Politics

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced Sunday that he won't seek reelection, coming after his vocal opposition to President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill.

President Trump criticized the corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a social media post on Saturday. Below is the full text of Trump's post on Truth Social: It is terrible what they are doing in Israel to Bibi Netanyahu. He is a War Hero, and a Prime Minister who did a fabulous job working with the United States to bring Great Success in getting rid of the dangerous Nuclear threat in Iran. Importantly, he is right now in the process of negotiating a Deal with Hamas, which will include getting the Hostages back. How is it possible that the Prime Minister of Israel can be forced to sit in a Courtroom all day long, over NOTHING (Cigars, Bugs Bunny Doll, etc.). It is a POLITICAL WITCH HUNT, very similar to the Witch Hunt that I was forced to endure. This travesty of “Justice” will interfere with both Iran and Hamas negotiations. In other words, it is INSANITY doing what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu. The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this. We just had a Great Victory with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu at the helm — And this greatly tarnishes our Victory. LET BIBI GO, HE’S GOT A BIG JOB TO DO!"

U.S. special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff is calling for a full investigation into the Iran intel leak, that claimed that the U.S. did not destroy Iran's three nuclear sites. President Trump saying that the sites were obliterated and dismantled. The person who leaked those classified documents could face some stiff consequences like a fine and a 5-year prison sentence. Dan Meyer, a national security partner at Tully Rinckey joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what happens next.

President Trump says he wants his spending bill, titled the "Big Beautiful Bill," passed by Friday. House Speaker Mike Johnson says the bill is close to being passed, but more discussions in the Senate are scheduled for today at 2 PM ET on Capitol Hill. Political Science Professor Grant Reeher breaks down what the bill?s passage will ultimately depend on.

While addressing the nation from the White House Press briefing room, President Trump was asked if he would consider bombing Iran again, the president responded with no hesitation saying "Without a question, absolutely." Meanwhile Iran's foreign minister is warning President Trump against disrespectful tone when speaking about the country. Mark Chandler, a former senior defense intelligence official joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss.

On Friday, in a 6-3 decision authored by conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant win to President Donald Trump. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall is interviewing Professor Robert Steinbuch from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as further details emerge.

LiveNOW's Andrew Craft speaks with National Journal congressional reporter Savannah Behrmann on where the 'big, beautiful bill' stands as Congress works to vote on it by the July 4 holiday.

President Trump hosted representatives from the nations of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo in the Oval Office after signing a U.S.-brokered peace agreement. President Trump was joined by Rwanda's foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Congo's foreign minister Th?r?se Kayikwamba Wagner.

The termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians was announced Friday by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. According to a news release issued by the Department of Homeland Security, the TPS designation for Haiti expires Aug. 3 and the termination will be effective Tuesday, Sept. 2. ?This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary,? a DHS spokesperson said in a statement. ?The environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home. We encourage these individuals to take advantage of the Department?s resources in returning to Haiti, which can be arranged through the CBP Home app. Haitian nationals may pursue lawful status through other immigration benefit requests, if eligible.?

President Trump delivers remarks after a divided Supreme Court ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump?s restrictions on birthright citizenship. The president taking to Truth social to announce what he's calling a major win. "

A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump?s restrictions on birthright citizenship.

Speaker Johnson delivered remarks ahead of the House receiving a classified briefing on Iran.

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran did not stop the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from firing off a post on X and going after President Donald Trump. "The U.S. president stated, ?Iran must surrender.? Needless to say, this statement is too big to come out of the U.S. president's mouth," says Khamenei. To talk about this and more breaking news is the Atlantic Council?s Jonathan Panikoff.

Retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst Hal Kempfer discussed the latest on 'Operation Midnight Hammer' with LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft. This follows the Defense Intelligence Agency's 'low confidence' assessment on whether some uranium was moved prior to strikes by the United States. Also, questions remain over whether or not Iran's nuclear materials were truly 'obliterated'.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke to reporters after receiving a Senate-wide classified briefing on "Operation Midnight Hammer." Graham called the strikes against Iran, "brilliant, bold, necessary and effective." Graham also said the Iran nuclear program is set back, "years, not months."