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order which banned men from participating in women's sports.
On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order which banned men from participating in women's sports.
Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell on a set of stairs as he was exiting the Senate chamber on Wednesday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell on a set of stairs as he was exiting the Senate chamber on Wednesday.
Full: White House briefing amid Trump's Gaza comments
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses Trump's view on the Gaza strip, his executive action requesting the NCAA bans trans athletes from women's sports and other initiatives by the administration.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses Trump's view on the Gaza strip, his executive action requesting the NCAA bans trans athletes from women's sports and other initiatives by the administration.
Bondi's DOJ Day 1 directives: Fight weaponization of justice, eliminate cartels, lift death penalty ban
Attorney General Pam Bondi is planning to issue several major directives as she leads the Justice Department. Fox News Digital obtained memos outlining Bondi’s first-day directives.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is planning to issue several major directives as she leads the Justice Department. Fox News Digital obtained memos outlining Bondi’s first-day directives.
Pam Bondi sworn in as US Attorney General
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump swore in Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, is expected to oversee a radical reshaping of the department that has been the target of Trump?s ire over the criminal cases it brought against him. She enters with the FBI, which she will oversee, in turmoil over the scrutiny of agents involved in investigations related to the president, who has made clear his desire to seek revenge on his perceived adversaries.
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump swore in Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist, is expected to oversee a radical reshaping of the department that has been the target of Trump?s ire over the criminal cases it brought against him. She enters with the FBI, which she will oversee, in turmoil over the scrutiny of agents involved in investigations related to the president, who has made clear his desire to seek revenge on his perceived adversaries.