Mike Johnson's Latino voter problem keeps getting worseHouse Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) needs Latino voters to stick with Republicans as they did in 2024. But new polling shows they're drifting back toward Democrats at levels not seen in years. Why it matters: Latino voters souring on President Trump has been part of the mood music of the president's second term. Democrats hope this helps them replicate…Axios5d agoWhole story →Government2024 election polling
Democrats fear "more October surprises" after "bullshit" raid on Ilhan Omar's homeCongressional Democrats' private text chains lit up with fear and anger on Monday after Department of Homeland Security agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) home in Washington, D.C. Why it matters: The search came less than a month before the midterms , immediately setting off alarm bells among Democrats that "more October surprises" could be…Axios5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeoctober surprise raid
Rep. Ilhan Omar under investigation by Jeanine Pirro's officeU.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office is probing Rep. Ilhan Omar's (D-Minn.) financial disclosures, the day after federal agents searched the congresswoman's Washington, D.C. home. The big picture: It's another example of the administration's escalating fight with the progressive lawmaker, who has clashed with the White House over its immigration…Axios5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentilhan omar investigation
Inside Trump, Netanyahu's dilemma: Strike Iran before elections or waitIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump last week discussed the possibility of launching a major new operation against Iran before the Israeli and U.S. elections, according to two U.S. officials, one Israeli official and a fourth source with knowledge of the matter. Netanyahu said during the call that he was concerned about Israeli…Axios5d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus israel iran policy
Hegseth wants a livestream execution. Here's how firing squads workDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by using a firing squad, one of the rarest forms of capital punishment in the United States. Why it matters: The planned livestream would mark the first public U.S. execution in roughly 90 years, but it has already drawn scrutiny , with President…Axios5d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticenidal hasan execution
Russian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition saysPresident Trump's deal to lift sanctions on Russia to increase diesel supplies "is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine" and "a gift to our adversary," a bipartisan coalition of senators wrote in a letter admonishing the agreement. Why it matters: The decision to turn to Vladimir Putin in an attempt to ease the diesel crunch is piling onto Republican…Axios5d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentrussian diesel deal controversy
White House pushes out Kimberly Guilfoyle after misconduct reportsKimberly Guilfoyle , the U.S. ambassador to Greece, announced her resignation Tuesday, shortly after the White House asked her to step down and following reports alleging misconduct before and during her diplomatic posting. Why it matters: The exit of the president's longtime political ally and former fiancée of his son Donald Trump Jr. follows a series…Axios5d agoWhole story →Governmentguilfoyle resignation
Dems' red-state showings raise prospect of a bigger 2028 mapData: RealClearPolitics , American Presidency Project ; Note: Nebraska's Senate race is between a Republican and an independent; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Move over Wisconsin and Arizona. With Democrats making Republicans sweat in a host of red-state Senate races , a new batch of swing states may be emerging. Why it matters: Some of the closest Senate…Axios5d agoWhole story →Government2028 election prospects
