Judge rules Pentagon violated order to restore press access

A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.

Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man

Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.

Biden-appointed judge at center of clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block

Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.

Tribal colleges would 'close within a year' if Trump budget passes, leaders say

President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.

EPA chief tells climate skeptics to celebrate rule repeal as March heat breaks records

The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official told a crowd of climate science skeptics that they should celebrate the repeal of the 2009 finding that underpinned the agency’s attempts to combat climate change ever since. His comments came the same day a separate federal agency reported record-shattering warmth and precipitation numbers. 

Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race
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We are now learning that the Associated Press has projected that Democratic-backed Chris Taylor will defeat Republican-backed Maria Lazar in this week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race. According to our partners at FOX 6 Milwaukee, Taylor’s victory now secures a liberal majority on the state’s Supreme Court through at least 2030. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about the election win tonight from FOX 6’s Jason Calvi. This comes as the court is expected to weigh major issues including redistricting, union rights, and election rules. 

Georgia's 14th District: Republican Clay Fuller declares victory

Clay Fuller, an attorney and military officer, secured the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene before her resignation.

Runoff to replace MTG now underway in Georgia
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We are getting the latest updates from our partners at FOX 5 Atlanta as voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide several runoff races, including a high-profile contest to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. This comes after Rep. Greene’s resignation in January set up a closely watched special election. Democrat Sean Harris and Republican Clay Fuller are facing off in the runoff. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with FOX 5 Atlanta’s Deidra Dukes after Fuller, who is considered the frontrunner in the race, received backing from President Donald Trump.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority

Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.

Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Steve Bannon, likely to dismiss criminal case

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, won a Supreme Court order that may likely lead to a dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message

Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.

Trump directs DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
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Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest headlines from the White House and Trump administration. 

Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal

The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.

Trump budget proposal seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as a prison

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, and is seeking $152 million to make it happen. The true cost of reopening the facility could be much higher.

Todd Blanche: What's next for the acting attorney general

Todd Blanche has been chosen to replace Pam Bondi as acting attorney general and will likely take on the president's aggressive legal agenda, including cleaning up any fallout from the handling of the Epstein files.

Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid and day care because 'we're fighting wars'

President Trump said “it’s not possible" for the U.S. to fund day care and Medicare programs because “we’re fighting wars" and “we have to take care of one thing: military protection."