By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-vance-holds-white-house-briefing-after-leavitts-departure Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Vance holds White House briefing after Leavitt's departure Politics Sep 3, 2026 11:52 AM EDT President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of Congress. Vice President JD Vance is holding a White House briefing at 1 p.m. EDT. Watch live in our video player above. Also, a federal judge in Boston is hearing arguments Thursday on whether to extend her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service requiring states to use a new mail balloting system for the midterms as part of an executive order by Trump. READ MORE: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message The hearing in the closely watched case comes the day before the first state begins sending mail ballots to voters. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns to run on his record in the White House despite his sagging popularity, and he pledged to campaign in all of the roughly three dozen contests that are likely to determine control of Congress. Vice President JD Vance is holding a White House briefing at 1 p.m. EDT. Watch live in our video player above. Also, a federal judge in Boston is hearing arguments Thursday on whether to extend her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service requiring states to use a new mail balloting system for the midterms as part of an executive order by Trump. READ MORE: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message The hearing in the closely watched case comes the day before the first state begins sending mail ballots to voters. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now