Trump issues Hormuz threat amid new Iran strikes
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We are learning more this weekend as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says that they have completed additional strikes against Iran in response to Tehran's latest attack on a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets,” CENTCOM said in a statement this weekend. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with professor of political science Dr. Alon Burstein as U.S. forces reportedly targeted Iranian missile and drone sites in addition to communications networks and coastal surveillance positions. 

Latest updates from Iran and top political headlines
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Retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer is speaking with LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed after firing a warning shot at a vessel it said used an unauthorized route. This also comes as lawmakers in the United States remember the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died after what his office described as a "brief and sudden" illness. 

 Lawmakers on Capitol Hill remember Lindsey Graham
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We are learning more this Sunday as fellow elected officials are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham. Sen. Graham's office released a statement announcing that he died following a "brief and sudden" illness. President Donald Trump called Graham a "true American Patriot" and said his administration is already working on arrangements to honor the longtime senator. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Hans Nichols, a political reporter with Axios, as lawmakers prepare for what comes next after the South Carolina Republican's sudden passing. 

Energy markets remain volatile amid US-Iran strikes
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LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Axios energy reporter Ben Geman as the United States launches new strikes aimed at Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a Cyprus-flagged container ship struck by Iran suffered "significant engineroom damage" and a civilian crew member is missing according to U.S. Central Command. Senior U.S. officials had previously said in Washington that negotiations to further cement last month's deal to end the war will be unable to progress without the strait being secure. 

Sen. McConnell breaks silence after hospitalization
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We are learning more this week as Sen. Mitch McConnell says that a fall led to his ongoing hospitalization. The statement released Sunday marks his first public explanation of his condition after weeks of speculation surrounding his health. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he has undergone a battery of tests as doctors try to determine what led to his fall. He explained the long silence around his condition by saying that "folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older." 

CENTCOM announces new strikes against Iran
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We are learning more as US Central Command (CENTCOM) announces that American forces have carried out additional strikes against Iran in the early morning hours of Monday. In a statement on social media, CENTCOM said the strikes were intended to degrade Iran’s “ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” 

Tributes pour in for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
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LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Dr. Gibbs Knotts, Provost and Professor of Political Science at Coastal Carolina University, as we learn more about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. The South Carolina Republican died at the age of 71 following a "brief and sudden" illness. His office said his family "appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period." 

Markets react as US insists Strait of Hormuz is open
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LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is learning more about how ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting global markets with economic strategist, Dan Varroney. This comes as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel traveling through what it called an "unauthorized route" was met with a warning shot in the strategic waterway. Experts say this escalates tensions and raises new concerns about Iran’s fragile ceasefire with the United States. 

Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS battle
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson, 40, recently announced he was diagnosed with ALS. Johnson ran for 2,000 yards in his second season with the Tennessee Titans in 2009 on his way to three consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. He was also named the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Dr. Imad Najm, a Cleveland Clinic Neurologist, to learn more about Johnson’s battle and the rise in neurological diseases that are impacting aging populations. 

Building Community & Connecting Aspiring Artists
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MIC President & CEO Christy Dinapoli joins LiveNOW's Ryan Schmelz to discuss the launch of a new platform designed to streamline the modern music industry. Available on iOS and desktop, MIC serves as an all-in-one hub that centralizes networking, booking, analytics, and career management tools for artists and professionals.

Harvard astronomer to lead White House UFO council
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Avi Loeb, the Harvard astronomer chosen last month by the White House to lead a UFO advisory council, joins LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss why he believes he was chosen for the job. 

Lindsey Graham dies, Platner withdraws
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Senior Washington Correspondent at Townhall.com Cameron Arcand joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the implications of the sudden passing of long-time Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham and the withdrawal of the Democrat Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race. 

Iran hits Gulf Arab states after US attacks
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The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman.

Lindsey Graham dead: Senator dies at 71, office says
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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement posted Sunday morning on his official X page.

Sen. Lindsey Graham dead at 71
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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has died at the age of 71 after a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement posted Sunday on his official X page. 

2 dead, 4 injured in Toronto festival shooting
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Two people are dead and four others are injured after a shooting at a Latin street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. 

Maine Dems scramble to replace U.S. Senate candidate
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Politico's Aaron Pellish joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss what comes next for Maine Democrats after U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the race amid sexual assault allegations. 

Trump admin. subpoenas New York Times journalists
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LiveNow's Austin Westfall and Associated Press reporter Will Weissert discuss the top stories out of the White House this week, including the latest U.S. strikes against Iran, President Trump's administrating subpoenaing journalists from The New York Times, and construction at the White House. 

Zelenskyy asks for faster arms deliveries from allies
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's call for allies to ensure Ukraine secures weapons more quickly. This comes as Russia reportedly launched missile and drone attacks at Ukraine on Saturday.