Iran latest: Trump seeks 'grand bargain' in Iran deal, Vance says; Israel-Lebanese meeting called 'productive'
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz went into effect on Monday morning, with President Donald Trump threatening to eliminate Iranian ships that try to run it.
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz went into effect on Monday morning, with President Donald Trump threatening to eliminate Iranian ships that try to run it.
Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
DOJ report alleges Biden-era weaponization against pro-life Americans
The Justice Department released a report alleging the Biden administration misused the FACE Act to target anti-abortion activists.
The Justice Department released a report alleging the Biden administration misused the FACE Act to target anti-abortion activists.
Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.
Pope Leo says he has 'no fear' of the Trump admin
President Donald Trump has recently criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media over what appears to be differences related to the ongoing conflict in Iran. "Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump began in a lengthy post. "I have no fear of the Trump administration," Pope Leo told reporters in response. White House reporter Sophia Cai, co-author of West Wing Playbook at POLITICO, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss this story and the latest White House headlines.
President Donald Trump has recently criticized Pope Leo XIV on social media over what appears to be differences related to the ongoing conflict in Iran. "Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump began in a lengthy post. "I have no fear of the Trump administration," Pope Leo told reporters in response. White House reporter Sophia Cai, co-author of West Wing Playbook at POLITICO, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss this story and the latest White House headlines.
'Whisper network' on Cap Hill sounded alarm on Swalwell
Politico reporter Jeremy White joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss his reporting about who on Capitol Hill may have previously known about the sexual misconduct and assault allegations against Rep. Swalwell (D-CA), and how the women who came forward brought the "whisper network" to light. Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and announced his resignation from Congress after on Monday.
Politico reporter Jeremy White joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss his reporting about who on Capitol Hill may have previously known about the sexual misconduct and assault allegations against Rep. Swalwell (D-CA), and how the women who came forward brought the "whisper network" to light. Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and announced his resignation from Congress after on Monday.
Rep. Swalwell resignation comes amid misconduct claims
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff, a Staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, as Congressman Eric Swalwell announces he is resigning from his seat as representative of California's 14th congressional district. The announcement comes just days after the Chronicle reported on allegations against the sitting Congressman. Reports indicate that the House Ethics Committee had begun an investigation into whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff, a Staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, as Congressman Eric Swalwell announces he is resigning from his seat as representative of California's 14th congressional district. The announcement comes just days after the Chronicle reported on allegations against the sitting Congressman. Reports indicate that the House Ethics Committee had begun an investigation into whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct.
Rep. Gonzales to retire after staffer affair admission
We are now hearing that Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. The Congressman from Texas has already announced that he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Republican leaders in the House had called on Gonzales to not seek reelection.
We are now hearing that Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. The Congressman from Texas has already announced that he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Republican leaders in the House had called on Gonzales to not seek reelection.
Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.
Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.
Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Cuba’s president cautions US against targeting island or trying to remove him
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries as Díaz-Canel has blamed the U.S. for a hostile stance, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries as Díaz-Canel has blamed the U.S. for a hostile stance, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.
Trump blasts Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social: “Weak on crime" and foreign policy
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
President Donald Trump took aim at Pope Leo XIV in a Truth Social post on Sunday night following recent comments from the pontiff, and took credit for the Illinois native’s elevation to the papacy.
Trump admits gas prices could remain high through November elections
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
President Donald Trump acknowledged in a Sunday interview that gas prices may rise after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran to end the ongoing war stalled.
Congress returns to Washington following recess
We are now learning that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We are also watching as California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is now denying allegations of misconduct following a report that said he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer. LiveNOW's Andy Mac and Axios congressional reporter Kate Santaliz are discussing what could be this week’s top headlines as Congress resumes work on Monday.
We are now learning that former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We are also watching as California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell is now denying allegations of misconduct following a report that said he allegedly sexually assaulted a former staffer. LiveNOW's Andy Mac and Axios congressional reporter Kate Santaliz are discussing what could be this week’s top headlines as Congress resumes work on Monday.
White House keeping Kristi Noem's $70M luxury jet, report says
A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.
A $70 million luxury jet that critics used to highlight Kristi Noem’s wasteful spending will be kept by the White House, despite her departure from the administration, reports say.
Judge rules Pentagon violated order to restore press access
A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.
A federal judge found the Pentagon in violation of a court order to restore full access to New York Times reporters.
Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Biden-appointed judge at center of clashes with Trump administration issues new immigration block
Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
Biden-appointed Judge Brian Murphy blocked the deportation of thousands of Ethiopian migrants, finding DHS did not follow proper protocols to cancel their temporary protected status.
Tribal colleges would 'close within a year' if Trump budget passes, leaders say
President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.
President Trump’s 2027 budget would slash billions in funding to tribal nations, much of which is owed to tribes as part of treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government.