Politics

Coming off of Donald Trump?s decisive victory in the 2024 election, we?re starting to see how his second term administration is shaping up. One question on the minds of many, what do the Democrats do now? One Democratic Congressman from North Carolina ? Rep. Wiley Nickel ? is proposing a ?shadow cabinet.? He joined LiveNOW's Andy Mac to us explain what that means and how it could look.

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as his pick for attorney general. If confirmed, Gaetz will head up the Justice Department after Trump is sworn in for his second term in January. "Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans? badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department," Trump said in a statement.

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden meet in a historic Oval Office encounter, Battleground examines the key policies that will shape Trump's second term. From controversial tariff plans that could impact consumer prices to potential Supreme Court nominations that could reshape the judiciary for decades, S.E. Cupp explores what's ahead. Plus, breaking news on major cabinet appointments including Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary and the surprising new roles for Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in a reimagined federal government.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence. ?I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength,? said Trump of Gabbard, who had previously been rumored to be considered for defense secretary and CIA director.

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. Sen. Thune and Republicans held a press conference on Wednesday where they discussed how they will help further president-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

President Joe Biden will welcome Donald Trump to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that is a traditional part of the peaceful handoff of power ? a ritual that Trump himself declined to participate in four years ago. Seth David Radwell, independent political analyst, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

President-elect Donald Trump is making a victor?s return to Washington. President Joe Biden will welcome him to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that is a traditional part of the peaceful handoff of power ? a ritual that Trump himself declined to participate in four years ago. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen spoke to David Grasso, political strategist on the latest.

President-elect Donald Trump is making a victor?s return to Washington. President Joe Biden will welcome him to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that is a traditional part of the peaceful handoff of power ? a ritual that Trump himself declined to participate in four years ago. Many think some of the discussion will revolve around the latest issues out of the Middle East. Alex Traiman with the Jewish News Syndicate joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year ? a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency. Josh McKoon, Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

A judge has postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump?s hush money conviction as prosecutors consider how to proceed in light of last week?s election and his lawyers argue for dismissal so he can run the country. Jeremy Rosenthal, a trial attorney, joined LiveNOW from FOX to detail the latest.

LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses Trump's latest cabinet picks and Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira's sentencing with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.

Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde admitted Tuesday that he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin, but refused to concede and instead repeated misleading claims about the election while he considers a recount.