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.

Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK after ICE arrest at New Orleans airport

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom after U.S. immigration authorities accused him of overstaying his visa.

Judge again blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in ballots

A federal judge stalled President Donald Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting, creating a legal roadblock before midterm ballots go out to voters.

Democrat strategists urge candidates to use AI
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Politico's Tyler Katzenberger joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss how artificial intelligence is impacting midterm races across the country. 

Trump, Vance set to headline GOP midterm convention
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We are learning the latest tonight as Republicans prepare for an unusual midterm convention in Texas in a few weeks time. President Donald Trump will reportedly be appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas on Sept. 9-10. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with political analyst Brian Sobel as Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set to appear at the convention that comes just ahead of critical midterm elections. 

Who will replace Karoline Leavitt?

Thursday is Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s last day at the White House. 

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, further deepening the rift between the U.S. and what was once one of its strongest allies.

Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP senate nomination

Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman after a close runoff election to determine the GOP nominee for the seat vacated after the passing of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. 

Graham wins South Carolina's GOP primary runoff
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We are now learning this Tuesday that Sen. Darline Graham is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. This comes after Lindsey Graham, 71, died earlier this year after serving in the Senate for decades representing South Carolina. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Terell Wright from The Wall Street Journal as reactions began to come in after The Associated Press called the race after Darline Graham’s victory. 

What the Supreme Court's mail-in ballot decision could mean

The Supreme Court ruling created a path for President Donald Trump’s restrictions on mail-in voting, introducing uncertainty for millions of voters accustomed to casting their ballots by mail.

SCOTUS backs Trump's order to curb mail-in ballots
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We are learning more this Monday after the Supreme Court granted President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Jimmy Hoover from the National Law Journal as we continue to move closer and closer to November’s elections. 

What happens next with mail voting after SCOTUS ruling
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The Supreme Court on Monday granted President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict mail-in voting ahead of midterm elections. Votebeat senior reporter Dion Nissenbaum joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss this preliminary ruling and what it means moving forward ahead of the midterm elections.

Pentagon fires 'Stars and Stripes' top staff
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The Pentagon fired three top Stars and Stripes editorial staff this month -- the editor-in chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer and correspondent Lara Korte for alleged insubordination opposing military censorship. The firings follow a media interview with CBS defending the publication's editorial independence against the Department of Defense's ongoing pressure to restrict content. USA Today reporter BrieAnna Frank joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down the firings and subsequent backlash from free press advocacy groups. 

Supreme Court clears way for Trump mail-in voting restrictions

The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.

Dems sharpen scrutiny of Trump’s recent mineral deals
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with POLITICO’s James Bikales as Democrats in Washington prepare themselves to take on President Donald Trump over his ever-expanding critical mineral spending spree. In recent reporting from Bikales, it’s said that the industry is taking note of the possibility that some of Trump’s deals will face intense scrutiny from Democrats if they are victorious in this November's midterms. 

AI data centers becoming major midterms issue
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Rising backlash against AI data centers is upending the 2026 midterms, forcing candidates from both sides of the aisle to distance themselves from the tech infrastructure they once courted. Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss his exclusive reporting on the impact the controversy over data centers is having on political races in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and more.