Trump campaigns for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
We watched as President Donald Trump arrived in the Charlotte area on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a rally in Gaston County. Trump is in North Carolina to offer his support to Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Whatley previously said in a social media post that he is “thrilled” to welcome President Trump to his home state, adding, “President Trump needs an ally in the Senate and North Carolina needs a fighter. That’s why we will win on November 3!”
We watched as President Donald Trump arrived in the Charlotte area on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a rally in Gaston County. Trump is in North Carolina to offer his support to Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley. Whatley previously said in a social media post that he is “thrilled” to welcome President Trump to his home state, adding, “President Trump needs an ally in the Senate and North Carolina needs a fighter. That’s why we will win on November 3!”
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.
Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the House floor Tuesday.
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.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris runs in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
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.
Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate for 1st time since June hospitalization
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
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.
Trump says $5K checks will '100 percent' happen
President Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One en route back to Washington, D.C. from Ireland.
President Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One en route back to Washington, D.C. from Ireland.
Rep. Tiffany gets emotional after plane emergency landing
Wisconsin Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing after the single-engine aircraft he was traveling in suddenly lost power. The pilot executed an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night as they approached the Wausau Downtown Airport. Tiffany and pilot exited the plane once it began to submerge in the water, climbed on top to call 911 and then swam to safety. Both men were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. During an emotional press conference, Tiffany expressed gratitude to the pilot and first responders. He told reporters he will be back on the campaign trail Monday.
Wisconsin Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany survived an emergency plane landing after the single-engine aircraft he was traveling in suddenly lost power. The pilot executed an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night as they approached the Wausau Downtown Airport. Tiffany and pilot exited the plane once it began to submerge in the water, climbed on top to call 911 and then swam to safety. Both men were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. During an emotional press conference, Tiffany expressed gratitude to the pilot and first responders. He told reporters he will be back on the campaign trail Monday.
Trump admin pushing to build data centers on public land
The Trump administration is aggressively accelerating AI data center development on federal lands, prompting the Bureau of Land Management to identify potential sites. There are significant challenges to this though, with many remote locations lacking basic infrastructure, technical expertise deficits and severe staffing shortages. The Washington Sun's Eric Katz joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss his reporting on this effort.
The Trump administration is aggressively accelerating AI data center development on federal lands, prompting the Bureau of Land Management to identify potential sites. There are significant challenges to this though, with many remote locations lacking basic infrastructure, technical expertise deficits and severe staffing shortages. The Washington Sun's Eric Katz joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss his reporting on this effort.
Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.
Is Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate? What we know
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Sen. Mitch McConnell could be returning to the Senate soon, according to reports.
Rise of far-right AfD reshapes German politics
We are learning more this week after President Donald Trump praised the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's electoral success in regional elections last weekend in a post on social media. "Wow! The Populist Party in Germany just had a really big night," Trump wrote in the post. AfD's parliamentary co-chair in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, credited his party's victory to Germany's unpopular Chancellor Friedrich Merz. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Ed Turner from Aston University as Europeans continue to react to the AfD’s continued rise in Germany.
We are learning more this week after President Donald Trump praised the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's electoral success in regional elections last weekend in a post on social media. "Wow! The Populist Party in Germany just had a really big night," Trump wrote in the post. AfD's parliamentary co-chair in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, credited his party's victory to Germany's unpopular Chancellor Friedrich Merz. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Ed Turner from Aston University as Europeans continue to react to the AfD’s continued rise in Germany.
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.
RFK Jr.: Uncle wouldn't recognize Democratic Party
During his speech at the GOP midterm convention on Friday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized his former political party. "Neither my father nor my uncle would recognize the Democratic party of today," he said. Kennedy said the Democratic party has abandoned it's traditional values, and criticized the Biden administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues. He said the political fight in the United States is no longer between the right and the left, but rather "the sane and the insane" and "common sense and communism." Kennedy also said that conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated one year ago Friday, had a major role in bringing him and President Trump together. Kennedy also touted his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, including reforming immunization schedules and food policies.
During his speech at the GOP midterm convention on Friday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized his former political party. "Neither my father nor my uncle would recognize the Democratic party of today," he said. Kennedy said the Democratic party has abandoned it's traditional values, and criticized the Biden administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, among other issues. He said the political fight in the United States is no longer between the right and the left, but rather "the sane and the insane" and "common sense and communism." Kennedy also said that conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated one year ago Friday, had a major role in bringing him and President Trump together. Kennedy also touted his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, including reforming immunization schedules and food policies.
Cruz: "The hate" threatening America is getting worse
During his address at the inaugural RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said the same hate that fueled the 9/11 terror attacks, the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk and the two assassination attempts against President Trump "just keeps getting worse and worse."
During his address at the inaugural RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said the same hate that fueled the 9/11 terror attacks, the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk and the two assassination attempts against President Trump "just keeps getting worse and worse."
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
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.