Tagged News

• Legal experts weigh in on Gov. Landry's appointment to Special Envoy to Greenland Play Video

  December 22, 2025 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — When President Donald Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry announced the head of Louisiana's government would become a special U.S. envoy to Greenland, questions immediately turned to whether he could legally do that under the state constitution. "There's nothing that clearly answers this question," lawyer Franz Borghardt... more »

• Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

  December 15, 2025 4:18 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is talking tough about SNAP, saying the government’s biggest food aid program is riddled with fraud that must be stopped. His appointees are looking at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from an enforcement perspective, seeing fraud as a major and expensive problem, perpetrated... more »

• Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen Play Video

  December 1, 2025 3:45 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump' s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age, according to a memo from the physician released by the White House on Monday. Sean Barbabella said in a... more »

• Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course' at Joint Base Andrews

  November 24, 2025 1:29 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he's enlisting the help of legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus to spruce up the courses at Joint Base Andrews — adding a site long known as the “president's golf course” to his long list of construction projects. The president took an aerial tour... more »

• Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November Play Video

  November 6, 2025 5:37 PM

  A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump’s administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,... more »

• Hundreds of protestors gather in Baton Rouge for 'No Kings Protest' Play Video

  October 18, 2025 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crowds of people gathered in Baton Rouge alongside Perkins Road, joining thousands of other cities in the country in the "No Kings Protest" to speak out against President Donald Trump's polices. In Louisiana, nine other cities alongside Baton Rouge participated in the gatherings. "This is... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry hopes to have National Guard deployed in Louisiana by November Play Video

  October 15, 2025 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry said he wants the National Guard to be deployed in Louisiana cities in less than a month. "I'm hoping that we get them in by November," Landry said. In September, Landry officially requested the deployment of 1,000 Guardsmen in a letter to... more »

• Donald Trump says he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom Play Video

  September 11, 2025 10:49 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — During remarks at the Pentagon, Donald Trump said Thursday he would posthumously award Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a later date. The United States’ highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, is awarded by presidents to people who have made significant contributions... more »

• Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump

  August 21, 2025 11:56 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — A New York appeals court on Thursday threw out President Donald Trump’s massive civil fraud penalty while upholding a judge’s finding that he exaggerated his wealth for decades. The ruling spares Trump from a potential half-billion-dollar fine but bans him and his two eldest sons from... more »

• Baton Rouge protesters participate in nationwide 'No Kings' movement Play Video

  June 14, 2025 10:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Flag Day and the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, protesters gathered in downtown Baton Rouge as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement to challenge President Donald Trump and the military parade scheduled for later the same day. The protest began in Baton Rouge at 8... more »

• Political analyst weighs in on 'No Kings' protests set to take place in Baton Rouge, across nation Play Video

  June 13, 2025 10:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On June 14, which is Flag Day and the U.S. Army's 250th birthday, a military parade set for the day is the target of a movement called No Kings, an effort to publicly reject the parade and the actions of President Donald Trump. In Baton Rouge,... more »

• Poll gauges popularity of Edwards, Biden, Trump across Louisiana

  August 23, 2023 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards is winding down his two terms in office with support from a majority of voters, according to a new statewide poll sponsored by WBRZ and other Louisiana organizations. President Joe Biden, another Democrat, fares far worse. Edwards, who is unable to... more »

• Trump set to appear at pricey Louisiana event

  July 11, 2023 6:45 PM

  METAIRIE - Former president Donald Trump has scheduled an appearance later this month in the suburbs of New Orleans -- a campaign fundraiser with a hefty price of admission. The event is hosted by Boysie Bollinger and Joseph Canizaro, two mutli-millionaires who have supported numerous Republican candidates throughout the... more »

• Former pres. Trump expected to announce new bid for White House Tuesday night

  November 15, 2022 12:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former president Donald Trump is expected to launch a bid to return to the White House when he speaks at his Palm Beach, Fla., estate Tuesday night -- something being watched closely by those involved in Louisiana politics. Trump wields significant influence in local Republican circles.... more »

• Trump files lawsuit against New York attorney general

  December 20, 2021 10:43 AM

  Former President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit on Monday against New York State attorney general, Letitia James, aiming to halt her civil investigation into his business practices. Mr. Trump and his organization requested that a federal court stop or at least limit her office's... more »

• Donald Trump sues his niece, several reporters for disclosure of tax documents

  September 22, 2021 10:46 AM

  Former President Donald Trump is suing his niece and several journalists, according to The Daily Beast . The suit, filed Tuesday in Dutchess County, New York, by attorney Alina Habba, seeks damages “in an amount to be determined at trial, but believed to be no less than One Hundred... more »

• Michael Avenatti sentenced to 2.5 years for attempting to extort Nike

  July 9, 2021 7:01 AM

  Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti, best known for representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort up to $25m from Nike, BBC News reports. An attorney who frequently worked with celebrities, participated in dozens of sports car races, and even... more »

• Trump organization files lawsuit against New York City

  June 22, 2021 4:20 AM

  The Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against the city of New York on Monday, according to CNN . The company accused the city of 'wrongful termination of contract' after it ended its contract for a golf course at Ferry Point Park following the attack on the US Capitol on... more »

• Biden administration reverses Alaska drilling program

  June 2, 2021 6:20 AM

  Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been described as the last true arctic wilderness in North America, and President Joe Biden is on track to reverse the former administration's 2020 decision to open the region to oil and gas drilling. According to BBC News , the Biden White... more »

• Senator Bill Cassidy votes in favor of commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection

  May 28, 2021 12:03 PM

  WASHINGTON - Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was among the few Senate Republicans to vote in favor of forming a bi-partisan commission to investigate the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Despite Cassidy's vote, the legislation is expected to fall short of the votes needed to pass due... more »

• WATCH: Third day of impeachment trial against former President Trump

  February 11, 2021 12:17 PM

  Day three of the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump began Thursday at 11 a.m. (CST). According to CNN, House impeachment managers intend to conclude their case against former President Trump by zeroing in on the former president's alleged lack of remorse following the deadly attack on... more »

• Woman charged in Capitol riot asks judge to let her take trip to Mexico

  February 3, 2021 5:33 PM

  WASHINGTON - A woman facing criminal charges after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last month has asked a federal judge to let her travel to Mexico for a "work-related bonding retreat." CNN cites court records saying Jenny Cudd, a flower shop owner from Midland, Texas, asked for permission... more »

• Schumer: House will send impeachment article to Senate Monday

  January 22, 2021 10:54 AM

  Mr. Trump may have moved on from his role as the nation's leader, but impeachment proceedings appear to be following him like an unwanted shadow. According to CNN , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the House's article of impeachment will be delivered to the Senate on Monday,... more »

• Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, announces engagement

  January 20, 2021 9:57 AM

  President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, has announced her engagement to Michale Boulos, a billionaire business executive from Lebanon. The 27-year-old announced her wedding plans this week on Tuesday (Jan. 19), which also happened to be her father's final full day in office as President of the United... more »

• In harmony with tradition, Trump reportedly leaves note for Biden in Oval Office

  January 20, 2021 9:27 AM

  Several news outlets are reporting that President Donald Trump has left a note for his successor, Joe Biden, in the Oval Office. This is in harmony with a tradition carried out by a sitting President to an incoming President amid a peaceful transition of power. “The President left... more »

• 2 National Guard members removed from inauguration security mission

  January 19, 2021 12:41 PM

  WASHINGTON - Officials removed two Army National Guard members from inauguration security efforts after vetting revealed they had ties to extremist groups. ABC News cites a federal official who said an FBI investigation determined the pair had ties to far-right fringe groups. No further details regarding which unit they... more »

• Alex Trebek, Whitney Houston among celebs added to Trump's 'Garden of American Heroes' monument

  January 19, 2021 7:03 AM

  Days before leaving the Oval Office, President Donald Trump, on Monday (Jan. 18) issued an amended executive order directing the building of a National Garden of American Heroes, “to reflect the awesome splendor of our country’s timeless exceptionalism.” The garden was initially proposed during the summer of 2020 as... more »

• Local authorities reassure citizens following FBI's warning of possible national unrest Play Video

  January 12, 2021 6:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly prepares for a possible series of "armed protests" that may have been planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington DC ahead of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 , local authorities in Louisiana are collaborating... more »

• 'Deeply troubling': LSU Athletics responds to controversy surrounding sponsor in wake of DC riot

  January 11, 2021 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Athletics department says photos showing Rouses co-owner Donald Rouse Sr. at last week's protest which ended in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol are "deeply troubling," but it's unclear if the controversy will affect the university's advertising relationship with the supermarket chain. On... more »

• WATCH: House gavels in as Democrats unveil impeachment charges

  January 11, 2021 11:15 AM

  House Democrats are formally unveiling their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 11, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" for his alleged role in the Wednesday, Jan. 6 protests at the US Capitol, according to CNN . The single impeachment article, was introduced at 10 a.m.... more »

• First Lady Melania Trump speaks out regarding last week's D.C. protests

  January 11, 2021 9:02 AM

  First Lady Melania Trump is speaking out regarding last Wednesday's (Jan. 6) demonstrations in Washington D.C., which escalated into a violent occupation of the U.S. Capitol. The first lady wrote a letter that simultaneously condemns the violence and addresses her critics, and posted it to the White House's website... more »

• Man photographed at Pelosi's desk during US Capitol riot arrested

  January 8, 2021 2:44 PM

  WASHINGTON - A man who allegedly broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office before posing for photographs at her desk is facing federal charges. ABC News reports Richard Barnett was arrested on three federal charges Friday in Little Rock, Arkansas. Barnett was seen kicking his feet up on Pelosi's... more »

• Lawmakers condemn Wednesday's violent protest in D.C. Play Video

  January 7, 2021 8:38 AM

  WASHINGTON - Lawmakers in Washington D.C.'s Capitol building, shaken by Wednesday (Jan. 6) afternoon's violent protest and storming of the building, were united in their condemnation of the mob's actions. During the riot, lawmakers were ushered out of the building. Among them, Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who spoke... more »

• Member of White House's COVID Task Force announces resignation plans amid controversy

  December 23, 2020 1:35 PM

  WASHINGTON - A health expert who often shares the spotlight with her Coronavirus Task Force colleague, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is resigning following public criticism of her decision to attend a family gathering during an especially troublesome period of the pandemic. While Dr. Fauci and the CDC outspokenly recommended avoiding... more »

• McConnell recognizes Biden as President-elect for first time

  December 15, 2020 11:15 AM

  As the end of the year and of the current Commander in Chief's term draws to a close, a few more republican lawmakers are beginning to acknowledge Joe Biden as President-elect. According to CNN , the morning after the electors meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, Senate Majority Leader Mitch... more »

• Fed appeals court denies President Trump's attempt to revive Pennsylvania lawsuit, saying 'claims have no merit'

  November 27, 2020 3:55 PM

  According to CNN , a federal appeals court ruled against the Trump campaign's attempt to revive a federal lawsuit challenging the election results in Pennsylvania, ruling "the claims have no merit." On Friday, a panel of three judges for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals denied the request by... more »

• President-elect Joe Biden turns 78; is expected to make history as the nation's oldest president

  November 20, 2020 6:36 AM

  Nearly two weeks after addressing his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware with a victory speech, President-elect Joe Biden is turning 78 years of age. The politician's Nov. 20 birthday will be a busy one as he continues to meet with advisors in talks centered around his strategy for the nation's... more »

• Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski tests positive for COVID-19

  November 12, 2020 1:03 PM

  Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign, has tested positive for the coronavirus, CNN reports. The announcement was made Thursday morning, with Lewandowski joining a growing list of individuals close to the President who have tested positive for the virus after attending campaign events in the days... more »

• President Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

  November 9, 2020 1:40 PM

  President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday to announce the termination of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and inform the public that Christopher Miller, who serves as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will become acting secretary "effective immediately." I am pleased to announce that Christopher C.... more »

• Secret Service reportedly sends more agents to Delaware in anticipation of potential Biden win

  November 6, 2020 8:40 AM

  On Friday morning, about an hour ahead of an announcement that former Vice President Joe Biden earned more votes than President Donald Trump in the Keystone State, more US Secret Service agents were sent to Wilmington, Delaware, in anticipation of a potential Biden presidential win, CNN reports. > Click... more »

• Trump's lead in Pennsylvania reportedly slimming

  November 5, 2020 9:47 AM

  According to ABC News , as of Thursday morning, shortly before 9 a.m., the percentage of expected vote reporting in Pennsylvania has ticked up from 88% to 89%, while the amount of mail-in ballots counted has remained close to 71%. Former Vice President Joe Biden has continued to narrow... more »

• Ballot counting continues early Wednesday morning

  November 4, 2020 8:15 AM

  On the morning after Election Day, the winner of the 2020 presidential race has yet to be revealed. Workers are counting ballots, early Wednesday morning and the latest breakdown of voting numbers as reported by ABC News at 6:45 a.m., can be found below: Electoral College tracker: Trump... more »

• Louisiana voters line up at polling locations on Election Day 2020 Play Video

  November 3, 2020 7:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In Louisiana, where nearly one million voters have already cast their ballots, polls re-opened to Election Day voters on Tuesday, November 3 at 6 a.m and will remain open until 8 p.m. WBRZ's Nadeen Abusada was on site at a polling location in East Baton Rouge... more »

• Judge dismisses DOJ's attempt to defend President Trump in rape defamation lawsuit

  October 27, 2020 10:13 AM

  According to CNN , a federal judge on Tuesday rejected the Justice Department's attempt to intercede in a defamation lawsuit brought against President Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll, a former Elle Magazine columnist who says Trump raped her in the 1990's. The judge's decision clears the way for... more »

• Early voting numbers pour in with over 78,000 ballots cast at EBR polls as of Monday

  October 26, 2020 7:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Associated Press, early voting statistics reveal that voters across the U.S. are eager to have a say in the 2020 Presidential Election with a total of 58.6 million ballots cast so far. And in East Baton Rouge Parish, with eight days before Election... more »

• Supreme Court to hear arguments against proposed border wall funding, asylum policies

  October 19, 2020 10:16 AM

  According to CNN , the Supreme Court announced Monday that it would hear cases related to the Trump Administration's border wall and a controversial policy that requires asylum seekers to remain in Mexico as they await hearings in the United States. The current administration intends to use Pentagon funds... more »

• Online registration deadline for Nov. 3 election is Tuesday

  October 12, 2020 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Monday, Louisiana's Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin, issued a reminder to residents regarding the online registration deadline for the Nov. 3 Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Secretary Ardoin's email went on to explain this deadline applies... more »

• Gov. John Bel Edwards asks Louisianans to join him in praying for the Trumps

  October 2, 2020 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Though Louisiana's governor and the nation's commander in chief differ on a number of political views, they've enjoyed polite interaction over the years and found middle ground to agree on. Friday, when Governor John Bel Edwards learned President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were... more »

• Trump, stricken by COVID-19, flown to military hospital Play Video

  October 2, 2020 8:33 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Stricken by COVID-19, a feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was flown to a military hospital Friday night after being injected with an experimental drug combination in treatment at the White House. In a day of whipsaw events, the president who has spent months... more »

• Woman arrested at US-Canada border for allegedly mailing ricin poison to President Trump

  September 21, 2020 12:43 PM

  Immigration officials say they apprehended a woman at the US-Canada border who was trying to enter the US from Canada after she allegedly sent a package of ricin poison to President Donald Trump. The woman, whose name has yet to be released by authorities, was discovered at a border... more »

• Sources say President Trump's brother remains "very ill" after June hospitalization

  August 14, 2020 11:11 AM

  Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, has been hospitalized in New York, a ccording to ABC News . The details of his condition remain unknown though he is described by sources as "very ill." White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed the hospitalization, adding that... more »

• President Trump suggests delaying 2020 presidential election

  July 30, 2020 10:02 AM

  President Donald Trump took to Twitter Thursday, to suggest delaying November's presidential election. According to CNN , some consider this an indication Mr. Trump will attempt to circumvent voting should election statistics show he's poised to lose. In his Thursday morning tweet, which was posted 96 days before... more »

• Live: Democrats hold public impeachment hearings, Thursday, Nov. 21

  November 13, 2019 3:28 AM

  WASHINGTON – The public impeachment hearings continue Thursday, Nov. 21 with the testimony of Fiona Hill and David Holmes. Hill is a former White House Russia expert who was also Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s previous supervisor. Holmes is a State Department official who says he overheard a July... more »

• Rep. Garret Graves gives president king cake upon arrival in La. Monday Play Video

  January 14, 2019 5:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Baton Rouge-area congressman Rep. Garret Graves presented President Donald Trump with a king cake on the tarmac Monday as the president arrived for a speech before farmers attending a convention in Louisiana. President Trump spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans. Ahead of his... more »

• Ben Carson praises Louisiana flood program Play Video

  August 14, 2017 11:55 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- President Donald Trump's Housing and Urban Development head gave Louisiana's flood response a ringing endorsement Monday. Ben Carson said he was "very impressed" with how the state is using the HUD money allocated for the Restore Louisiana program. "I don't think any state has more experience in... more »

• People frustrated when La. concert turns into an anti-Trump rally

  July 9, 2017 10:25 AM

  NEW ORLEANS – People likened Pink Floyd front man Roger Waters' packed show in New Orleans overnight to propaganda and were frustrated with the second half of the show being devoted to Waters' hatred of President Donald Trump. Attendees told WBRZ, Water featured images of war and protests on... more »

• Strain discusses infrastructure concerns in meeting with president, vice president

  June 12, 2017 11:22 AM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - State agriculture chief Mike Strain stressed the need for more attention on old infrastructure in a recent meeting with the president and vice president. Strain was part of a meeting with White House officials last week. Details of the visit were released Monday. Strain discussed... more »

• Baton Rouge man treated by President Trump's doctor after medical emergency Play Video

  May 29, 2017 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A local resident met an important member of the White House staff after he had a medical emergency this past week, and he didn't even realize it until after the fact. Neal Elliott had just arrived at the White House last week for his son's class... more »