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."

Army chief of staff ordered to step down immediately
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We are now learning that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly asked the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down. The Pentagon made the announcement on Thursday without giving an initial reason for the departure. Gen. Randy George “will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately,” said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s top spokesman. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Konstantin Toropin from the Associated Press as the move comes as the United States continues to wage war against Iran. 

Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says

U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.

Pam Bondi ousted as attorney general, Todd Blanche to become interim AG

President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. In a Truth Social post Thursday afternoon, Trump thanked Bondi for her service to his administration.

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security

President Donald Trump says he'll sign an order to resume pay for the Department of Homeland Security. Here's what to know.

Republican leaders in Congress announce plan to end Homeland Security shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune have announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and try to end a record partial government shutdown.

Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.

DHS pauses ICE warehouse purchases to review Noem contracts

ICE warehouse purchases have been paused while contracts are being reviewed amid the leadership switch at Homeland Security, according to anonymous DHS officials.

Kristi Noem, Trump respond to shocking cross-dressing photos tied to her husband

Newly released photos appeared to show the husband of former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem cross-dressing in private messages to a number of women.

Trump signs order on mail-in voting integrity
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LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with David Becker, the Executive Director for the Center For Election Innovation & Research, as President Donald Trump signs an executive order targeting mail-in voting and voter eligibility. Trump said the order is focused on "voter integrity and Mail-In ballots" and on "stopping the massive cheating that’s gone on." Reports indicate that the order will work to direct federal agencies to work with states to compile lists of eligible voters using federal citizenship and identity data. 

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.