Former Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Simon is now running for the 58th Senate Seat. She joined Tom Miller in the studio this morning to discuss her race for Senator Luechtefeld's seat in the November election.

Mental health counselor Diedra Hopes joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller discusses the resignation of House Speaker John Boehner, the Iranian Nuclear Deal, and the prospect of another shutdown of the federal government with Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville).