Trump rallies GOP during midterm convention in Texas
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. President Donald Trump took to the stage to rally Republicans who gathered in Dallas ahead of what experts are seeing as a historic and critical Midterm election. Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton also spoke during the day’s events. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Ken Paxton takes the stage during RNC convention
We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
We were watching this Wednesday as Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton took the stage in Dallas for the RNC midterm convention. Paxton shook hands with members of the National Border Council before his speech. "The press, the courts and the establishment all tried to take President Trump down, but he's won every single time," Paxton said. LiveNOW has all of the latest from the first day of the convention and will continue with additional coverage as the second day begins on Thursday.
Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.
Pappas, Sununu set to face off for NH Senate seat
President Donald Trump scored a victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night after his chosen candidate won the GOP primary in one of the state's two battleground House districts. LiveNOW is also learning that former Sen. John E. Sununu won the GOP Senate nomination in New Hampshire and will take on four-term Rep. Chris Pappas come November. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dante Scala from the University of New Hampshire, to learn more about how critical this race is for the upcoming Midterm elections.
President Donald Trump scored a victory in New Hampshire on Tuesday night after his chosen candidate won the GOP primary in one of the state's two battleground House districts. LiveNOW is also learning that former Sen. John E. Sununu won the GOP Senate nomination in New Hampshire and will take on four-term Rep. Chris Pappas come November. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Dante Scala from the University of New Hampshire, to learn more about how critical this race is for the upcoming Midterm elections.
Trump administration drafts plan to offer childcare subsidies to married stay-at-home parents: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a plan to let some married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive federal child care subsidies.
Trump proposal would pay married stay-at-home parents
The Trump administration is currently drafting a new policy that would allow married couples with a stay-at-home parent to collect federal child care subsidies. The plan, championed by Vice President JD Vance, would utilize a Health and Human Services Department fund originally created to help low-income working parents to afford child care for work or school. This would be the first federal subsidy to pay parents to stay home and raise their children, and eligible families could receive approximately $9,000 per child annually. The plan aligns with a broader conservative effort to promote traditional family structures, but critics warn that the shift could worsen the nation's child care crisis by redirecting funds away from the working parents and providers who currently rely on the program. Child and family policy expert Elliott Haspel joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the proposal.
The Trump administration is currently drafting a new policy that would allow married couples with a stay-at-home parent to collect federal child care subsidies. The plan, championed by Vice President JD Vance, would utilize a Health and Human Services Department fund originally created to help low-income working parents to afford child care for work or school. This would be the first federal subsidy to pay parents to stay home and raise their children, and eligible families could receive approximately $9,000 per child annually. The plan aligns with a broader conservative effort to promote traditional family structures, but critics warn that the shift could worsen the nation's child care crisis by redirecting funds away from the working parents and providers who currently rely on the program. Child and family policy expert Elliott Haspel joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the proposal.
Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign.
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign.
Dem Ohio gov. candidate attacked at campaign event
An armed individual lunged at Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, her campaign spokesperson said in a statement. Acton was not harmed, but the attacker knocked several people to the ground, causing minor injuries. The suspect, who was found to be carrying a handgun and other weapons, was apprehended by authorities.
An armed individual lunged at Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, her campaign spokesperson said in a statement. Acton was not harmed, but the attacker knocked several people to the ground, causing minor injuries. The suspect, who was found to be carrying a handgun and other weapons, was apprehended by authorities.
AI, crypto groups pour money into congressional races
Politico's Jason Beeferman joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss how artificial intelligence and crypto groups have backed various candidates in midterm races across the country.
Politico's Jason Beeferman joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss how artificial intelligence and crypto groups have backed various candidates in midterm races across the country.
White House launches video game website promoting Trump's agenda
The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."
The White House has launched five retro computer games promoting President Donald Trump’s agenda, including a “Tetris" knockoff to “protect the border from the coming horde."
New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse.
Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
Judge blocks Trump's latest order to limit birthright citizenship
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s new order violates the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down his initial birthright citizenship order he enforced on his first day in office in 2025.
California's Aisha Wahab is 1st Afghan American sworn into Congress
Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Former California Senator Aisha Wahab was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, officially becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
Trump calls for boost to film, TV production with tax incentives
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to enact new tax incentives for the entertainment industry to stimulate job growth, while maintaining film and television production in the United States.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to enact new tax incentives for the entertainment industry to stimulate job growth, while maintaining film and television production in the United States.
Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary in generational showdown
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination.
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination.
More Americans than ever say government corruption is ‘widespread,’ poll finds
A new Gallup poll found that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades.
A new Gallup poll found that 89% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, the highest level in two decades.
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.