4 pivotal questions that could define the Iran war's next phase A major question surrounding the war right now is what happens to the Strait of Hormuz. Axios · Mar 20
Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait Such a ground operation would put U.S. troops more directly in harm's way. Axios · Mar 20
AOC is not ruling out endorsing primary challengers to fellow House Democrats The "Squad" member said she would only wade into primaries if a colleague "crosses some huge line." Axios · Mar 19
White House eyes Friday rollout for AI framework The White House is expected to send Congress its ideas for regulating AI on Friday, sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Axios · Mar 19
The hottest sports ticket in the land? It’s the UFC fight at the White House Even well-connected MAGA politicians haven’t been able to secure tickets, according to a report The Independent UK · Mar 19
States challenge "broadcast behemoth" mega-merger President Trump has endorsed the mega-merger. Axios · Mar 19
Mullin scores committee approval to head DHS Chair Rand Paul voted "no, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) voted in favor. Axios · Mar 19
Gloves off in DC: Trump’s UFC night has everyone chasing seats, calls it ‘hottest ticket’ President Trump is promoting a high-profile UFC event on the White House lawn, dubbed UFC Freedom 250, for June 14. The "hottest ticket" event, coinciding with his birthday and Flag Day, has generated intense interest from donors and lawmakers. While 5,000 VIP seats were planned, many will go to military… The Times of India · Mar 19
D.C.'s hottest ticket: Trump's UFC fight night Donors, lobbyists, members of Congress and well-connected fans are clamoring for tickets. Axios · Mar 19
Democrats storm out of ‘infuriating’ Pam Bondi briefing on Epstein files release Opposition angered by attorney general’s non-committal answers at House Oversight Committee session The Independent UK · Mar 19
Scoop: How the left plans to start winning Democratic primaries again Progressive groups and lawmakers plan to exert more pressure on left-leaning candidates to coalesce. Axios · Mar 19
FBI investigates ex-U.S. Counterterrorism Center head Joe Kent for alleged leaks "He left quite an online paper trail and he has been monitored for months," one source familiar told Axios. Axios · Mar 19
Enraged Democrats threaten Bondi with impeachment, contempt after "outrageous" briefing "We have been frustrated since the second this thing started," said Rep. Robert Garcia Axios · Mar 19
Mullin testimony doesn't "close the gap" on DHS shutdown "You will understand if that raises our antenna," one Senate Democrat said. Axios · Mar 19
Latin Times · Mar 18 Ruben Gallego Wants Energy Department To Elaborate On Its Oil Reserve Release Plan Last week, the DOE announced a plan to release 172 million barrels of oil as part of a broader planned release of 400 million barrels from various member governments of the International Energy Agency.
Axios · Mar 18 César Chávez allegations grow as Dolores Huerta speaks out The labor leader says she stayed silent to protect the movement.
Axios · Mar 18 Trump aides foresee Iran endgame divide: "Israel doesn't hate the chaos" "Israel doesn't hate the chaos. We do."
Axios · Mar 18 The top Iranian officials killed since Iran war's start Tehran's leadership has been decimated during the Iran war.
Axios · Mar 18 Pro-Israel group AIPAC notches its first real 2026 Democratic primary wins in Illinois Two AIPAC-backed candidates won their House races, though several others fell short.
Axios · Mar 17 "We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight "We're on the right side on ICE, but not on the rest," said one House Democrat.
Axios · Mar 17 Why Trump's Cuba takeover plans could see a Castro return as ruler Relatives of the late Cuban leader are among those tipped to rule Cuba if Trump topples the current leader.
Axios · Mar 17 Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans distrust Trump vaccine policies Vaccines are becoming a third rail in the administration's efforts to overhaul public health.
Axios · Mar 16 Scoop: Hakeem Jeffries faces growing threat of a 2027 rebellion from his members More candidates are refusing to commit to supporting his leadership — or are outright opposing him.
Axios · Mar 16 Why Trump's Kharg Island attacks could make the oil crisis worse Trump is weighing a seizure of Iran's critical oil depot on Kharg Island, U.S. officials told Axios.
Latin Times · Mar 16 U.S. And Iran Claim The Other Side Wants To Engage To End The War But They Are Ignoring Them Washington and Tehran are claiming that the other side is seeking to engage to take steps towards ending the war but they are ignoring them, according to different reports.