Parties fight for power in Washington D.C.
We are learning the latest this weekend as we are now one month away from voters deciding the winner of every House seat and 35 Senate races, with a handful of closely contested states likely to determine which party holds power in Washington. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Will Weissert who covers the White House for The Associated Press to learn more about some of the top stories expected to come out of D.C. this week.
We are learning the latest this weekend as we are now one month away from voters deciding the winner of every House seat and 35 Senate races, with a handful of closely contested states likely to determine which party holds power in Washington. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Will Weissert who covers the White House for The Associated Press to learn more about some of the top stories expected to come out of D.C. this week.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
White House defends new ads featuring Trump
We are learning more this Monday after reports that the federal government spent taxpayer money to air three different TV ads featuring President Donald Trump. The White House has defended the ads by reportedly comparing them to PSAs created to highlight new drug coverage under Medicare and signups for the Affordable Care Act exchanges that were made by past administrations. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the legal questions that have been brought against the Trump administration in response to these new ads with Katherine Doyle from The Washington Post.
We are learning more this Monday after reports that the federal government spent taxpayer money to air three different TV ads featuring President Donald Trump. The White House has defended the ads by reportedly comparing them to PSAs created to highlight new drug coverage under Medicare and signups for the Affordable Care Act exchanges that were made by past administrations. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the legal questions that have been brought against the Trump administration in response to these new ads with Katherine Doyle from The Washington Post.
Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
Missouri congressional map heads to SCOTUS once again
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Votebeat’s Jessica Huseman as the battle over Missouri’s congressional map returns to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time. This comes after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Donald Trump. Previously, the Supreme Court had twice blocked efforts to use it in November.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Votebeat’s Jessica Huseman as the battle over Missouri’s congressional map returns to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time. This comes after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Donald Trump. Previously, the Supreme Court had twice blocked efforts to use it in November.
GOP Congresswoman breaks with Trump over immigration
We are learning more this week after U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar of Florida launched a campaign ad aimed at President Donald Trump. The ad, coming ahead of the midterm elections, takes aim at the Trump admin’s strict enforcement of deportation policies. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the political ramifications that the GOP Representative might face as she opposes President Trump on one of his hallmark issues.
We are learning more this week after U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar of Florida launched a campaign ad aimed at President Donald Trump. The ad, coming ahead of the midterm elections, takes aim at the Trump admin’s strict enforcement of deportation policies. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the political ramifications that the GOP Representative might face as she opposes President Trump on one of his hallmark issues.
Democrats gaining advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's ratings sink: poll
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
How to register to vote
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions for now
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting.
Trump rallies GOP during midterm convention in Texas
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Ken Paxton takes the stage during RNC convention
We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Pappas, Sununu set to face off for NH Senate seat
President Donald Trump scored a victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night after his chosen candidate won the GOP primary in one of the state's two battleground House districts. LiveNOW is also learning that former Sen. John E. Sununu won the GOP Senate nomination in New Hampshire and will take on four-term Rep. Chris Pappas come November. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dante Scala from the University of New Hampshire, to learn more about how critical this race is for the upcoming Midterm elections.
President Donald Trump scored a victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night after his chosen candidate won the GOP primary in one of the state's two battleground House districts. LiveNOW is also learning that former Sen. John E. Sununu won the GOP Senate nomination in New Hampshire and will take on four-term Rep. Chris Pappas come November. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dante Scala from the University of New Hampshire, to learn more about how critical this race is for the upcoming Midterm elections.
Markey fends off Massachusetts primary challenge
We are now learning this Tuesday that Sen. Ed Markey has secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary. Markey, 80, fought off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, in what has become his bid for a third term in office. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as we learn more about what primary voters are feeling ahead of the critical midterm elections.
We are now learning this Tuesday that Sen. Ed Markey has secured the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts' Senate primary. Markey, 80, fought off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, in what has become his bid for a third term in office. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as we learn more about what primary voters are feeling ahead of the critical midterm elections.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Moulton takes on Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat
We are learning more this Monday just before Massachusetts voters head to the polls tomorrow for the 2026 state primary election. Voters in the state will be picking party nominees for a range of federal, state, and local offices ahead of the critical November 3 midterm election. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with POLITICO’s Lisa Kashinsky to learn more about incumbent Democratic Sen. Edward Markey who faces off against Congressman Seth Moulton.
We are learning more this Monday just before Massachusetts voters head to the polls tomorrow for the 2026 state primary election. Voters in the state will be picking party nominees for a range of federal, state, and local offices ahead of the critical November 3 midterm election. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with POLITICO’s Lisa Kashinsky to learn more about incumbent Democratic Sen. Edward Markey who faces off against Congressman Seth Moulton.