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May 22, 2026
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's director of national intelligence, is leaving the administration, Axios learned Friday.The big picture: Gabbard's departure is not due to any controversies surround...
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May 20, 2026
Barney Frank, gay rights icon and architect of bank rules, dies at 86
Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), a driving force behind far-reaching Wall Street reforms following the 2008 financial crisis, died Tuesday night, according to Frank's former campaign manager. He...
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May 19, 2026
Why the Ebola outbreak is worrying public health officials
The ongoing Ebola surge has public health experts anxious about the world's capacity to contain its spread.The big picture: Ebola epidemics aren't new, but the current outbreak has been identified ...
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May 17, 2026
Today's teens are a more sober, less social generation
Teens today are drinking less than their parents did — but the trends that may be supercharging their sobriety aren't all positive.The big picture: Researchers say there isn't one definitive reason...
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May 15, 2026
Teen temptations beware: MAHA-era FDA gives vapes, tanning beds a boost
The Food and Drug Administration is easing restrictions on unauthorized vapes and scrapping a proposed ban on minors using tanning beds, reflecting a tumultuous shift in priorities during the MAHA ...
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May 13, 2026
Exclusive: Dr. Oz announces health coalition to streamline prior authorizations
A coalition of 29 major health care players is coming together to simplify the prior authorization process for medical treatments, Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medic...
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May 12, 2026
Student loan debt is delaying life milestones for young Americans
Data: Gallup Alumni Survey; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosSome two-thirds of Gen Z borrowers have pushed off one more life milestones because of their student loan debt, a new report out Tuesday found.The...
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May 11, 2026
America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world
Data: Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosYoung Americans have a gloomier outlook on their job prospects than their older colleagues, creating a wider optimism gap than any other country surveyed by Gal...
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May 8, 2026
Canvas outage delays college finals across the country
Universities across the country are rescheduling or canceling finals after a cyberattack shut down a learning platform used by thousands of schools for course information and assignments.The big pi...
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May 7, 2026
Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from the COVID-19 pandemic
The outbreak of a deadly virus aboard a cruise ship may sound like a familiar story — but while it's a serious scenario, public health figures aren't anticipating the next global pandemic.The big p...
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May 5, 2026
ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds
President Trump's immigration crackdown has not expanded job opportunities for American workers, a new study found — in fact, it's associated with an employment drain for some U.S.-born men.Why it ...
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May 4, 2026
Budget travelers mourn Spirit's death
For some budget travelers, Spirit Airlines was more than the punchline of a joke about ultra-low-fare airline options — it was the only option, travel pros tell Axios.The big picture: The grounding...
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April 30, 2026
Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts
The 2026 midterms are expected to have fewer competitive House districts than past elections, and the Supreme Court just blessed a redistricting war that will only squeeze races further.Why it matt...
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April 28, 2026
James Comey indicted by Justice Department for second time
Former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump, has been indicted by the Department of Justice for a second time, multiple outlets reported.The big picture: The indictment wa...
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April 26, 2026
Trump officials believed to be WHCD gunman's target, acting AG says
The 31-year-old gunman who derailed the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche t...
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April 26, 2026
Gen Z isn't a monolith — and the data shows it
Gen Z isn't one generation: Research suggests it's two, split by the pandemic, and the younger half won't sit still. After lurching right, the youngest voters are souring on the administration, per...
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April 21, 2026
Trump's 2.0 Cabinet welcomed women, but they've been the first to leave
Data: Axios research; Note: Does not include acting members; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsPresident Trump staffed his second-term Cabinet with more women than his first term and than his Republic...
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April 18, 2026
"Digital fantasy"; AI hair, makeup put perfection further out of reach
One of the beauty industry's biggest headaches today isn't split ends or bad blending: It's the influx of bridal parties and other clients seeking 'dos from an AI fantasy.Why it matters: AI-generat...
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April 13, 2026
Christians condemn Trump post depicting him as Jesus-like figure
Christians, including some prominent Trump administration allies, have expressed discomfort over President Trump's Sunday evening post that appeared to depict him as a Jesus-like figure. The big pi...
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April 10, 2026
Trump can't quit NATO alone. But he can hurt it.
President Trump can't abandon NATO on his own, but he can still turn the relationship toxic as he rails at American allies who sat out his Iran war.The big picture: America has been the backbone of...
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April 9, 2026
Melania Trump says she's "never been friends with Epstein" in rare address
First lady Melania Trump denied that she had a friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or that she had any ties to his crimes in a head-turning White House address Thursday.The big p...
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April 9, 2026
Gen Z's fading AI hype
Data: Walton Family Foundation, GSV Ventures and Gallup survey; Table: Avery Lotz/AxiosGen Z's sentiment toward artificial intelligence has shifted in the last year, with teens and 20-somethings le...
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April 7, 2026
Trump's Iran threats raise moral stakes for military members
Military officers could face a moral dilemma if President Trump follows through on threats to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure, military law experts tell Axios. The big picture: Established proc...
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April 2, 2026
Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed out
Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Department of Justice, President Trump announced on Truth Social Thursday.The big picture: Bondi led the unsuccessful attempts to prosecute Trump's politic...
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April 2, 2026
More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll
Data: Lumina Foundation-Gallup; Note: Due to rounding, percentages may sum to 100% ±1 percentage point; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosNearly half of college students say they've thought at least a fair am...
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April 1, 2026
The five words fueling Trump's birthright citizenship fight
The legal battle over President Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship largely boils down to five words found in the 14th Amendment: "subject to the jurisdiction thereof."The bi...
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March 31, 2026
Trump's White House ballroom project halted by judge
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Trump's sprawling plans to build a massive ballroom where the East Wing of the White House once stood.Why it matters: U.S. District Judge Ri...
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March 31, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down conversion therapy ban
The Supreme Court sided Tuesday with a Christian talk therapist who contended a Colorado law banning the discredited practice of conversion therapy to change minors' sexual orientation or gender ex...
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March 31, 2026
Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll
Data: Charles F. Kettering Foundation and Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosHeavy social media users are less likely to think democracy is the best form of government and more likely to stray from dem...
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March 28, 2026
What the GLP-1 era means for body positivity
A cultural shift toward downsizing fueled by a GLP-1 drug boom and slimming celebrities is destabilizing for people trying to achieve acceptance, mental health experts and body positivity advocates...
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