Takeaways from Trump's meeting with Bukele

Dr. Michael Paarlberg, Associate Fellow with the Institute for Policy Studies, joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss Monday's White House meeting between President Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele

US not required to return deported man, DOJ says

Officials in the Trump administration say it's "up to El Salvador" whether they will choose to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man deported there. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that if El Salvador chooses to return Abrego Garcia, then the U.S. would "provide a plane." The remarks came during President Donald Trump's event with El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele's at the White House.

Deadly suspected U.S airstrikes in Yemen

Suspected U.S. airstrikes around Yemen’s rebel-held capital killed at least six people and wounded 26 overnight, the Houthis said Monday as they also claimed shooting down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone.

University of New Haven to open Saudi Arabia branch

The University of New Haven said Sunday that plans are underway for an international branch campus in Saudi Arabia. The campus in Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh would serve 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students, a spokesperson said. It is currently anticipated to open in fall of 2026. LiveNOW from FOX host Jeane Franseen did an exclusive interview with the President of the university, Dr. Jens Frederiksen on what to expect.

U.S. and Iran envoys discuss nuclear program

American and Iranian officials sat down for a first round of direct talks Saturday in Oman, a major step after years of rising tensions and stalled diplomacy that will continue with further discussions next weekend, according to a statement released by the White House. The meeting between U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was the first face-to-face exchange since President Donald Trump returned to office as Iran continues to expand its nuclear program. LiveNOW from FOX host Carel Lajara spoke to national security expert, Benjamin Allison on the latest.

Trade war with China escalates amid new tarrifs

China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. While U.S. President Donald Trump paused import taxes this week for other countries, he raised tariffs on China and they now total 145%. China has denounced the policy as “economic bullying” and promised countermeasures. The new tariffs began Saturday. LiveNOW from FOX host Stephanie Coueignoux spoke to Sandra Swirski, economy expert on the latest.

President Trump to meet with El Salvador president

President Donald Trump is expected to meet with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele on Monday. This comes after Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison as a result of Trump deportation promise. A Trump Administration representative said on Saturday that Abrego is "alive and secure". LiveNOW from FOX host Stephanie Coueignoux spoke to political analyst and attorney Madeline Summerville on the latest on the imprisonment.

Russian missile strikes kill 20+ people in Ukraine

Thirty-two people were killed and over 80 others wounded by two Russian ballistic missiles that slammed into the heart of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday morning, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack - one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine this year - and called for a tough international reaction against Moscow.

U.S. envoy leaves site of nuclear talks with Iran

AP reports, a convoy believed to be carrying U.S. envoy Steve Witcoff drove away from a compound where talks were taking place over Iran’s nuclear program on Saturday, after more than two hours of negotiations. There was no immediate acknowledgment from either the Iranians or the Americans that the talks had ended. Behnam Ben Taleblu, with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

US and Iran to hold nuclear talks Saturday

The United States and Iran will begin crucial talks in Oman on Saturday regarding Iran's nuclear program. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall previews it with Dr. Alon Burstein, Tufts University Professor and Israel Institute Fellow.

Head of US base in Greenland fired after Vance visit

The commander of a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland has been fired Thursday after she sent a mass email regarding Vice President JD Vance, following his visit to the base. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.

US, Iran to hold nuclear talks on Saturday

President Donald Trump remains adamant that his administration will engage in "direct" nuclear talks with Iran on Saturday in Oman, while Tehran appears to remain equally steadfast in its insistence the negotiations will be "indirect." LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discussed the highly anticipated talks with Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.