Pam Bondi faces subpoena to answer questions over Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

Texas primary update: Talarico gives victory speech
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After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon." This comes as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff during Tuesday’s primary. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates from yesterday’s primary race with Lauren Green, a congressional reporter at the Washington Examiner. We are also hearing from Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico as he gives his victory speech from Austin. 

Senate fails to pass war powers resolution

In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.

Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’

After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race

State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Texas primary 2026 results, Senate race updates
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We are getting all the latest updates as we take a look at election results coming out of the Lone Star State. Texans have gone to the polls tonight to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. The Associated Press is reporting that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will be heading to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. The runoff election will take place on May 26, 2026. We are also hearing from current Representative Jasmine Crockett, who addressed supporters before the night ended regarding election results. 

Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff

The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.

Congressman reacts after Rubio briefs lawmakers
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Congressman Pat Fallon who serves the 4th District of Texas after the State Department met with Congress on Tuesday. The meeting comes as operations in Iran continued, with President Donald Trump recently saying that the U.S. has "the capability to go far longer". The surprise attack on the Islamic Republic killed its leader Saturday and threw much of the Middle East into uncertainty. The U.S. military said this week that they had destroyed Islamic and Iranian facilities and sites during their operations. 

Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.

Official notification sent to Congress on Iran strikes
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We are getting the latest as President Donald Trump sends an official notification to Congress about the U.S. strikes against Iran. Within the letter, President Trump attempts to justify the military action as conflict appears to expand in the Middle East. Trump said he was "providing this report as part of my efforts to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution." 

Trump returns to White House after Iran strikes
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We are learning more as oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking to White House reporter Will Weissert who covers the White House for The Associated Press about this and more following major strikes on Iran this weekend. According to FactSet, a barrel of Brent crude was trading at around $79 per barrel, up about 8% from $72.87 from Friday. The prospect of oil supply disruptions from Iran and other regional sources led traders to speculate on a potential slowdown of production. 

Trump hints at 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

President Trump on Friday hinted at a “friendly takeover" of Cuba, but he didn't elaborate. Here's what he said.

Bill Clinton's hours-long Epstein deposition ends: 'I did nothing wrong'

Former President Bill Clinton testified to the House Oversight Committee in a deposition as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Justice Department sues 5 more states in push for voter data

The Department of Justice’s latest lawsuits are against five additional states, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to access election records.