Push for White House ballroom accelerated by Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
The Trump administration was quick to seize upon Saturday night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner as an example of why the proposed ballroom for the East Wing is so important.
New spy powers plan from Johnson faces opposition
We are learning the latest after House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, offered a new plan last week centered around rules for spying on foreigners. The GOP’s proposal looks to extend a significant portion of the government's surveillance authority from a two-year to a three-year sunset period. The expiration date for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set for April 30. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Glenn S. Gerstell, who served as the general counsel of the National Security Agency (NSA) from 2015 to 2020.
We are learning the latest after House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, offered a new plan last week centered around rules for spying on foreigners. The GOP’s proposal looks to extend a significant portion of the government's surveillance authority from a two-year to a three-year sunset period. The expiration date for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is set for April 30. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Glenn S. Gerstell, who served as the general counsel of the National Security Agency (NSA) from 2015 to 2020.
Trump asked to compare WHCA shooting to Butler attack
We are getting the latest updates on Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Donald Trump was in attendance. Law enforcement officials believe the alleged gunman intended to target administration members in attendance at the dinner. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with POLITICO White House Reporter, Sophia Cai, who had the opportunity to ask President Trump about how this shooting compared to the past assassination attempt he faced in Butler, Pennsylvania.
We are getting the latest updates on Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Donald Trump was in attendance. Law enforcement officials believe the alleged gunman intended to target administration members in attendance at the dinner. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with POLITICO White House Reporter, Sophia Cai, who had the opportunity to ask President Trump about how this shooting compared to the past assassination attempt he faced in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.
Security changes discussed after WHCD shooting in DC
We are learning that security remains on high alert after a gunman opened fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Donald Trump and the first lady were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Reportedly, there have been discussions amongst security officials surrounding whether or not the shooting would impact King Charles’ visit to the U.S. this week. Tim Miller is a former Secret Service Agent and he joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to speak about potential changes to security that might be taking place in the wake of the Washington D.C. shooting.
We are learning that security remains on high alert after a gunman opened fire outside the Hilton hotel where President Donald Trump and the first lady were attending the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Reportedly, there have been discussions amongst security officials surrounding whether or not the shooting would impact King Charles’ visit to the U.S. this week. Tim Miller is a former Secret Service Agent and he joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to speak about potential changes to security that might be taking place in the wake of the Washington D.C. shooting.
Reporter recounts moments after WHCD shooting
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were present when shots rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Saturday night. Gavin J. Quinton is with the Los Angeles Times and he was on the scene with a number of other reporters as a suspected gunman reportedly sought out members of the Trump administration. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said during a news conference after the incident that the suspect will be arraigned on Monday in a federal court.
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were present when shots rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner Saturday night. Gavin J. Quinton is with the Los Angeles Times and he was on the scene with a number of other reporters as a suspected gunman reportedly sought out members of the Trump administration. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said during a news conference after the incident that the suspect will be arraigned on Monday in a federal court.
Suspected 'lone wolf' WHCA dinner gunman identified
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Will Weissert from The Associated Press about last night’s chaotic White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Donald Trump and the first lady were spending the evening. This comes after gunfire erupted near the annual event, where Weissert was also in attendance. Law enforcement later identified the suspect in the shooting as Cole Tomas Allen. Metropolitan Police Department D.C. Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll said Allen, 31, was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Will Weissert from The Associated Press about last night’s chaotic White House Correspondents’ Dinner where President Donald Trump and the first lady were spending the evening. This comes after gunfire erupted near the annual event, where Weissert was also in attendance. Law enforcement later identified the suspect in the shooting as Cole Tomas Allen. Metropolitan Police Department D.C. Interim Chief Jeffery Carroll said Allen, 31, was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and multiple knives.
Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to shutdown
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.
Trump says WHCA dinner gunman was "lone wolf" from California
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance were among those in attendance at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night when shots rang out as a gunman rushed into the annual event.
Wiles tightens grip on Trump Cabinet travel
We are hearing new reporting from Sophia Cai and the team at POLITICO this week who say that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is tightening control over Cabinet officials’ international travel. Wiles is reportedly directing senior members of the Trump administration to limit trips abroad. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Sophia Cai about why this directive is coming right before the midterm elections after new reporting from POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook.
We are hearing new reporting from Sophia Cai and the team at POLITICO this week who say that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is tightening control over Cabinet officials’ international travel. Wiles is reportedly directing senior members of the Trump administration to limit trips abroad. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Sophia Cai about why this directive is coming right before the midterm elections after new reporting from POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook.
DOJ to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Department of Justice drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing path for Warsh
With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.
With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.
Top takeaways from the California governor's debate
Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down the major takeaways from the first debate between California's top candidates for governor since Eric Swalwell's exit from the race.
Political analyst Brian Sobel joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down the major takeaways from the first debate between California's top candidates for governor since Eric Swalwell's exit from the race.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Poll reveals record low support for Congress
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.