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DNC sues to stop Trump's taxpayer-funded ad blitzThe Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over its campaign-style ads . Why it matters: The DNC alleges the ads, which have drawn considerable backlash as they were originally paid for with taxpayer money, violate several federal laws. What they're saying: "These ads are a clear violation of the Congressional ban on the…

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Military ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs timingThe Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago to conclude preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran , U.S. officials said. Why it matters: The directive didn't include a specific date for launching strikes, and President Trump hasn't made any final decisions. But U.S. and Israeli sources say it could happen before the U.S.…

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Trump's midterm strategists draw scrutiny over Russia-aligned workPresident Trump threatened Wednesday to fire two of his top political consultants if he finds a conflict, after reports that they advised a Russia-aligned government ahead of local elections there. Why it matters: Chris LaCivita and James Blair are leading Republicans' midterm election strategy, putting their foreign consulting work in tension with their…

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Syria considering sending troops to Yemen to fight HouthisSaudi Arabia and Syria are discussing sending Syrian troops to Yemen to join the counteroffensive against the Houthi rebels, three U.S. officials told Axios. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is seriously considering it, but hasn't decided. Why it matters: While the discussion is mostly between Saudi Arabia and Syria, the Trump administration has been…

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Exclusive: Inside Trump's AI science summitPresident Trump will attend a summit Thursday meant to empower scientists and position the U.S. as a leader in breakthroughs driven by "super intelligence," according to an announcement shared first with Axios. Why it matters: The Trump administration is looking for industry to step in amid its cuts to government funding for science research and…

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Microsoft looks to reboot the AI PC with NvidiaMicrosoft on Wednesday unveiled a new class of Nvidia-powered Windows laptops, its latest effort to tie the operating system more closely to the AI boom. Why it matters: Microsoft is trying to carve out a high-end laptop category for people who want to run demanding AI workloads locally, rather than rely entirely on the cloud. Driving the news: Microsoft…

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Americans don't want taxpayer dollars funding campaign ads: pollData: Reuters/Ipsos ; Chart: Avery Lotz/Axios Nearly nine in 10 voters say using taxpayer money to pay for election-related ads featuring the president or Cabinet members is inappropriate, including 80% of Republicans, according to a recent Reuters-Ipsos poll . Why it matters: The administration's decision to spend millions of taxpayer dollars on…

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Why France is a warning sign for the marketsThe good news about the epic shifts in global bond markets is that they mostly reflect economic fundamentals, not the kinds of panicky swings seen in a crisis. The bad news is that there's a risk the disruptions metastasize into a broader crisis in an era of fractured politics across major democracies. The big picture: Turmoil in the streets this week in…

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Raskin seeks to preserve Trump's D.C. "propaganda" in SmithsonianRep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced legislation Wednesday that would direct the Smithsonian to preserve and display artifacts he said reflect the rise of "governmental propaganda" under President Trump . Why it matters: The bill will almost certainly fail in a Republican-controlled Congress. But it could preview how Democrats would scrutinize the…

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"The beginning of a new scientific paradigm": Zuckerberg's Biohub, U.S. and Google build virtual cellMark Zuckerberg's Biohub is partnering with Google and the federal government in its ambitious effort to use AI for generating vast quantities of biological data that can predict how cells behave. Why it matters: The ultimate goal is an AI model that lets scientists test potential experiments virtually, helping them identify the most promising ones…

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Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas pricesTexas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton privately lamented the impact of the Iran war and gas prices on his campaign in a meeting last month, telling a group of donors and lobbyists, "I don't make the decisions," according to audio obtained by Axios. Why it matters: It's a candid admission from a close Trump ally about the challenging environment…

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3 years later, Netanyahu faces reckoning over Oct. 7 in Israeli electionIsrael is marking the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attacks three weeks before an election where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal culpability for the country's worst-ever security failure will be a central issue. Why it matters: Netanyahu has never looked more politically vulnerable than in the weeks after Oct. 7, but he has defied…

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"You suck": Emmer unloads on Senate RepublicansHouse Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) is saying out loud what House Republicans have been grumbling about for much of the year: They're fed up with the Senate. Why it matters You won't ever hear Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) or Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) talk about their Senate counterparts like this. "There are no Democrats. There are no…

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House GOP leaders admit redistricting fell shortHouse GOP leaders are now openly acknowledging that their mid-decade redistricting push didn't work out as well as they'd hoped. Why it matters: Republicans kicked off the redistricting wars hoping new maps would give them a bigger cushion against the historical headwinds facing the president's party. That advantage is looking a lot smaller than they…

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CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is monitoring reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia and says it is prepared for any threat that emerges. Why it matters: Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous form of plague and is almost always fatal unless if left untreated. The latest: President Trump told reporters Tuesday that…

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A brutal winter heating bill is coming for some homesAmericans could pay far more to heat their homes with oil this winter than last, a new analysis reviewed by Axios shows, as volatile energy markets and the Iran War deepen the affordability crisis. Why it matters: Heating bills are eating into household budgets before winter sets in, with stark divides between fuel types. By the numbers: Families that…

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Trump's PAC won't pay taxpayers back for his adsPresident Trump's super PAC will not reimburse the government for taxpayer money spent on campaign-style ads promoting the administration. Why it matters: Taxpayers have footed a multimillion-dollar bill for the advertisements, which some critics of the president have called " government propaganda ." What they're saying: "The Radical Left is upset with…

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DOJ moves to strip citizenship from 40 peoplePresident Trump's Justice Department moved to revoke citizenship from 40 naturalized citizens accused of crimes in recent months, representing what Attorney General Todd Blanche called the "largest denaturalization effort in modern history." The big picture: The Trump administration has made denaturalization a priority, moving personnel to pursue more…

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SF Fed president: AI demand could extend energy shockSome companies are preparing for an AI-fueled chip squeeze that could push up prices far beyond the data center boom alone, Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, tells Axios. Why it matters: The Fed can usually look through supply shocks that come and go. Daly's concern is that AI , tariffs and higher energy costs could last…

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Trump remarks that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles, San Diego draw backlashCalifornia leaders blasted President Trump after he said during a Monday rally about Iran , "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego." The big picture: The backlash — and the White House's insistence that Trump was misunderstood — underscored the ambiguity of his meandering speech: An argument that the war was worth enduring to protect…

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