"Optimistic" vs. "afraid": Post-election poll shows huge difference among Americans' reactions
A mix of emotions were conveyed by people following the results of the presidential election based on a recent poll. Here’s what they said.
Trump nominates former NFL player Scott Turner as housing and urban development secretary
Trump said on Friday he has picked NFL veteran Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary.
Trump names Scott Bessent to lead treasury department
President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of the Treasury. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses Trump's new pick with economist Dr. Mike Walden.
Matt Gaetz says he’s not returning to Congress
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Friday he will not be returning to Congress next year after withdrawing as Trump's pick for attorney general. The Washington Examiner's Cami Mondeaux joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss it further.
Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
Scott Bessent was a key economic policy adviser and fundraiser for the Trump campaign.
Trump picks Pam Bondi as AG after Gaetz withdraws
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall tracks Trump's latest cabinet picks and discusses Matt Gaetz's withdrawal with political analyst Brian Sobel.
What to know about Linda McMahon
LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses President-elect Trump's pick Linda McMahon and her background with Arman Jaffer, CEO and founder of Brisk Teaching.
Casey concedes to McCormick in PA Senate race
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday announced he has conceded the race to Republican candidate Dave McCormick, putting an end to a lengthy automatic recount in the Keystone State more than two weeks after Election Day.
What will former Rep. Matt Gaetz do now?
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. Florida Politics reporter AG Gancarski joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss.
Who will Trump pick for attorney general after Gaetz’s withdrawal?
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.
Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results
A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.
Trump may not approve FBI background checks
As senators prepare to consider President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet, they may be doing so without a well-established staple of the confirmation process: an FBI background check. The Trump transition team has so far not signed the requisite agreements with the White House or the Justice Department to allow the FBI to screen his personnel choices, both for the process of obtaining security clearances and meeting the Senate’s usual standards for nominations. Dan Meyer, partner at Tully Rinckey Law Firm, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Trump says he will not reconsider Gaetz nom.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was not reconsidering the nomination of former Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Gaetz, 42, who was investigated by the Justice Department for nearly three years over sex trafficking allegations involving a 17-year-old girl, was tapped by Trump on Wednesday to run the agency when he returns to the White House in January. Cayce Myers, professor and director of graduate studies at Virginia Tech School of Communication, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Majority in House: 4 races still uncalled to finalize size of GOP lead
Republicans have a majority of the House, but these outstanding House races will determine its size.
Trump makes additional administration picks
President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday night that he intends to appoint Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke to Rich Rubino, political analyst and historian on the latest.
Nearly 30% of US adults say friends, family were top source of election information
There are multiple ways for people to stay informed about the election but the sources they rely on at times can sway their voting preference, according to a recent survey.
Dice roll determines post-election ballot audit
Pennsylvania Department of State rolled a 10-sided dice that would randomly determine which batches of ballots will be audited. This practice is referred to as "risk-limiting audit".
What's next in Trump's hush money criminal case
New York prosecutors this week are expected to tell a judge how they think President-elect Donald Trump's already decided criminal case should proceed in light of his election victory. Trump, 78, was convicted in May of falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 hush money payment his former lawyer Michael Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels for her silence before the 2016 election about a sexual encounter she says she had with Trump, who denies it. FOX 5 New York's Robert Moses joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Trump to declare emergency at the border
United States President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed he is “prepared” to declare a national emergency and use military assets to fulfil his 2024 election campaign promise to carry out mass deportations. Trump made the announcement on Monday in a short post on his Truth Social platform in response to a post by Tom Fitton, president of the conservative group Judicial Watch. FOX 5 D.C.'s Maureen Umeh joined LiveNOW from FOX with the details.
Trump fills key posts for new administration
With almost two months until Inauguration Day for President elect Donald Trump, he is starting to fill in all the key positions for his new administration. Mark Shanahan, American politics expert, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest members Trump has selected.