Supreme Court says Trump global tariffs are illegal The ruling sets a new boundary for what policies presidents can impose without congressional approval. Axios · Feb 20
How Jesse Jackson used the South to reshape Democratic politics "He was a child of the South, and he understood the extraordinary power wielded by the state," Stacey Abrams said. Axios · Feb 20
AI's populist moment AI is emerging as a stand-in for kitchen-table concerns like paychecks, power bills and the future of the economy. Axios · Feb 20
Kristi Noem tightens her grip on the Department of Homeland Security High-level leadership ousters have overlapped with a growing staff exodus. Axios · Feb 20
Why filling up the gas tank will soon get more expensive Gasoline is the most visible energy expense for many people. That makes it politically important, too. Axios · Feb 20
Overdoses are dropping, but poly-drug mixes are rewriting the U.S. drug crisis Mystery drugs hard to fight while causing amputations. Axios · Feb 20
Trump orders UFO files release after slamming Obama over alien comments "He gave classified information," Trump told reporters after Obama said aliens are "real" in a podcast last week. Axios · Feb 20
Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran An early defeat of one in either chamber could make it easier for Trump to let slip the dogs of war. Axios · Feb 20
How Virginia Giuffre became a key voice in bringing down Prince Andrew Supporters of Virginia Giuffre see the former Prince Andrew's arrest as a victory for his accuser, who died last year. Axios · Feb 19
Epstein revelations spur calls to scrape Lutnick's name from college library DOJ files say Lutnick communicated with Epstein years after Epstein had been convicted of procuring a child for prostitution. Axios · Feb 19
From London to Seoul, global leaders face legal trouble after scandals Charges range from insurrection to corruption. Axios · Feb 19
Former Prince Andrew was arrested. What the Epstein files revealed about him Documents suggest he may have knowingly shared confidential information with Epstein. Axios · Feb 19
HHS cancels important vaccine advisory meeting The move comes amid continued tensions within the administration over vaccine policy. Axios · Feb 19
As prices rise, corporate America braces for the blame Rising costs remain a vulnerability for the Trump administration and the GOP, and the president can blame the "Biden economy" for only so long. Axios · Feb 19
Axios · Feb 19 Trump says he'll decide whether to bomb Iran in next 10-15 days Sources believe a major war could begin within days.
Axios · Feb 19 Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict The market sees risks to both Iranian exports but also a conflict that could threaten other supplies.
Axios · Feb 19 Pentagon-Anthropic battle pushes other AI labs into major dilemma The Pentagon is bashing Anthropic while holding high-stakes negotiations with its rivals
Axios · Feb 19 GOP angst over voter turnout builds as losses pile up Strategists admit that Democratic voters appear far more motivated than Republicans assumed.
Axios · Feb 19 Europe answers Trump's call on Ukraine "We are spending real money, whereas the U.S. is actually making money on this war," said Poland's foreign minister.
Axios · Feb 19 China's AI rise rattles Hollywood ByteDance's new video tool ignites a fight over intellectual property.
Axios · Feb 19 Coca-Cola bottler sued by federal agency over work event that excluded men It's the 1st lawsuit related to workplace diversity that the agency has filed during Trump's second term.
Axios · Feb 18 "Denied everything": Dems blast Wexner for downplaying Epstein ties Wexner testified that he did not consider Epstein a close friend, a person familiar with the matter told Axios.
Axios · Feb 18 Trump meets with top Iran advisers as war threat grows The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize.
Axios · Feb 18 Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial This is the first time Mark Zuckerberg has faced a jury in a courtroom alongside families who say that Meta's products harmed their children.
Axios · Feb 18 Jeffries wages rare public pressure campaign urging Maryland Democrats to redistrict The House Democratic leader called for an "immediate up-or-down vote" in the state Senate.