Sen. Marsha Blackburn announces TN governor bid
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Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced that she's running for governor in Tennessee. Blackburn would be the state?s first female governor if she wins. She announced her plans to run Via X: "It?s official! I?m running for Governor to ensure Tennessee is America?s conservative leader for this generation and the next. I would be honored to have your support. #TNGov"

Noem on 'Speedway Slammer' ICE Detention center
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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the Trump administration's next "Alligator Alcatraz" will be Indiana's Miami Correctional Facility, dubbing it the "Speedway Slammer." She put out a post on X detailing the new ICE detention center: ?COMING SOON to Indiana: The Speedway Slammer. Today, we?re announcing a new partnership with the state of Indiana to expand detention bed space by 1,000 beds. Thanks to @GovBraun for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Indiana?s Speedway Slammer. Avoid arrest and self deport now using the @CBP Home App. This comes as Florida's detention center fills up and also amid claims of bad conditions within the Florida facility.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.

Witkoff in Russia ahead of ceasefire deadline
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President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Russia Wednesday, two days before Trump's Ukraine ceasefire deadline.

Abbott takes on top state Dem over redistricting vote
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is looking at serious consequences for the lawmakers who left the state in an attempt to halt a vote over redistricting in the state. Gov. Abbott has even filed a lawsuit against Rep. Gene Wu of Houston to remove the state Rep. from office as the showdown continues. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking once again to Brad Johnson, a senior reporter and managing editor for The Texan.

DOJ launches grand jury probe into 'Russiagate'
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AG Pam Bondi directed her staff to act on the criminal referral from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that relates to the alleged conspiracy to tie President Donald Trump to Russia. The Department of Justice is now opening a grand jury investigation into the matter. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Zack Smith, a Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

Texas Gov. Abbott sues to remove top Dem from office
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On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit to oust Democratic State Rep. Gene Wu from his leadership position in the House. Abbott labeled Wu "the ringleader" among Democratic lawmakers who departed the state as they aimed to obstruct a redistricting vote. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft has the latest.

RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development

The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.

FULL: Trump signs executive order on 2028 Olympics
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President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order creating the 2028 Olympics Task Force. He made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon from the South Court Auditorium. Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 LA Olympics organizing committee, also delivered a speech.

Sec. Sean Duffy on Drone dominance
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gives a news conference on ?American drone dominance.

President Trump answers questions from the roof
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President Trump took a walk on the roof of the White House this morning. During the brief stroll reporters shouted up to him to ask him what he was doing. He replied: "Taking a little walk."

Texas redistricting standoff continues
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Texas democratic lawmakers prevented their state's House of Representatives from moving forward on a redistricting map Monday by leaving the Lone Star State, preventing the House from achieving the quorum needed to conduct business.

Rep. Mace announces she is entering SC governor race
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Rep. Nancy Mace officially announced her candidacy to become the next governor of South Carolina on Monday, following days of anticipation. "This morning, I'm making it official. I am running to be your governor of the great state of South Carolina," Mace said during her announcement. LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft is speaking with Meg Kinnard, national politics reporter with the Associated Press.

TX Dems delay redistricting vote by leaving the state
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The political struggle in Texas continues over the redrawing of U.S. House maps. Dozens of Democratic legislators have recently left the state. Also in the news today, reports have shown the staff of Indiana's lieutenant governor allegedly shared an AI-altered video of a state lawmaker's wife from a talent show, seemingly depicting her unclothed. All of this and more comes from new reporting by Tom LoBianco with 24sight News. He joins LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft this evening.

Texas Dems hold press conference after arrest order
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Texas House Democrats held a press conference Monday in Illinois after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued a warrant for their arrest and said he will begin trying to remove them from office if they fail to return to Texas. Dozens of state Democrats fled the state in an attempt to avoid a vote on a redrawn electoral map. President Trump and other members of the Republican Party are seeking this redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Bondi directs DOJ to launch probe into Trump-Russia investigation

Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.

TX Gov. orders arrest of Dems who fled town over vote
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Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas authorities to arrest dozens of House Democrats who fled to Illinois and New York rather than stay for a vote on redrawing the state?s congressional map. LiveNOW?s Andy Mac is speaking with Katie Pratt, a nightside reporter for FOX 7 Austin News and FOX 32 Chicago Reporter Kasey Chronis.