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Scoop: Maine Gov. Janet Mills jetted off to California this week for big-dollar Senate fundraisers, leaving the same day ICE raided her state
Scoop: Mills flew to California fundraisers while ICE raided Maine
Mill's precise whereabouts from Tuesday to Thursday of this week were a source of speculation.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Scoop: Maine Gov. Janet Mills jetted off to California this week for big-dollar Senate fundraisers, leaving the same day ICE raided her state
One missed flight, sick day, or campaign stop can flip the outcome of a vote in the House, given the GOP's razor-thin majority.
But Republican leaders find themselves pleading with lawmakers to show up to work, who have their minds on midterms.
But Republican leaders find themselves pleading with lawmakers to show up to work, who have their minds on midterms.
The midterms are cracking Mike Johnson's grip on House votes
With Republicans out on the campaign trail, absences are turning routine votes into nail-biters.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:12 PM
One missed flight, sick day, or campaign stop can flip the outcome of a vote in the House, given the GOP's razor-thin majority.
But Republican leaders find themselves pleading with lawmakers to show up to work, who have their minds on midterms.
But Republican leaders find themselves pleading with lawmakers to show up to work, who have their minds on midterms.
Trump admin to expand foreign aid abortion ban to gender identity and DEI
Trump admin to expand foreign aid abortion ban to gender identity and DEI programming
Vance said the U.S. is "going to start blocking every international GO that performs or promotes abortion abroad from receiving a dollar of U.S. money."
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January 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Trump admin to expand foreign aid abortion ban to gender identity and DEI
Freezing rain poses the biggest danger this weekend, experts say. Here's what to know.
How to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's storm
This weekend's storm looks to have major impacts from both snow and ice from Texas all the way to New England.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Freezing rain poses the biggest danger this weekend, experts say. Here's what to know.
OpenAI again confirmed at Davos this week that it's building a new AI device — while keeping most details under wraps.
Here's what we know so far.
Here's what we know so far.
OpenAI's "secret" new device is coming. Here's what we know so far
OpenAI has been coy about its future AI device.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
OpenAI again confirmed at Davos this week that it's building a new AI device — while keeping most details under wraps.
Here's what we know so far.
Here's what we know so far.
"Let me be direct: We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at Davos this week. But world leaders are split on what exactly the future holds.
World leaders are at a crossroads over future of "ruptured" global economy
WTO director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala acknowledged that global trade was undergoing the largest shock in roughly 80 years.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM
"Let me be direct: We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said at Davos this week. But world leaders are split on what exactly the future holds.
Airlines offer vouchers as winter storm cancellations mount
These airlines are offering free waivers, flight vouchers as winter storm threat mounts
Experts predict a significant ice and snow threats nationwide.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Airlines offer vouchers as winter storm cancellations mount
ICE agents' detention of a 5-year-old boy in Minneapolis this week has inflamed an already tense debate over immigration authorities' tactics.
Officials alleged that the boy was detained by agents after he was left behind when his father fled officers.
Officials alleged that the boy was detained by agents after he was left behind when his father fled officers.
ICE's detention of 5-year-old child puts new focus on Trump team's tactics
The episode is a reminder of the growing number of children, likely hundreds of them, who've wound up in family detention centers.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
ICE agents' detention of a 5-year-old boy in Minneapolis this week has inflamed an already tense debate over immigration authorities' tactics.
Officials alleged that the boy was detained by agents after he was left behind when his father fled officers.
Officials alleged that the boy was detained by agents after he was left behind when his father fled officers.
Despite being listed as a temporary government employee, Corey Lewandowski exerts singular influence in day-to-day operations at DHS — from billions of dollars in contracts to its unpopular immigration-enforcement tactics.
Lewandowski back for another year as DHS's part-time power broker
Despite being listed as a temp, Lewandowski exerts singular influence in day-to-day operations at DHS.
www.axios.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Despite being listed as a temporary government employee, Corey Lewandowski exerts singular influence in day-to-day operations at DHS — from billions of dollars in contracts to its unpopular immigration-enforcement tactics.
Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon today, escalating the president's ongoing war with banks, which he has claimed — without evidence — have discriminated against conservatives.
Why JPMorgan Chase became a top Trump target
Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank improperly cut him off from its financial services.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon today, escalating the president's ongoing war with banks, which he has claimed — without evidence — have discriminated against conservatives.
JUST IN: The House rejected a bid to block Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval.
House GOP staves off rebuke to Trump over Venezuela military action
The vote comes just a week after the White House successfully thwarted a similar resolution in the Senate.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:38 PM
JUST IN: The House rejected a bid to block Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval.
Jack Smith, who oversaw Trump's unprecedented federal indictments in 2023, is currently giving his first public testimony since the president returned to the White House. Here's what to know about those cases.
What to know about Jack Smith's cases against Trump
Smith's public testimony marked his first public defense of the Trump prosecutions.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Jack Smith, who oversaw Trump's unprecedented federal indictments in 2023, is currently giving his first public testimony since the president returned to the White House. Here's what to know about those cases.
House Dems help GOP pass bills to fund ICE, avert shutdown
House Democrats help Republicans pass bills to fund ICE, avert government shutdown
Seven House Democrats voted to fund ICE in a break with their party leadership
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January 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
House Dems help GOP pass bills to fund ICE, avert shutdown
Paris Hilton joins AOC in fight against AI porn
Paris Hilton joins AOC in fight against AI porn
A surge in non-consensual sexualized images targeting women and children is fueling calls for stronger legal protections.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Paris Hilton joins AOC in fight against AI porn
JUST IN: A House hearing with Jack Smith was disrupted by a confrontation between a former police officer — who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 — and a 2020 election conspiracy theorist.
"Go f*ck yourself, you're a traitor": Jack Smith hearing rocked by angry altercation
An ex-police officer got into a heated, nearly physical argument with a 2020 election conspiracist.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:07 PM
JUST IN: A House hearing with Jack Smith was disrupted by a confrontation between a former police officer — who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 — and a 2020 election conspiracy theorist.
If you're looking for a job, it's a good time to put some AI keywords in your résumé.
The labor market's surprising bright spot – and how to turn it into a job
Around 1 in 25 job listings now reference AI.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
If you're looking for a job, it's a good time to put some AI keywords in your résumé.
JUST IN: Jack Smith believes the Trump administration will indict him, he said during his congressional testimony today.
Jack Smith expects to be indicted by Trump DOJ
"I will not be intimidated," the former special counsel said.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:40 PM
JUST IN: Jack Smith believes the Trump administration will indict him, he said during his congressional testimony today.
A small group of Dems looks to break from their party on ICE funding
A small group of Dems looks to break from their party on ICE funding
"ICE has a legitimate purpose," one House Democrat told Axios.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A small group of Dems looks to break from their party on ICE funding
BREAKING: Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5 billion over alleged debanking
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5 billion over alleged debanking
"While we regret President Trump has sued us, we believe the suit has no merit," JPMC said.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
BREAKING: Trump sues JPMorgan Chase for $5 billion over alleged debanking
Elon Musk said that Tesla will sell humanoid robots by end of next year, and that they are already performing "simple tasks" in the company's factories.
Elon Musk: Tesla will sell humanoid robots by end of 2027
Tesla's humanoid robots are already performing "simple tasks" in the company's factories, Musk said.
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Elon Musk said that Tesla will sell humanoid robots by end of next year, and that they are already performing "simple tasks" in the company's factories.
SCOOP: Pritzker and Gallego head to Nevada in latest 2028 moves
Scoop: Pritzker, Gallego head to Nevada in latest 2028 moves
Nevada is traditionally one of the first states to vote in the Democratic presidential primary.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
SCOOP: Pritzker and Gallego head to Nevada in latest 2028 moves
AI and robots can already provide medical care, Dr. Oz says
AI and robots can already help with medical care, Dr. Oz says
Oz said AI and robotics can be part of the solution for parts of America that don't have access to critical care.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
AI and robots can already provide medical care, Dr. Oz says
Zelensky made clear he thinks the Europeans are too risk-averse and slow to react — and that the wake-up call Trump has given the continent was long overdue.
NEW: Zelensky began his address at Davos with a stinging rebuke for European leaders over their reluctance to use hard power to punish Russia or defend the continent
Zelensky at Davos: Trump has exposed Europe's weakness
"Until America pressured Europe, most countries weren't budging."
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Zelensky made clear he thinks the Europeans are too risk-averse and slow to react — and that the wake-up call Trump has given the continent was long overdue.
NEW: Zelensky began his address at Davos with a stinging rebuke for European leaders over their reluctance to use hard power to punish Russia or defend the continent
Zelensky at Davos: Trump has exposed Europe's weakness
"Until America pressured Europe, most countries weren't budging."
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
NEW: Zelensky began his address at Davos with a stinging rebuke for European leaders over their reluctance to use hard power to punish Russia or defend the continent
Details remain thin on President Trump's "framework of a future deal" with NATO, but the immediate crisis appears defused in a way that allows virtually every party to claim a win — or at least take a breath.
5 winners from Trump's Greenland climbdown
Trump claimed the Greenland deal gives the U.S. "everything we needed."
www.axios.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Details remain thin on President Trump's "framework of a future deal" with NATO, but the immediate crisis appears defused in a way that allows virtually every party to claim a win — or at least take a breath.