Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
Trump faces face-moving week amid Iran conflict
President Donald Trump faces a fast-moving week amid pressing issues, including conflict in the Middle East which is driving up oil costs. Reactions are also coming in after former FBI Director Robert Mueller died at 81. President Trump reacted sharply on social media, posting, "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!" LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is discussing this and a number of stories coming from the White House this week with Will Weissert of The Associated Press.
President Donald Trump faces a fast-moving week amid pressing issues, including conflict in the Middle East which is driving up oil costs. Reactions are also coming in after former FBI Director Robert Mueller died at 81. President Trump reacted sharply on social media, posting, "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people!" LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is discussing this and a number of stories coming from the White House this week with Will Weissert of The Associated Press.
Congressman worried after Trump’s threats against Iran
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Congressman Adam Smith who represents Washington's 9th congressional district, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East enters its fourth week. This comes as a $200 billion request from the Pentagon for war funds is pending at the White House and oil prices continue to spike across the globe. Rep. Smith is taking time before the start of the work week to explain his reaction to ongoing war efforts from the White House.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Congressman Adam Smith who represents Washington's 9th congressional district, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East enters its fourth week. This comes as a $200 billion request from the Pentagon for war funds is pending at the White House and oil prices continue to spike across the globe. Rep. Smith is taking time before the start of the work week to explain his reaction to ongoing war efforts from the White House.
Trump warns Iran with 48-hour deadline over Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would give Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz or face new consequences. The Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for around 20% of the world’s daily oil supply, has been effectively shut down following recent attacks on Iran. Gram Slattery is a White House correspondent in Washington with Reuters, who joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac with the latest political headlines.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would give Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz or face new consequences. The Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for around 20% of the world’s daily oil supply, has been effectively shut down following recent attacks on Iran. Gram Slattery is a White House correspondent in Washington with Reuters, who joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac with the latest political headlines.
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran power plants
President Trump on Saturday threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants if it does not "fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from this exact point of time."
President Trump on Saturday threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants if it does not "fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from this exact point of time."
Iran war continues to escalate
Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy at AEI, joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss the latest on the Iran war.
Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy at AEI, joins LiveNOW's J Russell to discuss the latest on the Iran war.
Trump considers 'winding down' war in Iran
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil
University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Trump administration's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded at sea. The move comes as energy prices have soared since the beginning of the war in the Middle East.
University of Houston energy fellow Ed Hirs joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Trump administration's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded at sea. The move comes as energy prices have soared since the beginning of the war in the Middle East.
This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
Live updates: Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.
World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks
The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.
The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.
Jimmy Gracey's body pulled from Barcelona waters after Chicago-area man vanished
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Spanish police confirm the body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey was pulled from the waters in Barcelona on Thursday.
Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.
Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.
Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
Trump admin weighs troop deployment to Middle East
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with national security analyst, Hal Kempfer, as Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz continues to spark concerns about tightening energy supplies. This is the critical waterway where a fifth of the world’s oil is transported. A few ships have crossed through the strait, and Iran has said the waterway technically remains open, but not for the United States. Reports indicate that around 20 vessels have been struck as a result of the conflict and closures.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with national security analyst, Hal Kempfer, as Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz continues to spark concerns about tightening energy supplies. This is the critical waterway where a fifth of the world’s oil is transported. A few ships have crossed through the strait, and Iran has said the waterway technically remains open, but not for the United States. Reports indicate that around 20 vessels have been struck as a result of the conflict and closures.
Trump threatens retaliation if Iran attacks Qatar again
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Some top Iranian officials have been killed as more strikes were launched against Israel and Gulf countries. Here's what you need to know.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico
Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.
Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.
Jimmy Gracey missing: Chicago-area family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Barcelona
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
The family of a 20-year-old Elmhurst man is asking for the public’s help in locating him after he went missing while traveling abroad in Spain.
Trump ‘not afraid’ when asked about troops in Iran
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has released a statement confirming the deaths of its secretary, Ali Larijani, his son Morteza Larijani, and his office head, Alireza Bayat. Several guards were also reported killed. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about increasing tensions as conflict continues across the Middle East with Dr. Benjamin Radd, a Political Scientist at UCLA.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has released a statement confirming the deaths of its secretary, Ali Larijani, his son Morteza Larijani, and his office head, Alireza Bayat. Several guards were also reported killed. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about increasing tensions as conflict continues across the Middle East with Dr. Benjamin Radd, a Political Scientist at UCLA.