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LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer, as Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington on Tuesday for his first White House visit in seven years. The meeting between Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump marks a pivotal moment in rebuilding ties between the two nations as the partnership remains central to American security and energy interests.

Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to detail where the Epstein files bill stands after Congress approved the release on Tuesday.

The House and Senate have now passed a bipartisan bill forcing the Justice Department to publicly release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, overcoming previous opposition. We are hearing tonight that the attorney general may redact or withhold portions containing personal information. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall reports on possible redactions with Washington Examiner Justice Department reporter Kaelan Deese.

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is dismantling parts of the Education Department. The Washington Post's Laura Meckler joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.

The Democratic Women's Caucus held a bipartisan vigil honoring the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein in Washington D.C. Congress approved a bill forcing the Justice Department to release Epstein files, despite months of resistance from Trump and GOP leaders.

Both the House and Senate acted decisively today to pass a bill forcing the Justice Department to publicly release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Today’s votes showed a rare, bipartisan effort, despite President Trump's initial objections. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more tonight with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News. Also spoken about is the news that a panel of federal judges has blocked Texas from using a redrawn congressional map for their upcoming elections.

We are learning more as Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Donald Trump enjoy a dinner at the White House this evening. The pair met earlier in the day where the Saudi prince committed to investing nearly $1 trillion over the next year into the U.S. economy. The announcement was made while Mohammed bin Salman met with President Trump in the Oval Office and just hours before tonight's dinner.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 launched 29 satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX currently has 8,475 Starlink satellites in orbit – with a goal of having a total of 42,000 in orbit, according to Space.com.

A federal court issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday stopping a congressional map enacted this year from being used during the 2026 midterm elections. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the redistricting battle with FOX News Sarah Alegre and Eleanor Klibanoff from the Texas Tribune.

We are now hearing from Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer, after Congress approved a bill forcing the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffery Epstein. This comes after months of resistance from Trump and other GOP leaders. Early reports indicate the measure will allow limited redactions for victims or active investigations, but not for political or reputational reasons. Sen. Schumer spoke to reporters after he addressed the Senate on the floor just moments before.

Rep. Higgins (R-LA) speaks after voting 'No' to release the Jeffrey Epstein Files.

Both the House and Senate pushed forward a bill Tuesday requiring the Justice Department to release files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This now advances legislation that President Donald Trump and Republican leaders had once sought to block. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is speaking with Cami Mondeaux, the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News covering both the House and Senate.

On Tuesday, President Trump hosted a meeting with Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in the White House. Trump responded to reporters after Saudi Crown Prince was asked about the 9/11 attack. LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings Washington Examiner reporter Christian Datoc to recap the meeting.

The final House vote was 427-1, indicating the broad of lawmakers are in support of releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. However, a Republican representative from Louisiana, Clay Higgins, was the only member to vote against the bill's passage. LiveNOW's Andy Mac brings Notus reporter Riley Rogerson into the conversation to further discuss the House vote on the Epstein files and the recent decision Rep. Higgins (R-LA) made.

Lawmakers speak to reporters outside of Capitol hill after the house vote on Jeffrey Epstein files.

A bill which clears the way to begin releasing the documents known as the "Epstein files" was passed in the US House on Tuesday, with the bill now headed to the Senate.

A panel of federal judges has blocked Texas' newly drawn map for the state's congressional districts on Tuesday.