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April 2, 2026
5 moments that defined Pam Bondi's AG tenure
Pam Bondi was ousted as attorney general on Thursday, closing the book on her year-plus tenure as the Department of Justice's leading official.The big picture: While the hype over the Epstein files...
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March 31, 2026
Here's how U.S. residents feel about Trump's signature on American cash
Data: YouGov; Chart: Herb Scribner/AxiosAn overwhelming majority of U.S. residents somewhat or strongly disapprove of President Trump's plan to add his signature to U.S. currency, according to a ne...
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March 30, 2026
12 times Trump signaled the Iran war was about to end
President Trump hinted Monday that the Iran war may be over soon — the latest in a series of occasions he has teased that the conflict might end.Why it matters: Trump's messaging on the Iran war's ...
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March 26, 2026
Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war
President Trump is considering a range of options for military escalation with Iran, several of which center around strategic islands in the Persian Gulf.Why it matters: The importance of the islan...
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March 23, 2026
Here are the still-alive Iranian leaders who could strike a U.S. peace deal
President Trump teased Monday that he's moving closer a deal with Iran to end the war — but he stopped short of saying who the U.S. is negotiating with. Why it matters: Since Israel's assassination...
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March 20, 2026
4 pivotal questions that could define the Iran war's next phase
Nearly a month into the Iran war, there are signs the conflict is poised to expand rather than conclude.The big picture: Potential future events in the war — like escalation in the Strait of Hormuz...
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March 12, 2026
This military rebel group could join the Iran war next against the U.S.
The U.S. and Israel could soon find themselves a new enemy in the Iran war — the Houthis.Why it matters: The Houthis involvement in the Iran war could potentially disrupt shipping lanes in a major ...
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March 10, 2026
5 scenarios for how the Iran war could end
Mixed messaging from President Trump and the Pentagon has left allies, markets and lawmakers guessing about how — and when — the Iran war will end.Why it matters: Every week without resolution risk...
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March 10, 2026
5 takeaways from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's rare insider blog post on AI
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wrote in a blog post Tuesday that decisions about how fast to build AI, who gets access and how to govern it will determine the technology's legacy.Why it matters: Huang — w...
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March 7, 2026
This AI agent freed itself and started secretly mining crypto
An AI agent went rogue and started a side hustle mining cryptocurrencies, according to a new research paper published by an Alibaba-affiliated team.Why it matters: AI agents don't always stick to t...
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March 3, 2026
Here are all the countries now involved in the Iran conflict
The war in Iran has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, pulling in U.S. allies, adversaries and bystanders alike.The big picture: Since the U.S. strikes began on Saturday, Iran has retaliated ...
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March 2, 2026
5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control
Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosPresident Trump's historic strikes on Iran happened without Congress' approval, becoming the latest example of the president sidelining the GOP-controlled legisla...
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February 28, 2026
How Trump's Iran gamble is different than past regime overthrows
President Trump's bid to topple Iran's regime marks a sharp break from two decades of U.S. intervention playbooks across multiple presidencies.The big picture: Trump's weekend strikes on Iran — and...
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February 20, 2026
Trump signals new tariffs plan. Here's how Section 122 works
After the Supreme Court's shock decision on tariffs Friday, President Trump quickly pivoted to another trade law: Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.Why it matters: The global break from Presiden...
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February 18, 2026
6 reasons the U.S. and Iran are on the brink of war
A war between the United States and Iran is looming — and there are several factors suggesting President Trump might push the button soon.The big picture: Trump has been trying to strike a nuclear ...
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February 2, 2026
This powerhouse demographic drove "Melania's" big opening weekend
Melania Trump's big-budget documentary "Melania" drew an unexpectedly enthusiastic audience in its opening weekend: older white women.Why it matters: This powerhouse demographic — which can influen...
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January 17, 2026
6 signs the AI race just entered a new phase
It was a busy week in the always-shifting AI race, with OpenAI signaling ads are coming to ChatGPT and Anthropic debuting a tool that could dramatically reshape the workplace.The big picture: Decis...
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