Exclusive: Controversial ad backfiring on Ramaswamy, GOP poll finds
Republicans fear that Vivek Ramaswamy 's explosive attack ad featuring his opponent's estranged mother could cost them the Ohio governor's race, based on new internal polling that…
Israel faces weeks of political wrangling after deadlocked election
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's electoral coalition opened a sizable lead over Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc with 85 percent of the vote counted.…
Private equity's political problem
If Democrats gain full control of Congress next week, as many polls and prediction markets suggest they will, private equity could once again find itself in the political…
Inside "Black October": AI's cyber scare delivers a Y2K lesson
The cybersecurity world braced for catastrophe after AI uncovered critical flaws in the web's foundational code , but the anticipated wave of automated attacks has surprisingly…
The real election tech vulnerabilities in 2026
Some of the biggest vulnerabilities in election security are lying in plain sight. Why it matters: There's no credible evidence that voting-system vulnerabilities have been…
Democrats try to win over MAHA voters
Some Democrats are making a play for segments of the "Make America Healthy Again" base, hoping pitches about food safety and environmental health will attract voters disillusioned…
Trump escalates anti-Muslim rhetoric before midterms
President Trump has increasingly singled out Muslim politicians and communities in a bid to rally his base in the final push before election day. Why it matters: Trump's comments…
Republicans fear "red scream" could depress GOP voter turnout
Senate Republicans see Iowa moving their way and Ohio slipping, with pessimism growing over Alaska and Kansas. Why it matters: Even when they squint, top Republicans struggle to…
Rubio warns Venezuela's Machado: Street protests won't get you democracy
A day after Venezuela's exiled opposition leader returned to Caracas with great fanfare, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a veiled warning against interfering with the…
Senate control could hang in limbo for weeks after Election Day
Senate leaders could be guessing who will control the chamber well into November, thanks to a slew of tight races and state-specific voting rules. Why it matters: A GOP majority…
Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs deadlocked and shy of a majority
TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition is running nearly even with Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc in Tuesday's historic election — but both…
Lula beats Bolsonaro to win Brazil presidential election
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected to a fourth, nonconsecutive term in the nation's presidential election , according to early results released Sunday evening.…
U.S. granting visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and family
The U.S. government is granting visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and his family following his defeat in Brazil's presidential election , a senior Trump administration official tells…
As Israeli election looms, Trump advisers see opportunity beyond Netanyahu
President Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday's Israeli election, but some of his advisers see opportunity for his Middle East agenda in a government led by someone…
James Comey charged again by the DOJ
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new federal charges, according to a charging document made public Monday. Why it matters: This marks the third time the Trump…
Cheesecake Factory, tan suits, and the staying power of culture wars
With less than a week until a potentially historic midterm election , the political discourse is being dominated not by war or seismic shifts in technology, but by the Cheesecake…
Anthropic IPO leads AI's $235 billion dealmaking blitz
Anthropic filed yesterday for what could be the biggest IPO ever, capping a massive day of AI dealmaking that nearly equals 1% of U.S. GDP. Why it matters: Few industries have…
Inside Anthropic's massive — and wild — IPO prospectus
There has never been a company like Anthropic . It owes almost $650 billion for computing, generates eye-popping revenue per employee and wants every investor to know that its…
Israel braces for an election each side warns could bring ruin
Israelis head to the polls today for one of the most consequential elections in the country's history — with rival camps warning that victory for the other would put Israel's…
Key Senate Democrats set high bar for permitting bill support
Four Senate Democrats are pressing Trump officials to begin restoring billions of dollars in clean energy grants before a key vote on the permitting deal. Why it matters: The path…
Israeli turnout hits three-decade high in warning sign for Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel — More than three-quarters of Israeli voters cast ballots in Tuesday's historic referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu — the highest level since 1999. Why it matters:…
Trump praises Canadian separatists amid delicate trade talks
President Trump applauded Quebec's new separatist premier Tuesday, continuing to jab at Ottawa despite fragile trade talks that seemed to be gaining momentum. The big picture:…
DOJ sues to delay Alaska election results if GOP incumbent loses
The Trump administration sued Alaska on Thursday to delay certification of election results if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Why it matters: The race between…
Meta's $42B in penalties is a warning to AI
A tidal wave of litigation is catching up to Meta, leading to $42 billion in recent penalties and settlements , a powerful reminder to AI companies that they could face a court…
Exclusive: AI safety money floods into political races
Advocates for AI safety and regulation are emerging as a force in U.S. elections, spending nearly $50 million this election cycle on candidates who favor regulation, a new…
Could you soon make your own moonshine? SCOTUS takes up 160-year-old ban
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the Reconstruction-era ban on distilling alcohol in private homes. Why it matters: Americans can legally brew beer or…
DOJ gave California a voter list, a 48-hour deadline — and a threat of court action
The Trump administration is threatening emergency court action unless California officials investigate potential ineligible voters within 48 hours and set aside ballots from…
Exclusive: Ramaswamy doubles down on explosive ad featuring rival's mother, despite backlash
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is pouring $4 million into a bombshell ad in which his opponent's estranged mother attacks her daughter — doubling down on the message…
Judge halts Trump administration's taxpayer-funded ads
A federal judge on Sunday ordered the Trump administration to immediately halt taxpayer-funded ads featuring President Trump. Why it matters: The ruling temporarily blocks the ads…
AI tools are aiding would-be spies
AI tools are now exacerbating a largely hidden problem that frontier AI companies have been contending with for years: the risk that employees will exploit their access to spy on…
Scoop: The FTC demanded documents from AI giants over recent safety incidents
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sent civil subpoenas to AI giants seeking documents about safety incidents that have spiraled into an industry crisis . The FTC sought…
Judge orders White House to reinstate press access until litigation concludes
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled the Trump administration must continue to grant CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the White House grounds while the lawsuit filed by the three…
Fired FBI agents sue Kash Patel to get jobs back
Nine former FBI agents and intelligence personnel sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging they were unlawfully fired for working on the investigation into President…
Bank of America hit with $1.2 billion penalty over money laundering allegations
The Treasury Department on Tuesday announced more than $1.2 billion in penalties against Bank of America for years of failures to report suspicious transactions and address…
Inside the "To Catch a Predator" election's ad wars
Republicans and Democrats are flooding the midterm airwaves with explosive TV ads accusing their opponents of protecting pedophiles and child sexual abusers. Why it matters: The…
Mystery mailings put Congress and election offices on edge
Over three dozen congressional lawmakers and election offices in at least 32 states have been targeted with suspicious letters, many containing a white powder. Why it matters: The…
Exclusive: OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio
OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio, a startup building AI agents to help pharmaceutical companies manage drug development, the ChatGPT maker shared exclusively with Axios. Why it…
Exclusive: House GOP clings to 2026 fundraising lead
House Republicans are entering the final two weeks of the midterms with a rare but razor-thin fundraising advantage over House Democrats. Why it matters: Democrats outraised…
Zelensky speaks to Witkoff and Kushner amid U.S.-Ukraine crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke Sunday with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about the crisis between the countries and U.S. efforts to resume…
Decades-old GOP winning streaks are suddenly at risk
Democrats are running surprisingly competitive races in traditionally Republican territory across the country this midterm election cycle , and it's putting GOP winning streaks at…
Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk -owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted, despite earlier signs this week that it had…
ICE shooting leads to rare Jeffries-Mamdani collaboration
An October shooting by federal immigration officers in New York City has led to a head-turning show of unity from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.…
Ukraine's Starlink restrictions raise suspicions of Musk, Trump retaliation
The rupture between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over last week's diesel deal deepened Wednesday after an Elon Musk -owned satellite system used by…
Scoop: Top Trump operative enlisted to rescue Kansas senator's campaign
A top Trump political operative has been tapped to help boost Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall 's campaign in the weeks before the Nov. 3 election , the latest sign of how Republicans…
Mike Johnson's Latino voter problem keeps getting worse
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) needs Latino voters to stick with Republicans as they did in 2024. But new polling shows they're drifting back toward Democrats at levels not…
"Mommy and daddy" play nice: Apple and Meta team up to bring open-source Muse to Macs
Apple and Meta, whose leaders have spent years trading barbs over privacy and the future of computing, are joining forces to bring one of America's most powerful open-weight AI…
Trump sues California to prevent counting 20,000 voters' ballots
The Trump administration is suing California and two election officials over claims that there are suspected ineligible voters who received mail-in ballots for this November's…
Rep. Ilhan Omar under investigation by Jeanine Pirro's office
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office is probing Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) financial disclosures, the day after federal agents searched the congresswoman's Washington,…
Democrats post "mind-blowing" numbers ahead of 2026 midterms
Data: FEC, Axios research. Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios If money is momentum, Democratic Senate candidates are poised for a monumental Election Day. "Oh my god, holy crap," said…
Feds search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in immigration probe
Federal agents conducted a pre-dawn search Monday at the Washington home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) as part of an ongoing immigration probe, a DOJ spokesperson confirmed to…
America's wits' end election approaches
Data: AP-NORC; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios A trio of polls out this week carries a stark message: Americans feel disgruntled, dizzy and down on the man in the White House. Why it…
Exclusive: White House probes claims of missing Kennedy Center money in "MAGA blood feud"
President Trump has directed his White House counsel to examine explosive allegations dropped on him Friday in the Oval Office: Former Trump attorney Alina Habba told the…
The oil market's 2027 relief hopes are fading fast
Data: FactSet; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios Traders are betting that oil prices will remain elevated for longer than they anticipated just weeks ago, threatening to prolong the…
Putin tells Witkoff he is ready to resume direct peace talks, Russia releases U.S. detainee
Russian President Vladimir Putin told White House envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that he "agrees in principle" resuming trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the…
"I am giving you money!" Nvidia's CEO wants every country to build its own AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is crisscrossing Europe with a multibillion-dollar checkbook and a grand ambition: Make his company the indispensable backbone of the global AI economy.…
OpenAI brings its frontier models to rival Google Cloud
OpenAI is bringing its AI models and Codex coding tools to Google Cloud , expanding its reach to customers of all three major U.S. cloud providers — including companies that are…
The permitting bill enters a critical stretch
Data: Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy; Table: Ben Geman/Axios The push to pass a sweeping permitting bill is gaining powerful allies and encountering fresh…
Why Anthropic can't afford to delay its IPO
Anthropic's impending IPO will test a jittery Wall Street , but investors say the timing isn't optional. The reason is simple math: The AI giant has grown too big for private…
Executives are more likely to trust AI over themselves
Executives are twice as likely as rank-and-file workers to trust AI over their own judgment, per a survey out Wednesday morning. Why it matters: It's a worrying development.…
AI is getting better at hacking power and water systems, new research shows
The world's most advanced AI models are suddenly capable of blueprinting cyberattacks on critical services like power grids and water systems with alarming success rates,…
When AI models refuse to fight hackers
In the race to fend off AI-enabled cyber threats , security teams are confronting a new problem: The AI models they rely on to investigate attacks can suddenly refuse to help. Why…
Homebuilder sentiment is at a 14-year low
The AI boom is sucking up all the capital. The Federal Reserve is raising rates to try to cool inflation. And one sector is bearing the brunt of the pain from both: housing . The…
Trump goes full apocalypse in anti-Dems midterms message
President Trump is escalating his doomsday warnings about a Democratic takeover of Congress, painting a nightmarish vision of an America consumed by burning cities, economic…
The manosphere stars who helped Trump win are losing their shine
The manosphere stars who helped mobilize young men for Donald Trump in 2024 are losing their shine with that very audience. Why it matters: Trump and Republicans rode a wave of…
The budget deficit swells, while the cost of debt rises
Data: Office of Management and Budget via Fred , U.S. Treasury; Note: 2026 GDP estimated using extrapolated Q3 growth via CFRB; Chart: Emily Peck/Axios The U.S. budget deficit is…
Trump isn't out to hurt Ukraine, Rubio tells Zelensky
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call Tuesday that President Trump hasn't issued any kind of order to harm Ukraine. Why it…
Empathy divides Americans by religion, with white evangelicals standing apart
Data: PRRI, 2026 American Values Survey ; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios White evangelical Protestants are the only major religious group in which a majority says empathy can…
AI takes on great experiment in self-rule
Slowly but surely, the leading AI companies are creating a national self-governing structure to oversee their technology and its societal impact. With the federal government…
"Power is probably the forever bottleneck": Grid delays threaten the AI race.
Silicon Valley moves fast and breaks things, but the U.S. electrical grid moves slowly and requires permits. The explosive growth of AI is colliding with the glacial pace of…
Inside the GOP's fight to avoid a House wipeout
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise won't talk about defeat, even as his outside GOP allies are pulling money anyway. Why it matters: Republicans face brutal political headwinds,…
Bob Woodward reveals "dream source" in memoir, "Secrets," out next month
Bob Woodward — in an eye-opening excerpt from his forthcoming memoir, "Secrets," that's previewed in the new issue of The New Yorker — reveals that one of his best friends, the…
Zelensky lobbies senators to press White House on alleged intel and weapons curbs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday lobbied a bipartisan group of senators to press the Trump administration to remove what he claimed are restrictions on…
How AI giants will reshape global philanthropy
The AI boom is about to rewrite the rules of global philanthropy, shifting its center of gravity to Silicon Valley, where the IPOs of AI giants Anthropic and OpenAI will create…
The AI attack-ad nightmare is coming true
AI is producing reality-bending midterm ads about defaced Bibles, upscale dinners and a board game with a "Death to America" playing card. Why it matters: The warnings about…
ICE says no to automatic body-cams
ICE is rejecting a Government Accountability Office recommendation for technology that automatically activates body cameras when weapons are drawn and safeguards to ensure agents…
95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%.
Three national polls show President Trump's approval rating hitting new lows as Democrats lead Republicans by 8 to 10 points ahead of the midterms. Why it matters: Republicans…
Trump tells Axios why he endorsed Netanyahu's reelection
President Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, just nine days before Israel's Oct. 27 elections. Why it matters: Trump's decision to weigh in nine…
Trump once questioned Obama's citizenship. Now Obama is speaking out for Ilhan Omar.
Former President Barack Obama issued a forceful denunciation of the Trump administration's legal pursuit of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar over suspicions she fraudulently obtained…
The overlooked geography of American poverty
Data: U.S. Census ; Map: Erin Davis/Axios California and Louisiana have something surprising in common: Both have among the nation's highest poverty rates when the cost of living…
Wanted: Chief small talk officers. Awkward applicants welcome
Some people don't like to make small talk . Others — especially younger Americans — say they simply don't know how to do it. Why it matters: A communication-skills app is betting…
Wright calls Trump's diesel deal a peace incentive. Rubio says Russia would sell anyway.
President Trump's top aides offered sharply different explanations this weekend of his Russian diesel deal amid a barrage of bipartisan criticism calling the move a gift to…
Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlash
Top Republicans and Democrats alike lined up Saturday to condemn President Trump 's decision to waive recent sanctions on Russia , calling it "irresponsible" and "a deal with the…
Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"
President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed…
Black voters test the socialist left's ceiling
Black voters may determine whether Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) can build on breakthroughs in the 2026 elections. Why it matters: This year's primaries showed that DSA's…
A welcome recovery milestone for Pope Leo after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after having surgery to remove a cancerous nodule in his lungs. Why it matters: His discharge clears the way for his…
Trump ratchets up the chaos in an October barrage
President Trump is carrying his insatiable appetite for controversy into the most unforgiving stretch of the electoral calendar, fortified by a decade of political survival.…
Katie Zacharia ousted as White House press secretary
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was ousted Friday after just five days on the job, according to two senior Trump administration officials. Why it matters: Zacharia will…
Inflation heats up as gas prices surge
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics ; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios U.S. inflation picked up in September as soaring energy prices added to already stubborn price pressures, the Labor…
CEO confidence drops into negative territory
Data: The Conference Board and The Business Council; Chart: Axios/Emily Peck CEO confidence in the U.S. economy sank into negative territory earlier this month, finds a survey out…
That Y2K feeling: Why today's economy resembles 2000
It was an economy bursting at the seams: robust growth powered by a tech boom, low unemployment, elevated inflation and Fed rate hikes to try to cool things down. The big picture:…
Companies are building with AI — and exposing new security risks
The amount of AI-related infrastructure exposed to the public internet jumped 63% in nine months, according to new Censys data shared first with Axios. Why it matters: The AI boom…
"Oh, shut up": Maine Senate debate gets testy
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger Troy Jackson were sparring in a testy debate Thursday night when a protester loudly interrupted them. "So this is…
Five things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel deal
President Trump is turning to Vladimir Putin to help ease a global diesel crunch, setting up a clash between Washington's energy priorities and its efforts to pressure Russia over…
A golden age of corporate profits
Data: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, FactSet; Chart: Axios/Matt Phillips; Note: After-tax profit data includes inventory and capital depreciation adjustments. Corporate America…
Geothermal finds rare political sweet spot amid AI boom
Geothermal — power drawn from the Earth's natural heat — is pulling off something remarkable in today's hyperpolarized America: Winning fans across the political spectrum. Why it…
Social Security recipients will see rise in monthly payments next year
Data: Social Security Administration; Chart: Neil Irwin/Axios Social Security recipients will see the largest rise in their monthly payments in four years in January, with a 3.6%…
Trump's Russia deal leaves GOP candidates with a Putin problem
Republicans already saddled with Trump's unpopular policies in the midterms now face another awkward choice: whether to back his diesel deal with a dictator many of them despise.…
Trump says Fort Hood shooter's execution will not be livestreamed
President Trump said in a Thursday Truth Social post that the execution of the convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad will not be live-streamed. The big picture:…
Hegseth wants a livestream execution. Here's how firing squads work
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by using a firing squad, one of the rarest forms of capital punishment…
The too-hot-for-comfort economy
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios Data this week has all told the same story: This is a rip-roaring U.S. economy with all the inflationary pressures…
Banks are pulling back as AI's massive debt pile disconnects from economic reality
Wall Street appears to be hitting its limit on AI, and financiers are starting to say the quiet part out loud: All of this AI spending doesn't look like it can pay off, at least…
Rubio urges Lebanon to resist Hezbollah pressure over seized explosives
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun not to return a truckload of explosives to Hezbollah after the group tried to smuggle them into Beirut last…
Hill leaders brace for miserable 2027
Have some sympathy for Capitol Hill's leaders next year, no matter who wins in November. 😩 Why it matters: The next Congress promises a thousand different ways to be miserable.…
Gen Z and millennials are running for Congress in record numbers, but few reach November
Gen Z and millennials have launched their biggest bid yet to remake Congress, but roughly seven in 10 were out by early September, a new report finds. Why it matters: These two…
Americans are losing faith in their fellow voters
Data: Gallup ; Chart: Axios Americans' trust in their fellow citizens' democratic judgment has fallen to its lowest recorded level in more than five decades, according to a new…
Apple bets AI can finally make us want a smart home
Apple's big new hardware bet for the AI era is here, and it's a ... smart display? Why it matters: Cue the time machine and let's head back to 2014, when Amazon's Alexa shocked…
Trump privately expresses doubts about livestreaming execution
President Trump has privately shared misgivings about livestreaming the firing-squad execution of a former Army major who murdered 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas, according to…
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican said Tuesday. Why it matters: The Vatican disclosed the pontiff's health news just hours after he underwent surgery to…
Dems' red-state showings raise prospect of a bigger 2028 map
Data: RealClearPolitics , American Presidency Project ; Note: Nebraska's Senate race is between a Republican and an independent; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Move over Wisconsin and…
Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition says
President Trump's deal to lift sanctions on Russia to increase diesel supplies "is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine" and "a gift to our adversary," a bipartisan coalition of…
Trump's MAGA allies openly discuss martial law
MAGA activists are pushing for President Trump to resort to extraordinary measures — including martial law — if they believe the midterm elections are "rigged." Why it matters:…
Two U.S. professors win Nobel prize in economics
Stanford University's Robert E. Hall and Columbia University's Michael Woodford won the Nobel Prize in economics for research on how policymakers can stabilize economies , the…
GOP senator: Cancel Thanksgiving recess if we lose
Sen. Bernie Moreno wants his fellow Republicans to cancel their holiday plans and jam through "everything that we could possibly get" if they lose the majorities in November's…
Anthropic brings Wall Street an AI bull case
AI companies for years have promised that smarter models would be worth the staggering cost to build them. Anthropic on Wednesday made that case in cash. The company presented…
Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Starlink satellite services are restored
Ukraine's Starlink and Starshield satellite services — critical tools in its war against Russia that were unexpectedly throttled this week — have been restored to full capacity, a…
Trump plays Russian roulette on eve of midterms
President Trump is indulging his fondness for Vladimir Putin at a moment of acute political peril, forcing Republicans in the midterms to take cover as he showers Moscow with…
Unexpected House battles pop up deep in Trump country
Republicans who haven't faced serious reelection fights in years are suddenly campaigning like they're running in swing districts. Why it matters: Democrats are eyeing House…
Democrats fear "more October surprises" after "bullshit" raid on Ilhan Omar's home
Congressional Democrats' private text chains lit up with fear and anger on Monday after Department of Homeland Security agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) home in…
Business faces a more interventionist Washington post-midterms
Both parties will be pressured to intervene more in markets after the midterms as economic frustration animates the new Congress, according to an FGS Global sketch of 2027…
Trump names scapegoats as Republicans sweat in Texas
President Trump is preemptively blaming Sen. John Cornyn and Karl Rove for "doing everything possible to make it hard for Ken Paxton " to win the Texas Senate race. Why it…
Every major Nvidia customer is now a competitor as Microsoft reveals new Maia chip
The trillion-dollar AI race is moving from software to silicon, as Microsoft's massive bet on its proprietary Maia chips proves Big Tech wants to wean itself off Nvidia's…
White House pushes out Kimberly Guilfoyle after misconduct reports
Kimberly Guilfoyle , the U.S. ambassador to Greece, announced her resignation Tuesday, shortly after the White House asked her to step down and following reports alleging…
AI's extreme heat challenge is moving from prediction to protection
Cities and researchers are using AI to map and predict extreme heat risk, but new research suggests it's used far more to identify where people are in danger than to help…
Trump: White House didn't impede satellite system in Ukraine
President Trump said Friday that his administration did not disrupt an Elon Musk -owned satellite system used by Ukraine to wage war against Russia. Why it matters: The…
House Democrats forced to make tough choices with limited midterm cash
House Democrats' main super PAC is winding down its spending in several races where the party has struggled to make headway despite national trends working in their favor . Why it…
How the energy crisis could become a food security crisis
The Iran war and the Ukraine- Russia conflict are creating a "multidirectional squeeze on world agriculture" that could spiral into a crisis, a new report finds. Why it matters:…
Republicans brace for three-way leader fight if they lose
Speaker Mike Johnson's sudden frank talk about his political future is upending the quiet maneuvering ahead of a post-election GOP leadership contest. Why it matters: The race…
Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or wait
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump last week discussed the possibility of launching a major new operation against Iran before the Israeli and U.S.…
Exclusive: Musk tells Isaacson "AI and robots" will need to fix deficit
Elon Musk tells biographer Walter Isaacson in a new podcast interview that the fizzled DOGE experiment, which the SpaceX and Tesla CEO once headed, proved there's "no way we were…
Musk pledges 1 SpaceX share for every child in America
Elon Musk said Monday he'd give one of his shares in SpaceX to every "kid" in America next year. Why it matters: It'd be a roughly $11 billion giveaway at current stock prices,…
The affordability question Republicans can't escape
One issue is breaking through even among the most loyal Republican supporters: gas prices . Why it matters: Republicans promised to slash gas prices. But the Iran war sent them…
Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday election
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show…
Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad
U.S. intelligence finds Iran has "substantially increased" its efforts to target American diplomats and officials in the Middle East and beyond, with lethal plots reaching…
Axios ahead: 2028 and beyond
Media is changing at AI speed : the open web deteriorating, search shriveling, LLMs rising, hyper-personalization surging, old revenue models breaking. AI threatens to finish what…
Israeli military conducts massive "power projection" operation near Iran's border
Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted a sortie on Monday, flying as far as the Iranian border, according to Israeli and U.S. officials. Why it matters: The operation,…
Speed restrictions on Musk's Starlink lifted in Ukraine, defense ministry says
The speed of the Elon Musk-owned satellite system used by the Ukrainian military has been fully restored after two weeks of restrictions, the country's ministry of defense said in…
Anti-party, anti-politician candidates surge in midterms
In red states and blue, unconventional candidates are downplaying — or even disowning — party labels to tap into voters' deep disdain for Washington. Why it matters: They might…
Why soaring prices aren't breaking America's diesel habit
The quickest and most affordable response to historically high diesel prices is also the simplest: Use less of it. Why it matters: Diesel is so entrenched in farming, trucking and…
YOLO Chuck: Schumer's final fight
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is on the cusp of leading his party to midterm victory and reclaiming his title as Senate majority leader. Winning the majority isn't…
Scoop: Inside Elon Musk's massive Texas rescue mission
Elon Musk, by far the biggest known midterm donor, is single-handedly keeping the Republican Party afloat in some of its most vital races. Musk's team reached out to Republicans…
U.K. prime minister attributes plot against U.S. bomber base to Iran
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the U.K. House of Commons Monday that Iran's Revolutionary Guard was "almost certainly" behind the suspected plot to attack the RAF…
Iran pressed to make nuke concessions as massive post-midterms strikes loom
Regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the midterm…
Trump allies fall in two elections as Netanyahu faces next test
A pair of Trump-friendly, right-wing populists took a one-two punch Sunday: Brazil rejected a Bolsonaro comeback, and Serbia toppled a strongman's ruling party. The big picture:…
Scoop: "OG" Bill Gates returns to wage war on AI risks
Bill Gates is gearing up to dramatically expand his AI safety push , personally leaning on business leaders and considering a major deployment of his resources, sources tell…
Economic policy vets see risks in AI overreliance
Harvard economist Jason Furman told Axios that if he were to return to his old job as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers today, he would rely on AI tools…
Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with Zelensky
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and present him with an updated proposal to end the war in Ukraine , a…
I let agents plan a WNBA Finals trip (but kept my wallet to myself)
Let's call it the Battle of the Bots, Part 1: I decided to put two of the newest personal AI agents, OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse , through their paces, with the WNBA Finals…
Anthropic's IPO outlines AI's extraordinary risks
Data: Company filings; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Anthropic's IPO filing includes an extensive list of extreme warnings — including the chance its own technology could put humanity…
Rivals pile on Beshear over his resistance to Latinos' push for Texas funds
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is in open war with prominent Latino lawmakers, and his potential 2028 rivals for president are taking advantage. Beshear, as head of the Democratic…
Trump's Board of Peace taps ex-Biden aide to lead Congress outreach
President Trump's Board of Peace has appointed Shelley Greenspan, who served as the White House's Jewish community liaison during the Biden administration, to lead its outreach to…
Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debates
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) delivered another debate performance tailor-made for social media Tuesday night, feeding the presidential speculation he insists is entirely misplaced. Why…
Europe's alternative to Trump's China trade war
Europe is testing a new response to China Shock 2.0 , betting that it can confront Beijing's export juggernaut without resorting to President Trump's tariff-heavy approach. Why it…
New inflation warning sign
America's inflation problem is becoming harder to contain, with new evidence Wednesday that price pressures are extending beyond the war-related energy shock rattling the global…
Axios-Ipsos poll: "Medicare for All" support surges
Supporters of "Medicare for All" now outnumber opponents by nearly 2-to-1, according to a new survey of U.S. adults from the Axios-Ipsos American Health Index . The big picture:…
Warsh signals steady Fed outlook despite inflation jump
Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday that the economy has largely performed as expected since September's rate hike, hinting that little has changed in the central…
America's not ready for the consequences of space warfare
The future of war is in outer space — and the U.S. is unprepared for the fallout. Why it matters: An outbreak of space warfare would cripple the global economy by disrupting…
Campaigns drag grieving families into midterm attack ads
The 2026 midterms have taken a deeply personal turn as campaigns use other people's family tragedies as political ammunition — sometimes over the objections of the families…
Shapiro looks like a 2028 powerhouse — with an asterisk
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is an electoral juggernaut in America's biggest swing state — and he's widely seen as a likely contender for president in 2028. But strategists in…
Chain-reaction chaos threatens to unleash new risks on the world
Eye-opening revelations this past week have solidified my personal fears about the year ahead: As a nation and as a globe, we're facing a record number of wild risks that are way…
Washington's message to AI execs: Please shut up
Washington has always viewed Silicon Valley as culturally strange. But the current crop of AI leaders is becoming a monumental political liability, lawmakers and White House…
Mysterious "flying triangle" sighting leads new government release of UFO documents
On a recent evening near a secure U.S. facility, three federal agents saw a flying object they couldn't identify: a large "matte black triangle" that moved as fast as a fighter…
Wall Street prepares for AI's "day after"
America's largest banks are working to prevent AI worst-case scenarios. But they're also preparing for the "day after" a catastrophe, Axios has learned. Why it matters: America's…
The religious left makes a play for red-state conservatives
Democrats in a pair of deep-red states are testing the religious right's dominance by putting their Christian faith at the center of their campaigns — potentially creating a…
Senate control hinges on unwanted nominees
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) are living out their midterm nightmares — with nominees they didn't want and former…
Scoop: Some Freedom Caucus members want Brandon Gill out
A small group of Rep. Brandon Gill's fellow House Freedom Caucus members are privately questioning whether he still belongs in the hardline group, Axios has learned. Why it…
Student movement topples Serbia's longtime ruling party
A student-led protest movement has ended the 14-year rule of Serbia's right-wing party, former President Aleksandar Vučić conceded Sunday. Why it matters: The historic upset…
Judge curbs Trump administration's noncitizen voting probes
A federal judge restricted Department of Homeland Security investigations into suspected noncitizen voting in nine states, citing concerns that the agency's tactics could…
Top health adviser and MAHA ally quits Trump admin
Calley Means , the health entrepreneur who became the Trump administration's most vocal advocate of the MAHA agenda, resigned from his senior adviser post on Thursday. Why it…
Black October: why bugs discovered by OpenAI tech are creating a cyber emergency
The websites you use every day may have been vulnerable to hackers for years because of hidden flaws in their code that AI only recently discovered. Why it matters: The code,…
Dolores Huerta, pioneering labor activist, dies at 96
Dolores Huerta , the pioneering labor organizer who co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the rallying cry "Sí, se puede," died Wednesday at 96, her family announced on…
Iran-backed militias sending money back to cash-starved IRGC, U.S. says
Iran-backed militias in the region have been sending money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to relieve the economic pressure it's under after nine months of war ,…
Permitting deal draws lobbying blitz as hurdles mount
The fragile Senate permitting deal is a major priority across the energy industry, per newly filed lobbying disclosures. Why it matters: The filings reveal behind-the-scenes…
Young Americans are losing faith in the future — and Trump
Data: Harvard Youth Poll, Fall 2026; Chart: Emily Peck/Axios Nearly two in three U.S. adults younger than 30 who plan to vote in next month's congressional midterm elections say…
Hackers are turning web browsing into a spyware trap
Hackers are finding new ways to infect iPhones with spyware — even when victims never click a malicious link — according to new research shared with Axios. Why it matters:…
Airlines' new normal: Higher fares, fewer flights
That wince you just made while researching travel options? Get used to it. Why it matters: Soaring jet fuel prices are accelerating changes across the airline industry, seen in…
WATCH: The Axios Media Trends Live summit
Tune in at 2:55 p.m. ET for an afternoon of programming focused on the future of publishing, entertainment, sports, advertising and technology, hosted by Axios media correspondent…
Scoop: Dems quietly guide super PACs to boost spoiler House candidates
House Democrats' campaign arm is instructing allied super PACs to promote minor candidates in several key House races, Axios has learned. Why it matters: This allows Democrats to…
AI uncovers massive flaw in web's foundational code
Security officials are sounding the alarm over two critical vulnerabilities in a programming language used to run millions of websites, marking one of the most consequential…
Socialist civil war engulfs Los Angeles mayor race
A fight over Israel is fracturing the socialist movement just as it stands within reach of capturing the Los Angeles mayor's office . Why it matters: The same socialist movement…
Scoop: Unvetted AI agents are accessing U.S. bank accounts
Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents operating inside customer accounts, with some agents attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of…
Scoop: Trump enlists football stars for final midterm push in Texas
President Trump will campaign with three football stars in Texas on Tuesday, leaning into America's favorite sport as Republicans scramble to turn out voters in the final week…
"People are tired of theater": The left sours on "performative" Trump impeachment
Progressive House members and candidates are taking a stark turn away from what they describe as "performative" efforts to impeach President Trump . Why it matters: This is a…