Dave Mason, songwriter known as a co-founder of Traffic, has died at the age of 79

Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced. 

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan
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Virginia voters went to the polls on Tuesday, approving a new redistricting plan that could give several extra U.S. House seats to Democrats. Nathaniel Rakich, Votebeat's Managing Editor spoke with LiveNOW's Christy Matino to discuss the potential impacts.

Iran: IRGC attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says the Revolutionary Guard attacked several ships in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announced an indefinite continuation of the ceasefire. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum joined LiveNOW's Christy Matino to discuss the latest developments.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Republicans request details on dead & missing scientists
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Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY) have written to multiple agencies, including the FBI and NASA, requesting information and briefings about nearly a dozen nuclear and rocket scientists who are deceased or have been reported missing. Rep. Burlison joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the inquiry.

FBI investigates mysterious missing scientists case
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The FBI is now investigating after nearly a dozen US scientists with ties to nuclear and space research have died or gone missing over the past four years, prompting calls for answers. William Daly, Fmr. FBI Investigator weighs in. 

FBI probes 9 missing & 2 dead nuclear scientists
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The FBI is now investigating after nearly a dozen US scientists with ties to nuclear and space research have died or gone missing over the past four years, prompting calls for answers. Retired LT. Randy Sutton weighs in on the investigation. 

At least 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran has attacked three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, this comes after President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire as talks lead by Vice President JD Vance and Iranian delegation are set to be held today in Pakistan.  

What's next for Apple after Tim Cook's exit as CEO?
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Geoffrey Cain, author of "Steve Jobs in Exile," joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss Tim Cook stepping down as the CEO of Apple and what's next for the company.

Trump ceasefire extension is 'ploy,' Iran says
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We are learning more after reports from Pentagon officials that say forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker this week. The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident," adding that international waters are not "a refuge for sanctioned vessels." Early reporting indicates that the oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad from the Organization of Iranian American Communities to learn more about what is happening across the Middle East. 

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a social media post on Tuesday that the Pentagon will no longer be requiring members of the military to get the flu vaccine.

Amendment to redraw VA maps gets green light
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Virginians voted on Tuesday to pass a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional district map ahead of November's midterm elections. According to our partners at FOX 5 Washington, D.C., the Virginia General Assembly has already approved the new map. The Virginia Public Access Project says the redrawing would drastically shift the state in the Democrats' favor. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as the now passed proposed map could swing the state in Democrats' favor in November's midterm elections. 

Kevin Warsh pressed on Fed independence at Senate hearing
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Dave Hebert with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what we learned from Tuesday's Senate hearing where lawmakers grilled Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair.

Oil prices fluctuate as Trump keeps Hormuz closed
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We are learning more after reports from Pentagon officials that say forces from the United States military boarded a previously sanctioned oil tanker this week. The Pentagon said in a social media post that U.S. forces boarded the M/T Tifani "without incident." Early reporting indicates that the oil tanker was sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. LiveNOW’s Austing Westfall is getting the latest local reactions to fluctuating gas prices with Amalia Roy who is in Arizona. LiveNOW is also speaking with national security analyst, Hal Kempfer, as Trump says Iran "had a choice," and that "they have to negotiate." 

President Trump weighs in on airline turmoil
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President Donald Trump expressed his views on the turmoil some airlines are currently experiencing. Trump told CNBC he doesn't like the potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines. The president also expressed his support for a buyout of Spirit Airlines.

Trump extends ceasefire, Vance postpones Islamabad trip
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The United States’ ceasefire with Iran will continue until Iran has presented its proposal for the ongoing peace talks, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache discussed the ceasefire extension with Janatan Sayeh from the FDD.

Details: President Trump extends ceasefire with Iran
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President Donald Trump announced that the Iran ceasefire is extended as talks between the two nations continue. LiveNOW's Mike Pache discussed the latest ceasefire extension and what it means with Reuters National Security Reporter Phil Stewart.

Southern Poverty Law Center accused of paying $3M to extremists

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.