Candidates talk future of CA during governor debate
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Blake Jones is co-author of POLITICO's California Playbook and he joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac tonight as our partners at FOX 11 and KTVU FOX 2 are hosting a televised gubernatorial debate. The event gives voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates on the top issues affecting California. Candidates participating in the debate include Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond, Antonio Villaraigosa, and Betty Yee. 

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced. 

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify to Congress
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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.

Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says

A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.

Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue after judge denies preliminary injunction

Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Senate passes bill to fund government through September: What we know

Even though the bill passed in the Senate, it still needs approval from the House, which won't be back in session until Monday. This could mean the government will be partially shutdown temporarily through the weekend until the House can vote on the legislation.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

Jerome Powell's replacement to be announced tomorrow
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Associated Press reporter Chris Rugaber joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss President Trump's comment that a new Federal Reserve chair will be announced on Friday. This comes only hours after Trump said Jerome Powell's replacement would be announced next week. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh are reportedly on shortlist for the role. 

Trump endorses deal to avoid government shutdown
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We have now learned that the Senate has struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security. This comes just one day before the shutdown deadline. Republicans were pushing for a longer extension of the Homeland Security funding, but the two sides were "getting closer," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning what developments we could see out of Washington D.C. this weekend with financial strategist and policy expert, Daniel A. Varroney, the President and Founder of Potomac Core. 

Senate strikes deal to avoid partial government shutdown

Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.

Kristi Noem doesn't speak at Trump cabinet meeting
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President Donald Trump met with members of his cabinet to discuss ongoing issues facing the United States, including "Operation Metro Surge" in Minneapolis. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem did not speak during the meeting, several other cabinet members also did not make remarks.

Amy Klobuchar is running for Minnesota governor

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made it official, and is running for governor of Minnesota after Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the race earlier this month.