Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Canada, Mexico order retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday evening a 25 percent tariff on $150 billion of American goods in response to Trump. "This will include immediate tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods as of Tuesday, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in 21 days' time," said Trudeau.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday evening a 25 percent tariff on $150 billion of American goods in response to Trump. "This will include immediate tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods as of Tuesday, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in 21 days' time," said Trudeau.
Trump orders airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he ordered military airstrikes in Somalia, taking out a senior ISIS attack planner and other terrorists he recruited. "These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said that the strikes destroyed the caves they were living in and did not "in any way" harm civilians.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he ordered military airstrikes in Somalia, taking out a senior ISIS attack planner and other terrorists he recruited. "These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies," Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said that the strikes destroyed the caves they were living in and did not "in any way" harm civilians.
Fed judges order temp pause to Trump admin efforts
A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans. Judge John McConnell sided with nearly two dozen states that requested an emergency order preventing most federal agencies from halting funding. Trial attorney Jeremy Rosenthal joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
A second federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans. Judge John McConnell sided with nearly two dozen states that requested an emergency order preventing most federal agencies from halting funding. Trial attorney Jeremy Rosenthal joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Some federal websites, public health data disappear to comply with Trump’s DEI directives
U.S. government websites have gone dark as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
U.S. government websites have gone dark as agencies scrambled to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders declaring his administration would recognize only two genders and ordering an end to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Hakeem Jeffries calls out Trump on DEI comments
During a press conference on Friday, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed President Trump's DEI comments on the deadly DC plane crash. Jeffries said the response was "irresponsible" and that it gave misdirection.
During a press conference on Friday, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed President Trump's DEI comments on the deadly DC plane crash. Jeffries said the response was "irresponsible" and that it gave misdirection.
Takeaways from Kash Patel's confirmation hearing
LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest confirmation hearings with Ashley Oliver, a reporter for the Washington Examiner.
LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest confirmation hearings with Ashley Oliver, a reporter for the Washington Examiner.
Doug Burgum confirmed as interior secretary
Lawmakers on Thursday voted 79-18 in favor of Doug Burgum.
Lawmakers on Thursday voted 79-18 in favor of Doug Burgum.
Tulsi Gabbard grilled on Edward Snowden at hearing
President Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard was grilled by Virginia Senator Mark Warner over her previous remarks regarding Edward Snowden during her confirmation hearing.
President Donald Trump's Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard was grilled by Virginia Senator Mark Warner over her previous remarks regarding Edward Snowden during her confirmation hearing.
Burgum confirmed as Trump's secretary of interior
In a vote Thursday, the Senate confirmed former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as President Trump's Secretary of Interior.
In a vote Thursday, the Senate confirmed former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as President Trump's Secretary of Interior.
Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and others conclude confirmation hearings today
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
Trump blasts DEI in wake of DC plane crash
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
President Trump said diversity hiring efforts at the FAA could be a factor in the deadly DC plane crash, though when pressed about why, he acknowledged there’s no evidence.
Trump proposes abolishment of federal income tax, bringing US back to 'richest period' in history
President Donald Trump pitched the idea of eliminating the federal income tax entirely to instead tariff and tax foreign nations "to enrich our citizens."
President Donald Trump pitched the idea of eliminating the federal income tax entirely to instead tariff and tax foreign nations "to enrich our citizens."
RFK Jr. grilled by Sen. Warren on vaccine lawsuits
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Wednesday before the Finance Committee, one of two committees with jurisdiction over HHS, and again on Thursday before the Health Committee. Kennedy's confirmation is far from certain in the Senate, where he is expected to face pointed questioning from both Republicans and Democrats on the chamber's health and finance committees. Kennedy?s nomination alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines. He has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. During Wednesday's hearing, Kennedy Jr. sparred with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, among others.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Wednesday before the Finance Committee, one of two committees with jurisdiction over HHS, and again on Thursday before the Health Committee. Kennedy's confirmation is far from certain in the Senate, where he is expected to face pointed questioning from both Republicans and Democrats on the chamber's health and finance committees. Kennedy?s nomination alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines. He has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. During Wednesday's hearing, Kennedy Jr. sparred with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, among others.
RFK Jr. spars with Senate Democrats during hearing
Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest Capitol Hill news, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate hearing Wednesday and the White House rescinding a federal funding freeze.
Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the latest Capitol Hill news, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate hearing Wednesday and the White House rescinding a federal funding freeze.
Bob Menendez: "Trump is right"
Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez spoke to the media after he was sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday to 11 years in prison in his bribery case. Menendez told reporters that he is innocent and looks forward to filing an appeal. He also added that "President Trump is right" and said the process is "political and corrupted to the core."
Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez spoke to the media after he was sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday to 11 years in prison in his bribery case. Menendez told reporters that he is innocent and looks forward to filing an appeal. He also added that "President Trump is right" and said the process is "political and corrupted to the core."
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.