Democrats move to censure GOP Reps. Randy Fine and Andy Ogles for anti-Muslim posts Democratic leadership is working with rank-and-file lawmakers on a censure against Fine, sources told Axios. Axios · Mar 13
Fears of a food shock rise as midterms loom A potential new inflation headache threatens to ripple into food supply and grocery prices months from now. Axios · Mar 13
AI policy's new power center As lawmakers debate guardrails, the Pentagon showed how it can reshape the AI industry with a single contract decision. Axios · Mar 13
Scoop: Trump claimed in G7 call that Iran is "about to surrender" 24 hours later, Iran's new supreme leader vowed to keep fighting. Axios · Mar 13
Ship escorts to start in Strait of Hormuz "soon," Trump officials say Scott Bessent made the comments to Sky News as he confirmed the war had cost the U.S. $11 billion thus far. Axios · Mar 13
"Awful f*cking idiot": Tensions erupt in Congress over Republicans' anti-Muslim posts "We need more Islamophobia, not less. Fear of Islam is rational," said GOP Rep. Randy Fine. Axios · Mar 13
Michigan attack investigated as "targeted act" against Jewish community Police have promised additional security for Jewish facilities in the region. Axios · Mar 13
Dems plan probes into companies, colleges that cooperated with Trump Senate Judiciary members Adam Schiff, Sheldon Whitehouse and Richard Blumenthal are involved in planning discussions. Axios · Mar 13
Trump's SAVE Act push creates new FISA problem for Mike Johnson Reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA is shaping up to be a major headache for House Speaker Mike Johnson. Axios · Mar 12
This military rebel group could join the Iran war next against the U.S. The Houthis warned earlier this week that their "fingers are on the trigger." Axios · Mar 12
What the Jones Act does and how a Trump suspension could affect fuel prices Possible Jones Act waivers show how the Trump administration is scrambling to ease fuel price shock from the Iran war. Axios · Mar 12
What it will mean for the economy if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed If the military situation doesn't change soon, it will create a stagflationary drag on the U.S. economy. Axios · Mar 12
48% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices — more than any other factor The spike in oil prices caused by the war is fast becoming a political liability for the White House. Axios · Mar 12
White House outraged over new CBS News hire The hiring adds to existing tensions between the White House and CBS News. Axios · Mar 12
Axios · Mar 12 Jim Clyburn defies generational revolt, seeks another term in Congress at 85 years old Clyburn is poised to be the third oldest member of Congress if reelected.
Axios · Mar 12 Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge on U.S., Israel He said Iran is looking at opening new fronts "where the enemy has little experience and is highly vulnerable."
Axios · Mar 12 AI may never be as cheap as it is today AI companies like OpenAI, Google subsidize costs. For now.
Axios · Mar 12 Trump's Iran war whiplash clouds U.S. endgame "We don't want to leave early, do we? We gotta finish the job, right?"
Axios · Mar 12 Iranian oil squeeze tests Trump's war plans "The Iranians f*cking around with the Strait makes him more dug in," a senior Trump official told Axios.
Axios · Mar 12 Trump's limited gas-price options on Iran Nothing will approach normal until large-scale tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.
Axios · Mar 12 More Americans hold dim view of allies Trump antagonizes Republicans' views of Canada and Britain, in particular, have tumbled over the last year.
Axios · Mar 12 What Americans sacrifice due to high health costs Health cost concerns not only made people borrow money or stretch out prescriptions but delay major life events.
Axios · Mar 12 Calls grow for Strait of Hormuz ship escorts as Iran escalates attacks There are about 20,000 seafarers currently working on ships in the Persian Gulf, expert notes.
Axios · Mar 12 Axios Finish Line: A consensus Bill of Rights Most people agree on most big topics most of the time.
Axios · Mar 11 Thune eyes marathon sessions to ease MAGA anger over SAVE Act It's a gambit by Thune to let off some of the MAGA steam over an issue President Trump and his supporters say is central to democracy.