Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says

Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.

Trump attacks DC mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George online

Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.

Trump to nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director

A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday. 

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case

John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.

SCOTUS greenlights Trump admin immigration policy
video

We are watching this Thursday as the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with NPR legal affairs correspondent, Nina Totenberg as the justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice used by presidents of both parties. Advocates said the tactic created a humanitarian crisis as thousands of people settled in unsafe makeshift shelters to await their turn. 

Trump seeking $11 billion to help farmers with fuel and fertilizer costs

President Donald Trump is asking Congress for billions of dollars in funding to support farmers, who are dealing with a spike in fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the war with Iran.

Supreme Court rules Trump administration can revive restrictive immigration policy

In a ruling issued Thursday, the Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Political violence a major hurdle for LGBTQ+ candidates, report finds

A new report is raising concerns about the growing level of political violence and intimidation faced by LGBTQ+ candidates seeking public office across the United States. 

Judge bans Trump from enforcing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge has blocked a key provision of President Donald Trump’s first election executive order, striking down a requirement that would have called for individuals to provide documented proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Ben McAdams wins Dem primary for Utah’s 1st District
video

We are learning more after The Associated Press called Utah’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary for former Rep. Ben McAdams on Tuesday. This comes after Utah adopted a new map that keeps most of heavily Democratic Salt Lake County within a single district. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Emily Anderson Stern from the Salt Lake Tribune as we begin to understand the impact that redistricting has had on Utah politics. 

Alan Wilson wins SC Republican governor runoff
video

We are now learning that South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the runoff election on Tuesday after quickly beating the candidate initially endorsed by President Donald Trump to capture the GOP nomination for governor in the state. Wilson defeated Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette after Trump said in recent days that he supported both candidates. The race is now set to see who will succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster. Wilson spoke to his supporters in the moments after the primary election in South Carolina was called in his favor. 

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.