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February 20, 2026
Democratic response to Trump's SOTU becomes a crowded affair
Top Democrats instructed members not to interrupt President Trump's State of the Union speech next Tuesday — so instead they're planning individualized responses to show opposition to his agenda.Wh...
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February 20, 2026
Trump's tariffs were voided, starting a new fight over refunds
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs but was silent on whether that money must be refunded — leaving the $175 billion question to an obscure trade court.Why it matters: If you're...
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February 19, 2026
From London to Seoul, global leaders face legal trouble after scandals
Photos: Getty Images and Wikimedia Commons; Chart: Axios VisualsThe global political elite reeled on Thursday after authorities arrested former Prince Andrew over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and se...
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February 18, 2026
States test limits of ICE, CBP agent immunity
Federal agents are usually immune from lawsuits in ways local and state officials aren't, but the Trump administration's immigration policies are prompting states to test the gap with novel strateg...
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February 13, 2026
MAGA-world figures attack Pam Bondi over Epstein files
A chorus of top MAGA voices are calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi's removal over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and her combative congressional testimony on Wednesday.Why it matters...
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February 10, 2026
Trump lights a fresh fuse with Canada over new bridge
President Trump has warned he would stop the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Ontario from opening unless Canada meets a list of U.S. demands unrelated to the bipartisan infrast...
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February 10, 2026
Clergy say Jesus' teachings leave Christians no choice but to resist ICE
Christian clergy are deploying spiritual infrastructure — from organizing prayer circles to acting as human shields — to resist the Trump administration's immigration agenda.Why it matters: The cle...
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February 6, 2026
Missing records from Bondi and Patel draw scrutiny in Epstein release
A watchdog group is asking the Justice Department to explain why it hasn't included communication from top Trump administration officials in its release of over 2 million pages tied to Jeffrey Epst...
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January 28, 2026
Is the U.S. still "exceptional"? Younger Americans aren't sure
Data: Carnegie Endowment; Chart: Axios VisualsA quarter of young Americans think China has more global power and influence than the U.S., compared to 12% of Americans ages 65 and older, according t...
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January 27, 2026
Past presidents — except one — condemn Minnesota shootings, mull reforms
Almost every living president condemned the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents, urging transparent investigations, protection of democratic values and...
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January 23, 2026
FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts
Over 160 million Americans could be pummeled by a massive winter storm this weekend, with utility companies warning of dangerous, potentially life-threatening power outages.Why it matters: The stor...
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January 22, 2026
U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says
Data: Council on Criminal Justice; Chart: Jacque Schrag/AxiosMurders fell 21% last year in 35 large U.S. cities — the biggest one-year drop ever and likely the lowest rate since 1900, Axios-reviewe...
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January 15, 2026
NATO allies launch Arctic drills as Trump eyes Greenland
NATO allies are increasing their military presence in Greenland against the backdrop of a growing threat: President Trump's takeover push. Why it matters: Europeans say the military buildup is mean...
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January 9, 2026
Poll: Americans say ICE is "too forceful" — and support protests against the agency
Americans now disapprove of ICE and support protests against the agency, according to a new poll conducted the same day a federal officer fatally shot a 37-year-old mother in Minneapolis.Why it mat...
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January 8, 2026
ChatGPT unveils new health tool for doctors
OpenAI just announced a suite of new products designed for health care professionals that will roll out to leading medical institutions on Thursday, a company spokesperson told Axios.Why it matters...
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January 6, 2026
Five years after Jan. 6 riot, few repercussions and even less agreement
Five years after a violent mob stormed the Capitol, the criminal repercussions may be gone, but the social divide remains. The big picture: President Trump's 2024 victory and his blanket pardons fo...
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January 5, 2026
Hegseth goes after Mark Kelly's rank over "seditious" video
Sen. Mark Kelly's (D-Ariz.) retirement ranking could be reduced over what Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Monday was conduct "seditious in nature" after Kelly appeared in a video urging serv...
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January 3, 2026
Maduro likely headed for "inhumane" jail that housed Ghislaine Maxwell
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are reportedly being taken to Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), a federal jail in Brooklyn, after the Trump administration "captured" the couple ...
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January 2, 2026
Elon Musk's Grok under fire for generating explicit AI images of minors
Elon Musk's Grok recently allowed users to generate explicit images of children, including an underage "Stranger Things" actress.Why it matters: The incidents underscore how the chatbot — which is ...
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December 27, 2025
Racist AI content is spreading fast — and swaying political opinions
One video shows multiple Black women screaming and pounding on a door with the caption "store under attack." Another captures distraught Walmart employees of color being loaded into an ICE van. Why...
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December 19, 2025
Thousands of Epstein files released by Justice Department
The Justice Department released thousands of files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, which includes documents and videos gathered during the investigation.Why it matters: The lon...
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December 19, 2025
Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say
The suspect in the mass shooting at Brown University that killed two and injured nine others was found dead, officials announced on Thursday night. The big picture: The 48-year-old suspect, a Portu...
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December 18, 2025
Latest Jeffrey Epstein photos include Lolita quotes on women's bodies
House Oversight Democrats released a new batch of photos of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his former associates on Thursday, with photos referencing Lolita, a book about the sexual exp...
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December 18, 2025
Trump gives troops a $1,776 holiday bonus
President Trump announced all members of the military will receive a $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" on Wednesday night, while touting his tariffs and economic policies more broadly. Why it matters: The...
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December 15, 2025
Trump says Rob Reiner's death caused by "Trump derangement syndrome"
President Trump blamed the late Rob Reiner's death Monday on the director's political views, saying he died from a "mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME."Why it matters: The p...
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December 12, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein pictured with Trump, Clinton in new photos released by Dems
House Oversight Democrats released a another batch of photos showing powerful people socializing with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including President Trump, former President Clinton, an...
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December 5, 2025
Supreme Court to decide if Trump's birthright citizenship order can stand
The Supreme Court will decide if President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship can stand, the court announced on Friday. Why it matters: If the justices agree with the president, ...
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December 5, 2025
Judge will release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury documents
A federal judge on Friday ordered the grand jury transcripts in convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's trial be unsealed.Why it matters: The move comes after Congress passed the Epstein Files Tra...
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December 5, 2025
Trump gets Peace Prize, but not the one he wanted
President Trump said winning the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize was "truly one of the great honors" of his life at the 2026 World Cup Draw on Friday.Why it matters: The largely symbolic prize comes mo...
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December 4, 2025
Exclusive: Palo Alto Networks CEO says AI demands a new focus on threat detection
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said growing AI threats make new detection methods a more pressing need than simply doubling down on protecting outdated systems at Axios' AI+ Summit in San Fran...
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