Trump headlines: Smithsonian, DC federal takeover
Preparations are underway for this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Also in the news today, President Trump said he may declare a national emergency to maintain control of Washington, D.C.'s police force. Joining LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, as we learn more about the President’s busy week.
Preparations are underway for this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Also in the news today, President Trump said he may declare a national emergency to maintain control of Washington, D.C.'s police force. Joining LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, as we learn more about the President’s busy week.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
National Guard begins deploying on DC streets
President Trump announced this week the deployment of 800 members of the Washington DC national guard across the national's capital. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson joins LiveNOW's Jean? Franseen to share the latest details.
President Trump announced this week the deployment of 800 members of the Washington DC national guard across the national's capital. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson joins LiveNOW's Jean? Franseen to share the latest details.
Sherrod Brown eyes Senate comeback in Ohio
According to a new report from Axios, former Senator Sherrod Brown is eyeing a political comeback by running in 2026. The former Senator served three terms for the state of Ohio before he was defeated in last year?s election. Brown lost to Bernie Moreno as voters selected the Republican to represent Ohio in the US Senate. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Karen Kasler, the Statehouse Bureau Chief with Ohio Public Media.
According to a new report from Axios, former Senator Sherrod Brown is eyeing a political comeback by running in 2026. The former Senator served three terms for the state of Ohio before he was defeated in last year?s election. Brown lost to Bernie Moreno as voters selected the Republican to represent Ohio in the US Senate. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Karen Kasler, the Statehouse Bureau Chief with Ohio Public Media.
D.C. National Guard deploying to nation's capital Tuesday
One day after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington?s police department and activated 800 National Guard troops, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with federal officials to discuss coordination and strategy as troops deployed.
One day after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington?s police department and activated 800 National Guard troops, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with federal officials to discuss coordination and strategy as troops deployed.
YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Abbott to call special sessions until TX Dems return
On Monday, Texas Republicans once again failed to approve new congressional districts. This comes as California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats call on Republicans to back down, hoping to prevent a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is speaking with KTBC?s Rudy Koski as some Texas Dems remain outside the state.
On Monday, Texas Republicans once again failed to approve new congressional districts. This comes as California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democrats call on Republicans to back down, hoping to prevent a partisan brawl spanning multiple statehouses. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is speaking with KTBC?s Rudy Koski as some Texas Dems remain outside the state.
Can Trump take control of Washington DC?
President Trump said he is deploying the National Guard to Washington DC and taking control of the city's police force. FOX 5 DC's Melanie Alnwick joins LiveNOW's Jean? Franseen to share the latest details.
President Trump said he is deploying the National Guard to Washington DC and taking control of the city's police force. FOX 5 DC's Melanie Alnwick joins LiveNOW's Jean? Franseen to share the latest details.
EU leaders ask Trump to support security interests
European Union leaders are appealing to President Donald Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit later this week in Alaska with his Russian counterpart Vladamir Putin over the war in Ukraine. "We, the Leaders of the European Union, welcome the efforts of President Trump towards ending Russia?s war of aggression against Ukraine and achieving a just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine," said EU leaders in a statement.
European Union leaders are appealing to President Donald Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit later this week in Alaska with his Russian counterpart Vladamir Putin over the war in Ukraine. "We, the Leaders of the European Union, welcome the efforts of President Trump towards ending Russia?s war of aggression against Ukraine and achieving a just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine," said EU leaders in a statement.
Pres. Trump deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C
Earlier on Monday, President Donald Trump announced that he was deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. The President also announced he is placing the city?s police department under federal control in an effort to increase public safety. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Zack Smith, a Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation.
Earlier on Monday, President Donald Trump announced that he was deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C. The President also announced he is placing the city?s police department under federal control in an effort to increase public safety. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Zack Smith, a Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation.
TX House fails to reach quorum amid redistricting fight
Texas House fails to reach quorum for an eighth day as the redistricting fight continues in the Lonestar State. The roll call came shortly after the 1 p.m. CT deadline Speaker Dustin Burrows set for the House members to return to the chamber. Only 96 members were registered, four short of the 100 needed to establish quorum.
Texas House fails to reach quorum for an eighth day as the redistricting fight continues in the Lonestar State. The roll call came shortly after the 1 p.m. CT deadline Speaker Dustin Burrows set for the House members to return to the chamber. Only 96 members were registered, four short of the 100 needed to establish quorum.
Trump vows to fight crime in D.C., deploys Nat'l Guard
President Trump announced his plan Monday to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C. and have federal authorities take over the Metropolitan Police Department. This, Trump said, is part of his pledge to combat crime in the nation's capital. The announcement comes days before Trump is expected to travel to Alaska for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss possible Russia-Ukraine war ceasefire negotiations. Will Weissert, reporter for the Associated Press, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss these latest headlines out of the White House.
President Trump announced his plan Monday to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C. and have federal authorities take over the Metropolitan Police Department. This, Trump said, is part of his pledge to combat crime in the nation's capital. The announcement comes days before Trump is expected to travel to Alaska for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss possible Russia-Ukraine war ceasefire negotiations. Will Weissert, reporter for the Associated Press, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss these latest headlines out of the White House.
Trump nominates new Bureau of Labor Statistics chief
President Trump has nominated E.J. Antoni, a top economist at the Heritage Foundation, to be the new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner. This comes after Trump fired the previous commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, and updated May and June numbers reflected lower numbers than previously reported. Trump said the data in the report were not accurate on social media and suggested McEntarfer for skewing the data for political reasons.
President Trump has nominated E.J. Antoni, a top economist at the Heritage Foundation, to be the new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner. This comes after Trump fired the previous commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report, and updated May and June numbers reflected lower numbers than previously reported. Trump said the data in the report were not accurate on social media and suggested McEntarfer for skewing the data for political reasons.
D.C. police takeover: Mayor Bowser responds
President Trump has placed D.C. police under federal control and has deployed National Guard troops. He's declared a public safety emergency, comparing D.C. to global crime hotspots. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says crime data doesn?t justify federal intervention.
President Trump has placed D.C. police under federal control and has deployed National Guard troops. He's declared a public safety emergency, comparing D.C. to global crime hotspots. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says crime data doesn?t justify federal intervention.
Epstein files latest: Judge denies request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
NYC mayor race: Cuomo proposes "Zohran's Law"
New York City mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo announced he will propose "Zohran's Law" to prevent wealthy individuals from occupying affordable housing. This move takes aim at his main competitor, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting the latest as we listen to Andrew Cuomo?s comments from earlier today.
New York City mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo announced he will propose "Zohran's Law" to prevent wealthy individuals from occupying affordable housing. This move takes aim at his main competitor, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is getting the latest as we listen to Andrew Cuomo?s comments from earlier today.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Pres. Trump taps Tammy Bruce for Deputy Rep. to UN
President Trump announced on Saturday via social media that he has tapped current State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce to be the deputy representative to the United Nations. I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Tammy Bruce, a Great Patriot, Television Personality, and Bestselling Author, as our next Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Since the beginning of my Second Term, Tammy has been serving with distinction as Spokesperson of the State Department, where she did a fantastic job. Tammy Bruce will represent our Country brilliantly at the United Nations. Congratulations Tammy!" Trump said in a post on social media site Truth Social.
President Trump announced on Saturday via social media that he has tapped current State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce to be the deputy representative to the United Nations. I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Tammy Bruce, a Great Patriot, Television Personality, and Bestselling Author, as our next Deputy Representative of the United States to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador. Since the beginning of my Second Term, Tammy has been serving with distinction as Spokesperson of the State Department, where she did a fantastic job. Tammy Bruce will represent our Country brilliantly at the United Nations. Congratulations Tammy!" Trump said in a post on social media site Truth Social.
Pres. Trump's new tariffs in full effect
President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world are now in full gear. Despite much concern the President released a statement on Truth Social saying that 100s of billions of dollars are pouring into the country. Brandon Daniels, Exiger CEO explains the impacts of the new tariffs.
President Trump's sweeping new tariffs on more than 90 countries around the world are now in full gear. Despite much concern the President released a statement on Truth Social saying that 100s of billions of dollars are pouring into the country. Brandon Daniels, Exiger CEO explains the impacts of the new tariffs.
Ukraine says no invite, no peace
President Trump and Russian President Putin, are scheduled to meet in Alaska next Friday for talks to end the war in Ukraine. And while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the talks he says there will be no peace if he is not a part of the talks. Trump posted on Truth Social: The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Putin?s last visit to the U.S. was in 2015, when he attended the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York. He last met with Trump in 2019 in Japan.
President Trump and Russian President Putin, are scheduled to meet in Alaska next Friday for talks to end the war in Ukraine. And while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomes the talks he says there will be no peace if he is not a part of the talks. Trump posted on Truth Social: The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Putin?s last visit to the U.S. was in 2015, when he attended the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York. He last met with Trump in 2019 in Japan.