DHHS, Dept. of Ag. approve state SNAP waivers
Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary were joined by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on to announce the approval of SNAP waivers for certain processed foods and beverages in a select number of states.
Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary were joined by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on to announce the approval of SNAP waivers for certain processed foods and beverages in a select number of states.
VA Lottery generates $901 million for K-12 schools
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and other officials announced Monday that the Virginia Lottery generated $901 million in profit, that will go towards K-12 schools in the state.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and other officials announced Monday that the Virginia Lottery generated $901 million in profit, that will go towards K-12 schools in the state.
Second Lady Vance hosts summer reading event at NASA
Second Lady Usha Vance held a summer reading challenge event at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on Monday. She was joined by astronaut Suni Williams, who was recently stuck in space for nearly 10 months.
Second Lady Usha Vance held a summer reading challenge event at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on Monday. She was joined by astronaut Suni Williams, who was recently stuck in space for nearly 10 months.
Nancy Mace launches South Carolina governor bid
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday launched a campaign for South Carolina governor.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday launched a campaign for South Carolina governor.
State Democrats flee Texas to stall redistricting vote
Texas House Representatives fled for Illinois on Sunday to avoid taking a vote on the proposed electoral map redistricting plan in the state. They held a press conference with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to talk about the move.
Texas House Representatives fled for Illinois on Sunday to avoid taking a vote on the proposed electoral map redistricting plan in the state. They held a press conference with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to talk about the move.
President Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeny ad
President Trump weighed in on the controversial American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney while speaking with reporters on Sunday evening.
President Trump weighed in on the controversial American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney while speaking with reporters on Sunday evening.
Trump to announce new BLS commissioner 'this week'
While speaking to reporters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, ahead of returning to the White House, President Trump said he will announce a new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner this week. This comes after a July jobs report on Friday prompted Trump to fire the most recent commissioner. "The numbers were ridiculous," Trump said. "It's a scam, in my opinion."
While speaking to reporters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, ahead of returning to the White House, President Trump said he will announce a new Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner this week. This comes after a July jobs report on Friday prompted Trump to fire the most recent commissioner. "The numbers were ridiculous," Trump said. "It's a scam, in my opinion."
President Trump departs Allentown, PA heading to WH
On Sunday, President Trump departed Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the White House. He discussed tariffs, the economy, and wars and conflicts he says he helped stop. Additionally, he mentioned the upcoming swearing-in of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to her new role.
On Sunday, President Trump departed Allentown, Pennsylvania, for the White House. He discussed tariffs, the economy, and wars and conflicts he says he helped stop. Additionally, he mentioned the upcoming swearing-in of former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro to her new role.
Jeanine Pirro, former Fox News host, confirmed as top federal prosecutor
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital.
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital.
Jeanine Pirro confirmed as U.S. attorney for D.C.
The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington D.C. on Saturday during a rare weekend session. Pirro, who was a New York judge and prosecutor and former Fox News host, was one of the many Trump nominees still on the docket to be confirmed by the upper chamber of Congress ahead of the scheduled August recess. She was confirmed by a 50-45 vote along party lines to the role, which she held on an interim basis since May.
The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington D.C. on Saturday during a rare weekend session. Pirro, who was a New York judge and prosecutor and former Fox News host, was one of the many Trump nominees still on the docket to be confirmed by the upper chamber of Congress ahead of the scheduled August recess. She was confirmed by a 50-45 vote along party lines to the role, which she held on an interim basis since May.
Jack Smith investigation: Case opened into ex-Trump prosecutor
An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.
An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith.
Trump repositions nuclear subs in Russia amid threats
Russia says they have more nuclear submarines position across the globe than the U.S. This comes after President Trump ordered nuclear submarines to be repositioned in Russia. Earlier in the week Russia threated the President Trump, saying that he should remember two things. One, Russia is not Israel and Iran and two, each new threat is a step towards war. Cliff May, the founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Russia says they have more nuclear submarines position across the globe than the U.S. This comes after President Trump ordered nuclear submarines to be repositioned in Russia. Earlier in the week Russia threated the President Trump, saying that he should remember two things. One, Russia is not Israel and Iran and two, each new threat is a step towards war. Cliff May, the founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss.
Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony postponed
The scheduled congressional deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, a co-conspirator of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is indefinitely postponed, House Oversight Chair James Comer said Friday. The House Oversight chair also rejected an immunity request from Maxwell. Spencer Kuvin, the Chief Legal Officer Of Goldlaw who represented nine of Jeffrey Epstein's victims speaks with LiveNOW's Josh Breslow about that and what happens next.
The scheduled congressional deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, a co-conspirator of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is indefinitely postponed, House Oversight Chair James Comer said Friday. The House Oversight chair also rejected an immunity request from Maxwell. Spencer Kuvin, the Chief Legal Officer Of Goldlaw who represented nine of Jeffrey Epstein's victims speaks with LiveNOW's Josh Breslow about that and what happens next.
Senator Kennedy speaks to media
Senator Kennedy spoke to media just before heading to senate floor for a long session. This comes after President Trump ordered the weekend session calling for members to complete their votes. Kennedy calling the situation "organized grab ass"
Senator Kennedy spoke to media just before heading to senate floor for a long session. This comes after President Trump ordered the weekend session calling for members to complete their votes. Kennedy calling the situation "organized grab ass"
Trump fires head of labor statistics over jobs report
President Trump on Friday announced he is removing the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. Trump claimed the figures were manipulated for political reasons, and said the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Erika Mcentarfer, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, should be fired. "I have directed my team to fire this Biden political appointee, immediately," Trump said on Truth Social. "She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified." After his post, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer said Mcentarfer was no longer leading the Bureau. Former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Erica L. Groshen, who served under former President Obama, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to give insight into the Bureau and what might come next.
President Trump on Friday announced he is removing the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported. Trump claimed the figures were manipulated for political reasons, and said the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Erika Mcentarfer, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, should be fired. "I have directed my team to fire this Biden political appointee, immediately," Trump said on Truth Social. "She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified." After his post, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer said Mcentarfer was no longer leading the Bureau. Former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Erica L. Groshen, who served under former President Obama, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to give insight into the Bureau and what might come next.
Pres. Trump pushes tariffs start date to August 7
Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest news out of the White House, including the tariff start date being pushed back to August 7 and Trump's firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weak July jobs report. Trump called the report numbers "rigged" in a social media post on Friday.
Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest news out of the White House, including the tariff start date being pushed back to August 7 and Trump's firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics following a weak July jobs report. Trump called the report numbers "rigged" in a social media post on Friday.
U.S. envoy visits Gaza as humanitarian crisis worsens
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited Gaza on Friday to inspect food distribution aid as the humanitarian crisis there continues to worsen. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss their trip and the latest headlines out of the war in Gaza.
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited Gaza on Friday to inspect food distribution aid as the humanitarian crisis there continues to worsen. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss their trip and the latest headlines out of the war in Gaza.
Trump comments on revised U.S. job numbers
President Trump released a statement Via Truth Social regarding the revised U.S. job numbers. Trump stated: "In my opinion, today's Jobs Numbers were RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad --- Just like when they had three great days around the 2024 Presidential Election, and then, those numbers were 'taken away' on November 15, 2024, right after the Election, when the Jobs Numbers were massively revised DOWNWARD, making a correction of over 818,000 jobs --- A TOTAL SCAM."
President Trump released a statement Via Truth Social regarding the revised U.S. job numbers. Trump stated: "In my opinion, today's Jobs Numbers were RIGGED in order to make the Republicans, and ME, look bad --- Just like when they had three great days around the 2024 Presidential Election, and then, those numbers were 'taken away' on November 15, 2024, right after the Election, when the Jobs Numbers were massively revised DOWNWARD, making a correction of over 818,000 jobs --- A TOTAL SCAM."
President Trump takes questions outside White House
President Donald Trump addressed reporters outside the White House regarding the revised U.S. job numbers, released Friday morning. Trump said that the report was "rigged" and says it was a partisan witch hunt that favors the Democrats and not the Republicans.
President Donald Trump addressed reporters outside the White House regarding the revised U.S. job numbers, released Friday morning. Trump said that the report was "rigged" and says it was a partisan witch hunt that favors the Democrats and not the Republicans.
Trump removes labor statistics head after weak jobs report
President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform that the figures were manipulated for political reasons.
President Donald Trump claimed in a post on his social media platform that the figures were manipulated for political reasons.