What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Trump selects RFK Jr. as health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting a man whose views public health officials have decried as dangerous in charge of a massive agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research, Medicare and Medicaid. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Dr. Richard Besser, Preesident and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC on the latest.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, putting a man whose views public health officials have decried as dangerous in charge of a massive agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research, Medicare and Medicaid. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Dr. Richard Besser, Preesident and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC on the latest.
Republicans complete election sweep
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party?s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Political analyst Rich Rubino joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party?s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Political analyst Rich Rubino joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Tracking Trump's cabinet: Foreign policy picks
LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses Trump's foreign policy picks with national security analyst and retired Marine Intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses Trump's foreign policy picks with national security analyst and retired Marine Intelligence officer Hal Kempfer.
Will the Department of Education be eliminated?
President-elect Donald Trump mentioned getting rid of the US Department of Education numerous times on the campaign trail. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses if this is possible, and if so, what would happen next with Arman Jaffer, CEO and Founder of Brisk Teaching.
President-elect Donald Trump mentioned getting rid of the US Department of Education numerous times on the campaign trail. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses if this is possible, and if so, what would happen next with Arman Jaffer, CEO and Founder of Brisk Teaching.
Crypto markets surge after Trump's victory
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall breaks down the surge of crypto after Donald Trump 2024 presidential election win with Adam O' Brien, CEO of Bitcoin Well.
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall breaks down the surge of crypto after Donald Trump 2024 presidential election win with Adam O' Brien, CEO of Bitcoin Well.
Donald Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the appointment with Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the appointment with Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association.
Vivek Ramaswamy comments on DOGE
While speaking at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago, Vivek Ramaswamy made comments about the newly announced department he's been tapped to co-lead with Elon Musk - the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "I don't know if you've gotten to know Elon yet," Ramaswamy said. "But he doesn't bring a chisel, he brings a chainsaw and we're going to be taking it to that bureaucracy."
While speaking at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago, Vivek Ramaswamy made comments about the newly announced department he's been tapped to co-lead with Elon Musk - the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "I don't know if you've gotten to know Elon yet," Ramaswamy said. "But he doesn't bring a chisel, he brings a chainsaw and we're going to be taking it to that bureaucracy."
President-elect Trump delivers remarks at Mar-a-Lago
President-elect Donald Trump delivered remarks at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, FL Thursday night.
President-elect Donald Trump delivered remarks at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, FL Thursday night.
Woman testified Matt Gaetz had sex with her while she was 17 and in high school: Report
An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.
An investigation into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General, reportedly includes testimony from a woman who said Gaetz had sex with her when she was a 17-year-old high school student, according to ABC News.
Trump's cabinet nominations: Who's picked and what's still open?
The president-elect is adding nominees to his cabinet as he prepares for another stint in the White House. Here’s what you need to know.
The president-elect is adding nominees to his cabinet as he prepares for another stint in the White House. Here’s what you need to know.
Trump says he will nominate Burgum for cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump made another major cabinet announcement while speaking at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago. Trump said that he will nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the secretary of the Department of the Interior.
President-elect Donald Trump made another major cabinet announcement while speaking at the America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago. Trump said that he will nominate North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the secretary of the Department of the Interior.
Republicans react to Trump tapping Matt Gaetz as AG
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general is being met with lots of reaction from Republicans. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the reaction with 24sight News national politics reporter Tom LoBianco.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general is being met with lots of reaction from Republicans. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the reaction with 24sight News national politics reporter Tom LoBianco.
Trump Cabinet: More big names get nominated for roles
President-elect Trump on Thursday selected Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Trump also tapped on Doug Collins to be the Veterans Affairs Secretary, Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, Jay Clayton as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and John Sauer as Solicitor General. The announcement comes just over a week after Trump won back the presidency and days after Trump announced other several high-profiles appointments.
President-elect Trump on Thursday selected Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Trump also tapped on Doug Collins to be the Veterans Affairs Secretary, Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, Jay Clayton as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and John Sauer as Solicitor General. The announcement comes just over a week after Trump won back the presidency and days after Trump announced other several high-profiles appointments.
Trump's second term takes shape
Donald Trump names controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, sending shockwaves through Washington and his own party. Battleground examines this explosive choice and what it means for the Justice Department's future. Plus, as Trump's immigration team takes shape with hardliners Tom Homan and Steven Miller, we explore the reality of proposed mass deportations and their potential economic impact. The show concludes with exclusive focus group insights revealing why swing state voters ultimately chose Trump.
Donald Trump names controversial congressman Matt Gaetz as his pick for Attorney General, sending shockwaves through Washington and his own party. Battleground examines this explosive choice and what it means for the Justice Department's future. Plus, as Trump's immigration team takes shape with hardliners Tom Homan and Steven Miller, we explore the reality of proposed mass deportations and their potential economic impact. The show concludes with exclusive focus group insights revealing why swing state voters ultimately chose Trump.
Trump nominates RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran as an independent in this year’s presidential race, abandoned his bid after striking a deal to give Donald Trump his endorsement with a promise to have a role in health policy in the administration.
Minority leader McConnell reflects on legacy
Senate Republicans have elected John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell who has served a record 18 years in the role. McConnell took the time to reflect on his legacy while thanking members he worked with along the way.
Senate Republicans have elected John Thune as their new leader, replacing Mitch McConnell who has served a record 18 years in the role. McConnell took the time to reflect on his legacy while thanking members he worked with along the way.
Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general. Karen Hult | Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech weighs in.
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general. Karen Hult | Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech weighs in.
What is a shadow cabinet and how would it work in the US?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Republicans pick SD's Thune to lead Senate
Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Rich Rubino, political analyst, joined LiveNOW from fox to discuss the selection.
Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Rich Rubino, political analyst, joined LiveNOW from fox to discuss the selection.