Maduro raid had telltale signs of a cyber-enabled blackout Trump says "a certain expertise that we have" was used to turn off the lights in Caracas. Axios · Jan 8
Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela in rare Trump rebuke An overwhelming majority of congressional Republicans are backing the president's raid in Venezuela. Axios · Jan 8
Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan The U.S. and Ukraine are close to an agreement — so far, without Russia. Axios · Jan 8
The two risks from the 2025 productivity boom Labor productivity rose at a stunning 4.9% annual rate in the third quarter, the government said Thursday morning. Axios · Jan 8
Republicans embrace Trump's Venezuela operation Last fall, only some three in ten Republicans said they would support military action against Venezuela. Axios · Jan 8
ICE killing instantly fractures America into two In today's hyperpartisan climate, it became an instant Rorschach test. Axios · Jan 8
Mapped: America's healthiest, least healthy states A state-by-state report card, out today from the United Health Foundation, found encouraging signs. Axios · Jan 8
Kennedy's nutrition guidelines raise questions The updated nutritional guidelines contained what experts say were fundamental inconsistencies. Axios · Jan 8
Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" sets U.S. on collision course with Russia and China If they weren't already, adversaries like Russia, China and Iran — and even NATO ally Denmark — are now officially on notice. Axios · Jan 8
These are the DHS officer-involved shootings in Trump's second term There have been at least seven officer-involved shootings, two of them fatal, since early 2025. Axios · Jan 8
Mass shooting at Salt Lake City church meetinghouse kills at least 2, police say Three of those injured are in critical condition, authorities said. Axios · Jan 8
Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks a shouting match and a new impeachment push in Congress "Certainly everyone in that room, at least on my side, is livid," said one House Democrat. Axios · Jan 8
Trump to host Colombian President Petro at White House after "disagreements" After a war of words between Trump and Petro, the two leaders spoke on the phone today. Axios · Jan 8
Trump pulls U.S. from 66 global organizations, including key UN climate agencies A legal expert questioned if the UNFCC move could be done legally. Axios · Jan 8
Axios · Jan 8 Trump seeks $6 million in legal fees after Georgia case dismised A new Georgia law allows defendants to be reimbursed if charges are dismissed.
Axios · Jan 8 Furious Democrats threaten government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting "We can't just keep authorizing money for these illegal killers," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Axios · Jan 7 Trump threatens to nix Raytheon's defense contracts RTX logged $43.5 billion in defense-related revenue in 2024, according to the Defense News Top 100.
Axios · Jan 7 Congressional Republicans defend ICE as Democrats rage over Minneapolis shooting Several members of House Republican leadership quickly put out statements backing DHS's account of the incident.
Axios · Jan 7 Key airline used by Trump for deportations cuts ties with ICE Avelo will cease operations for the government on January 27.
Axios · Jan 7 The 11 countries Trump is threatening — and why Here are the countries Trump has threatened and why.
Axios · Jan 7 Trump expected to announce Gaza Board of Peace next week: U.S. officials Around 15 world leaders are expected to be named to the board.
Axios · Jan 7 Rubio to meet Danish counterpart next week on Greenland crisis Rubio said "every president always retains the option" of military force, but "we always prefer to settle it in different ways."
Axios · Jan 7 Inside Democrats' plans to stop Trump from raiding more countries Lawmakers are eyeing war powers resolutions, funding bills, public pressure and more.
Axios · Jan 7 U.S. defies Moscow, seizes oil tanker despite Russian submarine escort The vessel had "been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull."
Axios · Jan 7 Trump's history of Greenland musings: How we got here Greenland is not for sale, a fact of which Trump has repeatedly been reminded.