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.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Amendment to redraw VA maps gets green light
Virginians voted on Tuesday to pass a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional district map ahead of November's midterm elections. According to our partners at FOX 5 Washington, D.C., the Virginia General Assembly has already approved the new map. The Virginia Public Access Project says the redrawing would drastically shift the state in the Democrats' favor. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as the now passed proposed map could swing the state in Democrats' favor in November's midterm elections.
Virginians voted on Tuesday to pass a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional district map ahead of November's midterm elections. According to our partners at FOX 5 Washington, D.C., the Virginia General Assembly has already approved the new map. The Virginia Public Access Project says the redrawing would drastically shift the state in the Democrats' favor. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as the now passed proposed map could swing the state in Democrats' favor in November's midterm elections.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
Lori Chavez-DeRemer to resign as Labor Secretary
President Donald Trump's administration announced Monday that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her Cabinet post. The news comes after a series of alleged abuses, including reports of her having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job. Unlike other recent Cabinet departures, Chavez-DeRemer’s exit was announced by a White House aide, not by the president on social media.
President Donald Trump's administration announced Monday that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her Cabinet post. The news comes after a series of alleged abuses, including reports of her having an affair with a subordinate and drinking alcohol on the job. Unlike other recent Cabinet departures, Chavez-DeRemer’s exit was announced by a White House aide, not by the president on social media.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns: What to know
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Canadian PM calls Canada’s economic ties with US a 'weakness' that must change
In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."
In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."



















