MLK Jr. Day celebrated amid tense political climate
LiveNOW's J Russell and Dr. Toi Thornton discuss the current U.S. political climate and the different protests, rallies and celebrations that happened this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
LiveNOW's J Russell and Dr. Toi Thornton discuss the current U.S. political climate and the different protests, rallies and celebrations that happened this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
VA Gov. Spanberger delivers address to State Assembly
Abigail Spanberger has recently made history as the first woman to be elected governor of Virginia. Elected back in November 2025, Gov. Spanberger is now launching her initiative to unite Virginians with her campaign focusing on education, affordability, and public safety. She spoke to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time as the sitting governor on Monday. This comes days after Spanberger’s first day on the job saw her sign a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Abigail Spanberger has recently made history as the first woman to be elected governor of Virginia. Elected back in November 2025, Gov. Spanberger is now launching her initiative to unite Virginians with her campaign focusing on education, affordability, and public safety. She spoke to the Virginia General Assembly for the first time as the sitting governor on Monday. This comes days after Spanberger’s first day on the job saw her sign a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Greenland latest: Trump charging tariff to 8 European countries
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.
The last time the Insurrection Act was used
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
President Donald Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota is unprecedented, experts say, because “none of the criteria have been met.”
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
One year in: Poll reveals how Americans feel about Trump's return to White House
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
As President Donald Trump marks a full year of his second term, his approval ratings are shifting. From the economy to foreign policy, a new poll reveals what’s driving public opinion on his performance.
Madison Sheahan, ICE's deputy director, resigns to run for Congress
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is leaving her role to run for Congress in Ohio.
Democrats demand changes for ICE operations
Ryan Schmelz is a Capitol Hill and White House Correspondent for Fox News Radio and he joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall tonight to discuss a number of major topics coming from Washington D.C. This comes as lawmakers debate spending bills and face a January 30 deadline to keep the government funded. Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, negotiations for Homeland Security (DHS) funding have become increasingly contentious. Some Democrats have indicated they may oppose DHS funding unless reforms are implemented.
Ryan Schmelz is a Capitol Hill and White House Correspondent for Fox News Radio and he joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall tonight to discuss a number of major topics coming from Washington D.C. This comes as lawmakers debate spending bills and face a January 30 deadline to keep the government funded. Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, negotiations for Homeland Security (DHS) funding have become increasingly contentious. Some Democrats have indicated they may oppose DHS funding unless reforms are implemented.
Dem Senators after GOP defeats war powers resolution
We are getting more information tonight as a resolution intended to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to conduct additional attacks on Venezuela was voted down by Senate Republicans. The war powers resolution failed after two GOP senators, who initially supported the legislation, reversed their votes.
We are getting more information tonight as a resolution intended to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to conduct additional attacks on Venezuela was voted down by Senate Republicans. The war powers resolution failed after two GOP senators, who initially supported the legislation, reversed their votes.
Walz impeachment articles drafted by Minnesota House lawmakers
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Arguing that “[taxpayers] are demanding accountability of their elected officials," Minnesota House Republicans are set to introduce articles of impeachment against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Illinois congresswoman moves to impeach DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
An Illinois congresswoman accused DHS Sec. Noem of obstructing Congress and self-dealing in articles of impeachment.
Here's what Americans are saying about Trump's involvement in Venezuela: poll
Americans are weighing in on the president's latest actions and whether military involvement actually benefits the U.S.
Americans are weighing in on the president's latest actions and whether military involvement actually benefits the U.S.
DHS shares Stephen Miller clip telling ICE they have 'federal immunity'
DHS shared a clip Tuesday of top President Trump adviser Stephen Miller telling ICE officers they have “federal immunity" while enforcing immigration raids.
DHS shared a clip Tuesday of top President Trump adviser Stephen Miller telling ICE officers they have “federal immunity" while enforcing immigration raids.
Washington Post reporter’s home searched by FBI in classified documents probe, newspaper says
FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home classified material, the newspaper reported.
FBI agents searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home classified material, the newspaper reported.
Trump seen flipping off Ford worker: What we know after president's interaction at Michigan plant
Video from inside the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn showed President Donald Trump apparently flipping off a worker and swearing after the worker yelled at the president.
Video from inside the Ford Rouge complex in Dearborn showed President Donald Trump apparently flipping off a worker and swearing after the worker yelled at the president.
Clintons refuse to comply with House Epstein subpoena for testimony
Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.