Jersey City Runoff Election: Solomon vs McGreevey
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The election for Jersey City's next mayor goes to a runoff today. The ballot has been narrowed down from seven candidates in November to two — City Councilman James Solomon and former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the race with Brent Johnson from NJ.com.

Tennessee special election day: Behn vs. Van Epps
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It's election day in Tennessee's 7th congressional district. Democrat Aftyn Behn is facing off against Republican Matt Van Epps in the special election to replace Republican Rep. Mark Green, who resigned this summer.

$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026

During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.

Pentagon holds rare press briefing
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Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson held a rare briefing as Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces heat over Venezuelan drug boat strikes. This comes after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Monday that Hegseth authorized strikes on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2, while saying it was Adm. Frank Bradley who specifically ordered a second strike that killed survivors.

White House rips Biden over ‘Operation Allies Welcome’
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We are now learning that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has halted all immigration processing for Afghan nationals as officials continue to review vetting protocols. This comes after two National Guard members were shot near the White House last week. The suspect, identified as Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. in 2021 through ‘Operation Allies Welcome’, though his full background is still being confirmed. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning more about the ongoing blame game with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer.

New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.

White House confirms 2nd strike on alleged drug boat
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The White House confirmed a second strike against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. was within its legal right to order the second strike during the press briefing on Monday.

WATCH: Trump takes questions from media on AF1
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President Trump spoke to reporters Sunday evening while aboard Air Force One. He was returning to the White House after spending the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Mar-a-Lago. Trump was asked about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace deal negotiations, Venezuela and the U.S. strikes in the Caribbean, the shooting of two National Guard members in D.C. and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D).

Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.

DC police to patrol with National Guard: Report
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National Guard troops patrolling in D.C. will be paired with local law enforcement personnel, at least temporarily, in the wake of the attack that killed one troop and critically injured another, according to an email obtained by The Washington Post. LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi spoke to Olivia George from The Washington Post about the exclusive report.

Trump says land strikes will begin in Venezuela
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President Trump on Thursday said the U.S. will "very soon" begin stopping suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers "by land." LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about the potential of land strikes with Hal Kempfer, retired Marine intelligence officer.

Trump to cancel all Biden 'autopen' orders
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President Donald Trump announced on Friday he is terminating all documents allegedly signed by former President Joe Biden with the autopen. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed 92% of documents signed during Biden's presidency were done so with the device.

Trump administration to review green card holders from 'countries of concern.' What we know

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director announced in a social media post that the agency will conduct a full review of what he referred to as “high-risk" countries.

Spike Lee, Al Sharpton, Mamdani speak on Thanksgiving
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NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, Rev. Al Sharpton, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Spike Lee joined volunteers in Harlem to serve Thanksgiving dinner. They delivered remarks ahead of the event.

Trump posts video message on DC shooting
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The White House posted a video message from President Donald Trump on Wednesday night as he reacted to the shooting in Washington DC that left two National Guard members in critical condition.

Immigrant linked to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt being held in ICE detention

A Massachusetts woman formerly engaged to the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been held in ICE custody for two weeks after being arrested during a traffic stop.