GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.

Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure

President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.

Judge blocks Trump's latest order to limit birthright citizenship

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.

California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress

Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.

Trump calls for boost to film, TV production with tax incentives

President Donald Trump is urging Congress to enact new tax incentives for the entertainment industry to stimulate job growth, while maintaining film and television production in the United States.

Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary in generational showdown

Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination.

Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.

Markey fends off Massachusetts primary challenge
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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.

Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Video shows moment FBI confronts former Congressman Eric Swalwell at SFO

Newly obtained video footage shows the moment former Congressman Eric Swalwell was confronted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport.

WAPO: Pentagon hires military influencers
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According to exclusive reporting by The Washington Post, the Pentagon has hired conservative military veteran influencers into civilian roles within the office of the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. These influencers, with large online followings, are allegedly amplifying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "anti-woke" viewpoints and defending the Trump administration. The Washington Post's Dan Lamothe joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down his exclusive report. 

Moulton takes on Markey for Massachusetts Senate seat
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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. 

House returns to DC after 5-week recess
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Deseret News reporter Cami Mondeaux joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss what is on the House of Representatives' agenda now that it is back in session following a five-week recess, and a preview of what to expect at the inaugural midterm Republican National Convention next week. 

Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting

Several news outlets have been denied press credentials to cover a major international finance gathering in North Carolina, raising concerns over media transparency.

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.

Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term

A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents.

US-Mexico trade negotiations hung up by cheese name dispute

The U.S. argues that names like parmesan and feta are generic, while the European Union says they should only be labeled as such if they're from certain parts of Italy or Greece.