Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
High-profile primaries ahead of the 2026 midterms
We are learning more this Wednesday after major elections in Tuesday's high-profile primaries in Maine and South Carolina. Platner will now face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race before the midterm elections. We are also learning the latest from solidly red South Carolina, where Trump-backed Sen. Lindsey Graham won the GOP primary for Senate and will avoid a runoff against a primary challenger. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is learning more about this week’s results and what to look forward to before the midterm elections with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
We are learning more this Wednesday after major elections in Tuesday's high-profile primaries in Maine and South Carolina. Platner will now face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race before the midterm elections. We are also learning the latest from solidly red South Carolina, where Trump-backed Sen. Lindsey Graham won the GOP primary for Senate and will avoid a runoff against a primary challenger. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is learning more about this week’s results and what to look forward to before the midterm elections with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
Primary results from Maine, South Carolina, Nevada
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Nathan Gonzales, the editor & publisher of Inside Elections, as Graham Platner on Tuesday captured the Democratic Party's Senate nomination for the state of Maine. Platner, a military combat veteran and oyster farmer, defeated two longshot rivals in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, the Associated Press reports. We are also getting the latest updates from key primary races in states like Nevada and South Carolina.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Nathan Gonzales, the editor & publisher of Inside Elections, as Graham Platner on Tuesday captured the Democratic Party's Senate nomination for the state of Maine. Platner, a military combat veteran and oyster farmer, defeated two longshot rivals in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, the Associated Press reports. We are also getting the latest updates from key primary races in states like Nevada and South Carolina.
Trump takes questions on Iran after NBA Finals in NY
President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. Trump previously shared that he was excited to watch his beloved New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs. After attending the NBA Finals game in New York, Trump spoke to reporters about the ongoing conflict with Iran and the most recent updates from the war.
President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. Trump previously shared that he was excited to watch his beloved New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs. After attending the NBA Finals game in New York, Trump spoke to reporters about the ongoing conflict with Iran and the most recent updates from the war.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee
We are now learning that a candidate who is in the running to be the sheriff of an Arkansas county, will not be facing murder charges in the death of his daughter’s alleged abuser. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Andrew Demillo the Editor-In-Chief of the Arkansas Advocate as court documents show Spencer admitted to shooting and killing Michael Fosler, who was charged with sexually abusing his daughter.
We are now learning that a candidate who is in the running to be the sheriff of an Arkansas county, will not be facing murder charges in the death of his daughter’s alleged abuser. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Andrew Demillo the Editor-In-Chief of the Arkansas Advocate as court documents show Spencer admitted to shooting and killing Michael Fosler, who was charged with sexually abusing his daughter.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
Judge halts Trump SNAP state restrictions: What to know
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
A federal judge halted the Trump administration’s efforts to force states to comply with certain conditions in order to get billions of dollars in SNAP funding.
12% of Americans say Iran war has been 'more positive than negative'
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
A new poll indicates that while most Americans view the ongoing Iran war as detrimental to U.S. interests, a small segment of the population views the conflict favorably.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
Trump taps housing regulator Bill Pulte for acting DNI
We learned this week that President Donald Trump is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. However, President Trump clarified at the White House on Thursday that Pulte will not be appointed to that position permanently. Pulte is set to fill the role left by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. This comes after she announced her resignation last month. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is learning more about Trump’s decision with reporter Josh Boak who covers the White House and economic policy for The Associated Press.
We learned this week that President Donald Trump is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. However, President Trump clarified at the White House on Thursday that Pulte will not be appointed to that position permanently. Pulte is set to fill the role left by former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. This comes after she announced her resignation last month. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is learning more about Trump’s decision with reporter Josh Boak who covers the White House and economic policy for The Associated Press.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.