Lawmakers in Florida approve redistricting map
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former United States Representative from Florida, after lawmakers in the state approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul during a recent special session. According to our partners at FOX 13 Tampa Bay, the motion advances a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former United States Representative from Florida, after lawmakers in the state approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul during a recent special session. According to our partners at FOX 13 Tampa Bay, the motion advances a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
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.
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.
Amendment to redraw VA maps gets green light
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.
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.
Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
Rep. Swalwell resignation comes amid misconduct claims
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff, a Staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, as Congressman Eric Swalwell announces he is resigning from his seat as representative of California's 14th congressional district. The announcement comes just days after the Chronicle reported on allegations against the sitting Congressman. Reports indicate that the House Ethics Committee had begun an investigation into whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff, a Staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, as Congressman Eric Swalwell announces he is resigning from his seat as representative of California's 14th congressional district. The announcement comes just days after the Chronicle reported on allegations against the sitting Congressman. Reports indicate that the House Ethics Committee had begun an investigation into whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct.
Rep. Gonzales to retire after staffer affair admission
We are now hearing that Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. The Congressman from Texas has already announced that he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Republican leaders in the House had called on Gonzales to not seek reelection.
We are now hearing that Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. The Congressman from Texas has already announced that he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Republican leaders in the House had called on Gonzales to not seek reelection.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race
We are now learning that the Associated Press has projected that Democratic-backed Chris Taylor will defeat Republican-backed Maria Lazar in this week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race. According to our partners at FOX 6 Milwaukee, Taylor’s victory now secures a liberal majority on the state’s Supreme Court through at least 2030. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about the election win tonight from FOX 6’s Jason Calvi. This comes as the court is expected to weigh major issues including redistricting, union rights, and election rules.
We are now learning that the Associated Press has projected that Democratic-backed Chris Taylor will defeat Republican-backed Maria Lazar in this week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race. According to our partners at FOX 6 Milwaukee, Taylor’s victory now secures a liberal majority on the state’s Supreme Court through at least 2030. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about the election win tonight from FOX 6’s Jason Calvi. This comes as the court is expected to weigh major issues including redistricting, union rights, and election rules.
Georgia's 14th District: Republican Clay Fuller declares victory
Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.
Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.
Runoff to replace MTG now underway in Georgia
We are getting the latest updates from our partners at FOX 5 Atlanta as voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide several runoff races, including a high-profile contest to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. This comes after Rep. Greene’s resignation in January set up a closely watched special election. Democrat Sean Harris and Republican Clay Fuller are facing off in the runoff. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with FOX 5 Atlanta’s Deidra Dukes after Fuller, who is considered the frontrunner in the race, received backing from President Donald Trump.
We are getting the latest updates from our partners at FOX 5 Atlanta as voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide several runoff races, including a high-profile contest to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. This comes after Rep. Greene’s resignation in January set up a closely watched special election. Democrat Sean Harris and Republican Clay Fuller are facing off in the runoff. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with FOX 5 Atlanta’s Deidra Dukes after Fuller, who is considered the frontrunner in the race, received backing from President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.
Trump signs order on mail-in voting integrity
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with David Becker, the Executive Director for the Center For Election Innovation & Research, as President Donald Trump signs an executive order targeting mail-in voting and voter eligibility. Trump said the order is focused on "voter integrity and Mail-In ballots" and on "stopping the massive cheating that’s gone on." Reports indicate that the order will work to direct federal agencies to work with states to compile lists of eligible voters using federal citizenship and identity data.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with David Becker, the Executive Director for the Center For Election Innovation & Research, as President Donald Trump signs an executive order targeting mail-in voting and voter eligibility. Trump said the order is focused on "voter integrity and Mail-In ballots" and on "stopping the massive cheating that’s gone on." Reports indicate that the order will work to direct federal agencies to work with states to compile lists of eligible voters using federal citizenship and identity data.
Trump signs order aiming to create national voter list, limit mail-in voting
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that aims to create a list of verified eligible voters in each state in a bid to add further restrictions to voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
Trump's approval rating dips amid Iran war
We are learning more this weekend as a number of recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipping in the weeks after the Iran war began. The approval rating dip comes as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to cause fuel prices to surge in the United States. Reports indicate that Americans are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices rise. Iran continues to halt most shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
We are learning more this weekend as a number of recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating slipping in the weeks after the Iran war began. The approval rating dip comes as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to cause fuel prices to surge in the United States. Reports indicate that Americans are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices rise. Iran continues to halt most shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump and GOP look to Dallas for midterm convention
We are now learning from our partners at FOX 4 Dallas, that President Donald Trump is considering Dallas as the site for a possible midterm convention later this year. Early reports indicate that Republicans are trying to finalize their plans for a rather unusual event as they look to rally voters before the 2026 elections. According to some sources familiar with the matter, the GOP is working to target the Labor Day holiday in an attempt to capitalize on early-voting. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with FOX 4 Dallas reporter, Amelia Jones, who has the latest updates on what Republicans are saying in Texas about the proposal.
We are now learning from our partners at FOX 4 Dallas, that President Donald Trump is considering Dallas as the site for a possible midterm convention later this year. Early reports indicate that Republicans are trying to finalize their plans for a rather unusual event as they look to rally voters before the 2026 elections. According to some sources familiar with the matter, the GOP is working to target the Labor Day holiday in an attempt to capitalize on early-voting. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with FOX 4 Dallas reporter, Amelia Jones, who has the latest updates on what Republicans are saying in Texas about the proposal.
SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute
A California sheriff and top Republican candidate for governor seized over 650,000 votes from the state's November elections this weekend.
A California sheriff and top Republican candidate for governor seized over 650,000 votes from the state's November elections this weekend.
James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.