Asian Americans report highest anxiety as U.S. debates identity and immigration
Asian Americans report higher levels of anxiety than any other racial group in the U.S., a new survey finds. Why it matters: As Washington hardens its policies on immigration,…
Congress passes short-term FISA extension
The House passed a 45-day clean extension of Section 702 of FISA — the government's warrantless surveillance authority — after the Senate failed to accept the House's long-term…
Louisiana halts House elections after Supreme Court map ruling
Louisiana is suspending its House elections just days before voting was set to begin, Gov. Jeff Landry said Thursday, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's…
Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her Senate campaign on Thursday, acknowledging she lacked the financial resources to win. Why it matters: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer…
House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown
House lawmakers passed Homeland Security funding by voice vote Thursday, which should end the partial shutdown that's become the longest in U.S. history. Why it matters : If the…
Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards under investigation by House Ethics
The House Ethics Committee has begun investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over unspecified allegations against the North Carolina Republican, Axios has learned from three sources…
Supreme Court narrows voting law, lifting GOP odds of keeping House
The Supreme Court limited a key provision of the Voting Rights Act Wednesday, handing a loss to civil rights groups. Why it matters: The ruling could reshape voting all across the…
Democrats admit Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act is "devastating blow"
Democrats have been able to point to some silver lining or glimmer of hope with past defeats on congressional redistricting this cycle. There's no sugarcoating the Supreme Court's…
House passes FISA reauthorization, Senate roadblock awaits
The House on Wednesday passed a three-year extension of Section 702 of FISA — the government's warrantless surveillance authority — after weeks of internal GOP negotiations. But…
Exclusive: Data center firm inks carbon removal deal as AI demand surges
NTT Data, a major data center operator, is buying carbon removal credits from startup Climeworks to help meet its climate goals, the companies exclusively shared with Axios on…
SCOTUS' voting rights decision deals big down-ballot blow
Statehouses, county commissions and city halls — not the halls of Washington — will absorb the heaviest blow from the Voting Rights Act's collapse. Why it matters: Most Voting…
Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts
The 2026 midterms are expected to have fewer competitive House districts than past elections, and the Supreme Court just blessed a redistricting war that will only squeeze races…
Exclusive: New group plots 2028 "Abundance" agenda
A nonprofit that's part of the growing center-left "Abundance" movement is assembling a 2028 policy agenda aimed at targeting regulations it believes have hurt Democrats' efforts…
Colossal Biosciences reveals new species for "de-extinction": the bluebuck
Colossal Biosciences — the company that's attempting to bring back the woolly mammoth and the dodo — revealed Thursday that it's aiming to revive another species: the bluebuck.…
What a weakened Voting Rights Act means in today's America
The Supreme Court just narrowed a landmark voting law for a nation that has never been more diverse — or more divided over who gets political power. Why it matters: The latest…
Musk casts himself as AI's good guy in testimony vs. OpenAI
Elon Musk portrayed himself in court this week as a leading advocate for AI safety — in contrast to what he described as the profit-consumed OpenAI that he's suing. Why it…
Supreme Court boosts DeSantis' GOP congressional map
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' effort to create four new Republican House seats got an assist Wednesday from the U.S. Supreme Court — but not the total victory his lawyers had…
Exclusive: Senators interrogate AI firms on China safeguards
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) are demanding answers from major tech and AI companies over concerns that employees with ties to China could access…
Elon gets his day in trial against Sam Altman and OpenAI
Elon Musk took the stand as the first witness in his billion-dollar lawsuit against OpenAI on Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California. Why it matters: A verdict against…
Powell to remain as Fed governor, denying Trump a key vacancy
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he will remain a central bank governor "for a period of time to be determined," citing attempted political interference.…
North American trade deal at risk as U.S., Canada exchange barbs
The trade pact that binds North America is quietly under the most strain since its inception, risking a break in one of the world's most integrated manufacturing economies. Why it…
AI labs can't stop leapfrogging each other
The AI industry has entered an era of perpetual upheaval where market leaders are crowned — and dethroned — every few months. Today's hottest company could be eclipsed by summer…
Trump claims Netanyahu pardon would make Israeli president "national hero"
President Trump is renewing his pressure campaign on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , telling Axios in an interview that Herzog could…
Fed holds rates steady amid the most dissents in decades
The Federal Reserve left interest rates steady Wednesday in what was almost certainly Jerome Powell's final meeting as its leader, but there were the most internal dissents at a…
ICE detention center expansion sparks national protest
The push to block ICE's plans to expand detention centers is fueling a coordinated national day of protests on Saturday. Why it matters: No Kings protests have shown an appetite…
SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts
Supreme Court justices are trading barbs over the court's direction, breaking from their usually private and civil decorum. Why it matters: The recent remarks have offered a rare…
Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger
A U.S. district judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction requiring Nexstar and Tegna to remain separate, despite closing their $6.2 billion megamerger last month. Why it…
Trump's missed AI deadlines
Key deadlines set out in President Trump's executive order targeting state AI laws have passed, with agencies failing to deliver on major steps that were due more than a month…
Scoop: GOP called Howard Lutnick to reverse crypto PAC's Texas move
Senior Republican officials called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday after a new crypto super PAC seeded by his former firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, indicated in a FEC…
Anthropic's growing pains mount ahead of OpenAI showdown
Anthropic is hitting turbulence at a critical moment, with a cascade of challenges converging ahead of a potential IPO that could value the company near $800 billion. Why it…
Anthropic: No "kill switch" for AI in classified settings
Anthropic says it has no way to control or shut down its AI models once they're deployed by the Pentagon, according to a new court filing. Why it matters: The Pentagon designated…
Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product
OpenAI has been briefing federal agencies, state governments and Five Eyes allies on the capabilities of its new cyber product over the past week, Axios has learned. Why it…
SpaceX nears deal with Cursor
SpaceX said Tuesday it has agreed to a deal with AI coding startup Cursor that could result in an acquisition or $10 billion investment. Why it matters: The deal underscores…
Images in ChatGPT are getting a major update
OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled a new image engine for ChatGPT that it says takes a key step forward in rendering text and handling more complex requests. Why it matters: When a…
Anthropic bites back in the compute wars with Amazon partnership
Anthropic is expanding its partnership with Amazon, committing more than $100 billion over the next decade to secure massive new computing capacity. Why it matters: Compute…
What to know about tariff refund site that launches Monday
U.S. businesses that paid tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were illegal can start applying for refunds Monday. Why it matters: The Trump administration's launch of an online…
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency
Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons submitted his resignation on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed. Why it matters: Lyons…
Trump ditches deportation showmanship
The Trump administration is discarding its shock-and-awe publicity tactics on immigration after mass deportations were met with mass backlash. Why it matters: The White House has…
House GOP rebellion derails FISA renewal
The House voted overnight to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for two weeks after a bloc of 20 Republicans derailed a longer-term renewal. Why it…
The pope moves to police AI
The Vatican is racing to build digital defenses for the artificial intelligence era — and quietly positioning itself as a global referee of what's real. Why it matters: The Holy…
Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1
A cohort of resistance-minded House Democrats is pushing their colleagues to begin building the case against President Trump now in anticipation of a Day 1 impeachment vote if…
Meta to lay off 8,000 as part of AI efficiency push
Meta told staff Thursday it plans to lay off roughly 8,000 people, or around 10% of the company, two sources confirmed to Axios. Why it matters: The cuts underscore how soaring AI…
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount Skydance deal
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders on Thursday voted "overwhelmingly" in favor of the merger with Paramount Skydance, clearing a critical hurdle. Yes, but: Shareholders did not…
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by another three weeks, President Trump said after hosting the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in the Oval Office on…
OpenAI releases "Spud" GPT-5.5 model
OpenAI on Thursday released its most capable model, GPT-5.5, codenamed "Spud," just one week after competitor Anthropic launched its latest model . Why it matters: AI releases are…
U.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack
A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to a minesweeping ship that's headed to the Strait of Hormuz was medically evacuated to his home port after he was scratched by an Asian monkey while…
Trump cuts drug price deal with Regeneron
President Trump on Thursday announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron — the last of 17 manufacturers the administration pressured last year to commit to his "most favored…
Angry Texas landowners confront Trump admin over sloppy border wall plans
REDFORD, Texas — The Trump administration delivered a blunt message to angry landowners at a rare in-person meeting on Tuesday: Work with us on the border wall , or we'll build it…
U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets
The Trump administration on Thursday accused China-backed actors of running "deliberate, industrial-scale campaigns" to distill and copy American frontier AI models . Why it…
Scoop: Trump reclassifies medical marijuana
President Trump's acting attorney general ordered the immediate reclassification of FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug Thursday. Why it matters:…
RFK Jr.'s peptide push could become next wellness boom
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new push to loosen federal restrictions on peptides could be a bonanza for telehealth companies, compounding pharmacies and longevity…
Jim VandeHei: A letter to our kids on handling the coming hurricane of change
My note to my kids about AI went viral with many parents. I touched on the note this week while taping an NPR segment — the topic clearly hit a nerve. I asked lots of people why.…
Tesla earnings rise, but AI expenses add up for Elon Musk
Tesla reported an uptick in quarterly revenue and profit, but the costs of pivoting to an AI future are starting to add up. Why it matters: CEO Elon Musk has directed the company…
Pete Hegseth fires U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Navy Secretary John Phelan. The Pentagon framed it Wednesday as an immediate departure. Why it matters: The ouster of the Navy's top…
"The Amtrak of the skies"? Trump's interventionism comes for Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is in talks with the White House over a potential bailout — a move that could test how far the Trump administration is willing to go to prop up a struggling…
Longtime Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) has died at age 80, a senior House Democrat familiar with the matter confirmed to Axios. Driving the news: Scott served in Congress for more than 20…
Hands-on with ChatGPT's powerful new image engine
ChatGPT's new image engine promises a host of improvements including better typography, access to the web and an ability to reason. So Axios put it to the test. Why it matters:…
Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars
Virginia voters' narrow approval Tuesday of a plan to redraw the state's congressional map has swung the nationwide redistricting fight that President Trump provoked in Democrats'…
Cherfilus-McCormick resignation makes some Democrats regret vote to expel George Santos
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation has some Democrats fuming about what they say was an unfair process and even expressing buyer's remorse about voting to expel George…
Scoop: DeSantis "begging" Trump for prime role in administration
President Trump has told confidants that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "begging" for a job in Trump's administration — including attorney general — Axios has learned. DeSantis also…
Trump's 2.0 Cabinet welcomed women, but they've been the first to leave
Data: Axios research; Note: Does not include acting members; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals President Trump staffed his second-term Cabinet with more women than his first term…
Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful new Mythos Preview model , even though some other government agencies are using…
Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex
Marc Andreessen on MTS. Screenshot: via X One of Silicon Valley's most powerful venture firms helped launch a 24/7 livestream on X Monday, joining a wave of tech money piling into…
House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse
Many House Democrats are ready to vote to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) from Congress as soon as the House Ethics Committee meets to decide her fate on Tuesday,…
Apple enters post-Cook era chasing its next hit
The Tim Cook era is coming to a close with an existential challenge for Apple: figuring out what comes after the iPhone. Why it matters: Cook extended the iPhone's success into…
Young people hate today's job market. You can't blame it all on AI
We wrote last week about the societal, academic and economic implications of young Americans scared of AI (" The kids aren't AI-right , Part 1"). Today, we dig deeper into job…
What to look for in Kevin Warsh's big day on Capitol Hill
At Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing today, Republicans will cast him as a change agent ready to shake up a tradition-bound institution. Driving the news: In remarks…
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple. In nearly 15 years as chief executive, Cook turned Apple into a global powerhouse, building on the legacy of his legendary predecessor…
House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes
Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) and Cory Mills (R-Fla.) are next in line this week for the House's wave of expulsion votes. Why it matters: The two Florida lawmakers…
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to exit Trump administration
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned to move into a private sector job, White House communications director Steven Cheung announced Monday. Deputy Secretary Keith…
The pope's English fuels a Trump feud
Escalating tensions between Pope Leo XIV and President Trump may hinge on something unusually simple: the pope doesn't need a translator. The big picture: Leo's native-level…
Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist
The National Security Agency is using Anthropic's most powerful model yet, Mythos Preview , despite top officials at the Department of Defense — which oversees the NSA — insisting…
Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist
The White House and Anthropic are in active discussions about deploying the AI firm's powerful new model, Mythos Preview , within the federal government despite ongoing efforts to…
Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official
As Israel's Security Cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, a U.S. official told Axios that President Trump would "welcome and be happy with an…
Scoop: Inside the historic U.S.-Cuba negotiations in Havana
U.S. State Department officials met in Havana with Cuban apparatchiks —including the grandson of aging strongman Raul Castro — to urge democratic and economic freedoms and warn of…
Anthropic's AI downgrade stings power users
Anthropic users across online forums are raising the same complaint: Claude suddenly feels ... bad. Why it matters: The backlash lands just as Anthropic is testing a more powerful…
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, to begin on Thursday at 5pm ET. The big picture: The U.S. has been pressing for a ceasefire between…
"Digital fantasy"; AI hair, makeup put perfection further out of reach
One of the beauty industry's biggest headaches today isn't split ends or bad blending: It's the influx of bridal parties and other clients seeking 'dos from an AI fantasy . Why it…
RFK Jr. faces barrage from Democrats in House hearings
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions on vaccine policy and deep staff cuts at federal health agencies in a pair of House hearings Thursday that marked his…
The Strait of Hormuz is opening for business
The blockage to energy supplies through the Persian Gulf appears to have ended. If it holds, it takes a massive weight off the world economy. Why it matters: The possibility of a…
Airline industry faces a shakeup as jet fuel hits hard
The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence as energy price spikes wreak havoc on the industry. Why it matters: Rising fuel and labor costs are…
Trump shocked Netanyahu with post declaring Lebanon strikes "prohibited"
Israel asked the White House for clarifications about President Trump's post that Israel was "prohibited" from conducting airstrikes in Lebanon, a U.S. source and another source…
Religious resurgence stirs Gen Z
Data: Gallup; Chart: Axios Visuals New polling shows an uptick in religious fervor among young men, even as overall U.S. levels remain near historic lows . Why it matters: Gen Z…
Trump-branded AI data center megaproject stalls, CEO departs
The world's largest data center project — backed by Trump allies and bearing his name — is stalled by delays and logistical hurdles that could stop it before it even starts. The…
The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too
The dozen-plus Democrats with White House ambitions aren't the only ones gearing up for the 2028 campaign slog: Political foes now see spouses as fair game, so potential…
Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to walk into the West Wing on Friday for a meeting with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — a breakthrough in his effort to resolve…
Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.7, concedes it trails unreleased Mythos
Anthropic on Thursday released Claude Opus 4.7, a meaningful upgrade to its flagship AI model with better coding, sharper vision and a new ability to double-check its own work.…
Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC
President Trump on Thursday nominated his former deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and moved to fill several…
Trump's border wall lurches closer to schedule
The U.S. has built roughly 50 miles of primary border wall along the southern border, 5.5 miles of buoy barriers in the water and 13.2 miles of secondary barriers, Customs and…
The best and worst states for AI data centers
Data center construction is booming nationwide, but the AI buildout is separating the friendliest states from the most resistant, with Texas and Maine on opposite ends. Why it…
Scoop: Trump discussed "Jesus" meme with Bill Pulte before posting it, sources say
Before President Trump posted an image of him as a Christ-like healer, he discussed the meme with his controversial housing finance chief Bill Pulte, Axios has learned. Why it…
Kennedy returns to Capitol Hill with clout diminished
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face Congress for the first time in more than six months on Thursday with his autonomy and political influence in a very different…
Scoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined a meeting on Friday between White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, sources briefed on the meeting told…
Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"
Your doctor's new prescription might be for a fishing rod, or other goods or services you won't find at a pharmacy. The big picture: With the rise of "social prescribing,"…
Trump's energy boss: gas may stay above $3-per-gallon into 2027
U.S. average gasoline prices may not return to pre- Iran war levels under $3-per-gallon until next year, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN Sunday. Why it matters: The Iran…
Scoop: Trump convenes Iran situation room meeting amid renewed Hormuz crisis
President Trump convened a White House Situation Room meeting on Saturday morning to discuss the renewed crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations with Iran , according…
Scoop: U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in…
The red state gold rush: Why some lawmakers are pushing precious metals
Some red state lawmakers are floating legislation that would make it easier to use gold and silver as currency and to establish gold stockpiles. Why it matters: Lawmakers say that…
Thune nudges Trump to "wrap up" Fed probe
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is pressing the Trump administration to end the GOP staring contest over Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair. Why it matters:…
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday just before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend a punishment for her. Why it matters:…
Johnson puts down GOP revolt that left House agenda in limbo
An internal GOP revolt briefly ground the House to a halt Wednesday, with the chamber stuck on a procedural vote to begin debate. Why it matters: House GOP leadership struggled…
WHCD canceled, Trump evacuated after shooting outside annual event
President Trump was hastily evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night after a suspected gunman tried to breach security and was shot by Secret…
Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks
President Trump is giving Iran's warring factions a short window to unify behind a coherent counter-offer — or the ceasefire he extended Tuesday ends, three U.S. officials tell…
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, citing "fractured" Iranian government
President Trump announced on Tuesday that he is extending the ceasefire with Iran , with no set deadline, giving diplomacy another chance to produce a deal. Why it matters: The…
Migrants blame Kristi Noem in appeal to Supreme Court
Hundreds of thousands of migrants are placing a last-ditch bet on Wednesday that the Supreme Court will side with them over former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem . Why it…
Distrust, dishonesty and Trump's elusive Iran deal
President Trump told reporters to expect a peace deal with Iran by Monday, and said Monday morning that Vice President Vance was heading to Islamabad for talks. But Vance was…
Dems kick off 5-city fight to host 2028 convention
Democratic Party officials this week are launching their in-person vetting of potential 2028 convention sites, with trips to the finalist cities — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver…
Oil prices jump after Strait of Hormuz setbacks
Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil prices are up around 6% Sunday evening after the weekend brought fresh escalation of the U.S.-Iran conflict. Why it…
US takes Iran-flagged ship into custody, Trump says
American forces seized an Iranian -flagged cargo ship after it tried to bypass a U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, President Trump said Sunday. Why it matters: It's the…
Trump says he'll send negotiators to Pakistan, Iran suspects trap
Vice President JD Vance will lead a U.S. delegation for another round of talks with Iran in Islamabad before the ceasefire is scheduled to end on Tuesday night, two U.S. officials…
Iran mediators meet in Turkey to discuss peace push
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia met Friday on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey to discuss the efforts to reach a deal to…
Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans
The House GOP revolt on FISA Friday wasn't just a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — it was a rare defeat for President Trump with his own party. Why it matters: Trump…
Oil prices plunge on claims Strait of Hormuz is open
Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil prices dropped over 10% Friday after President Trump and Iran's foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz — the…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz once again, fires on tankers
Iran said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is again closed to traffic following threats of such action if the U.S. continued its blockade of the shipping channel. Why it…
Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic
The White House is developing guidance that would allow agencies to get around Anthropic's supply chain risk designation and onboard new models including its most powerful yet,…
Exclusive: OpenAI, Anthropic meet with House Homeland Security behind closed doors on cyber threats
OpenAI and Anthropic briefed House Homeland Security Committee staff on their new cyber-capable AI models and their implications for cybersecurity, Axios has learned. Why it…
OpenAI-Anthropic enterprise rivalry heats up
OpenAI is mobilizing consulting partners and touting its compute edge to claw back enterprise customers from Anthropic, as both labs barrel toward potential IPOs. Why it matters:…
Musk vs. Altman is about what we don't already know
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman ostensibly is about OpenAI's pivot to a for-profit model, after having been founded for more altruistic purposes. What really matters ,…
GOP leaders duke it out over DHS funding
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are openly clashing over Homeland Security funding , complicating Republicans' path out of the 72-day shutdown.…
How carbon removal tech is adapting to Trump's energy agenda
The carbon removal industry is reframing its pitch to win support in the Trump era, by focusing on energy dominance over climate change. Why it matters : Billions of dollars have…
Trump invokes Cold War law in move to boost energy supply
President Trump said Monday he'll use a Cold War-era national security law to try and bolster domestic production of motor fuels and electricity. Why it matters: His use of the…
Sam Altman's "proof of human" company pushes into mainstream services
A company co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman and known for its iris-scanning orbs announced new and expanded integrations on Friday with companies including Zoom, DocuSign, Tinder,…
Timeline: Shootings, threats against Trump over the years
Shots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday night, sending Secret Service agents to evacuate President Trump from the Washington Hilton ballroom…
Behind the Curtain: We've been warned
Six facts. No hyperbole . All in the past 60 days. AI is the fastest-growing product category in world history. One of the latest models is so powerful that its maker won't…
Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn
Data: U.S. Drought Monitor ; Map: Axios Visuals Georgia's wildfires could be a preview of a potentially severe fire season nationwide, with swaths of dried-out land primed to burn…
Trump admin revives COVID origins debate with indictment
The Trump administration is reviving charges that federal officials covered up the origins of COVID-19 by indicting a former top adviser to Anthony Fauci. Why it matters: The…
Mike Johnson's "hell week" collides with GOP infighting
House Speaker Mike Johnson's " hell week " is already veering off course, with GOP infighting derailing his packed agenda. Why it matters: Another GOP revolt is colliding with…
UAE leaves OPEC to pursue "accelerated" production
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it's exiting OPEC after more than 50 years — a blow to the powerful alliance of big oil producers. Why it matters: The UAE is the group's…
American CEOs are getting older
Data: BoardEx via "Aging at the very top," published by NBER ; Note: Sample includes 50,510 CEOs in U.S.; Chart: Emily Peck/Axios It's not just Congress — the corner office is…
OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud
OpenAI's revised Microsoft pact lets it sell AI models across multiple clouds, enabling a likely expansion with Amazon and broader enterprise distribution. Why it matters: The…
Florida AG probes ChatGPT's role in USF student killings
Florida's top cop said Monday his office will investigate the alleged role of ChatGPT in the slayings of two University of South Florida students. The big picture: The accused…
Elon Musk sits out Thomas Massie's primary
Rep. Thomas Massie has stopped counting on help from Elon Musk, despite a vow of support last year from the world's richest man. Why it matters: Musk has cut huge checks to…
Correspondents' Dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump
The suspect in Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump on Monday, alongside two…
Trump's 24-hour truce with the media
One uncomfortable question was all it took for President Trump to resume hostilities with the Washington press, less than 24 hours after their shared brush with death. Why it…
Future of White House Correspondents' Dinner in limbo
For decades, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been a treasured tradition, uniting the press and politicians under one roof at the storied Washington Hilton. Now, the…
Trump's surge in oil exports during Iran war will hit a ceiling
The bottling up of Middle East oil is giving a lift to U.S. exports, but there are real limits on how much more they can grow. Why it matters: President Trump keeps talking up…
Trump officials believed to be WHCD gunman's target, acting AG says
The 31-year-old gunman who derailed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration, acting Attorney…
Supply chain cracks constrain AI boom
The AI economy is being constrained by the physical world: The Iran war threatens to squeeze the industrial inputs that chip manufacturers depend on, the latest confirmation that…
Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off
Data: Axios analysis of data from Dave's Redistricting and Redistricting Data Hub; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The redistricting war President Trump forced on his party…
Tillis will support Warsh, clearing way for Trump's Fed pick
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday said that he would no longer block Kevin Warsh 's Federal Reserve chair confirmation, removing a key hurdle for President Trump 's pick to lead…
Scoop: Trump mulls Jones Act waiver extension to lessen Iran War oil shock
President Trump 's decision to suspend a controversial maritime law during the Iran war has made it easier to ship oil across the U.S. — and now he wants to keep it that way,…
Get used to higher gas prices this year
Even if the Iran conflict ended now and the Strait of Hormuz fully opened, don't look for a quick return to pre-war gas prices. Why it matters: Costlier fill-ups are the most…
Trump rages at Iran war criticism: "Time is not my adversary"
President Trump railed against Iran war critics in a series of Truth Social posts, insisting he's under "no pressure" to make a deal with Tehran as peace talks remained in limbo…
Welcome to Washington's new media landscape
White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend has always been a reflection of the changing news ecosystem, but this year's event shows just how fast the media industry is being…
U.S. and Iran inch toward framework deal to end war, U.S. officials say
U.S. and Iranian negotiators made progress in talks on Tuesday, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, two U.S. officials said. Why it matters: The two adversaries…
Scoop: Democrats eye new strategy after Iran war powers fail
A group of House Democrats is discussing plans to force a vote on an Iran war powers resolution every day until one finally passes or U.S. operations in the region end, Axios has…
China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot
Chinese President Xi Jinping has spent the Iran war doing what he does best — patiently exploiting America's distraction and discord. Why it matters: The conflict allowed China to…
Trump tells Axios he expects Iran deal "in a day or two"
President Trump told Axios that U.S. and Iranian negotiators will probably meet this weekend, and he expects them to hammer out a final deal to end the war . Reality check:…
Bibi torched U.S. support for Israel for a generation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is wreaking havoc on Israel's standing with Americans as the Iran war supercharges a deterioration in relations with the U.S. Why it…
The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress
Israel's relationship with Democrats on Capitol Hill is rapidly deteriorating, with a growing number of lawmakers saying they can no longer support U.S. funding for even the…
House hands Trump a win with failed Iran war powers vote
House Democrats failed Thursday to pass a war powers resolution that would constrain President Trump's ability to wage war with Iran. Why it matters: It is the third time…
GOP backs controversial White House ballroom after shooting
Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has pushed Republicans to coalesce around President Trump's proposal for a new White House ballroom with…
Trump lashes out at "60 Minutes" for asking about gunman manifesto allegations
President Trump called CBS' Norah O'Donnell "disgraceful" during a "60 Minutes" interview Sunday after she raised comments the gunman from the White House Correspondents'…
This isn't the time to change gun laws, acting AG Blanche says
Tightening gun laws isn't the right response to Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner , acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. Why it…
Gen Z isn't a monolith — and the data shows it
Gen Z isn't one generation: Research suggests it's two, split by the pandemic, and the younger half won't sit still. After lurching right, the youngest voters are souring on the…
AI can cost more than human workers now
IT budgets are getting blown out as some companies increasingly spend more on AI than on employees' salaries. Why it matters: Maybe human labor will be more cost-efficient after…
Trump condemns Correspondents' Dinner shooter, says WH ballroom needed
President Trump condemned the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night, but he said that demonstrates the need to renovate security facilities underneath…
Blanche praises shooting response as former agents warn of America's spiraling violence
The alleged gunman who opened fire on the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday was immediately subdued, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, praising law…
Trump calls for WHCD to be rescheduled after shooting
President Trump has called for the White House Correspondents' Dinner to be rescheduled for a date within the next month after a security incident during Saturday's dinner, WHCA…
Lawmakers who were at White House Correspondents' Dinner shaken, disturbed by shooting
Members of Congress and other political figures who were present at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night were left deeply unsettled by a shooting that took…
China stockpiled huge amounts of oil before Iran war
Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration ; Chart: Amy Harder/Axios China has stashed away far more oil than any other country, according to U.S. government data released this…
Multiracial Americans are surging. But data erases them
America is becoming more multiracial , but its data systems are still thinking in black and white. Why it matters: Outdated measurement systems are shaping how elections are…
AI just killed your last excuse for not starting a business
I'm offering you four specific ways to get more out of AI: better prompting , improving AI memory , starting a business using AI (tonight) and running a business using AI…
MAHA scores on farm bill but loses ally for surgeon general
The "Make America Healthy Again" movement notched a big win on pesticide regulation during Thursday's debate on a House farm bill, only to see the White House pull the nomination…
Scoop: Commanders to brief Trump on new Iran military options Thursday
President Trump is slated to receive a briefing on new plans for potential military action in Iran on Thursday from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, two sources with knowledge…
How a swap line for Persian Gulf allies would break with the past
If the United States gets into the business of providing dollar liquidity to the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf states battered by the Strait of Hormuz's closure, it…
GOP faces gas pump problem at the polls
Data: Brookings Institution; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios People in Republican congressional districts tend to drive further — and that could worsen the party's midterm woes as fuel…
Exclusive: "Just tell him the truth": An ex-aide's advice for talking to Trump
The best way business leaders can receive help from President Trump is to "just tell him the truth," former White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich told Axios co-founder…
Mike Johnson faces "hell week" as Republicans defy Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson is staring down a brutal pre-recess session next week as he tries to cram three high-stakes votes through a fractured conference. Why it matters:…
AOC's hide-and-seek strategy with the press
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn't want to meet the press. The progressive lawmaker has sat for just three interviews with national media this year — a fraction of…
Axios Finish Line: Make AI remember you
I'm offering you four specific ways to get more out of AI this week: better prompting , improving AI memory (tonight), starting a business using AI (tomorrow) and running a…
Iran may have oil options to drag things out
Iran has more cards to play to avoid the U.S. blockade halting its oil output — at least for now, analysts say. Why it matters: Oil is Iran's economic lifeblood, and President…
Axios Finish Line: Prompt like a pro
I'm going to offer four specific ways for you to get more out of AI this week: better prompting (tonight), improving AI memory (Tuesday), starting a business using AI (Wednesday)…
Trump tells Netanyahu only "surgical" Lebanon strikes as ceasefire falters
President Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel should only take "surgical" military action in Lebanon and avoid a full resumption of the war, Trump told Axios…
Our time is short. These three didn't waste it on division
Here is the most baffling paradox of 2026: Most Americans agree on most things most of the time — and yet, our feeds and screens scream civil war. Our eyes and our front porches…
Term-limited Trump mortgages GOP's future
President Trump is governing like a man who will never face voters again, mortgaging his party's future on promises he won't be around to keep. Why it matters: Trump's approval…
James Comey indicted again, this time over "86 47" photo
Former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump , has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for a second time. The big picture: The charges involve…
How Cyber Command is building its AI cyber war playbook
U.S. Cyber Command intends to test and deploy the strongest possible AI models, regardless of politics and even country of origin, the command's chief AI officer told Axios. Why…
DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office came close to admitting he wanted state lawmakers to intentionally create new Republican congressional seats by sending reporters a new House map…
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan: White House
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Pakistan on Saturday for negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the White House said.…
Pentagon calls timeout on War Powers
Senate Republicans are calling on the Trump administration to clarify how it is interpreting the 60-day clock under the War Powers Act in its military campaign against Iran. Why…
How Trump is wooing Joe Rogan after their split
President Trump and his administration officials are working aggressively behind the scenes to court Joe Rogan , even as the podcast titan torches the president over the Iran war.…
The Iran conflict has become the new Cold War
The Iran conflict has entered a Cold War-like phase of financial sanctions, gunboat interdictions and talks about having talks. Why it matters: The tense stalemate has no…
Scoop: Israel sent "Iron Dome" system and troops to UAE during Iran war
Israel sent the United Arab Emirates an Iron Dome air defense system with troops to operate it early in the war with Iran , two Israeli officials and one U.S. official tell Axios.…