Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
Trump gives weekend update on potential Iran deal
We learned this weekend that President Donald Trump plans to halt new strikes against Iran for now, citing a reported deal currently in the works that hopes to end the five-month war. "The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump recently said. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest as President Trump arrives in Washington D.C. ahead of another busy week at the White House.
We learned this weekend that President Donald Trump plans to halt new strikes against Iran for now, citing a reported deal currently in the works that hopes to end the five-month war. "The U.S.A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II," Trump recently said. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is getting the latest as President Trump arrives in Washington D.C. ahead of another busy week at the White House.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) injured in car crash
Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Sunday in a car crash while on her way to church, officials said. Police said the crash was a hit and run. A statement issued by her office said Kaptur is "active, alert, and being treated" for her injuries. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Representative Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries Sunday in a car crash while on her way to church, officials said. Police said the crash was a hit and run. A statement issued by her office said Kaptur is "active, alert, and being treated" for her injuries. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Senate farm bill package heads to committee next week
Politico's Grace Yarrow joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the latest on the Senate Farm Bill.
Politico's Grace Yarrow joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the latest on the Senate Farm Bill.
Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered at funeral service in South Carolina
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as next intelligence director. What to know
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
Biggest takeaways from Michigan Dem Senate debate
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Roop Raj with our partners at FOX 2 Detroit after Monday’s debate for the open Michigan seat in the U.S. Senate. Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed debated live in the FOX 2 studio on "The Pulse" ahead of the primary election next week. Abdul El-Sayed says he’s a doctor and a scientist who wants policy solutions that "map to the problems we face." He also said, "I’m not a socialist. I’m just a capitalist who understands how capitalism works."
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Roop Raj with our partners at FOX 2 Detroit after Monday’s debate for the open Michigan seat in the U.S. Senate. Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed debated live in the FOX 2 studio on "The Pulse" ahead of the primary election next week. Abdul El-Sayed says he’s a doctor and a scientist who wants policy solutions that "map to the problems we face." He also said, "I’m not a socialist. I’m just a capitalist who understands how capitalism works."
Trump, Thune spar over passing the 'SAVE America' Act
CQ Roll Call's Savannah Behrmann joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss where things stand between President Trump's push for Congress to pass the 'SAVE America' Act.
CQ Roll Call's Savannah Behrmann joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss where things stand between President Trump's push for Congress to pass the 'SAVE America' Act.
Trump administration petitions Supreme Court to enforce mail-in voting order
Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.
Justice Department attorneys urged the Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Executive Order 14399, a directive overhauling national absentee voting rules ahead of the midterms.