The streets of Washington were filled Sunday as the IndyCar Series brought its high-speed show to the nation’s capital for the first time ever. The event closed streets around the National Mall and downtown D.C. and is being billed as one of the final spectacles commemorating the country’s 250th birthday at the behest of President Trump. #trump #indycar #grandprix #freedom250
Pre-race programming begins at 11:30 a.m., with cars scheduled to reach the starting grid at noon and driver introductions at 12:20 p.m.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., kicks off this weekend, marking the first race of its kind on the National Mall. The 250-mile race celebrates America's 250th anniversary. NewsNation's Libbey Dean jumped in a pace car for a 130 mph lap around the track, which loops around the National Mall in Washington. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NewsNation's Libbey Dean rides in a Freedom 250 Grand Prix Corvette ahead of this weekend's IndyCar street race, the first-ever on the National Mall. #WashingtonDC #IndyCar #GrandPrix #Freedom250GrandPrix #NationalMall
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses President Trump’s address to the nation. Mark Halperin, Larry O’Connor, and Kevin Walling weigh in. Libbey Dean is at the White House. Meanwhile, Vittert takes a closer look at China’s role in interfering in the 2020 election. Gordon Chang assesses the threat. Later, the never-ending war continues to rage on, as a deal seems unlikely to ever arrive. Brig. Gen. John Teichert discusses what comes next. Plus, our panel of Stephen Moore, Steve Cortes, Caroline Sunshine and Madeline Summerville reacts to the night's biggest developments. This episode originally aired July 16, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the hopefully near-complete Iran-U.S. peace deal, while Israel watches closely. Robert Harward and Brent Sadler assess the agreement. Meanwhile, taking a closer look at why someone like Graham Platner and all his baggage is still appealing to voters in the age of trillionaires, with Elon Musk being the first. Professor Liberty Vittert Capito explores the appeal. Later, the White House UFC match and the concept of earning fun. The more people criticize President Trump, the lower his approval numbers get, the more defiant he becomes. Libbey Dean joins us from D.C. and Caroline Sunshine and Charlie Dent discuss the politics behind it. Also, the threat of drones is very real and only…
White House correspondent Libbey Dean reports live from the White House after the United States conducted strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz, per a U.S. Central Command spokesperson.
It was the third time in less than two years that a gunman has come close to Trump.
Amid escalating tensions with Iran, President Trump is expected to remain at the White House over Easter weekend, canceling his usual trip to Florida. White House correspondent Libbey Dean reports from Washington.
NewsNation White House correspondent Libbey Dean, Democratic Congressman Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and former White House senior adviser May Mailman join "On Balance" to discuss the Senate closing in on a DHS funding deal. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.