Trump, Musk going through 'big, beautiful breakup'
The rift between President Trump and Elon Musk seems to be impacting the Senate’s ability to pass the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, according to National Journal Correspondent Savannah Behrmann. She joined LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss this back and forth happening in Washington, D.C. The non-partisan budget office estimates that the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost $2.4 trillion. However, members of the Senate aren’t all in agreement regarding the amount of deficit this bill will add. Due to the feud between President Trump and Musk, there is a “growing fracture” within the Republican Party. To figure out how much deficit will be added, Sen.Ron Johnson has requested for multiple data that he wants to present in front of the Senate Republicans. With EV tax credits being taken out of the bill, Musk argues that “Electric Vehicles are being unfairly target”, whereas, Republicans argue that this is a way for a “fair share of the road” with other non-electric vehicles. The Senate Republicans originally proposed two separate reconciliation bills: one bill focusing on tax and another focusing on immigration and national security. This topic is still afloat but is currently undecided.
The rift between President Trump and Elon Musk seems to be impacting the Senate’s ability to pass the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, according to National Journal Correspondent Savannah Behrmann. She joined LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss this back and forth happening in Washington, D.C. The non-partisan budget office estimates that the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will cost $2.4 trillion. However, members of the Senate aren’t all in agreement regarding the amount of deficit this bill will add. Due to the feud between President Trump and Musk, there is a “growing fracture” within the Republican Party. To figure out how much deficit will be added, Sen.Ron Johnson has requested for multiple data that he wants to present in front of the Senate Republicans. With EV tax credits being taken out of the bill, Musk argues that “Electric Vehicles are being unfairly target”, whereas, Republicans argue that this is a way for a “fair share of the road” with other non-electric vehicles. The Senate Republicans originally proposed two separate reconciliation bills: one bill focusing on tax and another focusing on immigration and national security. This topic is still afloat but is currently undecided.
President Trump and Musk feud erupts on social media
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted into a public feud Thursday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with the Washington Examiner's Christian Datoc.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted into a public feud Thursday. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with the Washington Examiner's Christian Datoc.
Lawmakers react to Trump-Musk feud
After a string of social media posts between President Trump and Elon Musk, lawmakers reacted to the ongoing feud between the once-allies while talking to reporters on Capitol Hill.
After a string of social media posts between President Trump and Elon Musk, lawmakers reacted to the ongoing feud between the once-allies while talking to reporters on Capitol Hill.
Trump holds roundtable with Fraternal Order of Police
President Trump took part in a roundtable discussion with the Fraternal Order of Police. The organization has shown their support for the president's "big, beautiful" budget bill, highlighting tax cuts aimed at earned income and overtime pay.
President Trump took part in a roundtable discussion with the Fraternal Order of Police. The organization has shown their support for the president's "big, beautiful" budget bill, highlighting tax cuts aimed at earned income and overtime pay.
Trump meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss tariffs, Ukraine
The two leaders met at the White House on Thursday as they work to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, while helping to minimize trade tensions that present a risk to Germany’s economy.
The two leaders met at the White House on Thursday as they work to keep the U.S. on board with Western support for Ukraine, while helping to minimize trade tensions that present a risk to Germany’s economy.
Pres. Trump take questions in oval office
President Trump and Germany's new chancellor held bilateral talks in the Oval office. During the meeting president Trump spoke about Elon Musk, trade talks with China, the war between Russia and Ukraine, inflation and more.
President Trump and Germany's new chancellor held bilateral talks in the Oval office. During the meeting president Trump spoke about Elon Musk, trade talks with China, the war between Russia and Ukraine, inflation and more.
Pres. Trump on Elon: 'We had a great relationship'
President Trump spoke out about his relationship with Elon Musk following his exit and criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill." When questioned about the two's relationship president Trump said that he was very surprised by Elon's remarks and did not know if they'd be friends again. He also voiced his disappointment in his former right hand man.
President Trump spoke out about his relationship with Elon Musk following his exit and criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill." When questioned about the two's relationship president Trump said that he was very surprised by Elon's remarks and did not know if they'd be friends again. He also voiced his disappointment in his former right hand man.
Trump calls Xi Jinping
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday, and both countries pledged to restart tariff and trade talks in the coming days. Trump hailed the call as "positive" on Thursday, with both leaders inviting the other to visit their respective countries. Chinese state media said Xi urged Trump to remove 'negative' trade measures on his country. Trump said he would have a team led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer shepherd the talks.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday, and both countries pledged to restart tariff and trade talks in the coming days. Trump hailed the call as "positive" on Thursday, with both leaders inviting the other to visit their respective countries. Chinese state media said Xi urged Trump to remove 'negative' trade measures on his country. Trump said he would have a team led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer shepherd the talks.
Missouri ‘soccer mom’ facing deportation is released from custody
A Missouri town is celebrating the return of their beloved Carol, a soccer mom who was jailed for more than a month and targeted for deportation.
A Missouri town is celebrating the return of their beloved Carol, a soccer mom who was jailed for more than a month and targeted for deportation.
Hegseth speaks in Brussels
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he's confident NATO allies will agree to Donald Trump's push for a big increase in defense spending. Trump wants member nations to raise their defense budgets to 5% of their GDP?more than double the current 2% goal. Hegseth added that this change needs to happen by the upcoming NATO summit later this June. He says NATO alliances cannot continue to rely on the US for defense. "The United States is proud to be here, to stand with our allies, but our message is gonna continue to be clear: It's deterrence and peace through strength, but it cannot be reliance," Hegseth told reporters ahead of a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday. "It cannot and will not be reliance on America. It can't just be U.S. capabilities," he said.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he's confident NATO allies will agree to Donald Trump's push for a big increase in defense spending. Trump wants member nations to raise their defense budgets to 5% of their GDP?more than double the current 2% goal. Hegseth added that this change needs to happen by the upcoming NATO summit later this June. He says NATO alliances cannot continue to rely on the US for defense. "The United States is proud to be here, to stand with our allies, but our message is gonna continue to be clear: It's deterrence and peace through strength, but it cannot be reliance," Hegseth told reporters ahead of a NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels on Thursday. "It cannot and will not be reliance on America. It can't just be U.S. capabilities," he said.
Ex-Biden press secretary Jean-Pierre reveals new book
Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Bill Scher join LiveNOW's Christina Evans to react to former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre leaving the Democratic Party.
Dr. Benjamin Chavis and Bill Scher join LiveNOW's Christina Evans to react to former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre leaving the Democratic Party.
President Trump announces new travel ban
President Donald Trump announced that he is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, which will prevent a dozen countries from entering the United States.
President Donald Trump announced that he is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, which will prevent a dozen countries from entering the United States.
Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party; to release book
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is out with a new book, set to be released this fall.
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is out with a new book, set to be released this fall.
President Trump speaks at White House Summer Soiree
President Donald Trump delivered remarks Wednesday at the White House's "Summer Soiree." Supporters gathered on the South Lawn to celebrate the work of hundreds of Trump's top appointees. It comes after the president met with Republican lawmakers in an effort to advance a massive budget reconciliation dubbed the "big, beautiful" bill.
President Donald Trump delivered remarks Wednesday at the White House's "Summer Soiree." Supporters gathered on the South Lawn to celebrate the work of hundreds of Trump's top appointees. It comes after the president met with Republican lawmakers in an effort to advance a massive budget reconciliation dubbed the "big, beautiful" bill.
Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party, details Biden’s exit in new book
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent, according to the publisher of her upcoming book.
Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has left the Democratic Party and registered as an independent, according to the publisher of her upcoming book.
Trump's budget bill will add $2T to deficit, CBO says
President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" would raise the deficit by $2.4 trillion over a decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the budget back-and-forth with Erica York from the Tax Foundation.
President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" would raise the deficit by $2.4 trillion over a decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the budget back-and-forth with Erica York from the Tax Foundation.
DeSantis wants to revise tenure at FL universities
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about revising tenure at colleges and universities in the state. DeSantis said higher education has lost its way while speaking at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about revising tenure at colleges and universities in the state. DeSantis said higher education has lost its way while speaking at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami.
House democrats hold weekly press conference
House democrats and leaders held a press conference on Wednesday. They discussed President Trump's controversial "Big Beautiful bill" and it's potential impacts on Americans.
House democrats and leaders held a press conference on Wednesday. They discussed President Trump's controversial "Big Beautiful bill" and it's potential impacts on Americans.
Trump's budget bill will leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill would leave an additional 10.9 million Americans without health insurance and increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, the CBO estimates.
Trump’s “big, beautiful" budget bill would leave an additional 10.9 million Americans without health insurance and increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, the CBO estimates.
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era emergency abortion guidelines
The Biden administration tried to preserve abortion access for serious cases in which women experienced medical emergencies and needed an abortion to prevent organ loss and other complications.
The Biden administration tried to preserve abortion access for serious cases in which women experienced medical emergencies and needed an abortion to prevent organ loss and other complications.