"Insurrectionists": Trump blasts Democrats over shutdown, immigration "If the governor can't do the job, we'll do the job," Trump said. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
OpenAI's new Sora app and other AI video tools give scams a new edge, experts warn Fake audio and videos are bound to make scams sound more believable as tools improve. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Furloughed federal workers in government shutdown aren’t owed back pay, Trump’s White House claims ‘The livelihoods of the patriotic Americans serving their country in the federal government are not bargaining chips in a political game,’ the American Federation of Government Employees national president said. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
Scoop: Trump meets Kushner, Witkoff ahead of crucial Gaza talks Trump hopes for a deal to end the war this week. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Jay Jones texting scandal throws Virginia Democrats into crisis Republicans from President Trump to JD Vance are demanding that Jones drop out of the race. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
How two years of war in Gaza have changed the Middle East forever Even if President Trump's peace push proves successful, the human tragedy and the geopolitical shifts will be felt for generations. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Scoop: White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren't entitled to backpay A move to deny backpay to up to 750,000 furloughed workers would dramatically escalate Trump's pressure on Democrats to end the shutdown. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Scoop: Napheesa Collier says "lack of accountability" led her to cancel on WNBA chief "For her to start her speech saying she has the utmost respect for me ... and then to turn around and call me a liar..." Collier told Axios. Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Mike Johnson faces bipartisan heat over delayed vote on Epstein files "Aren't we all against convicted pedophiles and anyone who enables them?" Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment to Chicago The deployment would "undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry," the lawsuit states. Axios · Oct 6, 2025
Ford CEO Says AI Will Replace 'Literally Half' of White-Collar Workers — But Blue-Collar Trades Are Still The Essential Backbone Of The Economy Most people expect AI to hit factory lines first. The machines take over, the people get replaced — that's the usual script. But Ford CEO Jim Farley has flipped that narrative. He says the jobs most at risk aren't the ones on the assembly line, but the ones behind a… Benzinga · Oct 6, 2025
Hundreds of ex-DOJ staffers accuse Pam Bondi of putting Trump over the constitution The former staffers warn that the Justice Department is failing its mission in an open letter released Monday. Axios · Oct 6, 2025
Mike Johnson rejects Hakeem Jeffries' demand to debate shutdown in prime time One House Democrat, asked about Johnson refusing to accept the proposal, told Axios: "Why would he?" Axios · Oct 6, 2025
Scoop: Ex-mayor raises $1.2M to oust 77-year-old Democratic Rep. John Larson in primary Bronin is one of the most well-funded Democrats trying to take out a congressional incumbent. Axios · Oct 6, 2025
Axios · Oct 6, 2025 Immigrants nationwide placed in solitary confinement for weeks, report says The United Nations says isolating people for 15 days or more constitutes psychological torture.
Axios · Oct 6, 2025 "The Axios Show": Mel Robbins on staying under control in a world of chaos "What is out there has already happened."
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2025 Trump complained Netanyahu was ‘so negative’ after Hamas partially accepts peace deal U.S. president continues making threats to Hamas while privately chiding Netanyahu, reports say
Axios · Oct 5, 2025 Scoop — Trump to Netanyahu on Gaza talks: "You're always so f***ing negative" "I don't know why you're always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it."
Axios · Oct 5, 2025 Mamdani fuels top Dems' turbulence as N.Y. vote nears It's the latest example of drama within the Democratic National Committee as party leaders try to figure out a way forward after the 2024 election.
Axios · Oct 5, 2025 How the U.S. bypassed rules to rush deportees to Africa U.S. officials have deported several migrants to prisons in Africa even though their home countries would have taken them back.
Axios · Oct 5, 2025 Bill Nye leads charge to save NASA science from deep Trump cuts "Cutting NASA funding means turning our backs on discoveries that change the world," Bill Nye said ahead of Capitol Hill rally.
Axios · Oct 4, 2025 FBI, ADL split shows Trump admin is de-prioritizing right-wing violence, scholars say FBI director Kash Patel ended the bureau's long-standing partnership with the Anti-Defamation League this week.
The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2025 US envoys head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘we are very close’ to deal President says he will push to finalize agreement even as scores of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacks
Axios · Oct 4, 2025 Exclusive — Trump on Gaza deal push: "I said, 'Bibi, this is your chance for victory'" "Bibi took it very far."
Axios · Oct 4, 2025 MAGA wages campaign to redefine "hate" after Kirk killing For decades, the ADL and SPLC have shaped America's understanding of hate