This week in review: Top White House headlines
Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss this week in White House headlines, including the current status of the media ban and President Trump's summit with China's President Xi.
Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss this week in White House headlines, including the current status of the media ban and President Trump's summit with China's President Xi.
'We're going to win the war very soon,' Trump says
"I think what's going to happen is we're going to win the war very soon," President Trump told Fox News' Aishah Hasnie on Sunday at the Presidents Cup at Medinah County Club. Trump said he believes oil prices will fall once the war ends, and said the U.S. is winning the war through economic pressure and military action.
"I think what's going to happen is we're going to win the war very soon," President Trump told Fox News' Aishah Hasnie on Sunday at the Presidents Cup at Medinah County Club. Trump said he believes oil prices will fall once the war ends, and said the U.S. is winning the war through economic pressure and military action.
Midterms 2026: Key Minnesota races to watch
Annette Meeks, CEO of Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the key races to watch in Minnesota this midterm election year.
Annette Meeks, CEO of Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the key races to watch in Minnesota this midterm election year.
South TX Latino voters potentially turning away from GOP
Reuters reporter David Hood-Nuño joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss why some South Texas Latino voters are turning away from the Republican Party, and how that could shake up the midterm races this November.
Reuters reporter David Hood-Nuño joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss why some South Texas Latino voters are turning away from the Republican Party, and how that could shake up the midterm races this November.
Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit
Orville Schell, vice president for the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society, joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss this week's summit with President Trump and China's President Xi.
Orville Schell, vice president for the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society, joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss this week's summit with President Trump and China's President Xi.
Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress
President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."
President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."
NJ lieutenant governor resigns after misconduct report
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned Friday effective immediately, less than 24 hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill publicly called for his resignation. The sudden departure followed the release of a 61-page independent investigation report conducted by a private law firm, which concluded that Caldwell had engaged in serious, repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment. Investigators found evidence that Caldwell made inappropriate romantic advances toward a staffer's friend and subsequently targeted the staffer with a harassing comment after being rejected. The report also revealed he had twice tried to improperly secure a state job promotion for a girlfriend and repeatedly brought unpaid personal guests to ticketed social events. While Caldwell and his legal counsel initially pushed back against the findings as a one-sided character assassination, mounting pressure from Governor Sherrill and both of New Jersey's U.S. senators ultimately led to his resignation just eight months into his term. Gov. Sherrill delivered remarks on Friday addressing the investigation and Caldwell's resignation.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned Friday effective immediately, less than 24 hours after Governor Mikie Sherrill publicly called for his resignation. The sudden departure followed the release of a 61-page independent investigation report conducted by a private law firm, which concluded that Caldwell had engaged in serious, repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment. Investigators found evidence that Caldwell made inappropriate romantic advances toward a staffer's friend and subsequently targeted the staffer with a harassing comment after being rejected. The report also revealed he had twice tried to improperly secure a state job promotion for a girlfriend and repeatedly brought unpaid personal guests to ticketed social events. While Caldwell and his legal counsel initially pushed back against the findings as a one-sided character assassination, mounting pressure from Governor Sherrill and both of New Jersey's U.S. senators ultimately led to his resignation just eight months into his term. Gov. Sherrill delivered remarks on Friday addressing the investigation and Caldwell's resignation.
NJ governor calls on lieutenant governor to resign
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) on Thursday released an independent investigation report and demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. The report substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations against Caldwell. Investigators concluded that Caldwell made inappropriate sexual remarks to a female staff members, improperly attempted to secure a state-job promotion for a romantic partner without disclosing their relationship and repeatedly brought personal guests to ticketed events without paying or obtaining ethics clearance. Sherrill said in a statement that Caldwell had "engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy" that persisted despite multiple warnings. She gave him a deadline to step down from his position by Friday. Sherrill and Caldwell ran together as a joint ticket and took office in January 2026. In New Jersey, the governor and lieutenant governor must run on a single joint ticket during the general election, which is partly why Sherrill's demand for his resignation marks a dramatic political split from her own chosen second-in-command.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) on Thursday released an independent investigation report and demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. The report substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations against Caldwell. Investigators concluded that Caldwell made inappropriate sexual remarks to a female staff members, improperly attempted to secure a state-job promotion for a romantic partner without disclosing their relationship and repeatedly brought personal guests to ticketed events without paying or obtaining ethics clearance. Sherrill said in a statement that Caldwell had "engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy" that persisted despite multiple warnings. She gave him a deadline to step down from his position by Friday. Sherrill and Caldwell ran together as a joint ticket and took office in January 2026. In New Jersey, the governor and lieutenant governor must run on a single joint ticket during the general election, which is partly why Sherrill's demand for his resignation marks a dramatic political split from her own chosen second-in-command.
CNN says reporters turned away from DC state dinner
We are learning more about President Donald Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from reporting at the White House. On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the administration to restore access to the outlets. Despite the order and the return of these reporters to the White House, according to CNN, some of their journalists were turned away when attempting to cover the ongoing state dinner that Trump is hosting in Washington, D.C.
We are learning more about President Donald Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from reporting at the White House. On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the administration to restore access to the outlets. Despite the order and the return of these reporters to the White House, according to CNN, some of their journalists were turned away when attempting to cover the ongoing state dinner that Trump is hosting in Washington, D.C.
Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
Missouri congressional map heads to SCOTUS once again
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Votebeat’s Jessica Huseman as the battle over Missouri’s congressional map returns to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time. This comes after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Donald Trump. Previously, the Supreme Court had twice blocked efforts to use it in November.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Votebeat’s Jessica Huseman as the battle over Missouri’s congressional map returns to the U.S. Supreme Court for a third time. This comes after an appeals court ordered the revival of new districts backed by President Donald Trump. Previously, the Supreme Court had twice blocked efforts to use it in November.
Trump welcomes China’s Xi with rare planeside greeting ahead of talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a planeside welcome from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after arriving in the U.S. for the second of two summits between the world leaders this year.
Rep. Greg Casar speaks on ICE shooting in Texas
Austin police are sharing more information and videos from their response to Sunday's ICE shooting in North Austin. New video released by APD appears to show 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez involved in a traffic stop with federal agents. On Wednesday, we heard remarks from local leaders, including Congressman Greg Casar, the U.S. Representative for Texas's 35th Congressional District. Rep. Casar had the chance to visit Wilber Garces Perez and do a “medical check” according to his remarks.
Austin police are sharing more information and videos from their response to Sunday's ICE shooting in North Austin. New video released by APD appears to show 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez involved in a traffic stop with federal agents. On Wednesday, we heard remarks from local leaders, including Congressman Greg Casar, the U.S. Representative for Texas's 35th Congressional District. Rep. Casar had the chance to visit Wilber Garces Perez and do a “medical check” according to his remarks.
Trump welcomes China's Xi to United States
LiveNOW is getting the latest details as China's President Xi Jinping arrives in the United States on Wednesday for a series of meetings with President Donald Trump. Reports indicate that Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived at Joint Base Andrews in the evening. China’s Xi hasn't visited the nation's capital in more than a decade. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Orville Schell, the VP of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society, as reports continue to emerge related to exactly what the two world leaders will be speaking about.
LiveNOW is getting the latest details as China's President Xi Jinping arrives in the United States on Wednesday for a series of meetings with President Donald Trump. Reports indicate that Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, arrived at Joint Base Andrews in the evening. China’s Xi hasn't visited the nation's capital in more than a decade. LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with Orville Schell, the VP of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society, as reports continue to emerge related to exactly what the two world leaders will be speaking about.
Middle East takes center stage at UN General Assembly
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report after President Donald Trump's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. During his remarks, Trump told world leaders that Iran is no longer the "bully of the Middle East" and that he has a "big decision" to make in regard to the war with Iran. We are learning more as ongoing conflict in the Middle East appears to be taking center stage at the UN General Assembly in New York City.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Prof. Alon Burstein from the @Israel-Palestine-Report after President Donald Trump's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. During his remarks, Trump told world leaders that Iran is no longer the "bully of the Middle East" and that he has a "big decision" to make in regard to the war with Iran. We are learning more as ongoing conflict in the Middle East appears to be taking center stage at the UN General Assembly in New York City.
Trump says Mamdani has ‘potential’ after NYC meeting
We were watching this Monday as President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for about an hour at Gracie Mansion to discuss affordable housing in the city. The pair of leaders spoke about a number of issues before taking questions from the press, which comes amid the temporary suspension of the White House television pool. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Jason Beeferman from POLITICO as the apparent "bromance" between the two appears to be continuing.
We were watching this Monday as President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for about an hour at Gracie Mansion to discuss affordable housing in the city. The pair of leaders spoke about a number of issues before taking questions from the press, which comes amid the temporary suspension of the White House television pool. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Jason Beeferman from POLITICO as the apparent "bromance" between the two appears to be continuing.
Major media outlets suing Trump admin after ban
We are learning more this week as the Trump administration is now reportedly being sued by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. This comes after President Donald Trump announced he would ban the media outlets from the White House. The lawsuit aims "to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes," the news outlets said. BrieAnna Frank, USA TODAY's First Amendment reporter, joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to learn more about the extent of the ban.
We are learning more this week as the Trump administration is now reportedly being sued by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. This comes after President Donald Trump announced he would ban the media outlets from the White House. The lawsuit aims "to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes," the news outlets said. BrieAnna Frank, USA TODAY's First Amendment reporter, joins LiveNOW’s Andy Mac to learn more about the extent of the ban.
Trump-Mamdani meeting at Gracie Mansion in NYC
We are now watching as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts President Donald Trump for a meeting at Gracie Mansion. This comes before the president addresses world leaders tomorrow at the United Nations General Assembly. This marks the third meeting between Trump and Mamdani since the mayor was elected in November, but the first between the two at Gracie Mansion.
We are now watching as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosts President Donald Trump for a meeting at Gracie Mansion. This comes before the president addresses world leaders tomorrow at the United Nations General Assembly. This marks the third meeting between Trump and Mamdani since the mayor was elected in November, but the first between the two at Gracie Mansion.
Trump has mentioned Biden nearly 900 times on the campaign trail
A new analysis shows President Donald Trump has made Joe Biden a political target on social media and in speeches, deflecting criticism on key national issues onto the former president.
A new analysis shows President Donald Trump has made Joe Biden a political target on social media and in speeches, deflecting criticism on key national issues onto the former president.
White House TV pool to suspend coverage of Trump events
White House television pool members FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News announced Monday they have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico, accusing the three outlets of publishing "fake news."
White House television pool members FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News announced Monday they have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico, accusing the three outlets of publishing "fake news."