Politics

We are learning more as Republicans work to rearrange electoral boundaries around the United States. According to Deseret News, Utah is starting its own battle over district boundaries. Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox was recently asked whether he should have stopped his party from pushing through a new map. LiveNOW’s Alex Goldberg is speaking with Brigham Tomco who covers Utah politics and the conservative movement for Deseret News as lawmakers in the state begin their redistricting battle ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning about some of the legal ramifications that are likely to follow the Department of Justice’s indictment of Cuba’s former leader, Raúl Castro. The indictment comes on the day recognized as Cuba's independence day, and is in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation. LiveNOW is also speaking with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional, Hal Kempfer, as the indictment is expected to elevate tensions between the U.S. and the communist-led nation. 

We are learning more as Democrats in Kentucky chose their challenger and hopeful successor to longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell. Charles Booker has reportedly clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in the state. Booker will now face Rep. Andy Barr who was spurred by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Kentucky-based political consultant, Andy Westberry, about this race and the contest involving Rep. Thomas Massie. 

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spoke from the Truman balcony during the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, D.C. This traditional informal event at the White House unites representatives from the legislative and executive branches, providing an evening of entertainment for them and their families. 

Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss Tuesday's primary election in Kentucky, where incumbent GOP Rep. Thomas Massie will square off with Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein.

LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Alex Isenstadt, a Senior Reporter for Politics with Axios, as Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting to keep his seat ahead of Saturday’s Republican primary election. Cassidy has taken time during the campaign to attack his leading, Trump-endorsed opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow. "She's done well for herself financially," Cassidy said while speaking to Fox News Radio. "Kind of the Nancy Pelosi approach to stock markets, I'll just point out, which is public record." 

LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Kentucky-based political consultant, Andy Westberry, as voters ready themselves to hear the results on Tuesday for a number of key political races. With Senator Mitch McConnell preparing to retire at the conclusion of his term, the spotlight turns to the battle for his successor. We are also watching as longtime critic of President Donald Trump, Congressman Thomas Massie, will soon face the ballot box. The race involving Massie is becoming a critical test for Trump's political strength.