Kentucky voters head to polls for Tuesday primary
We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history.
We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history.
Cuba's Raúl Castro faces possible DOJ indictment
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ricardo Zúniga, a founding partner of Dinámica Americas, as the United States is reportedly moving to indict Raúl Castro. The potential charges against the former Cuban president come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the nation. Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Ricardo Zúniga, a founding partner of Dinámica Americas, as the United States is reportedly moving to indict Raúl Castro. The potential charges against the former Cuban president come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently met with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the nation. Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.
Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.
Major GOP primaries under microscope before midterms
We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote.
We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote.
Trump says White House ballroom construction ahead of schedule; here’s when it will be completed
Trump says the White House’s new $400 million ballroom is ahead of schedule. Here's when it is set to open.
Trump says the White House’s new $400 million ballroom is ahead of schedule. Here's when it is set to open.
The latest: Both sides claim progress was made as Trump concludes two-day visit
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to wrap up a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
SCOTUS ruling sparks Southern redistricting war
LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Fox News’ Chad Pergram as the redistricting battle continues to heat up as we approach the midterm elections. We are learning a congressional redistricting surge has been sweeping across Southern states in recent weeks. This comes after the Supreme Court's conservative majority slashed a key Voting Rights Act protection. The ruling has now triggered renewed efforts by Republicans in multiple states to rewrite U.S. House district maps ahead of November.
LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Fox News’ Chad Pergram as the redistricting battle continues to heat up as we approach the midterm elections. We are learning a congressional redistricting surge has been sweeping across Southern states in recent weeks. This comes after the Supreme Court's conservative majority slashed a key Voting Rights Act protection. The ruling has now triggered renewed efforts by Republicans in multiple states to rewrite U.S. House district maps ahead of November.
Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion.
California’s $1.3B Medicaid funding put on hold amid fraud suspicions
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
The Trump administration is widening its initiative to eliminate fraud in the federal health program, which includes a $1.3 billion deferral of Medicaid funding to California.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
US Border Patrol chief resigns 'effective immediately'
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Mike Banks, the chief of U.S. Border Patrol, is leaving his job.
Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People.
New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's controversial immigrant detention center, to close: reports
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Florida has spent over $1 million a day to run its "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention center in the Everglades. It's still waiting on $608 million in reimbursement from the U.S. government.
Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."
Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Trump and Xi are meeting in a two-day summit on May 14 and 15.
SCOTUS clears path for AL to redraw congressional map
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Caleb Taylor with 1819 News as Republicans are now celebrating another high court ruling in their favor. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map just three years after the bench forced a race-conscious redraw. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Monday that his "job… is done." Attorney General Marshall spoke with LiveNOW’s Ryan Schmelz after the ruling was announced.
LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Caleb Taylor with 1819 News as Republicans are now celebrating another high court ruling in their favor. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map just three years after the bench forced a race-conscious redraw. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Monday that his "job… is done." Attorney General Marshall spoke with LiveNOW’s Ryan Schmelz after the ruling was announced.
Karen Bass scrutinized as mayor’s race continues
We are learning more as Mayor Karen Bass faced intense scrutiny during the first televised mayoral debate in Los Angeles. Reality star Spencer Pratt traded personal barbs with the Mayor, taking aim at her over her absence during the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. We are also learning that an upcoming mayoral debate has collapsed after Nithya Raman joined Bass and Pratt in pulling out. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning about the mayoral race with political analyst Brian Sobel as the contest continues to heat up.
We are learning more as Mayor Karen Bass faced intense scrutiny during the first televised mayoral debate in Los Angeles. Reality star Spencer Pratt traded personal barbs with the Mayor, taking aim at her over her absence during the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. We are also learning that an upcoming mayoral debate has collapsed after Nithya Raman joined Bass and Pratt in pulling out. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning about the mayoral race with political analyst Brian Sobel as the contest continues to heat up.