Trump wants new nuclear arms reduction treaty
We are seeing reports today that the United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to continue to observe their nuclear arms reduction treaty that expires this week. From what we are hearing now, both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin still haven’t officially agreed to a deal surrounding nuclear arms. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking to Andrea Stricker, a Nuclear Proliferation Expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
We are seeing reports today that the United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to continue to observe their nuclear arms reduction treaty that expires this week. From what we are hearing now, both President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin still haven’t officially agreed to a deal surrounding nuclear arms. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking to Andrea Stricker, a Nuclear Proliferation Expert with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Iran and US holding nuclear talks in Oman
We are learning more this week as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Muscat, Oman ahead of US-Iran talks. The talks are scheduled to take place on Friday morning in the Middle East. “The leadership of Iran at the clerical level does not reflect the people of Iran. I know of no other country where there’s a bigger difference between the people who lead the country and the people who live there,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters this week. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning what comes next for relations between the two nations with Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer.
We are learning more this week as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Muscat, Oman ahead of US-Iran talks. The talks are scheduled to take place on Friday morning in the Middle East. “The leadership of Iran at the clerical level does not reflect the people of Iran. I know of no other country where there’s a bigger difference between the people who lead the country and the people who live there,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters this week. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning what comes next for relations between the two nations with Hal Kempfer, a retired Marine Intelligence Officer.
HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.
Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast
A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.
A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.
Former 'The Voice' contestant dies at 26 after snake bit her in her sleep
Former "The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home.
Former "The Voice Nigeria" contestant Ifunanya Nwangene has died after she was bitten by a snake while she was asleep at her home.
Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Air India grounds Boeing Dreamliner over possible fuel switch defect
Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 after a pilot reported a possible defect in the aircraft’s fuel control switch.
Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 after a pilot reported a possible defect in the aircraft’s fuel control switch.
SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.
Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.
Major overhauls impact Venezuela’s oil industry
We learned last week that Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is working to overhaul the nation's oil sector. Her plan largely revolves around reversing years of policy promoted by the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades. Rodriguez is looking to open Venezuela's top industry to increased privatization from countries around the world. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is discussing the future of Venezuela, specifically its people and oil, with Politico energy reporter James Bikales.
We learned last week that Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez is working to overhaul the nation's oil sector. Her plan largely revolves around reversing years of policy promoted by the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades. Rodriguez is looking to open Venezuela's top industry to increased privatization from countries around the world. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is discussing the future of Venezuela, specifically its people and oil, with Politico energy reporter James Bikales.
Trump says he's reopening Venezuelan air space
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's planning to reopen all commercial airspace over Venezuela. Reuters reporter David Shepardson joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's planning to reopen all commercial airspace over Venezuela. Reuters reporter David Shepardson joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.
What is Nipah virus? Deadly disease has countries in Asia on high alert
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
US sending ICE unit for Winter Olympics security: What we know
Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.
Homeland Security Investigations, a unit within ICE, is reportedly being deployed for the Winter Olympics causing concerns for some in Italy ahead of the international event.
WATCH: Philippine mayor survives rocket attack caught on CCTV
A Philippine mayor survived a rocket-propelled grenade attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
A Philippine mayor survived a rocket-propelled grenade attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 without ropes in daring live climb
American rock climber Alex Honnold completed a ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 on Sunday.
American rock climber Alex Honnold completed a ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 on Sunday.
Boy, 12, killed in shark attack at cliff-jumping site
A 12-year-old Australian boy has died following a brutal shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed Saturday.
A 12-year-old Australian boy has died following a brutal shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed Saturday.
U.S. holds peace talks with Russia, Ukraine
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the U.S. continuing peace talks with Russia and Ukraine.
National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the U.S. continuing peace talks with Russia and Ukraine.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ charter and Gaza’s future
At the World Economic Forum this week President Donald Trump spoke on conflict in Ukraine, stressing the war “has to end” after tens of thousands of soldiers were killed. Trump also established a new board to oversee Gaza reconstruction, with nearly two dozen countries signed on, though some key European allies remain cautious. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report as Trump says "I think we can spread it out to other things as we succeed in Gaza."
At the World Economic Forum this week President Donald Trump spoke on conflict in Ukraine, stressing the war “has to end” after tens of thousands of soldiers were killed. Trump also established a new board to oversee Gaza reconstruction, with nearly two dozen countries signed on, though some key European allies remain cautious. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report as Trump says "I think we can spread it out to other things as we succeed in Gaza."
Trump says US only nation able to secure Greenland
Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. is the only nation that is in a position to secure Greenland. "All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland," Trump said Wednesday from his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Where we've already had it as a trustee, but respectfully returned it back to Denmark not long ago after we defeated the Germans, the Japanese, the Italians and others in World War II, we gave it back to them." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about what comes next for Greenland with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer.
Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. is the only nation that is in a position to secure Greenland. "All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland," Trump said Wednesday from his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Where we've already had it as a trustee, but respectfully returned it back to Denmark not long ago after we defeated the Germans, the Japanese, the Italians and others in World War II, we gave it back to them." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about what comes next for Greenland with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer.
WATCH: Trump returns from World Economic Forum
We are hearing from President Donald Trump after his trip to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Trump spoke for more than 70 minutes on Wednesday and took time to talk about economic growth in the U.S. as well as his year-one achievements in office. President Trump spoke to reporters as he returned to the White House on Thursday evening. He was asked about bruising seen on one of his hands while on Air Force One, saying he ‘clipped’ it on a table. Trump said, "I would say, take aspirin if you like your heart, but don't take aspirin if you don't want to have a little bruising."
We are hearing from President Donald Trump after his trip to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Trump spoke for more than 70 minutes on Wednesday and took time to talk about economic growth in the U.S. as well as his year-one achievements in office. President Trump spoke to reporters as he returned to the White House on Thursday evening. He was asked about bruising seen on one of his hands while on Air Force One, saying he ‘clipped’ it on a table. Trump said, "I would say, take aspirin if you like your heart, but don't take aspirin if you don't want to have a little bruising."
Barron Trump reportedly saved woman's life after witnessing violent assault on FaceTime call
A woman testified that her friend, President Donald Trump's son, contacted emergency services after seeing her allegedly being attacked by an ex-boyfriend.
A woman testified that her friend, President Donald Trump's son, contacted emergency services after seeing her allegedly being attacked by an ex-boyfriend.