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Democratic response to Trump's SOTU becomes a crowded affair
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (312+ words) Top Democrats instructed members not to interrupt President Trump's State of the Union speech next Tuesday " so instead they're planning individualized responses to show opposition to his agenda. Why it matters: Fresh off a slew of reassuring election wins, Democrats…...
Trump to impose global 10% tariff after Supreme Court loss
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (199+ words) It might be the beginning of a patchwork of new tariffs to remake the sweeping levies deemed illegal. Trump to impose global 10% tariff after Supreme Court loss Add Axios as your preferred source to see more of our stories on…...
Court fight over slavery exhibit tests how America tells its 250th story
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (365+ words) Philadelphia is preparing to celebrate 250 years of American independence, even as a court fight over a slavery exhibit questions how much of that founding story should remain on display. Why it matters: The legal skirmish is not about facts; it's…...
U.S. economy slows to 1.4% GDP growth in Q4
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (183+ words) The U.S. economy grew at only a moderate pace in the final months of 2025, as GDP rose at a 1.4% annual rate amid a steep pullback in federal spending. Why it matters: Growth decelerated at the end of the year in the…...
Scoop: VC-backed Cross River Bank eyes its IPO
13+ hour, 36+ min ago (168+ words) KKR and Andreessen Horowitz-backed Cross River Bank is eyeing an IPO, Axios has learned. Why it matters: It would be the first venture-backed bank to go public in years. Driving the news: Cross River Bank invited Wall Street banks to…...
Climate pressures hit Pittsburgh farms and tables
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (329+ words) Small restaurant owners and farmers in Western Pennsylvania are bracing for escalating climate change disruptions that could further strain their bottom lines. Why it matters: Record heat, sharp temperature swings, and extreme weather hit small agricultural producers and businesses hard,…...
Congress risks major loss to Trump over war powers vote on Iran
23+ hour, 24+ min ago (177+ words) Barring a surprise, Congress and its elected leaders are on track to give President Trump the equivalent of a green light ahead of a potential major war in the Middle East. Why it matters: War Powers Act resolutions, including one…...
HHS cancels important vaccine advisory meeting
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (159+ words) Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's vaccine advisers have postponed their February meeting amid continued tensions within the Trump administration over removing COVID-19 shots from the market and other policy moves. Why it matters: The panel, which advises the Centers for Disease…...
As prices rise, corporate America braces for the blame
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (207+ words) The pricing and affordability debate is heating up, and it's likely to get even more politicized ahead of the 2026 midterms. Why it matters: Rising costs remain a vulnerability for the Trump administration and the Republican Party, and the president can…...
How Virginia is trying to keep data centers off your power bill
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (204+ words) Virginia isn't pausing the data center boom, but lawmakers are trying to keep residents from footing the bill for it. Why it matters: That's easier said than done. The big picture: Electricity demand is climbing fast, driven by data centers…...