How does pausing US intelligence impact Ukraine?
The U.S. is no longer sharing intelligence about Russia with Ukraine, bringing another blow to Kyiv after President Donald Trump's suspension of military aid earlier this week. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses how pausing US intelligence impact's Ukraine's military operation with the FDD's John Hardie.
The U.S. is no longer sharing intelligence about Russia with Ukraine, bringing another blow to Kyiv after President Donald Trump's suspension of military aid earlier this week. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses how pausing US intelligence impact's Ukraine's military operation with the FDD's John Hardie.
U.S. holding direct talks with Hamas, WH confirms
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Hamas in an effort to free more Israeli hostages, confirming an Axios report. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Meantime, Trump met with freed hostages in the Oval Office this week. Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire expired last week. The FDD's Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Hamas in an effort to free more Israeli hostages, confirming an Axios report. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release the remaining hostages. Meantime, Trump met with freed hostages in the Oval Office this week. Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire expired last week. The FDD's Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine
The United States has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
The United States has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.
South American police turn to cosplay for creative crime busts
South American police have taken a creative approach to catching criminals by donning costumes instead of their usual uniforms.
South American police have taken a creative approach to catching criminals by donning costumes instead of their usual uniforms.
President Trump speech: Foreign policy a major focus
President Donald Trump delivered an address a joint session of Congress and foreign policy proposals were a major focus. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft and Austin Westfall discussed the speech with national security expert Hal Kempfer.
President Donald Trump delivered an address a joint session of Congress and foreign policy proposals were a major focus. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft and Austin Westfall discussed the speech with national security expert Hal Kempfer.
What is NATO? Calls for US exit spark debate over alliance’s future
As some Republican lawmakers push for the US to leave NATO, questions arise about the alliance's role, history, and impact on global security. Here's what to know.
As some Republican lawmakers push for the US to leave NATO, questions arise about the alliance's role, history, and impact on global security. Here's what to know.
Zelenskyy says he's ready to work for peace after 'regrettable' Oval Office spat
The Ukrainian president’s comments Tuesday came after the Trump administration announced a pause on military aid to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president’s comments Tuesday came after the Trump administration announced a pause on military aid to Ukraine.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau addresses US tariffs
Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on C$30 billion worth of U.S. imports effective immediately, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday. Trudeau made the announcement just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on C$30 billion worth of U.S. imports effective immediately, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Tuesday. Trudeau made the announcement just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
Trump orders pause on U.S. aid to Ukraine
President Donald Trump directed a "pause" to any U.S. aid to Ukraine on Monday following his volatile clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
President Donald Trump directed a "pause" to any U.S. aid to Ukraine on Monday following his volatile clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week. National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
4 charged with smuggling 20K migrants from Guatemala
Federal authorities have charged four defendants with operating one of the largest human smuggling rings in the United States. The indictment alleges that the transnational criminal organization smuggled around 20,000 undocumented immigrants from Guatemala to the U.S. via Mexico. The group is accused of holding individuals hostage, threatening violence, and being responsible for a fatal car crash in Oklahoma in 2023, which resulted in seven deaths, including three minors. The ringleader, Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul, and his associate, Marsha Char, have been arrested and pleaded not guilty. A trial date is being set. Another defendant, Helmer Obispo-Hernandez, remains a fugitive and is charged with threatening a federal law enforcement officer. A fourth defendant is in custody in Oklahoma related to the fatal accident.
Federal authorities have charged four defendants with operating one of the largest human smuggling rings in the United States. The indictment alleges that the transnational criminal organization smuggled around 20,000 undocumented immigrants from Guatemala to the U.S. via Mexico. The group is accused of holding individuals hostage, threatening violence, and being responsible for a fatal car crash in Oklahoma in 2023, which resulted in seven deaths, including three minors. The ringleader, Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul, and his associate, Marsha Char, have been arrested and pleaded not guilty. A trial date is being set. Another defendant, Helmer Obispo-Hernandez, remains a fugitive and is charged with threatening a federal law enforcement officer. A fourth defendant is in custody in Oklahoma related to the fatal accident.
President Trump pauses aid to Ukraine
The Trump administration paused any aid from the U.S. to Ukraine following last week's Oval Office clash. President Donald Trump wants Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be "committed" to ending the three-year war, the White House said.
The Trump administration paused any aid from the U.S. to Ukraine following last week's Oval Office clash. President Donald Trump wants Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be "committed" to ending the three-year war, the White House said.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in limbo as aid blocked
The FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to examine the current state of ceasefire talks related to the Israel-Hamas war.
The FDD's Ben Cohen joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to examine the current state of ceasefire talks related to the Israel-Hamas war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pauses US cyberoperations against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Newly discovered Pompeii fresco sheds light on ancient Dionysian rituals
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a nearly life-size fresco, or megalography, depicting the Dionysiac procession in an excavated banqueting room in Region IX.
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a nearly life-size fresco, or megalography, depicting the Dionysiac procession in an excavated banqueting room in Region IX.
Trump doubles tariffs on China, citing fentanyl
President Trump has doubled tariffs on China to 20% and confirmed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.
President Trump has doubled tariffs on China to 20% and confirmed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.
Pope Francis suffers new breathing issue, Vatican says
The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.
The Vatican said the breathing issue was caused by a “significant accumulation" of mucus in Pope Francis’ lungs and bronchial spasms.
UK PM Starmer pushes for Ukraine peace deal
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he welcomes President Trump's help to negotiate a deal for peace in Ukraine. Starmer said, "We must strengthen our relationship with America." He added, "America will always be indispensable."
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he welcomes President Trump's help to negotiate a deal for peace in Ukraine. Starmer said, "We must strengthen our relationship with America." He added, "America will always be indispensable."
Car drives into crowd in Germany
One person was killed and several were injured when a car drove into a crowd of people in the western German city of Mannheim, a police spokesperson said on Monday. The car's driver has been detained, but it is unclear whether there are other suspects, the spokesperson added. Police are appealing to the public to avoid the area. The incident occurred as crowds gathered in cities across western Germany's Rhineland for parades to mark the carnival season.
One person was killed and several were injured when a car drove into a crowd of people in the western German city of Mannheim, a police spokesperson said on Monday. The car's driver has been detained, but it is unclear whether there are other suspects, the spokesperson added. Police are appealing to the public to avoid the area. The incident occurred as crowds gathered in cities across western Germany's Rhineland for parades to mark the carnival season.
Fallout from Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss President Trump's tense Oval Office meeting with Ukranian President Zelenskyy last week, the House passing a budget resolution and latest cuts at the Department of Government Efficiency.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss President Trump's tense Oval Office meeting with Ukranian President Zelenskyy last week, the House passing a budget resolution and latest cuts at the Department of Government Efficiency.