61 years since the assassination of JFK
Friday marks 61 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses what JFK was doing during the months leading up to his death with presidential historian and author James Robenalt.
Friday marks 61 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses what JFK was doing during the months leading up to his death with presidential historian and author James Robenalt.
Trump nominates former NFL player Scott Turner as housing and urban development secretary
Trump said on Friday he has picked NFL veteran Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary.
Trump said on Friday he has picked NFL veteran Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary.
Trump names Scott Bessent to lead treasury department
President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of the Treasury. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses Trump's new pick with economist Dr. Mike Walden.
President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of the Treasury. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses Trump's new pick with economist Dr. Mike Walden.
Trump nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer recently lost her re-election in a close race against Democrat Janelle Bynum in Oregon's fifth Congressional district. She's backed by the Teamsters Union. Sean O'Brien, the president of the Teamsters, thanked Trump for selecting Chavez-DeRemer for the position in a post on X.
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer recently lost her re-election in a close race against Democrat Janelle Bynum in Oregon's fifth Congressional district. She's backed by the Teamsters Union. Sean O'Brien, the president of the Teamsters, thanked Trump for selecting Chavez-DeRemer for the position in a post on X.
Trump taps Project 2025 author Russ Vought to lead OMB
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget again. Vought first served as Trump?s deputy OMB director, then later working as acting OMB director before being nominated to serve in the role permanently in March 2020. Vought was a prominent contributor to the Heritage Foundation?s Project 2025 initiative.
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget again. Vought first served as Trump?s deputy OMB director, then later working as acting OMB director before being nominated to serve in the role permanently in March 2020. Vought was a prominent contributor to the Heritage Foundation?s Project 2025 initiative.
Matt Gaetz says he?s not returning to Congress
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Friday he will not be returning to Congress next year after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general. The Washington Examiner's Cami Mondeaux joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss it further.
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Friday he will not be returning to Congress next year after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general. The Washington Examiner's Cami Mondeaux joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss it further.
Scott Bessent nominated as Treasury Secretary
President-elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Department secretary once he returns to the White House in January. In a statement on Friday, Trump highlighted Bessent's expertise. "Scott is widely respected as one of the World?s foremost International Investors and Geopolitical and Economic Strategists. Scott?s story is that of the American Dream," Trump said.
President-elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent to serve as Treasury Department secretary once he returns to the White House in January. In a statement on Friday, Trump highlighted Bessent's expertise. "Scott is widely respected as one of the World?s foremost International Investors and Geopolitical and Economic Strategists. Scott?s story is that of the American Dream," Trump said.
Gaetz says he won't return to Congress
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he will not return to Congress next year, according to an interview aired on Friday, a day after President-elect Donald Trump's initial nominee to lead the Department of Justice withdrew amid sex and drug allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight but it's going to be a from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz, a Florida Republican who had won another term in Congress, said in an interview with right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz said he will not return to Congress next year, according to an interview aired on Friday, a day after President-elect Donald Trump's initial nominee to lead the Department of Justice withdrew amid sex and drug allegations. "I'm still going to be in the fight but it's going to be a from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress," Gaetz, a Florida Republican who had won another term in Congress, said in an interview with right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
5 things to know about Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's second choice for attorney general, has had a few political issues of her own.
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's second choice for attorney general, has had a few political issues of her own.
Trump Hush Money sentencing postponed indefinitely
A New York judge on Friday granted Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of his hush money criminal case, in which he was found guilty earlier this year, in light of his victory in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Trump, had been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26. But prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office earlier this week asked New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to consider deferring all proceedings in the case until after Trump finishes his four-year presidential term that begins on Jan. 20.
A New York judge on Friday granted Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of his hush money criminal case, in which he was found guilty earlier this year, in light of his victory in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Trump, had been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26. But prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office earlier this week asked New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to consider deferring all proceedings in the case until after Trump finishes his four-year presidential term that begins on Jan. 20.
Tips for incoming members of Congress
Thousands of newly elected lawmakers across the country are preparing to take office. Karen Keiser, Washington State Senator, joined LiveNOW from FOX with tips for the incoming members.
Thousands of newly elected lawmakers across the country are preparing to take office. Karen Keiser, Washington State Senator, joined LiveNOW from FOX with tips for the incoming members.
What to know about Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed dubious. Rick Mullaney with Jacksonville University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen Thursday by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed dubious. Rick Mullaney with Jacksonville University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Trump nominates Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-Elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi for Attorney General. This comes as his first choice Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination following trafficking allegations that included minors. Political Analyst and Historian Rich Rubino weighs in.
President-Elect Donald Trump has chosen Pam Bondi for Attorney General. This comes as his first choice Matt Gaetz withdrew from the nomination following trafficking allegations that included minors. Political Analyst and Historian Rich Rubino weighs in.
Trump picks Pam Bondi as AG after Gaetz withdraws
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall tracks Trump's latest cabinet picks and discusses Matt Gaetz's withdrawal with political analyst Brian Sobel.
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall tracks Trump's latest cabinet picks and discusses Matt Gaetz's withdrawal with political analyst Brian Sobel.
What to know about Linda McMahon
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses President-elect Trump's pick Linda McMahon and her background with Arman Jaffer, CEO and founder of Brisk Teaching.
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses President-elect Trump's pick Linda McMahon and her background with Arman Jaffer, CEO and founder of Brisk Teaching.
Casey concedes to McCormick in PA Senate race
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday announced he has conceded the race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, putting an end to a lengthy automatic recount in the Keystone State more than two weeks after Election Day.
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday announced he has conceded the race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, putting an end to a lengthy automatic recount in the Keystone State more than two weeks after Election Day.
What will former Rep. Matt Gaetz do now?
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump?s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Florida Politics reporter AG Gancarski joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump?s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Florida Politics reporter AG Gancarski joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Trump picks former FL AG Pam Bondi to replace Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump decided to nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi after Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing his name from AG consideration. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses it further with Politico reporter Mia McCarthy.
President-elect Donald Trump decided to nominate former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi after Matt Gaetz announced he was withdrawing his name from AG consideration. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses it further with Politico reporter Mia McCarthy.
Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.