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Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said Zelensky even told Trump that if he manages to end the war in Ukraine he will nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of all Ukrainians.
October 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said Zelensky even told Trump that if he manages to end the war in Ukraine he will nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of all Ukrainians.
Senior District Judge William G. Young wrote in his 161-page ruling that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "deliberately" and "intentionally" sought to suppress protected political speech.
September 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Senior District Judge William G. Young wrote in his 161-page ruling that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "deliberately" and "intentionally" sought to suppress protected political speech.
Job creation over the last three months was just 106,000 — the lowest rolling three-month total since the pandemic. Excluding 2020, it was the softest three months of job creation since late 2010.
August 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Job creation over the last three months was just 106,000 — the lowest rolling three-month total since the pandemic. Excluding 2020, it was the softest three months of job creation since late 2010.
The Trump administration has backed the Israeli government's handling of the Gaza crisis over the past six months, even as nearly every other Western government has denounced it.
July 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Trump administration has backed the Israeli government's handling of the Gaza crisis over the past six months, even as nearly every other Western government has denounced it.
Israel's decision to suspend all aid and unilaterally end the ceasefire in March drove the situation to its current desperate state.
Tens of thousands more Palestinians were displaced as the war resumed, and Israel continued to block all aid.
Tens of thousands more Palestinians were displaced as the war resumed, and Israel continued to block all aid.
July 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Israel's decision to suspend all aid and unilaterally end the ceasefire in March drove the situation to its current desperate state.
Tens of thousands more Palestinians were displaced as the war resumed, and Israel continued to block all aid.
Tens of thousands more Palestinians were displaced as the war resumed, and Israel continued to block all aid.
The Israeli government denies there is starvation in Gaza. President Trump rejected that claim on Monday, saying "there is real starvation in Gaza — you can't fake that."
July 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Israeli government denies there is starvation in Gaza. President Trump rejected that claim on Monday, saying "there is real starvation in Gaza — you can't fake that."
Gaza's health ministry puts the death toll from malnutrition over 100, including at least 80 children. It says 60,000 Palestinians have been killed overall since the war began.
July 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Gaza's health ministry puts the death toll from malnutrition over 100, including at least 80 children. It says 60,000 Palestinians have been killed overall since the war began.
At least 16 children under five have died of starvation-related illnesses since July 17 and half a million people are currently experiencing "an extreme lack of food," according to a UN-affiliated report out Tuesday.
July 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
At least 16 children under five have died of starvation-related illnesses since July 17 and half a million people are currently experiencing "an extreme lack of food," according to a UN-affiliated report out Tuesday.
President Trump in March ordered the Smithsonian's museums to decline to fund exhibits that "degrade shared American values."
Trump announced in May that he was firing the Portrait Gallery's director, Kim Sajet, whom the White House called "a strong supporter of DEI."
Trump announced in May that he was firing the Portrait Gallery's director, Kim Sajet, whom the White House called "a strong supporter of DEI."
July 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
President Trump in March ordered the Smithsonian's museums to decline to fund exhibits that "degrade shared American values."
Trump announced in May that he was firing the Portrait Gallery's director, Kim Sajet, whom the White House called "a strong supporter of DEI."
Trump announced in May that he was firing the Portrait Gallery's director, Kim Sajet, whom the White House called "a strong supporter of DEI."
The artist, Amy Sherald, claims the museum wanted to swap her painting with a video debating "the value of trans visibility." The museum said in response that the video was only ever meant to accompany, not replace, the painting.
July 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The artist, Amy Sherald, claims the museum wanted to swap her painting with a video debating "the value of trans visibility." The museum said in response that the video was only ever meant to accompany, not replace, the painting.
Sen. Thom Tillis on Epstein: "Release the damn files" #AxiosLive
July 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sen. Thom Tillis on Epstein: "Release the damn files" #AxiosLive
Sen. Elissa Slotkin to Axios on Republican redistricting:
"If they're going to go nuclear in Texas, I'm going to go nuclear in other places. ... If they're proposing to rig the game, we're going to get in that game and fight." #AxiosLive
"If they're going to go nuclear in Texas, I'm going to go nuclear in other places. ... If they're proposing to rig the game, we're going to get in that game and fight." #AxiosLive
July 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Sen. Elissa Slotkin to Axios on Republican redistricting:
"If they're going to go nuclear in Texas, I'm going to go nuclear in other places. ... If they're proposing to rig the game, we're going to get in that game and fight." #AxiosLive
"If they're going to go nuclear in Texas, I'm going to go nuclear in other places. ... If they're proposing to rig the game, we're going to get in that game and fight." #AxiosLive
Hunter Biden criticized George Clooney for calling for Joe Biden to drop his re-election campaign.
"Do you think in middle America, that voter in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gives a s--t what George Clooney thinks about who she should vote for?" Hunter Biden told Harrison.
"Do you think in middle America, that voter in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gives a s--t what George Clooney thinks about who she should vote for?" Hunter Biden told Harrison.
July 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hunter Biden criticized George Clooney for calling for Joe Biden to drop his re-election campaign.
"Do you think in middle America, that voter in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gives a s--t what George Clooney thinks about who she should vote for?" Hunter Biden told Harrison.
"Do you think in middle America, that voter in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gives a s--t what George Clooney thinks about who she should vote for?" Hunter Biden told Harrison.
Hunter Biden suggested that his father's infamous, disastrous presidential debate performance was partially the result of taking Ambien while traveling.
July 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Hunter Biden suggested that his father's infamous, disastrous presidential debate performance was partially the result of taking Ambien while traveling.
The GENIUS Act was nearly derailed in the Senate when Democrats had an internal blowup about Trump corruption concerns, given his growing cryptocurrency empire.
July 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The GENIUS Act was nearly derailed in the Senate when Democrats had an internal blowup about Trump corruption concerns, given his growing cryptocurrency empire.
Speaker Mike Johnson said that some members are demanding that the House combine the crypto bill with two others the chamber is considering this week — which would force the Senate to reconsider the legislation, likely leading to significant delays.
July 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson said that some members are demanding that the House combine the crypto bill with two others the chamber is considering this week — which would force the Senate to reconsider the legislation, likely leading to significant delays.
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July 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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This is a seismic policy shift from Trump, who originally refused to side with Ukraine and until very recently insisted he would only supply defensive weapons so as not to escalate the war.
July 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is a seismic policy shift from Trump, who originally refused to side with Ukraine and until very recently insisted he would only supply defensive weapons so as not to escalate the war.
Khalil "would accept, in lieu of payment, an official apology and abandonment of the administration's unconstitutional policy" per his lawyers.
July 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Khalil "would accept, in lieu of payment, an official apology and abandonment of the administration's unconstitutional policy" per his lawyers.
Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf report about Kamala Harris' 2024 concession call to Trump in their new book:
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July 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf report about Kamala Harris' 2024 concession call to Trump in their new book:
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The DOJ memo cites "ending antisemitism" as one motive, for which the Trump administration has already targeted immigrants. Frequently, those in the crosshairs have been critical of Israel's war in Gaza, such as pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder.
June 30, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The DOJ memo cites "ending antisemitism" as one motive, for which the Trump administration has already targeted immigrants. Frequently, those in the crosshairs have been critical of Israel's war in Gaza, such as pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who along with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) backed Mamdani's campaign, congratulated him.
"Billionaires and lobbyists poured millions against you and our public finance system. And you won," she wrote on X.
"Billionaires and lobbyists poured millions against you and our public finance system. And you won," she wrote on X.
June 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who along with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) backed Mamdani's campaign, congratulated him.
"Billionaires and lobbyists poured millions against you and our public finance system. And you won," she wrote on X.
"Billionaires and lobbyists poured millions against you and our public finance system. And you won," she wrote on X.
Cuomo has also left the door open to running as an independent, saying in his concession speech that he will be giving "some thought" to what comes next.
June 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Cuomo has also left the door open to running as an independent, saying in his concession speech that he will be giving "some thought" to what comes next.
Mamdani defied the expectations of many, with NYC's Democratic establishment largely rallying around Cuomo, who maintained frontrunner status for much of the lead up to the primary.
June 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Mamdani defied the expectations of many, with NYC's Democratic establishment largely rallying around Cuomo, who maintained frontrunner status for much of the lead up to the primary.
The whistleblower alleged that Bove, Trump's former personal attorney, told DOJ attorneys to consider saying "f––k you" to judges in order to carry out the Trump administration's deportations.
June 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The whistleblower alleged that Bove, Trump's former personal attorney, told DOJ attorneys to consider saying "f––k you" to judges in order to carry out the Trump administration's deportations.