Trump announces additional 100% tariff on China
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an additional 100% tariff on China, in addition to existing tariffs, responding to China's escalation of export restrictions on rare earths.
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an additional 100% tariff on China, in addition to existing tariffs, responding to China's escalation of export restrictions on rare earths.
Federal worker layoffs have begun, White House says
The White House said that layoffs of federal employees have begun, in response to the government shutdown. ?The RIFs have begun,? White House budget director Russell Vought posted on X on Friday.
The White House said that layoffs of federal employees have begun, in response to the government shutdown. ?The RIFs have begun,? White House budget director Russell Vought posted on X on Friday.
Pam Bondi makes political violence announcement
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi returned home to Tampa on Friday to announce the arrest of a man accused of sending a letter to conservative political commentator Benny Johnson?s Tampa home that threatened to kill him.This coming after assassinations of Charlie Kirk and Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman. Bondi also took talk about the measures that are in place to to help combat violent crimes against politicians and commentators.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi returned home to Tampa on Friday to announce the arrest of a man accused of sending a letter to conservative political commentator Benny Johnson?s Tampa home that threatened to kill him.This coming after assassinations of Charlie Kirk and Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman. Bondi also took talk about the measures that are in place to to help combat violent crimes against politicians and commentators.
Sen. Thune & Speaker Johnson on shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker Johnson (R-LA) held a press conference on the 10th day of the government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Speaker Johnson (R-LA) held a press conference on the 10th day of the government shutdown.
Government shutdown enters day 9
House Speaker Johnson along with other GOP leaders speak out against democrats as the federal government shutdown reaches day 10.
House Speaker Johnson along with other GOP leaders speak out against democrats as the federal government shutdown reaches day 10.
Poll: Record-high 62% of Americans say government has too much power
According to a new Gallup poll, a record-high 62% of Americans feel the federal government has too much power.
According to a new Gallup poll, a record-high 62% of Americans feel the federal government has too much power.
President Trump going for physical exam
President Trump is scheduled to undergo what he's calling a "semiannual physical" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. This coming about 6 months after his last exam in April. Over the summer, the White House said Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, after he was seen with deep bruises on his hand and swollen legs.
President Trump is scheduled to undergo what he's calling a "semiannual physical" at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. This coming about 6 months after his last exam in April. Over the summer, the White House said Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, after he was seen with deep bruises on his hand and swollen legs.
Netanyahu, Witkoff, and Kushner speak on peace deal
United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, attended a cabinet meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and the U.S. diplomats discussed the Gaza peace deal agreement.
United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, attended a cabinet meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Netanyahu and the U.S. diplomats discussed the Gaza peace deal agreement.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Chicago
A federal judge heard arguments Thursday over the legality of President Trump?s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois. The state and city of Chicago sued, calling the move unconstitutional and politically motivated.
A federal judge heard arguments Thursday over the legality of President Trump?s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois. The state and city of Chicago sued, calling the move unconstitutional and politically motivated.
Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection
Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.
Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.
New York AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charge
We are now learning that New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a grand jury on a fraud charge this Thursday. The New York AG was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation, according to one source who spoke to The Associated Press. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning the latest on this developing story.
We are now learning that New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted by a grand jury on a fraud charge this Thursday. The New York AG was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation, according to one source who spoke to The Associated Press. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is learning the latest on this developing story.
President Trump hosts Finnish President at White House
President Trump hosted President of Finland Alexander Stubb at the White House on Thursday. Trump's bilateral meeting with the Finnish leader comes just one day after Trump announced a breakthrough in Gaza peace negotiations.
President Trump hosted President of Finland Alexander Stubb at the White House on Thursday. Trump's bilateral meeting with the Finnish leader comes just one day after Trump announced a breakthrough in Gaza peace negotiations.
Americans rate these 6 federal agencies lower than the USPS
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
These notable federal government agencies hover near their lowest approval rating among the public in years based on data in a recent poll.
Jeffries answers questions on shutdown stalemate
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries answered questions after Democrats in the Senate blocked Republicans' plan to reopen the government for a seventh time. Tensions remain high on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown continues for another day. Rep. Jeffries has said that Democratic lawmakers are prepared to negotiate, and he has even earned some backing from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries answered questions after Democrats in the Senate blocked Republicans' plan to reopen the government for a seventh time. Tensions remain high on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown continues for another day. Rep. Jeffries has said that Democratic lawmakers are prepared to negotiate, and he has even earned some backing from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
Trump holds cabinet meeting after Gaza peace deal
President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet meeting after announcing Israel and Hamas have 'signed off' on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan. Trump was joined by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the rest of his administration.
President Donald Trump holds a Cabinet meeting after announcing Israel and Hamas have 'signed off' on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan. Trump was joined by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the rest of his administration.
Texas Republicans could censure GOP lawmakers
The Republican Party of Texas? governing board will meet Saturday in the state Capitol to decide whether 10 state representatives tried to thwart GOP priorities. Texas GOP Chair Abraham George joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow ahead of the meeting.
The Republican Party of Texas? governing board will meet Saturday in the state Capitol to decide whether 10 state representatives tried to thwart GOP priorities. Texas GOP Chair Abraham George joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow ahead of the meeting.
Johnson: Welcome to day 9 of the Democratic shutdown
House speaker Johnson and Gop leaders speak on Government shutdown as the U.S. enters day 9.
House speaker Johnson and Gop leaders speak on Government shutdown as the U.S. enters day 9.
Chair McClain (R-MI) on shutdown & National Guard
Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), the chair of the House GOP joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about the federal government shutdown which is now in Day 9, as well as the deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Portland and Chicago, as President Trump says he is working to combat crime.
Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), the chair of the House GOP joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about the federal government shutdown which is now in Day 9, as well as the deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Portland and Chicago, as President Trump says he is working to combat crime.