Workers at DC clothing outlet beloved by MAGA are not happy with famous clients: ‘Against my morals and values’ ‘I have a hard time...with Karoline [Leavitt],’ an unnamed employee reportedly said The Independent UK · Jan 7
Trump puts Mike Johnson in a bind on health care Many Republicans see health care as a losing issue for the party. Axios · Jan 7
Five years after Jan. 6 riot, few repercussions and even less agreement The history of the day itself is being called into question, and President Trump's blanket pardons for nearly 1,600 people erased most of the legal impact. Axios · Jan 6
Despite Concerns About Its Legality, Some Democrats Say Party Should 'Celebrate' Maduro's Capture According to reports, some Democrats reportedly questioned their party's response, suggesting privately that colleagues should be celebrating Maduro's capture rather than denouncing it. Latin Times · Jan 6
Why the potential return of a popular Alaska congresswoman could spell doom for Senate Republicans ANALYSIS: Mary Peltola’s bid for Senate in Alaska could put Lisa Murkowski, the state’s independent-leaning Republican senator, in an awkward position while giving Democrats a major opportunity, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jan 6
Hilton responds after DHS says franchise hotel canceled agents' stay This saga highlights the reputational risk of operating a franchise model. Axios · Jan 6
The war for minerals, oil and AI Venezuela and Greenland hold many of the critical minerals essential to AI and defense technology — and therefore future global dominance. Axios · Jan 6
"Neocon smear": MAGA rejects pure isolationism after Maduro capture MAGA's rejection of "forever wars" is often mistaken for blanket opposition to U.S. power abroad. Axios · Jan 6
Trump suggests extended U.S. stay in Venezuela for oil operations Trump is signaling a longer-term U.S. presence in Venezuela after Maduro's capture. Axios · Jan 6
Exclusive: Platner raises $5 million despite scandals Platner's campaign said his average donation in the fourth quarter was $25. Axios · Jan 6
House Republicans move to override Trump vetoes in rare show of defiance The measures are expected to pass the House with bipartisan support. Axios · Jan 6
$30,000 Maduro bet sparks debate over prediction markets' insider trading exposure Insider trading on prediction markets is generally not against the law — and critics say that's a problem. Axios · Jan 5
Trump administration to freeze billions in childcare funding in five states The White House is pointing to reports of social services fraud in Minnesota to threaten funding for child care around the country. Axios · Jan 5
Sen. Amy Klobuchar seriously considers run for Minnesota governor The seat is open following Gov. Tim Walz's decision to scrap a bid. Axios · Jan 5
Axios · Jan 5 Is the U.S. at war with Venezuela? Here's why the distinction matters so much There are currently no U.S. boots on the ground in Venezuela.
International Business Times UK · Jan 5 Tesla No Longer World's Biggest EV Maker After 'Customer Revolt' Over Musk Politics Tesla lost its crown as the world's top EV seller after deliveries fell 9% in 2025. BYD now leads with 2.26 million sales as buyers weigh politics, pricing, and vehicle freshness.
Axios · Jan 5 Prime ministers of Greenland, Denmark tell Trump to stop U.S. takeover threats Denmark's PM said the U.S. has "no right to annex" Greenland and the territory's leader called Trump's comments today "disrespectful."
Axios · Jan 4 "It looks weak": Some Democrats want their party to shut up and clap for Maduro's capture "Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," fumed one House Democrat.
Axios · Jan 4 Rubio faces ghosts of American interventions after spearheading Maduro takedown Marco Rubio is suddenly facing his most daunting puzzle in his 28 years in politics.
Axios · Jan 3 How the operation to take out Venezuela's Maduro unfolded The order came at 10:46pm EST, along with a message from Trump: "Good luck and godspeed."
Axios · Jan 3 Furious Democrats float Trump impeachment, 25th Amendment over "insane" Venezuela attack "The president has lost his mind," fumed one House Democrat.
Axios · Jan 3 Venezuelans in Miami celebrate capture of Nicolás Maduro People filled the streets in Doral for hours on Saturday.
Axios · Jan 2 Elon Musk's Grok under fire for generating explicit AI images of minors One user asked Grok to remove clothing from an image of a 14-year-old "Stranger Things" actress.
Axios · Jan 2 What AI means for the future of policing The tech promises speed and efficiency. But its rapid spread is outpacing public rules.
Axios · Jan 2 Trump's wealth grew in 2025, but his investors took lumps Some publicly traded assets associated with the president underperformed peers and broader markets.