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.

Amendment to redraw VA maps gets green light
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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. 

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.

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.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer to resign as Labor Secretary
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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.

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."

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Trump aims to help veterans with ‘breakthrough’ drugs
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday morning to fast-track the study of using psychedelics to treat Americans living with depression, PTSD, addiction, and other conditions. Trump said that the action was going to directly impact veterans in particular. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Juliana Mercer, a Marine Corps veteran and Executive Director of Healing Breakthrough, an organization that advocates for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans. 

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report

FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”

Kamala Harris hints at presidential run: How she polls versus JD Vance, Tucker Carlson

While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.

Acting ICE Director submits resignation
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday. Lyons will stay in the role until May 31. 

Report: Gabbard raised concerns about spy law with Trump
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Politico reporter John Sakellariadis joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss his reporting that DNI Tulsi Gabbard expressed concerns about reauthorizing a key spy authority with President Trump directly. 

White House probing disappearances, deaths of US scientists: 'Pretty serious stuff'

The White House says it will look into the disappearances and deaths of several U.S. government employees who had access to highly classified nuclear and space information.

ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department for the whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Donald Trump’s 2019 impeachment and for the former intelligence community inspector general who notified Congress of the allegations, Fox News Digital has learned.

Erica Schwartz being considered by Trump administration to lead CDC

Erica Schwartz is under consideration to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which has faced turnover with leadership and controversy over vaccine policies.

Justice Jackson criticizes conservative justices’ pro-Trump court rulings

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns over the high court’s expedited rulings in emergency cases that she argues can be managed by the lower courts.