DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.
Grijalva on Speaker Johnson and pending Epstein vote
Several weeks after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the nation's capitol. Grijalva, a Democrat, was elected on Sept. 23 to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District. The newest House Representative joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to talk about her time with Speaker Mike Johnson and what her plans are as she adjusts to working in Congress.
Several weeks after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva was sworn into Congress on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the nation's capitol. Grijalva, a Democrat, was elected on Sept. 23 to represent Arizona's 7th Congressional District. The newest House Representative joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to talk about her time with Speaker Mike Johnson and what her plans are as she adjusts to working in Congress.
What's next in Congress after passage of funding bill
LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses what's next for Congress with the Washington Examiner's Lauren Green as the House is expected to vote on Epstein files next week.
LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses what's next for Congress with the Washington Examiner's Lauren Green as the House is expected to vote on Epstein files next week.
Rep. Steube on shutdown vote, Epstein files
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to share why he voted against a bill to reopen the federal government.
Congressman Greg Steube (R-FL) joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to share why he voted against a bill to reopen the federal government.
Sec. Noem announces $10k bonus for several TSA agents
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem handed $10,000 checks to multiple TSA agents at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston Thursday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem handed $10,000 checks to multiple TSA agents at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston Thursday.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani discusses childcare plan
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani visited a childcare center in Brooklyn Thursday where he interacted with the children before taking questions from the press about his plans to provide free universal childcare for the city.
New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani visited a childcare center in Brooklyn Thursday where he interacted with the children before taking questions from the press about his plans to provide free universal childcare for the city.
House to vote next week on Epstein files, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House plans to hold a vote next week to release files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Politico's Hailey Fuchs joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with the details.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that the House plans to hold a vote next week to release files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Politico's Hailey Fuchs joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache with the details.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.
BREAKING: Trump signs funding bill, ending shutdown
President Donald Trump has now signed a bill ending a record 43-day government shutdown. The shutdown originally stemmed from a clash over healthcare funding between Democrats and Republicans. The legislation provides Fiscal Year 2025 funding to keep the government open through Jan. 30, 2026.
President Donald Trump has now signed a bill ending a record 43-day government shutdown. The shutdown originally stemmed from a clash over healthcare funding between Democrats and Republicans. The legislation provides Fiscal Year 2025 funding to keep the government open through Jan. 30, 2026.
Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, family confirms
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has been hospitalized in Chicago, his family said Wednesday.
Johnson speaks after House passes bill to end shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Wednesday night after the House passed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, calling the shutdown a "selfish political stunt" by Democrats. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later Wednesday.
Trump signs stopgap bill, ending government shutdown
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
The House voted Wednesday to end the government shutdown after the Senate agreed on a bill earlier this week to reopen the government.
Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
House passes vote to end ongoing government shutdown
The House has now voted on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. This comes after a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advanced through the House Rules Committee overnight. Speaker Mike Johnson spoke just before voting began in the House. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of the evening. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is taking a look at all the action from the House floor with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
The House has now voted on legislation to end the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. This comes after a bipartisan deal to end the shutdown advanced through the House Rules Committee overnight. Speaker Mike Johnson spoke just before voting began in the House. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill by the end of the evening. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is taking a look at all the action from the House floor with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
GOP lawmakers talk Epstein emails, shutdown vote
On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters "we are very optimistic about the vote tally tonight." This comes as a number of GOP House members speak as the vote to end the ongoing government shutdown draws closer. "We think this is going to happen and we’re sorry it took this long," Johnson added. Speaking today on the steps of the Capitol were Rep. Tim Burchett who represents Tennessee and Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina.
On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters "we are very optimistic about the vote tally tonight." This comes as a number of GOP House members speak as the vote to end the ongoing government shutdown draws closer. "We think this is going to happen and we’re sorry it took this long," Johnson added. Speaking today on the steps of the Capitol were Rep. Tim Burchett who represents Tennessee and Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina.
Grijalva meets Johnson, focus shifts to Epstein files
Nearly two months after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva has been sworn into Congress on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson previously said that Grijalva would not be sworn in until the government shutdown ends. Grijalva has previously said she will provide the final signature needed on a petition to force the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein files. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more from Riley Rogerson, who covers politics and Congress for NOTUS.
Nearly two months after winning a special election, Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva has been sworn into Congress on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson previously said that Grijalva would not be sworn in until the government shutdown ends. Grijalva has previously said she will provide the final signature needed on a petition to force the release of additional Jeffrey Epstein files. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more from Riley Rogerson, who covers politics and Congress for NOTUS.