DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
WH considering stimulus checks for taxpayers
President Trump is considering another round of stimulus checks for taxpayers. This comes as the Elon Musk's Doge campaign continues its push towards cutting federal spending. The administration is considering issuing checks up to $1,500.
President Trump is considering another round of stimulus checks for taxpayers. This comes as the Elon Musk's Doge campaign continues its push towards cutting federal spending. The administration is considering issuing checks up to $1,500.
Trump cabinet taking shape as Lutnick confirmed
Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to track President Trump's cabinet confirmations.
Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to track President Trump's cabinet confirmations.
Trump orders DOJ to fire all Biden-era US attorneys
In a social media post Tuesday, President Trump said he has instructed the termination of all remaining U.S. attorneys from the Biden administration. He claimed that over the last four years, "the Department of Justice has been politicized like never before." Trump added that the DOJ needs to "clean house" and restore confidence in the justice system.
In a social media post Tuesday, President Trump said he has instructed the termination of all remaining U.S. attorneys from the Biden administration. He claimed that over the last four years, "the Department of Justice has been politicized like never before." Trump added that the DOJ needs to "clean house" and restore confidence in the justice system.
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
The Senate on Thursday voted 51 to 45 to confirm Howard Lutnick to be President Trump's Secretary of Commerce.
The Senate on Thursday voted 51 to 45 to confirm Howard Lutnick to be President Trump's Secretary of Commerce.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
Full Trump remarks on Ukraine war, tariffs
President Trump held a news conference Tuesday in Florida as he discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and tariffs. He also signed an executive order on expanding access to IVF.
President Trump held a news conference Tuesday in Florida as he discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and tariffs. He also signed an executive order on expanding access to IVF.
Trump executive order aims to make IVF more affordable, White House says
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
The executive order aims to protect IVF access and lower treatment costs, according to the White House.
President Trump's admin on border, DOGE & funding
President Trump's White House Deputy Chief of Staff spoke to the media on Tuesday. Stephen Miller discussed border control, DOGE & homeland security.
President Trump's White House Deputy Chief of Staff spoke to the media on Tuesday. Stephen Miller discussed border control, DOGE & homeland security.
Rev. Sharpton speaks on turmoil over Mayor Adams
Reverend Al Sharpton met privately with Governor Kathy Hochul about Mayor Eric Adams’ future. He spoke to the media outside of her office after their meeting.
Reverend Al Sharpton met privately with Governor Kathy Hochul about Mayor Eric Adams’ future. He spoke to the media outside of her office after their meeting.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Saudis host US-Russia peace talks
The top diplomats from Russia and the U.S. met Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine — talks that reflected a major and rapid change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
The top diplomats from Russia and the U.S. met Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine — talks that reflected a major and rapid change in American foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
Social Security head Michelle King steps down over DOGE information access: AP sources
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
The acting head of the Social Security Administration has stepped down over a request from DOGE to access recipient information, according to the Associated Press, citing two people familiar with the matter. Here's what to know.
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."