South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a surprise martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, after the parliament voted to block the decree. Analysts are calling it the country's biggest political crisis in decades. President-elect Trump's lawyers asked a judge to throw out his New York criminal conviction, citing the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his impending return to the White House. President Biden pledged lasting U.S. engagement with Africa on Africa’s own ter...
Dec 03, 2024•47 min•Ep. 138
The White House has defended President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, stating that politics had tainted Hunter's cases and led to a miscarriage of justice. Both Republicans and some Democrats criticized the president for breaking his earlier promise not to pardon his son. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel as FBI director. Patel, who worked at the Pentagon during the first Trump administration, has vowed to reform the FBI. In Syria, armed terrorists are ...
Dec 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 137
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Massad Boulos as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos is father-in-law to Tiffany Trump, the president-elect's youngest daughter. Fighting between terrorists and the Syrian military intensifies. Could U.S. troops in the area get involved? Arian Pasdar reports on what the White House is saying. A massive lake-effect snowstorm has paralyzed parts of the Great Lakes region with several feet of snow and dangerous travel conditions, pro...
Dec 01, 2024•24 min•Ep. 136
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to France. Kushner's son, Jared, is Trump's son-in-law. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he had an "excellent conversation" with Trump. Trudeau had dinner with Trump and several members of his selected cabinet at Mar-a-Lago Friday night. Millions of Americans are facing dangerously cold temperatures and heavy snow on the heels of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 135
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday that President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plan on Canadian goods would raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses. His response to Trump's plan came after Mexico's president responded to the same proposal. President Joe Biden will be leaving office in January. Despite some notable disagreements with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Biden was able to sign several significant bills into law. We take a look at his accomplishments. Black Fri...
Nov 29, 2024•46 min•Ep. 134
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade returned to the streets of New York City today. Despite rain and chilly temperatures, millions came out to watch the annual celebration. The Mexican president has issued a clarification after President-elect Donald Trump said she had agreed to stop migration through Mexico and into the United States. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago and dined with him on Wednesday. This could be a sign that Zuckerberg is making efforts to build a more cooper...
Nov 28, 2024•44 min•Ep. 133
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration personnel are targeted with "threats to their lives," according to the Trump transition team, which says such attacks “ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting.’” In a prisoner swap between Washington and Beijing, China has released three Americans who have been in custody for years. The White House says soon they will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years. Fighting has stopped in Lebanon as the cease-fi...
Nov 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 132
President Joe Biden announced that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a cease-fire that will go into effect at 4 a.m. local time (9 p.m. ET on Tuesday). Under the deal, Israel must evacuate Lebanese territory within 60 days. The 11th Circuit Court dismissed special counsel Jack Smith's appeal of President-elect Donald Trump's classified documents case on Tuesday, bringing an end to the federal case. Smith says he asked for the dismissal because of a department policy to not prosecute sitting pr...
Nov 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 131
A federal judge today has granted Special Counsel Jack Smith's request to drop charges in the election interference case against President-elect Trump. This brings an end to one of Trump's federal election cases. President Joe Biden has pardoned two turkeys, "Peach" and "Blossom," in his last White House turkey pardon as the 46th president of the United States. The pardoning of White House turkeys is a long-standing presidential tradition. There are mixed reactions on the Hill over Trump's cabin...
Nov 25, 2024•44 min•Ep. 130
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have arrested three people suspected of murdering an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi. The UAE Jewish community said they are in shock. Today is the traditional White House turkey selection day. Out of thousands, only two are chosen. The head of a new subcommittee for the to-be-established Department of Government Efficiency warns sanctuary cities that they may be getting de-funded.
Nov 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 129
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Nov 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 128
A new ruling Friday has indefinitely postponed sentencing in the so-called hush money case—a development the president-elect’s spokesperson has described as a "decisive win." This comes as updates unfold regarding Trump’s transition team. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to halt any new investments in China and divest from current Chinese assets, citing what he calls the "belligerent actions" of China’s ruling Communist Party. Fears are growing that the war in Ukraine could esc...
Nov 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 127
Former Congressman Matt Gaetz withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. Trump's team stated that the president is still committed to nominating a leader for the DOJ who will end the weaponization of the justice system. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and top Hamas leaders. Netanyahu condemned the warrant against him, stating that Israel “rejects with disgust the absurd ...
Nov 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 126
Following a meeting today, the House Ethics Committee announced that it has failed to reach an agreement on releasing a report regarding its investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz, who was tapped by President-elect Trump to be the next attorney general. The committee is scheduled to revisit the matter on December 5th. Jose Ibarra, the undocumented immigrant from Venezuela convicted of murdering Laken Riley while she was jogging, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility o...
Nov 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 125
President-elect Donald Trump was in Brownsville, Texas, to watch Elon Musk’s SpaceX test-launch its Starship rocket. The rocket is set to carry out missions to the Moon and, eventually, Mars. In a court filing, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said it opposes any effort to dismiss Trump's convictions in the New York criminal case. However, prosecutors expressed their openness to delaying the case until after Trump's second term. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified before...
Nov 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 124
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use military resources for his mass deportation strategy. Over the weekend, he nominated Chris Wright to be energy secretary and Brendan Carr to lead the Federal Communications Commission. Lebanon and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist group have agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel. Some consider this the most serious effort yet to end the fighting, but Israel has not yet commented. President Joe ...
Nov 18, 2024•43 min•Ep. 123
President Joe Biden met Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping for the last time as U.S. president on Saturday, with the leaders' goal of lowering tensions amid fresh conflicts over cyber crime, trade, Taiwan and Russia. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in a second Trump administration. Wright is CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy. He is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development.
Nov 16, 2024•23 min•Ep. 122
President-elect Donald Trump announced his latest picks for his upcoming administration: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as secretary of the interior, and longtime adviser Steven Cheung as White House communications director. Leaders of Pacific Rim countries, including President Joe Biden, gathered in Peru for the APEC summit. This marks one of Biden’s last global summits before leaving office, where he is set to meet with the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Chinese regime. The m...
Nov 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 121
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of Health and Human Services. Trump said Kennedy would protect Americans from the harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have led to the country's current health crisis. Lawmakers voiced concerns over Trump's nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. Senators on the Judiciary Committee called for the release of the House Ethics Committee's investigat...
Nov 14, 2024•42 min•Ep. 120
In a secret vote behind closed doors, Republicans selected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as the next Senate Majority Leader. Thune defeated Senators John Cornyn and Rick Scott, and pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump. Trump visited the White House for a meeting with President Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The two men agreed to a smooth transition of power, marking a traditional gesture of courtesy. Trump also announced his picks for key positions: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla....
Nov 13, 2024•46 min•Ep. 119
President-Elect Trump has tapped China-hawk Congressman Mike Waltz as his National Security Advisor. Meanwhile, Senator Marco Rubio, another outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party, is reportedly under consideration for Secretary of State. Additionally, Trump has named former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel and Steven C. Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East. Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe has also been announced as Trump's pick for ...
Nov 12, 2024•45 min•Ep. 118
In observance of Veterans Day, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored service members at Arlington National Cemetery. It was Biden's last speech there as commander-in-chief, and his first joint appearance with Harris since her election loss. President-elect Donald Trump announced fresh picks for top posts in his administration. Vice President-elect JD Vance congratulates Stephen Miller for being chosen as Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy. A historic drought fueled a...
Nov 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 117
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo won't be part of his second Cabinet. There have been many developments in the Middle East since the former president won the election. NTD’s Jason Perry takes a closer look at the changes unfolding in the region before Trump takes office. New Jersey residents hope the coming rain will help to put out nine fires burning in the state. The biggest fire i...
Nov 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 116
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Nov 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 115
Republicans are inching closer to a 2-18 majority in the House, holding a total of 211 seats while Democrats control 199. 25 races are still uncalled, mostly along the west coast. Five people were hospitalized and dozens more injured after rioters attacked Israeli supporters after a soccer match in Amsterdam. Authorities in the Netherlands arrested over 60 people, and condemned the violence as anti-Semitic. The Justice Department disclosed a foiled murder-for-hire plot by the Iranian regime to a...
Nov 08, 2024•43 min•Ep. 114
Following his election victory, President-elect Trump highlights mass deportation as one of his top priorities for the new administration. This comes as he continues to talk with world leaders and weighs cabinet appointments from Mar-a-Lago. President Joe Biden addressed the nation this morning from the Rose Garden at the White House, where he announced that he had called Trump to congratulate him. Biden also called for unity, urging everyone to come together despite political differences....
Nov 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 113
On the Final Sunday Before the Election, former President Trump is campaigning in three swing states, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. While Vice President Kamala Harris is holding an event in Michigan State University. NTD’s Jack Bradley and Chris Bobs will bring us the latest. Both campaigns are putting in their final efforts in the swing states. Jeff Crouere, the political analyst and host of the ‘ RINGSIDE POLITICS ‘ radio and TV show, is here to discuss the matter with us. China’s...
Nov 03, 2024•24 min•Ep. 112
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Nov. 2)
Nov 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 111
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are both campaigning in Wisconsin tonight as they race to deliver their closing pitches to voters in battleground states. October's jobs report was impacted by storms and strikes, with the U.S. adding 12,000 jobs, far below economists' expectations of over 100,000. Gunfire erupted in the middle of Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, leaving two people dead and eight injured. Israeli forces have renewed airstrikes on Beirut's souther...
Nov 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 110
Five days before Election Day, over 63 million Americans have already cast their ballots. Democrats have cast 38.8 percent of early votes, while Republicans are close behind with 36 percent. Former President Donald Trump vows to protect women. How is Vice President Kamala Harris responding to her opponent's comments—as both presidential candidates hit swing states in their final push before Nov. 5? Elon Musk's $1 million giveaways for voters in swing states can remain, for now. A Pennsylvania st...
Oct 31, 2024•44 min•Ep. 109