Palm Beach airport renamed for President Trump
The Palm Beach International Airport has been redesignated as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, the FAA announced. The name change is a nod to the president's longstanding ties to the area, as he frequently uses the airport when traveling to and from his Mar-a-Lago club. This is the first time an airport has been named after a sitting U.S. president. "Trump Force One," the Trump Organization's private plane, was the first plane to arrive at the airport under the new name early Thursday morning. Trump's son Eric Trump was aboard the plane. The airport code will change from PBI to DJT in August.
The Palm Beach International Airport has been redesignated as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, the FAA announced. The name change is a nod to the president's longstanding ties to the area, as he frequently uses the airport when traveling to and from his Mar-a-Lago club. This is the first time an airport has been named after a sitting U.S. president. "Trump Force One," the Trump Organization's private plane, was the first plane to arrive at the airport under the new name early Thursday morning. Trump's son Eric Trump was aboard the plane. The airport code will change from PBI to DJT in August.
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty in pool vandalism case
We are learning more this week as David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. According to reports, Hearn entered the plea through one of his attorneys during his initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court. We are learning now that a status hearing was scheduled for Aug. 5. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible repercussions that Hearn could face with former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi.
We are learning more this week as David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. According to reports, Hearn entered the plea through one of his attorneys during his initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court. We are learning now that a status hearing was scheduled for Aug. 5. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the possible repercussions that Hearn could face with former federal prosecutor, Gene Rossi.
Trump administration puts pressure on states to revise election practices
The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.
The Trump administration is pushing states to alter their election practices using a mix of legal and financial penalties, including state officials facing potential criminal prosecution and local governments losing antiterrorism grants for not following election rules.
Trump admin uncovers 7,100% surge in Medicare skin substitute claims, says fraud crackdown blocked millions
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for skin substitutes in just six years.
DOJ warns states of possible prosecution over noncitizen voting
The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.
The Justice Department has issued a warning to election administrators nationwide, stating they could face federal criminal prosecution if they knowingly allow noncitizens to register or cast ballots.
Graham Platner plans to withdraw from ME Senate race
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff with The Washington Post as Democrat Graham Platner announces his plans to withdraw from the competitive Senate race in Maine. Platner has been backed by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders and was working to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. LiveNOW is also speaking with Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo as Dems scramble to find a new candidate to take on Collins come November.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff with The Washington Post as Democrat Graham Platner announces his plans to withdraw from the competitive Senate race in Maine. Platner has been backed by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders and was working to challenge longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. LiveNOW is also speaking with Democratic strategist Michael Trujillo as Dems scramble to find a new candidate to take on Collins come November.
Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal
The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.
The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race
We are now learning that Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign on Wednesday. This comes amid growing calls from top Democrats across the country for him to quit the race. Platner's exit from the race comes five days before a crucial deadline, which, if he had missed, would have prevented Maine Democrats from replacing him with a new nominee on the general election ballot. Platner has previously called the allegations against him "false" after a Politico story was published detailing allegations against him.
We are now learning that Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign on Wednesday. This comes amid growing calls from top Democrats across the country for him to quit the race. Platner's exit from the race comes five days before a crucial deadline, which, if he had missed, would have prevented Maine Democrats from replacing him with a new nominee on the general election ballot. Platner has previously called the allegations against him "false" after a Politico story was published detailing allegations against him.
Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement as senator remains hospitalized
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
Trump prepares to meet NATO allies at Turkey summit
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with James “Jim” S. Gilmore III, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as President Donald Trump prepares to travel to Turkey for a NATO summit this week. President Trump has continued to push NATO allies to spend more on defense. However, heading into this week’s summit, the president’s top concern appears to have shifted. "We don’t need their money — we don’t need anything. I just want loyalty," Trump said during a visit last month by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick is speaking with James “Jim” S. Gilmore III, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as President Donald Trump prepares to travel to Turkey for a NATO summit this week. President Trump has continued to push NATO allies to spend more on defense. However, heading into this week’s summit, the president’s top concern appears to have shifted. "We don’t need their money — we don’t need anything. I just want loyalty," Trump said during a visit last month by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Mitch McConnell still hospitalized over 2 weeks after 911 call
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for two and a half weeks. His office still hasn't said why.
Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
Dem socialists ride wave of momentum after major wins
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom LoBianco, a veteran national politics reporter and editor of 24sight News, as Melat Kiros scored a massive win in Colorado. Kiros ran for Colorado's 1st Congressional District and was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the Working Families Party (WFP) and the Justice Democrats.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom LoBianco, a veteran national politics reporter and editor of 24sight News, as Melat Kiros scored a massive win in Colorado. Kiros ran for Colorado's 1st Congressional District and was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the Working Families Party (WFP) and the Justice Democrats.
Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Dem socialist Melat Kiros wins Colorado primary
We are now learning that Rep. Diana DeGette is projected to lose her reelection bid to former attorney and current PhD student Melat Kiros. This marks another recent occasion where a democratic socialist has won in a competitive House primary this cycle. The Associated Press called the race in favor of the 29-year-old democratic socialist Kiros, who is likely to reach Congress with the Colorado district covering the dark blue city of Denver.
We are now learning that Rep. Diana DeGette is projected to lose her reelection bid to former attorney and current PhD student Melat Kiros. This marks another recent occasion where a democratic socialist has won in a competitive House primary this cycle. The Associated Press called the race in favor of the 29-year-old democratic socialist Kiros, who is likely to reach Congress with the Colorado district covering the dark blue city of Denver.
SCOTUS strikes down limit on party campaign spending
We are learning more this week after the Supreme Court struck down a longstanding federal campaign spending limit. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their federal candidates, as long as they otherwise comply with campaign finance laws. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Trey Trainor, a former member of the Federal Election Commission, to better understand the SCOTUS ruling.
We are learning more this week after the Supreme Court struck down a longstanding federal campaign spending limit. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that political parties can now spend unlimited amounts in coordination with their federal candidates, as long as they otherwise comply with campaign finance laws. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Trey Trainor, a former member of the Federal Election Commission, to better understand the SCOTUS ruling.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returns to Congress after absence
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Brent Johnson who covers politics for NJ.com, as Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. makes his return to Congress. Rep. Kean’s return comes after a months-long absence that he later revealed had been related to him being recently treated for depression. Addressing the House floor on Tuesday, Kean said that he has returned "healthier, stronger and excited" to get back to work.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Brent Johnson who covers politics for NJ.com, as Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. makes his return to Congress. Rep. Kean’s return comes after a months-long absence that he later revealed had been related to him being recently treated for depression. Addressing the House floor on Tuesday, Kean said that he has returned "healthier, stronger and excited" to get back to work.
Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.
Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.