Taking a look at the biggest 2025 political headlines
LiveNOW's Carel Lajara recaps 2025's biggest political moments with political analyst and historian Rich Rubino.
LiveNOW's Carel Lajara recaps 2025's biggest political moments with political analyst and historian Rich Rubino.
US military strikes another alleged drug boat
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats. FOX's Madeleine Rivera joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara with the latest details.
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats. FOX's Madeleine Rivera joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara with the latest details.
Takeaways from Trump's meeting with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump turned his focus to the Middle East on Monday, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida at Mar-a-Lago. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses key takeaways from the meeting with the FDD's Israel program director, Enia Kirvine.
President Donald Trump turned his focus to the Middle East on Monday, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida at Mar-a-Lago. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses key takeaways from the meeting with the FDD's Israel program director, Enia Kirvine.
Trump, Netanyahu speak after Mar-a-Lago meeting
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the media after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday afternoon. The two leaders discussed moving towards the second phase of the peace deal in Gaza and bringing lasting peace to the Middle East. Netyanyahu called the meeting with Trump “very, very productive.” Trump said it will be “horrible” for Hamas if they don’t disarm. Trump also took questions on other issues, including when to expect an announcement on his choice for a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair. Trump has historically been at odds with the current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Trump met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, whether the two leaders discussed a possible peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. The White House said Trump spoke on the phone with Putin after the Zelenskyy meeting.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the media after meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday afternoon. The two leaders discussed moving towards the second phase of the peace deal in Gaza and bringing lasting peace to the Middle East. Netyanyahu called the meeting with Trump “very, very productive.” Trump said it will be “horrible” for Hamas if they don’t disarm. Trump also took questions on other issues, including when to expect an announcement on his choice for a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair. Trump has historically been at odds with the current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Trump met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday at Mar-a-Lago, whether the two leaders discussed a possible peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. The White House said Trump spoke on the phone with Putin after the Zelenskyy meeting.
New details on case against alleged DC pipe bomber
The details surrounding Brian Cole Jr.'s confession of allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were released on Sunday as part of pre-trial court filings. FOX 5 DC's Stephanie Ramirez joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara with the latest details.
The details surrounding Brian Cole Jr.'s confession of allegedly planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were released on Sunday as part of pre-trial court filings. FOX 5 DC's Stephanie Ramirez joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara with the latest details.
Today: President Trump meets with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Monday to discuss the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The meeting comes a day after Trump met with Zelenskyy to discuss a plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara previews the meeting with FOX's Madeleine Rivera.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Monday to discuss the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The meeting comes a day after Trump met with Zelenskyy to discuss a plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara previews the meeting with FOX's Madeleine Rivera.
Trump and Zelenskyy hold Mar-a-Lago news conference
We are learning more this weekend as President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. This comes as part of Trump’s latest effort to close out four years of war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump met Zelenskyy outside his Florida estate, where the pair took questions from the media before heading inside for their official conference. "I think we're in final stages of talking, and we're going to see," Trump said.
We are learning more this weekend as President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday. This comes as part of Trump’s latest effort to close out four years of war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump met Zelenskyy outside his Florida estate, where the pair took questions from the media before heading inside for their official conference. "I think we're in final stages of talking, and we're going to see," Trump said.
The government could shut down again in January: What we know
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
When Congress ended the longest government shutdown in history last month, lawmakers only approved federal funding through the end of January.
Will Congress avoid another shutdown?
Lawmakers left Washington without a fix for skyrocketing health care costs. FOX's Chad Pergram has the latest.
Lawmakers left Washington without a fix for skyrocketing health care costs. FOX's Chad Pergram has the latest.
FBI permanently closing HQ at J. Edgar Hoover Building, Kash Patel announces
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
The FBI will be moving its headquarters to the Reagan Building, and permanently closing the J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Trump: "Powerful and deadly" strike on ISIS
President Trump said Thursday the US launched a "powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. The FDD's Cliff May joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to break it down.
President Trump said Thursday the US launched a "powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. The FDD's Cliff May joins LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to break it down.
RPT: Trump to meet with Zelenskyy at Mar-A-Lago
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are reportedly set to have a meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday.
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are reportedly set to have a meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Sunday.
Pres. Trump calls US service members for Christmas
President Donald Trump is calling US service members across the world in what is a Christmas tradition, thanking them for their service. President Trump also thanked their families for their sacrifice, and took the time to discuss his recently announced Warrior Dividend Checks. These are the checks that President Donald Trump announced last week as a $1,776 Christmas bonus for the military. "One million, four hundred and fifty thousand military servicemembers will receive a special, we call, "warrior dividend" before Christmas. In honor of our nation’s founding in 1776," he said earlier in the week.
President Donald Trump is calling US service members across the world in what is a Christmas tradition, thanking them for their service. President Trump also thanked their families for their sacrifice, and took the time to discuss his recently announced Warrior Dividend Checks. These are the checks that President Donald Trump announced last week as a $1,776 Christmas bonus for the military. "One million, four hundred and fifty thousand military servicemembers will receive a special, we call, "warrior dividend" before Christmas. In honor of our nation’s founding in 1776," he said earlier in the week.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Ben Sasse, former GOP senator, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse, who served Nebraska for eight years as an outspoken critic of President Trump, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Vance receives endorsements for president in 2028
Vice President JD Vance is starting to receive endorsements for the 2028 presidential race. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow breaks it down with political expert Mike Fahey.
Vice President JD Vance is starting to receive endorsements for the 2028 presidential race. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow breaks it down with political expert Mike Fahey.
U.S. builds up military assets, troops off Venezuela
We are learning more after reporting that indicates the United States has now moved large numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops, and equipment into the Caribbean area this week. Questions continue to be asked about the possibility for further military action against Venezuela. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, after multiple large oil tankers have been captured off the coast of Venezuela.
We are learning more after reporting that indicates the United States has now moved large numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops, and equipment into the Caribbean area this week. Questions continue to be asked about the possibility for further military action against Venezuela. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, after multiple large oil tankers have been captured off the coast of Venezuela.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
DOJ releases new batch of Epstein files
The U.S. Justice Department released a new batch of documents on Tuesday from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including CCTV videos and legal records. The latest release comprises around 29,000 pages, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot inside a prison and mentions of President Trump. Epstein was found dead in 2019 after an apparent suicide in a New York jail.
The U.S. Justice Department released a new batch of documents on Tuesday from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including CCTV videos and legal records. The latest release comprises around 29,000 pages, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot inside a prison and mentions of President Trump. Epstein was found dead in 2019 after an apparent suicide in a New York jail.
DHS offers $3000 'holiday stipend' to migrants who self-deport by end of year
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.
The expanded "holiday stipend" triples the original $1,000 offer.