Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.
Federal court rules against transgender military ban
We are learning more this week after an appellate court ruled that the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving. Writing for the majority, Judge Robert Wilkins, who was nominated to the court by President Barack Obama, claimed the policy "appears to be driven by the bare desire to harm a politically unpopular group: persons who identify as transgender."
We are learning more this week after an appellate court ruled that the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving. Writing for the majority, Judge Robert Wilkins, who was nominated to the court by President Barack Obama, claimed the policy "appears to be driven by the bare desire to harm a politically unpopular group: persons who identify as transgender."
Suspense in CA governor’s race ahead of Tuesday
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with longtime campaign consultant Rob Stutzman as it appears to be a tight race in California between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton. Both are looking to succeed current Governor Gavin Newsom. Gov. Newsom is reportedly keeping a close eye on the election process. Just days ahead of the primary, Newsom signed a bill aimed at increasing accountability around the unlawful seizures of ballots.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with longtime campaign consultant Rob Stutzman as it appears to be a tight race in California between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton. Both are looking to succeed current Governor Gavin Newsom. Gov. Newsom is reportedly keeping a close eye on the election process. Just days ahead of the primary, Newsom signed a bill aimed at increasing accountability around the unlawful seizures of ballots.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
Trump supports bill ending seasonal clock changes
Lawmakers are considering a move to end seasonal clock changes by November. With President Trump's backing, a new bill could make daylight saving time permanent if Congress acts quickly. This comes after last week, when Florida Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan introduced the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about how the legislation could impact your daily routine with Dr. Karin Johnson, the Vice President of ‘Save Standard Time’.
Lawmakers are considering a move to end seasonal clock changes by November. With President Trump's backing, a new bill could make daylight saving time permanent if Congress acts quickly. This comes after last week, when Florida Republican Rep. Vern Buchanan introduced the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about how the legislation could impact your daily routine with Dr. Karin Johnson, the Vice President of ‘Save Standard Time’.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".
Pam Bondi refused to say whether Trump influenced release of Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was fired by President Trump in part over her handling of the Epstein files, spent four hours being questioned by lawmakers behind closed doors.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Vance: ‘Progress’ has been made on Iran negotiations
We are now hearing from Vice President JD Vance as the United States military continues to conduct defensive strikes on Iranian targets. This comes as the two nations negotiate a long-term peace deal. During a Cabinet meeting this week, President Donald Trump accused Iranian leaders of trying to "outwait" him and delaying peace talks. However, he also said that Tehran is "negotiating on fumes." Vice President Vance spoke to the media after delivering a U.S. Air Force Academy commencement address in Colorado.
We are now hearing from Vice President JD Vance as the United States military continues to conduct defensive strikes on Iranian targets. This comes as the two nations negotiate a long-term peace deal. During a Cabinet meeting this week, President Donald Trump accused Iranian leaders of trying to "outwait" him and delaying peace talks. However, he also said that Tehran is "negotiating on fumes." Vice President Vance spoke to the media after delivering a U.S. Air Force Academy commencement address in Colorado.
Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Texas prepares for intense Paxton-Talarico showdown
We are now watching as Ken Paxton won a commanding victory in the Republican Senate runoff election. This means the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his opponent, Democrat James Talarico. Paxton won with 62.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with political analyst Brian Sobel about Paxton’s win and other major races that took place in Texas this week.
We are now watching as Ken Paxton won a commanding victory in the Republican Senate runoff election. This means the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his opponent, Democrat James Talarico. Paxton won with 62.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with political analyst Brian Sobel about Paxton’s win and other major races that took place in Texas this week.
Trump continues pressure campaign on Cuban government
According to Fox News reporter Amy Galo, there is a growing sense of unrest in Cuba as the government in the country continues to fight island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Galo as Cubans continue to react to the indictment of former President Raúl Castro. LiveNOW is also speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer as we track the latest developments out of Cuba.
According to Fox News reporter Amy Galo, there is a growing sense of unrest in Cuba as the government in the country continues to fight island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Galo as Cubans continue to react to the indictment of former President Raúl Castro. LiveNOW is also speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer as we track the latest developments out of Cuba.
More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
Trump ally Paxton ousts Senator Cornyn in Texas
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Jeremy Wallace, a senior political reporter with the Houston Chronicle as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn has lost his runoff election against Texas AG Ken Paxton. The current Attorney General of Texas will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the Nov. 3 general election. Cornyn has held the seat since 2002, at one point serving as the Republican minority whip.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Jeremy Wallace, a senior political reporter with the Houston Chronicle as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn has lost his runoff election against Texas AG Ken Paxton. The current Attorney General of Texas will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the Nov. 3 general election. Cornyn has held the seat since 2002, at one point serving as the Republican minority whip.