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President Donald Trump hosted Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi at the Oval Office Thursday. The two are also set to hold a joint news conference Thursday evening.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (commonly known as RFK), son of the late Robert Kennedy and nephew of JFK, gave remarks after being confirmed and sworn in as Secretary of Health & Human Services.

President Donald Trump released a plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports on Thursday afternoon. "I?ve decided for purposes of fairness that I will charge a reciprocal tariff," Trump said.

RFK Jr. will lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The final showdown over Kennedy's controversial nomination was set after Republicans in the Senate invoked cloture, which started the clock ticking toward the final confirmation roll call. Kennedy will control $1.7 trillion in spending for vaccines, food safety and health insurance programs. The 71-year-old has devoted his time to a nonprofit that sued vaccine makers. Republican President Donald Trump has backed Kennedy, saying he believes RFK Jr. is ?uniquely positioned? to revive trust in those public health agencies.

At least 28 people were in injured in a car ramming attack in Munich Germany. This happening just hours before Vice President JD Vance arrived there. According to investigators there is believed to be no connection to the Vice President's arrival and the ramming incident.

Watch as protestors are physically thrown out of USAID House Committee hearing

Later on this morning, Linda McMahon will make her case for why she should lead the Department of Education under President Trump, who has plans to gut the department. During a news conference, President Trump said the first task for McMahon, "I want Linda to put herself out of the job." Christopher Cooper, Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

There is no word yet on whether President Trump will travel to Russia or Russian President Vladimir Putin will head to the United States. Both leaders extended the invite to each other Wednesday during a phone call centered around the war in Ukraine. Jon Franks, a crisis management expert joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss what's next.

The Department of Justice filed charges against New York state and Gov. Kathy Hochul for allegedly failing to comply with federal law by shielding illegal immigrants. Attorney General Pam Bondi made this announcement Wednesday in a press conference. FOX 5 New York's Hayley Fixler joined LiveNOW from FOX with the details.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he might meet with Russian President Vladamir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump made the comment after his first call with Putin since taking office. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest developments with Russia and Ukraine with the FDD's John Hardie.

The White House will not release visitor logs during President Donald Trump's second term, according to a White House official. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses it further with the Washington Examiner's Christian Datoc as well as other top political headlines.

A federal judge cleared Trump?s deferred resignation program aimed at downsizing the federal workforce. Labor unions challenged the plan, calling it illegal and unfair, but the judge ruled they lacked legal standing. Elon Musk, advising Trump on the initiative, supports offering financial incentives for federal employees to quit.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Department of Justice has filed charges against New York officials over their immigration policies. She pointed to Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James by name, saying the state has "chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens."

Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence at the White House on Wednesday, just hours after she was confirmed by the Senate.

President Trump delivered remarks Tuesday in the Oval Office, answering questions from reporters on a variety of topics.