FULL: Trump signs executive order in Oval Office
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders from the Oval Office on Friday, including an order renaming the Department of Defense as the "Department of War." During the signing session, Trump also announced the location of the 2026 G20 summit.
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders from the Oval Office on Friday, including an order renaming the Department of Defense as the "Department of War." During the signing session, Trump also announced the location of the 2026 G20 summit.
Department of War: Trump renames Department of Defense
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Friday, directing the Pentagon to use the historic title "Department of War." The move is largely symbolic, as Congress must pass legislation to formally rename a federal agency.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Friday, directing the Pentagon to use the historic title "Department of War." The move is largely symbolic, as Congress must pass legislation to formally rename a federal agency.
Tylenol-maker shares sink after report says RFK's HHS will link drug to autism
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directed the HHS to investigate potential causes of autism and will release a report on the findings.
Pirro: 2 arrested in murder of congressional inyerm
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro says two 17-year-olds have been charged in the killing of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. Investigators are still searching for a third suspect. Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was struck and killed by a stray bullet in Washington on June 30. "He was an innocent bystander who was caught in a violent act that was not meant for him," Pirro said. "His death is a stark reminder of how fragile life is and how violence too often visits us in the nation's capital." The two suspects arrested are being charged as adults with first-degree murder, she said.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro says two 17-year-olds have been charged in the killing of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym. Investigators are still searching for a third suspect. Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was struck and killed by a stray bullet in Washington on June 30. "He was an innocent bystander who was caught in a violent act that was not meant for him," Pirro said. "His death is a stark reminder of how fragile life is and how violence too often visits us in the nation's capital." The two suspects arrested are being charged as adults with first-degree murder, she said.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Key takeaways from RFK Jr.'s Senate hearing testimony
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a congressional committee on Thursday. Kennedy faced questions about planned budget cuts that critics say are damaging the nation’s ability to prevent disease. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is getting the latest from Carmen Paun, who was in the room today. She is a Global Health reporter for Politico.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before a congressional committee on Thursday. Kennedy faced questions about planned budget cuts that critics say are damaging the nation’s ability to prevent disease. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is getting the latest from Carmen Paun, who was in the room today. She is a Global Health reporter for Politico.
Biden undergoes surgery to remove skin cancer
Former President Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer lesions on his forehead, according to his spokesperson.
Former President Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove skin cancer lesions on his forehead, according to his spokesperson.
President Trump hosts tech giants at White House dinner
President Trump hosted some of the top technology CEOs at the White House for dinner on Wednesday. The guest list included Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives, according to the White House.
President Trump hosted some of the top technology CEOs at the White House for dinner on Wednesday. The guest list included Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives, according to the White House.
Trump to sign order renaming DOD to 'Department of War'
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
Senators grill RFK Jr. on CDC shake-up
Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to recap HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony on Capitol Hill Thursday.
Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to recap HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony on Capitol Hill Thursday.
Here's who would get refunds if Trump's tariffs get thrown out
If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.
If the Supreme Court strikes down some of Trump’s biggest tariffs, importers could be entitled to “billions and billions of dollars” in refunds.
Eating radioactive shrimp could turn you into an alien, US senator claims
A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”
A U.S. senator from Louisiana has a dire warning for people who eat “radioactive,” imported shrimp: You could end up looking like the alien from the movie “Alien.”
AG Pam Bondi: ?Cost of human smuggling is huge?
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the expansion of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA) to combat Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in human smuggling and trafficking.
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the expansion of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA) to combat Transnational Criminal Organizations involved in human smuggling and trafficking.
RFK Jr. grilled by Sen. Warren on vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) had a heated exchange during RFK's appearance before the Senate Finance Committee. He is facing questions about COVID-19 and ousted CDC director Susan Monarez.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) had a heated exchange during RFK's appearance before the Senate Finance Committee. He is facing questions about COVID-19 and ousted CDC director Susan Monarez.
RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.
Trump considers sending federal troops to New Orleans before Chicago
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
President Trump now says he may send federal troops to New Orleans to fight crime, despite the city recording historically low crime rates for the past two years.
Kennedy opening statement before Senate committee
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before a congressional committee Thursday, where he is expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies. The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to ?Make America Healthy Again.?
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before a congressional committee Thursday, where he is expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies. The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to ?Make America Healthy Again.?
Trump aides consider job for NYC mayor Adams: report
Politico's Jason Beeferman joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down a New York Times report that said aides to President Donald Trump may be considering a job in the administration for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to clear the race field.
Politico's Jason Beeferman joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down a New York Times report that said aides to President Donald Trump may be considering a job in the administration for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to clear the race field.
Examining the newly released Epstein files
On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee publicly released files from the Justice Department related to the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. Kaelan Deese joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to discuss the latest. Deese is a Justice Department reporter with the Washington Examiner.
On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee publicly released files from the Justice Department related to the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. Kaelan Deese joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to discuss the latest. Deese is a Justice Department reporter with the Washington Examiner.
Paul Renner announces run for Florida governor
Former state House Speaker Paul Renner is officially entering the 2026 Florida governor's race. Renner is the first prominent Republican candidate to face off against Rep. Byron Donalds, who previously earned President Donald Trump?s endorsement. LiveNOW?s Josh Breslow is speaking with the former state House Speaker himself as he looks to win the Nov. 3, 2026 election and replace Ron DeSantis.
Former state House Speaker Paul Renner is officially entering the 2026 Florida governor's race. Renner is the first prominent Republican candidate to face off against Rep. Byron Donalds, who previously earned President Donald Trump?s endorsement. LiveNOW?s Josh Breslow is speaking with the former state House Speaker himself as he looks to win the Nov. 3, 2026 election and replace Ron DeSantis.