Alexander Butterfield, Nixon aide who revealed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Alexander Butterfield, a former White House aide who exposed the recordings that revealed the Watergate scandal, has died. He was 99 years old.
Sen. Cory Booker proposes ‘Keep Your Pay Act,’ eliminating federal income tax on first $75,000
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., facing a re-election campaign in 2026, announced a new tax-cut bill, the Keep Your Pay Act, that would eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households and expand key tax credits for working families.
Federal judge rules Kari Lake lacked authority over Voice of America layoffs
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked the legal authority to take actions that largely dismantled Voice of America.
Rep. Zach Nunn reflects on dignified transfer
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) attended the dignified transfer for the six U.S. troops killed in a strike this week. He joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to reflect on the moment.
Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) attended the dignified transfer for the six U.S. troops killed in a strike this week. He joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to reflect on the moment.
White House releases national cyber strategy
Former general counsel for the NSA Glenn Gerstell joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the White House's newly-released National Cyber Strategy.
Former general counsel for the NSA Glenn Gerstell joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the White House's newly-released National Cyber Strategy.
Trump takes questions from reporters on Air Force One
President Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday. He was accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Trump spoke about the ongoing conflict in Iran.
President Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday. He was accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Trump spoke about the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Trump attends dignified transfer for 6 U.S. soldiers
President Trump attended the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike in the Middle East.
President Trump attended the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike in the Middle East.
US military: Is there a draft in 2026?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.
Shield of the Americas: Trump wants Latin America to use military force against cartels
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
President Trump is hosting Latin American leaders in Florida for the new Shield of the Americas summit, as Kristi Noem steps in as special envoy.
DOJ releases more Epstein files accusing Trump of sexual assault
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
The Department of Justice has released a series of FBI interviews with a woman who claims President Donald Trump sexually and physically assaulted her when she was between 13 and 15 years old.
Tracking top political headlines from Washington, D.C.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking about today’s top political headlines with Bo Erickson, a US politics correspondent with Reuters based in Washington, DC. Major headlines from today include Iran launching continued attacks against Israel, American bases, and other countries in the region. Additionally, Iran issued a direct threat to the United States following the torpedoing of an Iranian warship. We are also learning more after President Donald Trump said that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking about today’s top political headlines with Bo Erickson, a US politics correspondent with Reuters based in Washington, DC. Major headlines from today include Iran launching continued attacks against Israel, American bases, and other countries in the region. Additionally, Iran issued a direct threat to the United States following the torpedoing of an Iranian warship. We are also learning more after President Donald Trump said that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Noem leaves DHS, will now work to ‘dismantle cartels’
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sophia Cai, a White House reporter at POLITICO and co-author of West Wing Playbook, as we hear Kristi Noem is leaving her current position at the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said he’s replacing Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Sophia Cai, a White House reporter at POLITICO and co-author of West Wing Playbook, as we hear Kristi Noem is leaving her current position at the Department of Homeland Security. President Donald Trump said he’s replacing Noem with Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Noem is the first Cabinet secretary to leave during Trump’s second term.
DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
House rejects Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
The U.S. House has narrowly rejected a war powers resolution that would have stopped President Trump from further attacks on Iran without congressional approval.
RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.
Markwayne Mullin: What to know about the Oklahoma senator nominated to replace Kristi Noem
President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary after Kristi Noem’s ouster.
President Donald Trump nominated Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary after Kristi Noem’s ouster.
Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
Pam Bondi faces subpoena to answer questions over Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
The House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice Department’s management of files tied to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.
Texas primary update: Talarico gives victory speech
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon." This comes as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff during Tuesday’s primary. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates from yesterday’s primary race with Lauren Green, a congressional reporter at the Washington Examiner. We are also hearing from Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico as he gives his victory speech from Austin.
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon." This comes as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff during Tuesday’s primary. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates from yesterday’s primary race with Lauren Green, a congressional reporter at the Washington Examiner. We are also hearing from Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico as he gives his victory speech from Austin.