Politics

Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. The uneasy scene brought an ominous start to the first day of the new Congress. A small collection of hardline Republicans convened in the back of the House chamber, one by one declining to vote or choosing another lawmaker. Johnson?s face turned grim, acknowledging fresh turmoil and signaling trouble ahead for him as Trump returns to the White House with unified GOP control of Washington. In the end, however, Johnson was able to flip two holdouts who switched to support him, with help from Trump, who called the dissenting Republican lawmakers from the golf course. The final tally was 218-215. Professor Grant Reeher with Syracuse University joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

President-elect Trump's bid to toss his conviction in his New York criminal "hush money" case was denied on Friday. New York Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump's request to vacate the verdict in the case based on the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision, and has set his sentencing for January 10th, giving Trump the option to appear in person or virtually. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses it further with constitutional law expert Robert McWhirter.

We are two and a half weeks away from inauguration day, and every presidency starts with an inaugural speech. Trump will deliver his second one on January 20th. Author and political science teacher Jeremy Adams discusses his piece he wrote for The Hill titled "How Trump's inaugural address could deliver the biggest shock of all" with LiveNOW's Austin Westfall.

President Joe Biden has blocked the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. A strong domestically owned and operated steel industry represents an essential national security priority and is critical for resilient supply chains," shared Biden in a statement. Barron's Al Root joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to break it down.

Endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, Rep. Mike Johnson has narrowly won re-election to the House speakership on a first ballot. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses it further with Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz.

The judge presiding over the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump on Friday denied his motion to dismiss the case against him, and said he'll sentence him on Jan.10. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with legal analyst Neama Rahmani.

Reaction from the House floor as Mike Johnson is reelected as US House Speaker in the first round of voting. Two representatives changed their vote to give the Johnson the majority.

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, roughly 22 months after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Dr. Jason Guthrie, assistant professor at Clayton State University, on the latest.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 on Sunday. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to homeland security expert, Ken Gray on Carter's diplomatic policies.

Former president Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 on Sunday. Carter served as the 39th President of the United States and was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work. Carter served one term, from 1977 to 1981. He saw some monumental successes during his time in office, such as the brokering of the Camp David accord between Egypt and Israel but his term was also plagued by the energy crisis, inflation, high interest rates and the infamous Iran hostage crisis. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to Denny Salas, political commentator, on the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to Rich Rubino, political historian on the legacy of Jimmy Carter.

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to John Rosen, economic professor at the University of New Haven on Carter's economic influence.

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to political journalist and author, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey on the impact Jimmy Carter had on the Black community.

LiveNOW's Austin Westfall speaks with political analyst Brian Sobel about the place and significance the late Jimmy Carter leaves in American history.