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.
Senate fails to pass war powers resolution
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
LIVE: Texas US Senate primary results 2026
The U.S. Senate race remains unclear after the Texas primaries Tuesday.
The U.S. Senate race remains unclear after the Texas primaries Tuesday.
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Texas primary 2026 results, Senate race updates
We are getting all the latest updates as we take a look at election results coming out of the Lone Star State. Texans have gone to the polls tonight to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. The Associated Press is reporting that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will be heading to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. The runoff election will take place on May 26, 2026. We are also hearing from current Representative Jasmine Crockett, who addressed supporters before the night ended regarding election results.
We are getting all the latest updates as we take a look at election results coming out of the Lone Star State. Texans have gone to the polls tonight to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. The Associated Press is reporting that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will be heading to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. The runoff election will take place on May 26, 2026. We are also hearing from current Representative Jasmine Crockett, who addressed supporters before the night ended regarding election results.
Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
Congressman reacts after Rubio briefs lawmakers
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Congressman Pat Fallon who serves the 4th District of Texas after the State Department met with Congress on Tuesday. The meeting comes as operations in Iran continued, with President Donald Trump recently saying that the U.S. has "the capability to go far longer". The surprise attack on the Islamic Republic killed its leader Saturday and threw much of the Middle East into uncertainty. The U.S. military said this week that they had destroyed Islamic and Iranian facilities and sites during their operations.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Congressman Pat Fallon who serves the 4th District of Texas after the State Department met with Congress on Tuesday. The meeting comes as operations in Iran continued, with President Donald Trump recently saying that the U.S. has "the capability to go far longer". The surprise attack on the Islamic Republic killed its leader Saturday and threw much of the Middle East into uncertainty. The U.S. military said this week that they had destroyed Islamic and Iranian facilities and sites during their operations.
New legislation would tax billionaires for $3K payouts to US households
The proposed legislation promises $3,000 payouts to families earning under $150K.
The proposed legislation promises $3,000 payouts to families earning under $150K.
Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.