Trump urges warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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We are now hearing reports that a number of Gulf states have reported new missile and drone attacks after Iran threatened to widen its military campaign this weekend. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he hopes friendly nations will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe". LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Rosemary Kelanic, the director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, as conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues. 

Trump pushes for election overhaul as war rages on
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates on all of the major political headlines this week with Savannah Behrmann, a Senate leadership reporter for CQ Roll Call. We are hearing reports that ‘Operation Epic Fury’ has now resulted in about 140 U.S. service members being injured, according to a statement from the Pentagon. This comes as Republicans attempt to pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which President Donald Trump has said needs to be passed or the GOP will fall flat in the upcoming midterm election cycle. 

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

FCC chair threatens TV networks over Iran war coverage

Brendan Carr, chairman of the FCC, warned that TV broadcasters could have their licenses revoked if they don’t “correct course” on their coverage of the Trump administration’s war against Iran.

New Trump orders aim to ease mortgage, construction costs

President Trump signed two orders Friday aimed to make housing more affordable, but it’s unclear how quickly federal measures can spark new construction or lower mortgage costs.

First 6 days of Iran war cost U.S. taxpayers billions
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USA Today reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the Pentagon's estimate the first six days of the Iran war cost U.S. taxpayers at least $11.3 billion. 

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

MTG replacement race heads to runoff in Georgia
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The race to determine who will succeed former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is reportedly headed for a runoff. According to our partners at FOX 5 in Atlanta, no one reached the threshold to outright take Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are now poised to go head-to-head in a runoff on April 7. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about the upcoming runoff election in April with Christopher King from FOX 5 Atlanta. 

Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers

More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.

Recent polls reveal what Americans think about war in Iran

New polling offers a revealing snapshot of how Americans are reacting to the war in Iran and the latest U.S. military moves overseas.

Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests

From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.

SAVE America Act: Trump pushing to add ban on mail ballots

President Trump is pushing to add a ban on mail ballots to the SAVE America Act. Here’s what to know about the voting bill.

DOJ says JD Vance comments on Medicaid funding 'have no weight'

Federal attorneys are downplaying VP JD Vance’s comments on Medicaid funding as Minnesota fights to block the Trump administration's announced pause. Read more here.

Congressman leaves GOP to become an independent
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Kevin Kiley, a U.S. representative for California's 3rd Congressional District, as he says he will now leave the Republican party to serve as an independent. Rep. Kiley recently made the announcement and says the change is taking place immediately. Reports from California indicate that the two-term congressman is facing a tough reelection battle following the redrawing of the state's congressional boundaries. 

Trump talks Iran, SAVE Act, midterms at GOP conference
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President Trump delivered remarks at the Republican Members Issues Conference in Florida on Monday. During his speech, Trump discussed several major issues, including the Iran war, voter identification and the upcoming midterm elections.