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February 21, 2026
Trump opens the alien files: Why Americans lean into conspiracies
President Trump vowed this week to release the government's files on aliens and UFOs, the latest instance of declassifying records that have fueled Americans' fascination with conspiracies for deca...
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February 20, 2026
Trump "absolutely ashamed" of SCOTUS for tariffs ruling
President Trump said Friday that he is "absolutely ashamed" of the Supreme Court after it struck down his sweeping tariffs agenda.Why it matters: Trump, who previously called the lawsuit the "most ...
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February 19, 2026
Former Prince Andrew was arrested. What the Epstein files revealed about him
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, authorities said. Why it matters: The second son of the late Queen Elizabet...
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February 16, 2026
Epstein files end business, political careers across globe
The latest round of the Epstein files has effectively ended the careers of some of the world's most powerful figures, from captains of industry to prominent attorneys.Why it matters: The revelation...
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February 13, 2026
Don Lemon pleads not guilty to charges related to church ICE protest coverage
Journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges stemming from his reporting at an anti-ICE protest in a Minnesota church, multiple outlets reported.Why it matters: President Tr...
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February 6, 2026
Trump posts racist video of Obamas
President Trump posted an overtly racist video clip portraying former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes at the end of a video on his Truth Social feed.Why it matters: Tru...
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February 2, 2026
Winter storm's power outages hammer the South
While most of the South is bouncing back from the ongoing winter storms, the crisis in Nashville and parts of Mississippi is dragging into another week, with at least 37 dead and tens of thousands ...
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January 31, 2026
Don Lemon released following arrest and Minnesota church protest
Journalist Don Lemon was released from prison on Friday after federal agents arrested him in Los Angeles Thursday evening following backlash over his coverage of an anti-ICE protest in a Minnesota ...
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January 30, 2026
Gen Z is surprisingly optimistic about career prospects: Survey
Data: Indeed/YouGov; Chart: Axios VisualsGen Z is optimistic about their careers despite a gap in expectations among employees and employers in the greater workforce, according to Indeed survey dat...
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January 28, 2026
More Epstein files coming soon, DOJ says, a month past deadline
The Justice Department said Tuesday it will release the full Epstein files in the "near term," after reviewing and redacting millions of pages. Why it matters: Blowing more than a month past its le...
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January 27, 2026
Acting ICE director faces contempt hearing
A Minnesota federal judge ordered acting ICE director Todd Lyons to show up in court Friday for a contempt hearing for failing to comply with court orders.Why it matters: U.S. District Chief Judge ...
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January 23, 2026
Trump escalates Carney feud after Davos dust-up
President Trump on Thursday rescinded Canada's invitation to his "Board of Peace" for Gaza, deepening a feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney that reignited at the World Economic Forum in Davos this...
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January 22, 2026
Jack Smith expects to be indicted by Trump DOJ
Former special counsel Jack Smith believes the Trump administration will indict him, he said during congressional testimony on Thursday. Why it matters: Smith's prediction follows the Trump adminis...
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January 19, 2026
"We will be ungovernable": Resistance 2.0 pivots to disruption
Mass movements against the Trump administration are poised to take a different form in year two: more disruptive and potentially more violent.Why it matters: Tens of thousands of Americans are expe...
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January 12, 2026
What to know about potential U.S. intervention in Iranian protests
Weeks into protests in Iran, President Trump has indicated he could soon intervene in favor of protesters, pressuring a regime already reeling from street uprisings. Why it matters: The stakes are ...
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January 9, 2026
ICE and Border Patrol shootings spark hundreds of weekend vigils and protests
Data: Mobilize; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios"ICE Out For Good" vigils and protest events were quickly planned nationwide for Jan. 10 and 11 in response to a fatal shooting by immigration officers in Mi...
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January 9, 2026
China's fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says
Data: CDC; Chart: Axios VisualsChinese crackdowns on fentanyl may have reduced overdoses and saved American lives, new research shows.Why it matters: The data-backed explanation for the 34% plunge ...
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January 6, 2026
Trump fears impeachment will follow if GOP loses in midterms
President Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday that he fears impeachment if the GOP doesn't retain its majority in this year's midterm elections.Why it matters: Trump is the only president in U....
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January 1, 2026
Prognosticating in 1999: Revisiting turn-of-the-millennium predictions
U.S. adults surveyed in 1999 correctly predicted major shifts for the half-century ahead: the election of a Black U.S. president, civilian travel to space and a warming planet. The big picture: The...
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December 28, 2025
Anxiety fuels Gen Z's retirement planning
Gen Z is investing in their retirement, but anxiety— not prudent financial planning — is often the motivator.The big picture: Young workers have started their careers facing an unwelcoming job mark...
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December 19, 2025
Facing Trump's wrath, Jack Smith requests public hearing in House GOP probe
Former special counsel Jack Smith requested to testify in "an open and public hearing" in a Thursday letter from his attorneys to House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).Why it matters: The open ...
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December 16, 2025
Trump expands travel ban to Syrians, Palestinians and others
Map: Axios VisualsPresident Trump on Tuesday expanded his administration's travel ban with full restrictions against five new countries and people with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents...
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December 16, 2025
6 jarring quotes from Trump's chief of staff in Vanity Fair
Susie Wiles, President Trump's chief of staff, chronicled the chaotic inner workings of the White House in a series of shockingly candid, unfiltered interviews with Vanity Fair throughout the year,...
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December 11, 2025
NATO chief: "Putin is in the empire-building business again"
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday delivered dire warnings about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the growing threat of war that Europe faces from the Kremlin.Why it matters: Rutte w...
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December 11, 2025
AI architects are Time magazine's 2025 "Person of the Year"
Artificial intelligence architects were named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" on Thursday. Why it matters: The selection underscores the impact that the AI revolution is having on technology, ...
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December 10, 2025
These states have banned junk food for SNAP purchases
Data: USDA; Map: Axios VisualsSix more states agreed Wednesday to ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for junk food under new deals with the Trump administratio...
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December 9, 2025
Glamour, thrill and alien-core: Pinterest predicts 2026 trends
Aesthetics next year will draw inspiration from the '80s, aliens and circus, according to Tuesday's Pinterest Predicts 2026 report. Why it matters: Users' search interest can forecast changes in re...
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December 8, 2025
Santa hats and tanks: Trump's deportation agenda adopts Christmas memes
The Department of Homeland Security shared Christmas-themed social media posts promoting its deportation agenda ahead of the holiday season. Why it matters: The photos demonstrate the Trump adminis...
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December 8, 2025
Alina Habba resigns as acting U.S. attorney after disqualification
President Trump's former personal lawyer Alina Habba stepped down as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey on Monday. Why it matters: Habba was recently disqualified from the role last week after an ...
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December 8, 2025
DOJ's war on judges: Bondi attacks judges for blocking U.S. attorney pick
Justice Department leadership on Monday accused federal judges of waging a "campaign of bias and hostility" against U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan after judges in the Eastern District of Virginia l...
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