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Senate Dems tease hardball defense spending strategy

Key Democrats signal they are prepared to block a procedural motion to advance the defense funding bill on Thursday

Axios · Oct 16, 2025

Trump confirms approval of CIA covert actions in Venezuela

The move comes after growing tension with authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.

Axios · Oct 15, 2025

"A dark day": Pentagon confiscates badges of Defense reporters

The Pentagon Press Association said the move raises public accountability concerns and weakening free speech.

Axios · Oct 15, 2025

"Yes it's illegal, but": Why Democrats aren't fighting Trump's shutdown workarounds

"The legality is questionable, but politically I hope Democrats don't do it," said one vulnerable lawmaker.

Axios · Oct 15, 2025

Soda gets a Gen Z glow-up with new flavors and sizes

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are testing TikTok-inspired flavors and smaller cans to lure young buyers.

Axios · Oct 15, 2025

Trump administration revokes 6 visas over comments about Charlie Kirk

"The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans," the Department of State said.

Axios · Oct 14, 2025

Trump says Hamas will be forced to disarm or ‘we will disarm them’

US president says it should take place in a ‘reasonable period of time’ amid questions over group’s status

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

News outlets broadly reject Pentagon's new press rules

The Pentagon said reporters would need to sign a pledge committing to its rules in order to maintain their press credentials.

Axios · Oct 14, 2025

No fly zone: Airports ground Kristi Noem's government shutdown video

Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas are among the airports refusing to show it.

Axios · Oct 14, 2025

AI will fuel populism and power shifts, JPMorgan Chase says

A new report aims to help companies navigate the rapid amount of technological change.

Axios · Oct 14, 2025