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.
McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
Appeals Court backs block on Trump’s federal voter list, mail-in voting order
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
President Donald Trump suffered another setback Saturday in the White House’s attempt to exert more control over how states run their elections.
Trump orders warning signs near Smithsonian directing visitors to White House-approved history
Signs will soon appear outside the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. history museum telling people not to believe everything that they see in the world-famous museum.
Signs will soon appear outside the Smithsonian Institution’s U.S. history museum telling people not to believe everything that they see in the world-famous museum.
Trump’s new tariffs already face 2 lawsuits from small businesses
Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are looking to overturn recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.
Two lawsuits filed by small businesses are looking to overturn recent tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration.
Trump speaks at White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was rescheduled after a shooting at the event originally-scheduled back in April. This marks the first time Trump attended the dinner as president.
President Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was rescheduled after a shooting at the event originally-scheduled back in April. This marks the first time Trump attended the dinner as president.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
Map: 24 states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
The Trump administration is being sued by two dozen states over new election and immigration rules that must be followed in order to receive critical disaster funding.
Jack Smith hit with criminal referral from Rep. Jordan
We are learning more this week as former special counsel Jack Smith is maintaining his innocence after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Smith to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal charges. The Republican from Ohio has accused Smith of lying while under oath during a deposition before his House GOP-led panel in late 2025. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with David Spunt with Fox News in Washington, D.C. as Smith faces increased scrutiny from Republicans.
We are learning more this week as former special counsel Jack Smith is maintaining his innocence after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan referred Smith to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal charges. The Republican from Ohio has accused Smith of lying while under oath during a deposition before his House GOP-led panel in late 2025. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with David Spunt with Fox News in Washington, D.C. as Smith faces increased scrutiny from Republicans.
Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.
Montana senator facing jail time after misconduct conviction
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
Former Montana state Senate President Jason Ellsworth was convicted this week of awarding no-bid contracts to a company with ties to a long-time business associate.
House narrowly passes $1.15 trillion defense bill: What to know
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $1.15 trillion in military spending in a largely party-line 216-212 vote.
Trump Cabinet members are looking to join TikTok
We are learning more as federal employees will now have the ability to download TikTok onto their government devices. This comes after a reported yearslong ban. This reversal comes after ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, transferred control of the app's U.S. user data and operations to TikTok U.S. Data Security (TikTok USDS). LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Adam Kovacevich, the Founder and CEO of Chamber of Progress, as a number of Trump admin officials and departments start to post on the social media site.
We are learning more as federal employees will now have the ability to download TikTok onto their government devices. This comes after a reported yearslong ban. This reversal comes after ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, transferred control of the app's U.S. user data and operations to TikTok U.S. Data Security (TikTok USDS). LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Adam Kovacevich, the Founder and CEO of Chamber of Progress, as a number of Trump admin officials and departments start to post on the social media site.
President Trump takes family of fallen soldier to Georgia on Air Force One
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East.
President Trump takes family of fallen soldier to Georgia on Air Force One
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East. After the event, Trump was scheduled to depart for Georgia, and when he found out that the family of one of the service members killed was headed there too, the president offered one more gesture to them to show the nation’s appreciation.
President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday morning to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members who recently lost their lives in the Middle East. After the event, Trump was scheduled to depart for Georgia, and when he found out that the family of one of the service members killed was headed there too, the president offered one more gesture to them to show the nation’s appreciation.
Speaker Mike Johnson remarks on $95B budget proposal
We are learning more as Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks after the House adopted a $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday. Experts are saying this represents a long-shot effort to fund ongoing conflict against Iran. A number of House Republicans were divided over the plan. The vote tally was 216-214, with all Democrats opposed.
We are learning more as Speaker Mike Johnson delivers remarks after the House adopted a $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday. Experts are saying this represents a long-shot effort to fund ongoing conflict against Iran. A number of House Republicans were divided over the plan. The vote tally was 216-214, with all Democrats opposed.
Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News
Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Trump says Iran wants to 'meet' amid ongoing conflict
We are learning more this Tuesday after reports of a new multi-decade deal that could potentially pave the way for the United States to help Saudi Arabia with uranium enrichment capabilities. This comes as the United States continues to strike Iran, with the conflict between the two nations showing no signs of stopping. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with political scientist Dr. Benjamin Radd as the Trump administration balances diplomatic efforts across the Middle East.
We are learning more this Tuesday after reports of a new multi-decade deal that could potentially pave the way for the United States to help Saudi Arabia with uranium enrichment capabilities. This comes as the United States continues to strike Iran, with the conflict between the two nations showing no signs of stopping. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with political scientist Dr. Benjamin Radd as the Trump administration balances diplomatic efforts across the Middle East.