How a feud led a billionaire donor to oust Rep. Crenshaw Banker Robert Marling funded an anti-Crenshaw ad blitz — and effectively banished a member of Congress. Axios · Mar 5
How Iran's Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit the global economy A senior Iranian commander said Tehran's forces would attack any ship trying to pass through the strait. Axios · Mar 5
"Come to work": A primary fight between House Democrats in Texas turns nasty Rep. Christian Menefee called Rep. Al Green's attacks on his voting record "desperate." Axios · Mar 4
Scoop: White House casts doubt on Pentagon-Anthropic reconciliation Rival OpenAI — and lawmakers across party lines — are pushing for an agreement. Axios · Mar 4
What Israel’s Netanyahu said to Trump during secret phone call that led to Iran strikes: report Trump has said Iran was ‘going to attack first’ if the U.S. didn’t strike The Independent UK · Mar 4
The left wants to primary Democrats who break with the party on Iran Progressive groups "are already preparing," one House Democrat said. Axios · Mar 4
Americans aren't sold on Iran attacks, new polls show Polls suggest the White House's reasoning isn't resonating with Americans. Axios · Mar 4
American gas bounty shielding consumers from war spikes, for now U.S. natural gas dominance provides a cushion when overseas supply is disrupted. Axios · Mar 4
Anthropic ban may threaten the military's AI advantage over China The international race for AI advantage is not measured in years, but weeks and days. Axios · Mar 4
Exclusive: Researchers trick a bot that prescribes meds The state of Utah is running a pilot with Doctronic's AI system to refill some prescriptions. Axios · Mar 4
Trump claims America can fight "forever" but munitions are limited Weapons supplies may be stretched in a prolonged Iran conflict. Axios · Mar 4
Trump officials' briefing to Congress on Iran derided as "bullsh*t" by Democrats Republicans and Democrats alike pressed briefers about plans to evacuate Americans stuck in the Middle East. Axios · Mar 4
Exclusive: The Trump-Netanyahu call that changed the Middle East The call answers the question the world has been asking since Saturday: why now? Axios · Mar 3
Defiant Howard Lutnick insists he did nothing wrong as Comer confirms he will testify in House Epstein probe Lutnick became neighbors with Epstein in 2005 in New York City, and corresponded with him occasionally over the next 12 years The Independent UK · Mar 3
Axios · Mar 3 Scoop: The White House meeting that never was Sarandos was informed shortly after arriving at the White House that his meeting was canceled because of a last-minute scheduling conflict.
We Got This Covered · Mar 3 Days before Iran strikes, five Kurdish rebel groups formed a quiet coalition—only for Trump to personally ring up their leaders He’s sending out party invites.
Axios · Mar 3 Scoop: Lutnick volunteers to testify on Epstein ties "I have done nothing wrong and I want to set the record straight."
The Times of India · Mar 3 Kristi Noem under fire for $300 million DHS jet spending amid border funding fight Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces criticism for allegedly spending over $300 million on three private luxury jets, diverting funds intended for border security. The purchase, including a Boeing 737 Max 8, has drawn sharp condemnation from Democrats and watchdog groups, who question the necessity and legality of the expenditure…
International Business Times · Mar 3 Iranian Council Slated to Select Next Supreme Leader Obliterated By Isreali Strike Israel has bombed Iran's Council of Experts in an effort to disrupt the process meant to appoint a new supreme leader
Axios · Mar 3 Oil prices surge as Trump team readies to "mitigate" costs Crude oil prices are at their highest levels since the military campaign against Iran after climbing again overnight and Tuesday morning.
Axios · Mar 3 Inside the $64 million midterm civil war infuriating Democratic Party leadership A staggering 30 House Democrats have at least one primary challenger who has raised $100,000 or more.
Axios · Mar 3 DOJ backs down in legal fight with law firms Trump targeted The DOJ's decision to withdraw its appeals "makes permanent" the rulings of 4 judges that the executive orders targeting law firms ... were unconstitutional," Jenner & Block said
Axios · Mar 2 U.S. cities step up security measures amid Iran tensions FBI director Kash Patel instructed federal counterterrorism and intelligence to "mobilize all assisting security assets needed."
Axios · Mar 2 Trump delivers Iran messaging through exclusive interview spree Trump is communicating his Iran intentions when, how and to whom he wants.
Axios · Mar 2 Iran attack on giant Saudi refinery pushes up oil prices "The attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery marks a significant escalation," one analyst said.