U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says Murders fell 21% in 2025 — the sharpest one-year decline ever tracked. Axios · Jan 22
"Total miscalculation": Inside Democrats' shock revolt on holding Bill Clinton in contempt "Now that you had nine people from the committee vote for it, how do you lock this down now?" Axios · Jan 22
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Leads Opposition to New DHS Bill: 'ICE Is Completely and Totally Out of Control' During a Jan. 21 caucus meeting, Jeffries said Democratic leadership made five requests for ICE accountability measures and related language that were rejected by Republicans, the sources said. Latin Times · Jan 21
Big Tech's AI tools crowd the classroom Anthropic, Google and Microsoft want to win the hearts of teachers and students. Axios · Jan 21
"It's going to be a tough vote": Democrats struggle over whether to fund DHS, ICE "People either start responding to things, or it forces Congress' hand to vote 'no,'" said one centrist Democrat. Axios · Jan 21
House Democrats' support for impeaching Kristi Noem is exploding "A message needs to be sent," said one Democrat who signed on despite criticizing past impeachment pushes. Axios · Jan 20
The great Davos divorce: America's allies draw red line with Trump "Being a happy vassal is one thing. Being a miserable slave is something else." Axios · Jan 20
Trump's "roving patrols" are closing in on Americans Noem said Thursday that officers are acting appropriately and "in every situation, were doing targeted enforcement." Axios · Jan 20
Trump's era of volatility returns There might not be a pivot point where the economic, trade and geopolitical outlooks suddenly look more certain under President Trump. Axios · Jan 20
Trump's Gaza Board of Peace: Here's what to know Trump confirmed Monday he had invited Russia to join the board. Axios · Jan 20
Study finds younger Trump voters pushing a harder cultural edge A new study shows where young Trump voters are headed Axios · Jan 20
8 ways Trump's (second) first year changed America We asked Axios subject matter experts a simple question: What's the biggest change you've seen this year? Axios · Jan 20
Trump heads to Davos more aggressive and ambitious than ever A senior U.S. official said Davos attendees should prepare to be insulted. Axios · Jan 20
Davos sneak peek: Trump, Bessent bring American bravado to world stage Trump administration officials plan to focus on economic growth, home ownership and peace through strength. Axios · Jan 19
Axios · Jan 19 Exclusive: OpenAI aims to debut first device in 2026, exec tells Axios Lehane listed "devices" as one of the big coming attractions for OpenAI in 2026.
Axios · Jan 19 Scoop: Musk shocks with $10 million donation in Ky. Senate race It's the biggest sign yet that Musk plans to spend big for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Axios · Jan 19 The Civil Rights era is losing its grip on young Americans America's racial conversation is moving away from a shared historical narrative.
Axios · Jan 19 Dems' divide over Harris surfaces as she looks like a 2028 contender Many powerbrokers don't want her to run again, but lots of Democrats — particularly Black voters crucial in a primary — think she's an icon.
Axios · Jan 18 Dems' potential 2028 contenders cautious on trans rights Republicans already are promising to air ads blasting Democrats over the party's support for trans rights in the 2028 campaign.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Iran warns attack on Khamenei would be declaration of war President issues warning amid speculation Donald Trump plans to assassinate or remove supreme leader
Fortune · Jan 18 Ford CEO warns there’s a dearth of blue-collar workers able to construct AI data centers and operate factories: 'Nothing to backfill the ambition' Jim Farley has identified a crisis in the “essential economy” of overlooked blue-collar workers in the AI race.
Axios · Jan 17 "Gaza is our show": U.S. pushes its plan over Netanyahu's objections "If he wants us to deal with Gaza, it will have to be our way."
Axios · Jan 17 6 signs the AI race just entered a new phase The major players in AI all made moves that reorder the chessboard.
Axios · Jan 17 Latest wedding trend: Smaller entourages Weddings are expensive and stressful. Going smaller can help.