Trump's trade minefield squeezes America's allies America's top partners are accelerating efforts to strike alternative deals in a world shaped by his tariffs. Axios · Jan 30
Gen Z is surprisingly optimistic about career prospects: Survey Hiring and retention face a perception gap, per Indeed. Axios · Jan 30
Gabbard expected to join election officials' meeting after Georgia raid The Trump administration is pushing for evidence of voter fraud and demanding voter data. Axios · Jan 30
Kash Patel defends FBI raid as Fulton County officials demand answers Local election officials say they can no longer account for the seized materials. Axios · Jan 29
Why Democrats won't rush to force Noem impeachment vote "We don't want a show vote. We want a successful vote," House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said. Axios · Jan 29
Democrats told House reps not to go to Minnesota over security fears: report Members of Congress advised against traveling to Minneapolis to protest ICE, being told their doing so, while ‘well intentioned,’ ‘puts a burden on local resources’ that is unhelpful The Independent UK · Jan 29
Saudi, Israeli officials visit D.C. to talk possible U.S. strikes on Iran The Israelis discussed targeting. The Saudis are more focused on diplomacy. Axios · Jan 29
The 3 groups lagging most in America's post-COVID rebound The pandemic recovery arrived — just not everywhere. Axios · Jan 29
Scoop: House Democrats told by leadership not to go to Minnesota "Visiting the state right now, although well intentioned, puts a burden on local resources," a staffer warned. Axios · Jan 29
House Republicans fume at Kristi Noem as impeachment push looms For vulnerable Republicans, the prospect of an impeachment vote tied to enforcement efforts would be particularly painful. Axios · Jan 29
Is the U.S. still "exceptional"? Younger Americans aren't sure Political dysfunction and global exposure fuel Gen Z's doubts about U.S. power. Axios · Jan 28
Catholic Church emerges as a bulwark of resistance "These are the people in the pews," one priest says of the clergy's advocacy around immigration. Axios · Jan 28
Republican blame game on Minneapolis is in full swing – even Stephen Miller has turned on Border Patrol President Donald Trump’s top adviser originally claimed Alex Pretti was a ‘domestic terrorist’ before admitting federal agents may not have been following proper protocol The Independent UK · Jan 28
Axios · Jan 28 Trump's Minnesota de-escalation lasts less than 48 hours Trump said Wednesday that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was "PLAYING WITH FIRE!"
Latin Times · Jan 28 John Fetterman Says He's 'Up 15 Points' In Pennsylvania Partly Due To His Message On Immigration Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said he is "up 15 points" in Pennsylvania partly due to his message on immigration, noting that he has "been trying to be the voice of reason" as the topic dominates the public conversation due to the fallout in Minneapolis.
International Business Times · Jan 28 Kristi Noem Throws Trump and Miller Under The Bus Claiming 'Everything I've Done' Was Directed By Them: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admits her decisions were directed by Trump and Stephen Miller, amid controversy over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents.
International Business Times UK · Jan 28 Kristi Noem Throws Trump and Miller Under The Bus — 'Everything I've Done' Has Been Directed by Them Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem admits her decisions were directed by Trump and Stephen Miller, amid controversy over a fatal Minneapolis shooting by federal agents.
The Guardian - US · Jan 28 Pressure grows on Stephen Miller after Alex Pretti killing but Trump unlikely to cut ties Outrage followed ‘would-be assassin’ lie but experts say architect of ICE drive too dominant a figure to be shunned
Axios · Jan 28 Exclusive: Inside Google's push to sell AI to cities Search giant releases new "Mayors AI Playbook" to help scale AI.
The Times of India · Jan 28 ‘Another beautiful armada floating toward Iran’: Donald Trump hopes Tehran makes a deal amid rising tension US President Trump announced another US "armada" is heading towards Iran, expressing hope for a deal amidst heightened regional tensions. This follows increased US military activity, with Iran issuing sharp warnings against any attacks originating from neighbouring countries. While diplomacy is mentioned, military options remain on the table.
Axios · Jan 28 How TikTok became a flashpoint in the ICE firestorm TikTok as users have found themselves unable to locate content related to ICE raids across the country.
Axios · Jan 27 Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser.
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Trump knew he had to ‘unf***’ DHS reaction to Alex Pretti shooting, White House official says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s claim that protester was a ‘domestic terrorist’ bent on violence provokes angry reaction from public, forcing president to intervene
Axios · Jan 27 "It was a mess": Inside Trump's pivot on Minnesota "It's f**ked, and POTUS knew he needed to unf**k it," an administration adviser told Axios.