Trumps 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.
Trump picks Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy as his nominee to be transportation secretary, as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Veteran pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling after 'big miss' in Iowa survey
Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer is moving on to "other ventures" after her final election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Harris ahead of Trump.
Iowa pollster to step away after pre-election whiff
Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer announced she was done with election polling and moving on to "other ventures" after her pre-election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President-elect Donald Trump in the state he had easily won in 2016 and 2020.
Trump's cabinet picks causing a stir
Donald Trump spent much of his first term feeling stung and betrayed by those he’d placed in power. This time, he’s not taking chances. As he works to fill his administration a second time, Trump has turned to a head-spinning mix of candidates. Many of those he’s chosen are personal friends. Others are familiar faces on Fox News Channel or other conservative outlets. Some have extensive experience in the areas they’ve been chosen to lead, while others have seemingly none. John Reid, conservative commentator, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Harris' campaign racks up debt
Vice President Kamala Harris’ failed presidential campaign spent more than $1 billion in three months, highlighted by several expenditures that have drawn intense criticism, including spending on celebrity influencers, radical activist groups and private jets. FEC filings show the Harris campaign made two $500,000 payments to Oprah Winfrey’s production company, first reported by the Washington Examiner, on Oct. 15, a month after Winfrey appeared with Harris at a town hall event and weeks before Oprah was on stage with Harris at a Philadelphia rally before election day. Fred Hicks, political analyst, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
What are recess appointments and why does Trump want to use them?
Trump's use of recess appointments would bypass the Senate confirmation process for some of the most powerful positions in U.S. government.
Republicans complete election sweep
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Political analyst Rich Rubino joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Republicans react to Trump tapping Matt Gaetz as AG
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general is being met with lots of reaction from Republicans. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the reaction with 24sight News national politics reporter Tom LoBianco.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
What is a shadow cabinet and how would it work in the US?
Shadow cabinets are the standard in the UK and Canada, but could it work in the United States?
Republicans gain control of presidency, House and Senate
With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
Republicans pick SD's Thune to lead Senate
Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Rich Rubino, political analyst, joined LiveNOW from fox to discuss the selection.