Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Trump aims to help veterans with ‘breakthrough’ drugs
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday morning to fast-track the study of using psychedelics to treat Americans living with depression, PTSD, addiction, and other conditions. Trump said that the action was going to directly impact veterans in particular. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Juliana Mercer, a Marine Corps veteran and Executive Director of Healing Breakthrough, an organization that advocates for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans. 

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report

FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”

Kamala Harris hints at presidential run: How she polls versus JD Vance, Tucker Carlson

While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.

Acting ICE Director submits resignation
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday. Lyons will stay in the role until May 31. 

Report: Gabbard raised concerns about spy law with Trump
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Politico reporter John Sakellariadis joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss his reporting that DNI Tulsi Gabbard expressed concerns about reauthorizing a key spy authority with President Trump directly. 

White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'

The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.

ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department for the whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Donald Trump’s 2019 impeachment and for the former intelligence community inspector general who notified Congress of the allegations, Fox News Digital has learned.

Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC

Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.

Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.

Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.

CENTCOM says no vessels have made it past US forces
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We are learning more after President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight. Trump told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo recently, "I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over." This comes as United States Central Command releases audio of the broadcast warning being sent from U.S. Navy ships to shipping vessels heading to or coming from Iranian ports. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with and learning more from Gram Slattery, a White House correspondent in Washington with Reuters. 

25th Amendment: Raskin bill proposes new panel help declare presidential fitness

Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin has introduced a bill that would create a new 17-member panel to help declare presidential fitness under the 25th amendment.

Lawmakers push to remove Trump's student loan forgiveness rule

Lawmakers are looking to overturn one of the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program. 

Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules

A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop. 

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.