New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
Trump prepares to meet NATO allies at Turkey summit
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with James “Jim” S. Gilmore III, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as President Donald Trump prepares to travel to Turkey for a NATO summit this week. President Trump has continued to push NATO allies to spend more on defense. However, heading into this week’s summit, the president’s top concern appears to have shifted. "We don’t need their money — we don’t need anything. I just want loyalty," Trump said during a visit last month by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with James “Jim” S. Gilmore III, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as President Donald Trump prepares to travel to Turkey for a NATO summit this week. President Trump has continued to push NATO allies to spend more on defense. However, heading into this week’s summit, the president’s top concern appears to have shifted. "We don’t need their money — we don’t need anything. I just want loyalty," Trump said during a visit last month by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
Dem socialists ride wave of momentum after major wins
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom LoBianco, a veteran national politics reporter and editor of 24sight News, as Melat Kiros scored a massive win in Colorado. Kiros ran for Colorado's 1st Congressional District and was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the Working Families Party (WFP) and the Justice Democrats.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom LoBianco, a veteran national politics reporter and editor of 24sight News, as Melat Kiros scored a massive win in Colorado. Kiros ran for Colorado's 1st Congressional District and was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the Working Families Party (WFP) and the Justice Democrats.
Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Dem socialist Melat Kiros wins Colorado primary
We are now learning that Rep. Diana DeGette is projected to lose her reelection bid to former attorney and current PhD student Melat Kiros. This marks another recent occasion where a democratic socialist has won in a competitive House primary this cycle. The Associated Press called the race in favor of the 29-year-old democratic socialist Kiros, who is likely to reach Congress with the Colorado district covering the dark blue city of Denver.
We are now learning that Rep. Diana DeGette is projected to lose her reelection bid to former attorney and current PhD student Melat Kiros. This marks another recent occasion where a democratic socialist has won in a competitive House primary this cycle. The Associated Press called the race in favor of the 29-year-old democratic socialist Kiros, who is likely to reach Congress with the Colorado district covering the dark blue city of Denver.
SCOTUS strikes down limit on party campaign spending
We are learning more this week after the Supreme Court struck down a longstanding federal campaign spending limit. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their federal candidates, as long as they otherwise comply with campaign finance laws. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Trey Trainor, a former member of the Federal Election Commission, to better understand the SCOTUS ruling.
We are learning more this week after the Supreme Court struck down a longstanding federal campaign spending limit. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their federal candidates, as long as they otherwise comply with campaign finance laws. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Trey Trainor, a former member of the Federal Election Commission, to better understand the SCOTUS ruling.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returns to Congress after absence
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Brent Johnson who covers politics for NJ.com, as Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. makes his return to Congress. Rep. Kean’s return comes after a months-long absence that he later revealed had been related to him being recently treated for depression. Addressing the House floor on Tuesday, Kean said that he has returned "healthier, stronger and excited" to get back to work.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Brent Johnson who covers politics for NJ.com, as Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. makes his return to Congress. Rep. Kean’s return comes after a months-long absence that he later revealed had been related to him being recently treated for depression. Addressing the House floor on Tuesday, Kean said that he has returned "healthier, stronger and excited" to get back to work.
Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.
Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown
The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.
Supreme Court upholds Trump's firings of the heads of independent federal agencies except the Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court ruling was expected to have a major impact on the power of the presidency.
The Supreme Court ruling was expected to have a major impact on the power of the presidency.
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejects Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a Trump-led challenge.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting a Trump-led challenge.
Trump attacks DC mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George online
Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.
Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.
Postal Service won't send mail ballots to states that don't release voter lists: report
The U.S. postmaster general said mail-in ballots may not be delivered to states that refuse to release detailed voters lists to the Trump administration.
The U.S. postmaster general said mail-in ballots may not be delivered to states that refuse to release detailed voters lists to the Trump administration.
Trump to nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director
A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
A onetime Oklahoma state trooper and former U.S. Marine is getting the nod to lead the nation’s immigration enforcement agency, President Donald Trump announced Saturday.
Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.
John Bolton, ex-Trump adviser, pleads guilty in classified files case
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.
John Bolton served as national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first administration before he later became a critic of Trump.