Appeals court allows Trump to keep troops in L.A.
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that blocked the mobilization. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision does not mean that the court will ultimately agree with Trump, but it does leave command of the Guard with the president for now. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to retired marine officer, John Deaton on the latest.
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that blocked the mobilization. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision does not mean that the court will ultimately agree with Trump, but it does leave command of the Guard with the president for now. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to retired marine officer, John Deaton on the latest.
Breaking: Israel launches air strikes against Iran
According to reports, Israel attacked Iran's capital, Tehran, with explosions booming across the city early Friday morning. The attack comes as tensions between the two nations have reached new heights over Iran's advancing nuclear program. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft and Austin Westfall are speaking to Dr. Alon Burstein as more images start to come in from the Middle East. A blast was heard by residents in Tehran, with state television acknowledging the event. Smoke was seen rising from Chitgar, a neighborhood in western Tehran, though the exact target of the blast was not immediately clear. Initial reports say that the United States had no involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran, according to one U.S. official. An Israeli military official has confirmed the attack has targeted nuclear sites in Iran. An immediate comment from the White House has not yet been made available. The attack comes as President Donald Trump was on the lawn of the White House mingling with members of Congress on Thursday evening.
According to reports, Israel attacked Iran's capital, Tehran, with explosions booming across the city early Friday morning. The attack comes as tensions between the two nations have reached new heights over Iran's advancing nuclear program. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft and Austin Westfall are speaking to Dr. Alon Burstein as more images start to come in from the Middle East. A blast was heard by residents in Tehran, with state television acknowledging the event. Smoke was seen rising from Chitgar, a neighborhood in western Tehran, though the exact target of the blast was not immediately clear. Initial reports say that the United States had no involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran, according to one U.S. official. An Israeli military official has confirmed the attack has targeted nuclear sites in Iran. An immediate comment from the White House has not yet been made available. The attack comes as President Donald Trump was on the lawn of the White House mingling with members of Congress on Thursday evening.
LA Mayor Bass says she doesn't recognize Sec. Noem
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference Thursday on anti-ICE protests and immigration raids across the city. She also spoke on Sen. Alex Padilla's (D-CA) removal from a press conference while he was asking a question to DHS Security Kristi Noem. Bass said she does not "recognize" Noem anymore after serving alongside her in Congress for years. In a post on X, Bass said what happened to Padilla is "absolutely abhorrent and outrageous," adding that the Trump administration's "violent attacks on our city must end."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a press conference Thursday on anti-ICE protests and immigration raids across the city. She also spoke on Sen. Alex Padilla's (D-CA) removal from a press conference while he was asking a question to DHS Security Kristi Noem. Bass said she does not "recognize" Noem anymore after serving alongside her in Congress for years. In a post on X, Bass said what happened to Padilla is "absolutely abhorrent and outrageous," adding that the Trump administration's "violent attacks on our city must end."
Could Sen. Padilla faces charges over confrontation?
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to outline the likelihood of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) facing charges after he was forcibly removed from Thursday's press conference by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to outline the likelihood of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) facing charges after he was forcibly removed from Thursday's press conference by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
House approves DOGE cuts to public radio, foreign aid
The House of Representatives passed President Trump's $9.4 billion plan to slash federal funds for foreign aid and public radio, such as PBS and NPR. The bill passed 214 to 212, mostly down party lines -- no Democrats voted for the bill and four Republican lawmakers voted against it. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
The House of Representatives passed President Trump's $9.4 billion plan to slash federal funds for foreign aid and public radio, such as PBS and NPR. The bill passed 214 to 212, mostly down party lines -- no Democrats voted for the bill and four Republican lawmakers voted against it. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Sen. Padilla (D-CA) reacts after removal from presser
Senator Alex Padilla, a democrat from California spoke briefly to reporters on Thursday, about an hour after he was "forcibly removed" from a news conference held by Secretary Kristi Noem with the Department of Homeland Security.
Senator Alex Padilla, a democrat from California spoke briefly to reporters on Thursday, about an hour after he was "forcibly removed" from a news conference held by Secretary Kristi Noem with the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump signs new executive Order
President Trump speaks at executive order signing ceremony.
President Trump speaks at executive order signing ceremony.
Trump plans to phase out FEMA: Here's what it means for states
President Trump says he wants to phase out FEMA and shift the burden to states, but many states don’t have the resources to manage disasters on their own, experts warn.
President Trump says he wants to phase out FEMA and shift the burden to states, but many states don’t have the resources to manage disasters on their own, experts warn.
No Kings protests will rally against Trump Saturday: What to know
“No Kings” protests against President Trump’s policies are scheduled in nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S. Saturday as a military parade rolls in Washington.
“No Kings” protests against President Trump’s policies are scheduled in nearly 2,000 cities across the U.S. Saturday as a military parade rolls in Washington.
David Hogg faces possible ouster from DNC after re-election vote
The Democratic National Committee will hold a new election for two vice chair positions, putting David Hogg’s role at risk amid internal criticism and growing tensions over party reform efforts.
The Democratic National Committee will hold a new election for two vice chair positions, putting David Hogg’s role at risk amid internal criticism and growing tensions over party reform efforts.
Musk says he regrets some posts about Pres. Trump
Elon Musk on Wednesday said he regretted some of his posts directed at President Donald Trump last week.
Elon Musk on Wednesday said he regretted some of his posts directed at President Donald Trump last week.
Sec. Hegseth has heated exchange during Senate hearing
During a Wednesday hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth engaged in a contentious exchange with Democratic senators over the Trump administration's decision to deploy 700 Marines to Los Angeles. Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Mike Brest from the Washington Examiner and asking about developments in the Middle East.
During a Wednesday hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth engaged in a contentious exchange with Democratic senators over the Trump administration's decision to deploy 700 Marines to Los Angeles. Andrew Craft is getting the latest from Mike Brest from the Washington Examiner and asking about developments in the Middle East.
LA anti-ICE protests "provoked by White House"
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other local leaders held a press conference on the sixth day of the anti-ICE protests in the city. Mayor Bass laid out a timeline and said the demonstrations were "provoked by the White House."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other local leaders held a press conference on the sixth day of the anti-ICE protests in the city. Mayor Bass laid out a timeline and said the demonstrations were "provoked by the White House."
By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program
President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
Trump's actions in Los Angeles spark debate over deportation funds in spending bill
The 1,000-plus-page spending bill has funding to add more Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and billions for migrant detention facilities.
The 1,000-plus-page spending bill has funding to add more Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and billions for migrant detention facilities.
Judge rejects Newsom's effort to block troop deployment in L.A.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to highlight to legal tussle between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom amid the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to highlight to legal tussle between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom amid the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles.
Newsom slams Trump in address on L.A. protests
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an address Tuesday night as anti-ICE protests entered their fifth day in Los Angeles. He also blasted President Donald Trump, saying his move to deploy National Guard troops and Marines to L.A. a "brazen abuse of power."
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered an address Tuesday night as anti-ICE protests entered their fifth day in Los Angeles. He also blasted President Donald Trump, saying his move to deploy National Guard troops and Marines to L.A. a "brazen abuse of power."
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with Politico's Lauren Gardner.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with Politico's Lauren Gardner.
WATCH: President Trump speaks from tarmac at JBA
President Donald Trump answered questions from the media after landing at Joint Base Andrews. The president was returning from his rally at Fort Bragg in North Carolina ahead of the Army 250 Parade this weekend.
President Donald Trump answered questions from the media after landing at Joint Base Andrews. The president was returning from his rally at Fort Bragg in North Carolina ahead of the Army 250 Parade this weekend.
Trump announces he is 'restoring' the names of several bases changed under Biden
President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement during his speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement during his speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday.