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April Rubin

www.axios.com
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What the Jones Act does and how a Trump suspension could affect fuel prices
The Trump administration might suspend requirements that only U.S. ships can carry cargo between domestic ports as officials look to temper rising gasoline prices.Why it matters: Possible waivers o...
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Americans fear Iran but question Trump's judgment: poll
Data: AP-NORC; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosMost U.S. adults are concerned about the threat Iran poses to the U.S., but a majority say they don't trust President Trump's handling of foreign affairs, a...
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The Epstein files keep toppling the powerful. The latest: the man who runs Davos.
World Economic Forum leader Børge Brende announced his resignation Thursday, the latest casualty of the Epstein files fallout rocking business, politics and academia.The big picture: The files' rel...
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Summers leaves Harvard as Epstein reckoning rocks academia
Former Harvard president Larry Summers announced Wednesday he will resign his positions at the university following backlash to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Why it m...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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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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