Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S. A "societal shift" to disconnect is under way, experts say. Axios · Apr 5
Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US US President Trump's administration has overseen a significant churn in senior US military leadership, with multiple high-ranking officers exiting their posts. These removals, including Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George, have raised concerns about institutional continuity and operational decision-making amid ongoing conflicts. The administration frames these changes as streamlining… The Times of India · Apr 4
They stole $10 million worth of artwork, but they may not make a dime. From fine art to candy trucks, stolen loot often becomes a liability. Axios · Apr 4
How millions in taxpayer dollars are helping fund House members' reelection bids A top House Democrat said he plans to review the practice if his party takes power. Axios · Apr 3
Your Easter candy is still expensive — even with cheaper cocoa Cocoa prices are down — but Easter chocolate still costs more. Here's why shoppers aren't seeing relief yet. Axios · Apr 3
Jamie Dimon defends U.S. decision to wage war in Iran, and says the West may have actually waited too long to fight it America’s top banker says the war’s ultimate potential upside would cancel out the current volatility, and he’s speaking for a big constituency. Fortune · Apr 3
Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane" The firing of generals and admirals has reshaped the Joint Chiefs, intel agencies and commands. Axios · Apr 3
Israel Reportedly Believes Mojtaba Khamenei Is Alive And Operative But Is Not Targeting Him At The Moment Israel believes the new Iranian supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and operative, but is not targeting him at the moment as part of a broader strategy to keep regime figures alive to give internal legitimacy to a future deal, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 3
U.S. Reportedly Expels Iranian Deputy Ambassador To The UN Over National Security Concerns The Trump administration has expelled Iran's Deputy Ambassador to the UN over national security concerns, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 3
California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules To see where AI policy is going in the U.S., look west. Axios · Apr 3
AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands" Data centers could plug into the grid, or they can operate on their own. Axios · Apr 3
Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war George is the Army's most senior general and is being removed during a hot war. Axios · Apr 2
Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS The House speaker told his conference in a call Thursday he thinks the Senate could pass a narrow reconciliation package funding ICE and CBP within two weeks. Axios · Apr 2
U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "Stone Ages" threat "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!" Axios · Apr 2
Axios · Apr 2 Attorney General Pam Bondi pushed out Her exit underscores building scrutiny over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
Axios · Apr 2 Lawmakers vow to force Pam Bondi to testify about the Epstein files despite her ouster "My subpoena still stands," Republican Rep. Nancy Mace told Axios.
Latin Times · Apr 2 Costly H-1B Visa Changes Hit Skilled Workers, But Gives Farm Labor a Boost, Report Says Although getting an H-1B visa has become considerably harder, the move has benefited other sectors. Tech workers, researchers and health care professionals are having a harder time landing visas compared to farm workers.
Fortune · Apr 2 Ford’s Jim Farley has been warning that America’s ignoring the ‘essential economy’ while AI eats jobs. Goldman Sachs has the receipts Does America have enough essential AI workers? Not really.
Axios · Apr 1 Republicans announce plan to end record-long DHS shutdown House Speaker Mike Johnson Johnson on Friday called the Senate bill a "joke."
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Trump purposely contradicts himself on Iran war so not even his team knows what he’s thinking: ‘That’s the plan’ ‘He contradicts himself regularly, so nobody knows what he's thinking,’ a U.S. official said
Axios · Apr 1 The five words fueling Trump's birthright citizenship fight The court's interpretation would have massive implications for who gets to be an American.
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Trump officials prepping for ‘nightmare scenario’ where oil hits $150-a-barrel - and unleashes more pain at the gas pump Officials have entered ‘all hands on deck’ mode, urgently evaluating options to tame soaring prices
International Business Times · Apr 1 Immigrant Sex Worker Reportedly Exposed Kristi Noem's Husband As A Crossdresser Former Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's husband, Bryon, was outed as a crossdresser who engaged in a bimbofication fetish.
PC Gamer · Apr 1 Web-code library with millions of weekly downloads poisoned by malicious release: 'This is unironically a malware nuclear missile' Developers using Axios are recommended to check for exposure.
Axios · Apr 1 Trump's blurry vision of victory in Iran Trump says we've pretty much won. The trajectory points to a stalemate.