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Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US

Congressman Gimenez: Maduro is a threat to the safety and security of the US

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is a threat to the safety of the United States.

November 18, 2025 12:04pm EST
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

November 18, 2025 11:11am EST
Sen. John Fetterman home from hospital after heart condition flare-up, fall

Sen. John Fetterman home from hospital after heart condition flare-up, fall

Fetterman said that he received 20 stitches after he got light-headed and fell while on a walk, but has fully recovered.

November 15, 2025 4:12pm EST
All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know

All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know

The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.

November 15, 2025 11:08am EST
At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton. 

November 14, 2025 9:42pm EST
What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

November 14, 2025 12:26am EST
DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.

November 13, 2025 10:36pm EST
Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal

Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.

November 13, 2025 12:34pm EST
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown

Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown

President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

November 12, 2025 10:55pm EST
When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.

November 12, 2025 10:42pm EST
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

November 12, 2025 9:38pm EST
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms

Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.

November 12, 2025 9:14pm EST
Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown

Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown

The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.

November 12, 2025 8:28pm EST
Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown

Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown

The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.

November 12, 2025 8:28pm EST
NJ governor election: County-by-county results show gap between Sherrill, Ciattarelli

NJ governor election: County-by-county results show gap between Sherrill, Ciattarelli

Jack Ciattarelli narrowly lost to Phil Murphy in the 2021 election. This time it wasn't so close, across the entire state.

November 12, 2025 5:32pm EST
Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate

Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools and social services could soon start flowing after months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday took up a roughly $50 billion spending plan to break the state’s budget impasse.

November 12, 2025 2:27pm EST
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference

Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference

A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.

November 12, 2025 1:51pm EST
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today

Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today

The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.

November 12, 2025 10:40am EST
Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell called Trump a “dog that hasn’t barked” and said “of course” he knew about the underage girls Epstein was trafficking.

November 12, 2025 10:19am EST
JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg launches campaign for New York congressional seat

JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg launches campaign for New York congressional seat

The Kennedy political dynasty may soon have a new face in Congress. Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has officially launched a campaign to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District.

November 12, 2025 9:00am EST
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