Kentucky voters head to polls for Tuesday primary
We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history.
We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history.
Cuba's Raúl Castro faces possible DOJ indictment
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ricardo Zúniga, a founding partner of Dinámica Americas, as the United States is reportedly moving to indict Raúl Castro. The potential charges against the former Cuban president come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the nation. Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ricardo Zúniga, a founding partner of Dinámica Americas, as the United States is reportedly moving to indict Raúl Castro. The potential charges against the former Cuban president come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the nation. Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.
IDF: Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike
We are learning more after reports that an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Izz Al-Din Al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Al-Haddad was one of the final senior commanders involved in planning the October 7 attack. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is finding out exactly what this means as conflict inside Gaza continues with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
We are learning more after reports that an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Izz Al-Din Al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Al-Haddad was one of the final senior commanders involved in planning the October 7 attack. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is finding out exactly what this means as conflict inside Gaza continues with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
US AFRICOM video shows strike against ISIS in Nigeria
We are learning more after President Donald Trump announced an operation that killed a global ISIS leader. Trump identified the terrorist as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. "Brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump wrote in a social media post. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about the operation with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
We are learning more after President Donald Trump announced an operation that killed a global ISIS leader. Trump identified the terrorist as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. "Brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield," Trump wrote in a social media post. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about the operation with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer.
Major GOP primaries under microscope before midterms
We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote.
We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote.
Trump admin grilled over beef prices as costs rise
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with POLITICO’s Grace Yarrow, who works as a food and agriculture policy reporter. They are speaking about the forces currently keeping beef prices elevated and why pressure on the industry could last for years. Even though beef costs have climbed, consumer appetite for the product remains strong. In 2025, shoppers spent more than $45 billion on beef, buying more than 6.2 billion pounds, according to data from Beef Research, a contractor for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
New blow for Dems as SCOTUS rejects VA map
We are learning more after the Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have favored Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections. This comes as the justices have also sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who have hoped to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court’s voting rights decision. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Sabrina Moreno from Axios as reports indicate that the new map would have given Democrats four more seats.
We are learning more after the Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia's bid to restore a congressional map that would have favored Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections. This comes as the justices have also sided with Republicans in Alabama and Louisiana who have hoped to redo their congressional maps to produce more GOP-leaning seats following the court’s voting rights decision. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Sabrina Moreno from Axios as reports indicate that the new map would have given Democrats four more seats.
USS Ford crew reunite with families after record deployment
Crew members of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier were reunited with their families after the warship returned home to Norfolk, Virginia, completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment. (Credit: US Department of Defense via Storyful)
Crew members of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier were reunited with their families after the warship returned home to Norfolk, Virginia, completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment. (Credit: US Department of Defense via Storyful)
Breaking down Weinstein mistrial & Murdaugh retrial
LiveNOW's Christina Evans speaks with legal analyst Neama Rahmani about the Harvey Weinstein mistrial and the overturned conviction murder conviction for Alex Murdaugh.
LiveNOW's Christina Evans speaks with legal analyst Neama Rahmani about the Harvey Weinstein mistrial and the overturned conviction murder conviction for Alex Murdaugh.
Trump: Xi Jinping offers to end war with Irn
President Trump says Chinese President Xi offered to end the war between the US and Iran. Rick De La Torre, Fmr. CIA Operations Officer weighs in.
President Trump says Chinese President Xi offered to end the war between the US and Iran. Rick De La Torre, Fmr. CIA Operations Officer weighs in.
Putin to visit China days after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Putin to visit China days after Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing next week for a two-day meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to the Kremlin. The announcement came less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his own state visit to China, where he met with Xi to discuss trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
What's Next? Xi Jinping could make US trip in September
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States in the autumn, following an invitation from President Donald Trump. This trip will mark Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade. Doron Kempel an Iran & China expert breaks down the purpose of this first meet-up and what we can look forward to.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States in the autumn, following an invitation from President Donald Trump. This trip will mark Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade. Doron Kempel an Iran & China expert breaks down the purpose of this first meet-up and what we can look forward to.
Senators approve withholding own pay during shutdowns
Senators unanimously passed a resolution Thursday that would block lawmakers from receiving pay during government shutdowns, part of an effort to put financial pressure on Congress after a series of historic funding standoffs over the past year. Political Analyst Rich Rubino weighs in.
Senators unanimously passed a resolution Thursday that would block lawmakers from receiving pay during government shutdowns, part of an effort to put financial pressure on Congress after a series of historic funding standoffs over the past year. Political Analyst Rich Rubino weighs in.
Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned
A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ordering a new trial after finding significant issues with how evidence was presented to the jury. The ruling marks a major development in one of the country’s most high-profile murder cases, which drew national attention over allegations of financial crimes, corruption and the killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son. Prosecutors are expected to appeal the decision and could seek to retry the case. Legal Analyst Jeremy Rosenthal weighs in on the case.
A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ordering a new trial after finding significant issues with how evidence was presented to the jury. The ruling marks a major development in one of the country’s most high-profile murder cases, which drew national attention over allegations of financial crimes, corruption and the killings of Murdaugh’s wife and son. Prosecutors are expected to appeal the decision and could seek to retry the case. Legal Analyst Jeremy Rosenthal weighs in on the case.
Long Island rail workers go on strike
Workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the nation’s largest commuter rail system, walked off the job early Saturday, forcing more than 330,000 riders to find other ways to travel. Just after midnight, five unions representing about 3,700 employees, including engineers, ticket clerks, signal workers, electricians and machinists, began the strike, marking only the fourth work stoppage in the railroad’s history.
Workers on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the nation’s largest commuter rail system, walked off the job early Saturday, forcing more than 330,000 riders to find other ways to travel. Just after midnight, five unions representing about 3,700 employees, including engineers, ticket clerks, signal workers, electricians and machinists, began the strike, marking only the fourth work stoppage in the railroad’s history.
Trump: Global ISIS leader killed
President Trump says with the help of Nigerian forces, the US military carried out a "flawlessly executed mission" to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally,
President Trump says with the help of Nigerian forces, the US military carried out a "flawlessly executed mission" to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally,
Takeaways from Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
Politico's Paul McLeary joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to recap President Donald Trump's visit to China.
Politico's Paul McLeary joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to recap President Donald Trump's visit to China.
Judge declares mistrial in Weinstein rape case
Criminal defense attorney Sarah Krissoff joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall for legal analysis after a mistrial was declared in the New York rape case against Harvey Weinstein.
Criminal defense attorney Sarah Krissoff joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall for legal analysis after a mistrial was declared in the New York rape case against Harvey Weinstein.
Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available by mail
New York Times reporter Pam Belluck joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling this week that the abortion pill, mifepristone, will remain available by mail as a lawsuit continues to unfold.
New York Times reporter Pam Belluck joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling this week that the abortion pill, mifepristone, will remain available by mail as a lawsuit continues to unfold.