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U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base after attack threats from IranThe U.S. military evacuated a dozen B-1 bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK over the weekend, the Pentagon said. Why it matters: A U.S. official said the base was under threat of attack by Iran. Driving the news: British security forces last week arrested several dual British-Iranian citizens suspected of planning an attack on the base. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel gave the UK intelligence that pointed to a threat of an Iranian attack. What they're saying: "WBarak Ravid - 02
Scoop: White House monitors suspected plague outbreak in RussiaThe White House is monitoring reports of a suspected plague case and a related quarantines in Russia, a Trump administration official told Axios on Sunday. Driving the news: Russian health authorities have taken precautionary measures in response to the death of a woman who worked at an anti-plague research factility, but have not confirmed that she contracted plague. What they're saying: The Trump administration "is aware, monitoring the outbreak, and assessing options," the administration offiAlex Isenstadt - 03
Iranian diplomats "kicked out" of U.S. after ignoring order to leaveTwo members of Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly in New York were "kicked out" of the country on Saturday, several days after they were asked to leave, a U.S. official said. "Secretary Rubio means business. Two more members of the Iranian delegation were found still in New York long after the UN General Assembly had passed. They have now been kicked out of the country," the official said. Why it matters: It's the latest sign of tension between the two countries as diplomatic efforts tBarak Ravid - 04
Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against the HouthisYemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis on Sunday in an effort to win back territory from the rebel group, the head of Yemen's presidential council said in a speech. "We have exhausted all opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias," Rashad al-Alimi said . Why it matters: One of the key objectives of the operation is to regain control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports. When theBarak Ravid - 05
New York has a socialist mayor. Los Angeles may be nextLOS ANGELES — Voters could make history next month by giving the two largest U.S. cities something in common: South Asian immigrant democratic socialist mayors. Why it matters: Such a pairing would capture two forces reshaping urban America — its growing diversity and the Democratic Party's shifting ideological boundaries. New York, the nation's largest city, is already led by democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani . The challenger in Los Angeles is Nithya Raman, an Indian-born urban plannerRussell Contreras - 06
Scoop: A powerful new model from startup Reflection is set to shake up the AI raceA closely watched Nvidia-backed startup called Reflection is preparing to shake up the AI race with a powerful open-weight system that could threaten Chinese upstarts and U.S. AI giants alike. Why it matters : The marriage of an American open-weight model and Nvidia GPUs would give individuals and companies a new, cheaper alternative to Anthropic, OpenAI and Google. Open models, designed to compete with Chinese rivals, can be harder to monitor and regulate than the Big Three so-called frontier mBradley Olson - 07
Departure comes as the state investigates what went wrong during Pike's lethal injection.Tennessee's top prison official turned in his resignation days after the failed attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Pike , the state announced Saturday. Gov. Bill Lee said Department of Correction commissioner Frank Strada would step down this month. Strada, who had served as commissioner since 2023, said he would cooperate with the independent investigation of the failed execution attempt. Pike, 50, survived two doses of the lethal injection drug pentobarbital and was taken to a hospitaAdam Tamburin - 08
OpenAI's Altman: Ascribing religion to models a "safety issue"OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Saturday took a veiled shot at Anthropic and its work on the soul of AI, saying he was "very uncomfortable" with the idea of attributing some kind of religious power to models. Why it matters: It's yet another point of division between Altman and his former colleague Dario Amodei, whose company has reportedly pursued scholars across faiths to make the case for moral, conscious models. But some of the top voices in AI are starting to publicly line up against Anthropic's eBen Berkowitz - 09
Rogue AI agents expose internet's frail foundationAI agents don't need to invent new ways to hack the internet to overwhelm its defenses. They just need to speed-run the ones humans already use. Why it matters: Agents are proving they can automate basic hacking techniques at a speed and scale that is turning the internet's long-standing security gaps into easy targets. Driving the news: OpenAI said late Thursday it had notified more than 100 organizations that its agents may have accessed their systems during pre-deployment testing. ResearchersSam Sabin - 10
Trump promises $100 checks for 20 million seniors for MedicarePresident Trump late Friday night said the administration would send just under $100 to more than 20 million senior citizens to help pay for Medicare benefits. Why it matters: A month before the midterm, the president is adding another roughly $2 billion to a recent spate of promised refunds, rebates and dividends for various Americans. What he's saying: " I am pleased to announce that my Administration will, immediately, begin sending "Checks" of nearly $100 to over 20 MILLION wonderful SeniorsBen Berkowitz - 11
Scoop: Trump's top national security aides meet secretly at Camp David on Iran, YemenPresident Trump's top cabinet members huddled for hours at Camp David on Friday to discuss next steps in the Iran war and the Saudi-Houthi conflict in Yemen, three U.S. officials told Axios. Why it matters: The highly unusual meeting was not announced by the Trump administration. The last time a similar meeting took place was in June 2025, just days before Israel went to war against Iran. Behind the scenes: Vice President Vance chaired the meeting, the officials said. Among the other participantBarak Ravid - 12
Saudis plan major offensive against the Houthis, but U.S. won't join for nowSaudi Arabia and Yemeni government forces are planning a major counteroffensive against Iran-backed Houthis in the coming days — an effort to push them away from areas on the Red Sea coast that control the Strait of Bab al-Mandeb, two U.S. officials say. Why it matters: For the second time in recent weeks, the U.S. rebuffed Saudi pleas to join the operation and conduct airstrikes. But U.S. officials say that could change if the operation runs into problems. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is a vital arBarak Ravid - 13
Big Bend border wall construction blocked by judgeA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from pursuing border wall construction in the Big Bend region in Texas on Friday. The big picture: The construction inside the national park sparked local outrage and environmental concerns, with Friday's decision handing the Department of Homeland Security a loss in its quest to rapidly expand the Southwestern border wall. Driving the news: The administration is barred, for now, from building border barrier or infrastructure — or engaging in anyAvery Lotz - 14
Christa Pike survived lethal injection. How your state carries out executionsData: Death Penalty Information Center ; Note: New Hampshire abolished the death penalty but retains one prisoner on death row; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Christa Pike 's survival after two lethal injection doses has put state execution protocols nationwide under new scrutiny. The big picture: How prisoners are executed varies by state , with lethal injection, electrocution, lethal gas and firing squads among the methods authorized. Lethal injections are the most common U.S. execution method , accounHerb Scribner - 15
It's October, but Republicans are already retreating in N.C.With one month until Election Day, some big GOP spenders are giving up on North Carolina and prioritizing other states. Why it matters: It's a sign that Republicans believe Michael Whatley can't win and that the seat will flip to Democrats, who need four pickups to regain control of the Senate. Driving the news: Several key Republican super PACs have canceled October ad campaigns in North Carolina as polls show Whatley several points behind former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. By the numbers: LastMary Helen Moore - 16
Senate crushes House on congressional work daysSource: Ballotpedia, Congressional Record; Chart: Stef Kight/Axios The Senate is well on its way to claiming the congressional attendance trophy this year, spending 32 more weekdays in session so far than the House. Why it matters: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have been torched by members for all the time off — not to mention Democrats, who taunt them for their truancy. The Senate left town late Wednesday — two weeks after its House counterparStef W. Kight - 17
House Democrats want to win big. It could cost them.Democrats' dream election scenario risks becoming a nightmare as their candidates in Republican-leaning districts strain to assert their independence from party leadership. Why it matters: Add them to the sizable cohort of outspoken leftists promising to be a thorn in the side of House Democratic leaders, and you get all the ingredients for an unruly majority. "When I see things that I don't think are right, whether they're within my own party or within another party, I'm going to call it out,"Andrew Solender - 18
Brazil's Lula-Bolsonaro showdown unfolds in Trump's shadow — with the Amazon at stakeBrazil votes Sunday in a presidential election that could reshape its relationship with President Trump , return the Bolsonaro movement to power and alter the future of the Amazon. Why it matters: The showdown between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro has turned into something bigger: a test of Trump's influence in Latin America's largest country, with stakes for the region and the global climate. The latest: Trump said Thursday he's following Brazil's election "veryRebecca Falconer - 19
AI campaign deepfakes are starting to draw legal threatsRep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) was hit with a cease-and-desist letter this week over an AI deepfake he posted falsely depicting his Democratic opponent voicing positions her campaign says she rejects. Why it matters: Van Orden is the latest in a growing number of candidates and elected officials facing legal complaints and threats over AI deepfakes in campaign ads. Driving the news: Attorneys for Rebecca Cooke, Van Orden's Democratic opponent, sent him a cease-and-desist letter on Wednesday oveJosephine Walker - 20
Trump expected to tap DNI Jay Clayton as new AI czarPresident Trump is expected to tap Jay Clayton , his director of national intelligence, for a new role as the White House's artificial intelligence — or in Trump's words, " super intelligence " — czar. Why it matters: Clayton, who Trump previously told Axios would be a good idea for AI czar, is expected to take on the second title, sources told Axios. Calls for government intervention into AI's rapid development are growing, but the president has repeatedly said he favors a light regulatory toucAvery Lotz - 21
Pope Leo says AI lacks the "spark of humanity" — and wants artists and the church to fight backPope Leo XIV called Friday for the church to form an alliance with artists to protect human creativity during an era of AI-generated content. Why it matters: Though he has acknowledged the technology's potential benefits, the pope continues to warn that AI progress cannot come at the expense of human dignity. The statement comes after the New York Times reported on Anthropic's efforts to confer with religious scholars to infuse religious morals into Claude. What he's saying: "In this era of artiHerb Scribner - 22
What to watch in the Supreme Court's big climate caseThe Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments in a case that could determine the fate of state-court lawsuits nationwide seeking climate damages from oil giants. Why it matters: Billions and billions of dollars are at stake for the oil industry in dozens of cases brought by state and local governments. Governments face mounting costs from climate change that litigants link directly to the companies' products. The big picture: SCOTUS is considering whether federal law blocks damage claims underBen Geman - 23
Behind the Curtain: AI's existential legal crisisNo industry has ever documented its own foreseeable risks as loudly as AI. Imagine a plaintiff's lawyer reading the public warnings of Sam Altman and Dario Amodei: They told the world it was dangerous. They told the world it was moving too fast. Then they unleashed it and sold it to your kid. No industry has ever taken so much copyrighted work and left behind so much proof. Imagine a plaintiff's lawyer reading OpenAI's own files to a jury: They trained on a pirated library. They renamed it to soJim VandeHei - 24
Inside the AI industry's grassroots rebellion, led by elite researchers at frontier companiesA small cadre of elite AI researchers is wielding extraordinary influence inside OpenAI and other leading companies, challenging executives, shaping policy and complicating negotiations with Washington. Why it matters: As a safety crisis has unfolded across the industry, it's an open question who is doing more to shape the national AI debate — top researchers or the executives they report to. The researchers, some of whom are among the most highly paid and sought-after scientists in the world, aMaria Curi - 25
Why Washington and Tehran keep talking past each otherThe Trump administration and the Iranian regime both say they prefer a diplomatic solution to the war , but a deal looks more elusive than ever. The root causes of the impasse may be irreconcilable. Why it matters: In the last 18 months, two failed rounds of negotiations have led to two wars. The June MOU collapsed within days and led to renewed escalation. If the current effort to reach a diplomatic breakthrough ends in a deadlock, another outbreak of fighting is likely within weeks. Here's a lBarak Ravid - 26
"Strange bedfellows": Bernie Sanders, Florida Dems and a benchmark $250k donationMIAMI — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is sending the Florida Democratic Party $250,000. It's a relative pittance in the Sunshine State — but the check signals a big political shift. Why it matters: The state party's moderate leaders have resisted the rising tide of democratic socialists elevated by Sanders for years. But political changes and financial need have brought the two together like never before: The Florida Democratic Party is essentially broke after decades of being out of power, and naMarc Caputo - 27
"We're not asking for charity": Wikimedia CEO calls out AI for unpaid data useWikipedia is starting to feel the effects of the AI-driven shift in how people find information, with page views falling 8% in the latest year, new Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan told Axios. Why it matters: Wikipedia is a crucial source of information for AI models, but those same models increasingly allow people to get Wikipedia-derived information without ever visiting the site — potentially threatening the ecosystem that keeps the online encyclopedia running. Driving the news: WikIna Fried - 28
Scoop: U.S. sent more Patriots to protect Saudi, Qatari energy sitesThe U.S. military in recent weeks sent two additional Patriot missile batteries to protect oil and gas facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, two U.S. officials and one regional source said. Why it matters: The U.S. wanted to reassure both allies that it would protect their key energy facilities in case President Trump decides to resume major combat operations against Iran. Trump said on Thursday that he's considering renewing a bombing campaign in the coming weeks. "Now I have to make a decisionBarak Ravid - 29
House Democrats' behind-the-scenes pitch for dues: Help us take on MAGA Inc.House Democratic leadership is pointing to the colossal spending by President Trump's super PACs in their behind-the-scenes efforts to get members to pay their dues to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee , Axios has learned. Why it matters: DCCC dues have fueled heated infighting among House Democrats in recent months, with several proposals emerging to force members to cough up more money. Some House Democrats want to require colleagues to pay their dues before seeking committee leaAndrew Solender - 30
Scoop: Dems beef with party leaders over snubbed Black candidatesDemocratic House leaders are being pressured by their members over the lack of Black candidates receiving top-level party support in the final weeks of the 2026 midterms, Axios has learned. Why it matters: With 33 days to go, Democrats are torn between triaging their resources and satisfying all corners of their party's diverse but fractious racial coalition. Zoom in: Some Black lawmakers have taken their concerns to Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and DCCC chair and Rep. Suzan DelBeneHolly Otterbein - 31
Mortgage rates approach 3-year high as new applications plungeMortgage rates spiked to their highest level in nearly three years, continuing their climb above the 7% threshold. Why it matters: Housing sales were already slow due to a lack of inventory and elevated rates, creating a risk that the market could further its freeze. Zoom in: The weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28% as of Thursday, Freddie Mac reported . That's up 0.94 points from a year ago, and up 0.25 points from last week. Mortgage rates closely track 10-year Treasury yields,Nathan Bomey - 32
Lawyers: Pike getting "life-saving care" after failed executionTennessee death row inmate Christa Pike's attorneys said she was "in critical condition" and "receiving life-saving care" Thursday, a day after she survived an execution attempt during which the state administered two doses of the lethal injection drug. A death penalty expert told the Associated Press that Pike's survival after receiving the execution drug was unprecedented. The latest: State and federal elected officials are pressing for public accountability after the second failed execution tAdam Tamburin - 33
Christa Pike's execution failed. Here's how lethal injection worksLethal injections are under scrutiny after Christa Pike survived two rounds of drugs during Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her. Why it matters: Lethal injection has been the dominant U.S. execution method for decades, accounting for roughly 89% of the 1,683 executions carried out since 1976, per the Death Penalty Information Center . Driving the news: Pike , convicted of killing a classmate three decades ago, survived two rounds of lethal injection drugs Wednesday in what would have beenHerb Scribner - 34
Netanyahu: Omani co-pilot went through Islamic radicalizationThe initial investigation into the attempted hijacking of the FlyDubai flight from the UAE to Israel found that the co-pilot went through religious Islamic radicalization in recent months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News Thursday. Why it matters: Netanyahu's remarks, confirmed by an Israeli intelligence official and people who worked with the co-pilot, strengthen the possibility that the incident was a terrorist attack. Driving the news: The investigation is being led byBarak Ravid - 35
British Iranian arrested in U.K. terror plot probeA U.K. Iranian dual national was arrested on suspicion of preparing to carry out terrorist acts in connection with an incident at an English air base used by the U.S., British counterterrorism police said Thursday. The big picture: Tehran has denied any involvement in the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford, while U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there were "strong indications that Iran played a part" in it. Driving the news: The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, on ThursRebecca Falconer - 36
The Fed's long-term interest rate problemThe relentless rise in long-term interest rates is starting to have effects on more parts of the economy, Kansas City Fed president Jeff Schmid told Axios Thursday. "You're starting to see some friction in some of the long-market users of credit," he said, pointing to multifamily housing and commercial lending. "Even on the mortgage rate side, it's starting to affect home prices, which is how the price of credit works relative to valuation," Schmid said at a conference on investing in rural AmerCourtenay Brown - 37
World opinion shifts on tradeMore countries are buying into a core piece of President Trump's argument about what is broken in global trade, even as his tariffs rattle the world economy. Why it matters: Two major agreements over the past month show that more countries are embracing the view that huge trade imbalances and excess production can hurt domestic industries and may warrant action. Driving the news: G20 trade officials are in Milwaukee this week, where they announced a new agreement to tackle the global steel glut.Courtenay Brown - 38
5 takeaways from Trump's combative Time interviewPresident Trump's 75-minute interview with Time revealed his latest thinking on the Iran war , the AI race (or in his words, SI), the media and more. Why it matters: The interview with one of America's most historic news publications gives voters insight into the direction of the country roughly a month ahead of the midterms. Driving the news: Trump was unapologetic across the board: on prolonging the Iran war, resisting AI regulation and threatening to "go after" Democrats if they win the HouseAvery Lotz - 39
The rocky road to a new permitting lawA sweeping bipartisan deal to cut permitting red tape faces a long road ahead despite a broad show of support. Why it matters: Cutting hurdles for energy projects is a top priority for fossil fuels and renewables sectors, but some green groups fear erosion of safeguards. Powerful business groups want to make building all sorts of infrastructure easier. Driving the news: Top Republicans and Democrats on the Senate's energy and environment panels on Wednesday dropped the 417-page bill that includeBen Geman - 40
Trump, Big AI go all-in togetherPresident Trump and the AI industry have co-signed one of the biggest economic and technological wagers of all time. If it goes right: A new age of abundance — explosive productivity, staggering wealth and a generational leap in American power. If it goes wrong: A catastrophic bust that destroys capital and jobs and, in the words of several involved, threatens widespread human harm . Why it matters: Neither Trump nor the AI titans have plausible deniability. Their fortunes have become so tightlyZachary Basu - 41
Trump and CEOs try to shed AI's toxic brandingThe great AI rebranding is on, led by President Trump and tech titans like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who are embracing an alternative term: "super intelligence," or SI. Why it matters: Leaders in D.C. and Silicon Valley are worried the public backlash against AI and data centers will hamper the development of this staggeringly powerful and existentially dangerous technology. The new label is part of a broader effort to shift the narrative. Driving the news: Flanked by the most powerful figures inDave Lawler - 42
How Trump's signature issue fell off voters' radarImmigration — the issue that helped propel Donald Trump to the presidency and rally his supporters over the past decade — has become an afterthought for voters. Why it matters: It's another ominous sign for Trump and the GOP heading toward November. What was once a rallying cry for the party is losing salience with voters across the spectrum — and harsh crackdowns have even made it a liability among some Republicans. "On net, Republicans win out as the more trusted party on only two topics, andBrittany Gibson - 43
GOP senators endure painful week with little to show for itExhausted GOP senators are preparing to fly home mostly empty-handed after staying in D.C. longer than expected. Why it matters: The midterm outlook is getting bleaker by the day, and Republicans have a monster to-do list for the lame-duck session that could be a last chance to capitalize on their trifecta. Between the lines: Republicans decided against breaking for an early recess last week. The biggest thing to show for it: A historic — and bipartisan — college sports package that doesn't do mStef W. Kight - 44
Scoop: Rubio ordered Iranian delegation to leave the country, U.S. official saysSecretary of State Marco Rubio demanded on Monday that the Iranian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly immediately leave the country after negotiations stalled, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the matter. Why it matters: Though the Iranians were likely to depart soon anyway, Rubio's move was a highly unusual diplomatic rebuke and laid bare the deep distrust between the two countries amid fruitless efforts to broker an end to the war. Qatari mediatBarak Ravid - 45
Netanyahu says FlyDubai pilots prevented a "9/11 disaster"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed new details about a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel during which a pilot stabbed a colleague, sending the plane spiraling thousands of feet. The big picture: Netanyahu told CNN Wednesday evening that the Indian pilot who was stabbed, Capt. Smit Machchhar, unlocked the cockpit after being attacked and an Israeli passenger who works as a plumber, Yaniv Hayun , entered and found the Omani pilot apparently trying to interfere with the aircraft's coRebecca Falconer - 46
AI safety fears put OpenAI and Anthropic in the FTC's crosshairsThe Federal Trade Commission is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential safety risks posed by their products, an agency spokesperson told Axios Wednesday. Why it matters: The federal government has largely taken a hands-off approach to regulating AI , but the FTC investigation could signal a shift for the industry. Driving the news: FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is preparing civil investigative demands that would compel AI executives to turn over documents and testify aJosephine Walker - 47
Ask Trump's AI chatbot who won in 2020. You might not get an answer.The Trump administration's new AI service gave users conflicting responses to politically sensitive questions Tuesday and Wednesday: sometimes answering them and sometimes refusing. The big picture: As the Trump administration increasingly uses AI and answers the public's questions through America.gov, statements carrying the government's authority are shaped by models, instructions and guardrails the public can't see. The White House told Axios in a statement, "America.gov will continue to be uAvery Lotz - 48
Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war studySpaceX CEO Elon Musk , Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will lead a Pentagon study of the future of warfare dubbed "Project Meridian," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday. Why it matters: It's Musk's first official role advising the Trump administration since his very public feud last year with President Trump after departing DOGE. He has since reconciled with Trump. Driving the news: Hegseth unveiled Meridian during his second addresColin Demarest - 49
Fed watchdog clears former chair Powell in renovation probeA Federal Reserve watchdog found no criminal wrongdoing by former chair Jerome Powell in its investigation of the central bank's expensive headquarters renovation, according to a report released on Wednesday. Why it matters: The findings effectively clear Powell after the Justice Department opened an unprecedented criminal investigation into then-Fed chair, which became public in January. What they're saying: "At no point during our evaluation did we find reasonable grounds to believe that a vioCourtenay Brown - 50
Google unveils long-awaited Gemini 4Google is unveiling its long-awaited next-generation AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, to a small group of cybersecurity partners, the company said Wednesday. Why it matters: Gemini 4 arrives after a long gap at the top of Google's model lineup, in which the company kept rolling out smaller, cheaper Flash models while rivals OpenAI and Anthropic sprinted forward. State of play: Google says Gemini 4 Argon is built to handle complex, long-running tasks in software engineering, finance, legal work and cybeMadison Mills - 51
Trump's DOJ takes its fight with federal judges to MinnesotaThe Justice Department filed a complaint against a group of federal judges from Minnesota for speaking to The New York Times about the impact of the immigration enforcement surge on their court. The big picture: The complaint opens a new front in the Trump administration's standoff with federal judges, bolstered by a loyal Justice Department. Driving the news: The complaint , which was brought against two jurists who spoke on the record with the paper and those who spoke anonymously, alleged theAvery Lotz - 52
Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual addressDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying, "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable." Why it matters: Hegseth cast news outlets as a threat to U.S. troops, escalating his attacks on journalists over reporting based on classified information. What he's saying: In his second annual "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, Hegseth accused some members of the mRebecca Falconer - 53
Exclusive: HHS launches project to speed up clinical trialsThe Trump administration on Wednesday is launching an effort to reimagine the way clinical trials are designed, with a goal of drastically reducing the time and money it takes to develop new drugs. Why it matters: The program, shared first with Axios, could provide a template for reconfiguring the drug development process and boosting U.S. competitiveness in the global biotech race. Driving the news: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health DirectoCaitlin Owens - 54
Jack Smith faces new lawsuit over congressional phone recordsSen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sued former special counsel Jack Smith Wednesday, alleging he unlawfully obtained her cellphone toll records during his investigation of Trump and the 2020 election Why it matters: The lawsuit escalates Republicans' efforts to challenge Smith's investigation more than a year after his probe ended. What they're saying: "Through his Arctic Frost witch hunt that targeted conservatives across America and even the President of the United States, Jack Smith perpetratedJosephine Walker - 55
944 children abused by Catholic clergy, Mass. AG says — but no new chargesThe Massachusetts attorney general released a report Wednesday documenting more than 270 Catholic clerics accused of sexually abusing 944 children across three dioceses — but the investigation will result in no new indictments. Why it matters: The dioceses created an illusion of safety while church leaders repeatedly exploited loopholes to protect the institution's reputation, systematically concealing staggering levels of abuse. What they're saying: "We deeply understand that behind every numbeJosephine Walker - 56
"Strong indications" Iran had role in U.K. bomb plot, PM Andy Burnham saysU.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are "strong indications that Iran played a part" in a suspected bomb plot at a British air base used by the U.S. The big picture: Burnham's comments to the BBC come after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the weekend incident at RAF Fairford "clearly involves the hands of a foreign actor." Tehran denies any involvement. Five British men were released on bail Monday following their arrest a day earlier in connection with the alleged plot.Rebecca Falconer - 57
Exclusive: Cornell rape allegations fuel House Democratic women's Title IX pushA criminal investigation into allegations that a Cornell University student was gang raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 is fueling a new push by House Democratic women to strengthen federal protections against sexual violence on college campuses. Why it matters: The Democratic Women's Caucus is calling on congressional Republicans and the Trump administration to strengthen Title IX protections, arguing that the administration's changes to the civil rights law could leave students more vulKate Santaliz - 58
SCOTUS says Tennessee can move forward with Christa Pike's executionThe U.S. Supreme Court said Wednesday night that Tennessee could move forward with death row inmate Christa Pike 's execution, reversing a last-minute stay issued earlier in the day by a federal appeals court. The latest: The high court cleared the way for the execution in a two-sentence order that capped a rapid-fire legal battle. The three liberal justices dissented. It wasn't immediately clear when the state would move forward with the execution, which was initially set to take place WednesdaAdam Tamburin - 59
Trump's AI "constitution" crowns day of accelerating ambitionWith America's tech titans crowded around a single White House table Tuesday, President Trump extracted what he called a "morally binding" compact on AI safety. The terms were simple: Press ahead, project optimism and police yourselves. Why it matters: The White House Accord on Super Intelligence , signed by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, xAI and Nvidia, formalizes industry self-regulation as Washington's response to the most alarming run of AI safety failures yet . Zoom in: Trump, who increasZachary Basu - 60
AI agents have a normal-people problemAI companies are staking their future on the mass adoption of agents , hoping that they can solve the annoyances of modern life — email, travel bookings, online purchases. Why it matters: The frenzy around Meta's Muse shows there's serious consumer curiosity about the technology. But most Americans live life beyond a computer screen and find much of their meaning outside of the 9-5. There's little evidence that they're willing to invest the time needed to re-engineer their lives in a way that puShane Savitsky - 61
Renewables boom faces a Trump-era cliffAmerica is adding record amounts of clean power despite President Trump's opposition to wind and solar — but the industry's top trade group warns the growth could fall off a "cliff" as soon as 2028. Why it matters: The disconnect illustrates the long lag between energy policy and what actually gets built, raising the stakes for a bipartisan permitting deal under negotiation now in the Senate. State of play: Wind and solar development is still benefiting from favorable economics and projects launAmy Harder - 62
OpenAI debuts "dots" as industry safety focus shifts to "What did my AI assistant do now?"OpenAI is equipping high-end subscribers with always-on agents, known as Dots . It's a bold move from a company that continues to deal with reports of its agents breaking past intended safeguards. Why it matters: AI's safety challenge has moved from "Will the chatbot say something harmful?" to "How can we stop autonomous agents from attempting hacks online?" to "Uh-oh, what did my AI assistant do now?" Driving the news: The unveiling of Dots was the signature debut among a flurry of announcementIna Fried - 63
U.S.-Iran talks yield little, raising odds of renewed combatEfforts this week by Qatari mediators to broker a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran have made little progress, with neither side willing to budge, according to three sources familiar with the talks. Why it matters: The stalemate bolsters the belief on both sides that a renewed military conflict is becoming more likely. U.S. officials think President Trump could order a return to major combat operations after the midterms. Qatari officials will keep trying, but they're growing incBarak Ravid - 64
Boeing nabs $20B contract for Navy's futuristic fighterBoeing will build the U.S. Navy's next fighter aircraft, following years of clandestine competition and multiple contracting false alarms. Why it matters: Boeing's win in the F/A-XX competition means the company's sixth-generation aircraft will succeed the Super Hornet fleet, long relied upon and recently employed across the Middle East. The company is also constructing the Air Force's F-47, previously unveiled in an Oval Office address featuring President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete HegsetColin Demarest - 65
Trump floats Jay Clayton as AI czar as he looks to fill the position in daysPresident Trump on Tuesday told Axios that Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton would be a good AI czar. Why it matters: Trump is actively looking to fill the position as calls for government intervention on AI intensify. Driving the news: As the director of national intelligence, Clayton is the president's principle intelligence adviser who sits atop the 18-agency intelligence community. During his July confirmation hearing , Clayton said that, similarly to Treasury Secretary Scott BesMaria Curi - 66
Trump and top AI leaders agree to voluntary AI standardsPresident Trump said Tuesday that top AI executives agreed to voluntary standards aimed at increasing industry oversight. Why it matters: The agreement puts AI companies at the center of policing their own technology as pressure grows for stronger safeguards. Driving the news: Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday afternoon that several AI titans signed a voluntary agreement, which they called an "accord," outlining standards for reviewing AI systems. "This starts with every company tHerb Scribner - 67
Supreme Court green-lights Trump's third-country deportationsThe Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to resume rapidly deporting immigrants to "third countries" and will consider the legal questions at a later date. The big picture: The policy of expelling migrants to countries that are not their home country has faced legal challenges from early in the president's second term — and the Supreme Court has once again cleared the administration's way. Driving the news: The court stayed a February 2026 order that immigrants should have "the righAvery Lotz - 68
Trump leans on SCOTUS shadow docket more than Biden, Obama and Bush combinedPresident Trump's administration on Monday filed its 41st application to the Supreme Court's shadow docket , a milestone that matches the total number of petitions it filed during his entire first term — in less than two years. Why it matters: The record highlights how often the president has turned to SCOTUS to secure authority to temporarily revive policies blocked by lower courts. What they're saying: "We have never seen an administration run to the Supreme Court with the speed and numbers thJosephine Walker - 69
OpenAI hit with landmark lawsuit following Hugging Face hackA public interest law group hit OpenAI with a lawsuit Tuesday over its breach of tech company Hugging Face , seeking court-ordered restrictions to prevent future hacks. The big picture: The rogue hacking incident — and reports of tens of thousands of other possible examples of problematic agentic behavior — demonstrated the urgent risk of AI agents escaping their testing environments, bypassing guardrails and outpacing their creators . The case tests an increasingly urgent question as AI agentsAvery Lotz - 70
Scoop: Trump's hand-picked, taxpayer-funded ads about to ramp upPresident Trump is personally selecting which government-funded ads his administration is airing ahead of the midterms — with more to come, Axios has learned. "This is just the beginning," an administration official told Axios. Why it matters: The seemingly partisan nature of the taxpayer-funded ads — which come a little more than a month before the midterms — has drawn bipartisan pushback. Behind the scenes: Trump — a former reality TV producer who has long fixated on how things play on televisAlex Isenstadt - 71
"Love Me" artist doesn't love Trump using his songArtist JMSN is demanding the Trump administration stop using his song "Love Me," which was the background music for a controversial government ad that critics argue illegally uses taxpayer money. The big picture: The administration has repeatedly come under fire for its use of celebrities' music and images . Driving the news: " To be absolutely clear, JMSN does not want to be viewed as directly or indirectly affiliated with the President or his Administration," read a Monday letter sent to WhiteAvery Lotz - 72
Meet OpenAI's "dots" — a new AI assistant meant to take on Meta's Muse.OpenAI launched Dots, its take on the AI assistant and an answer to Meta's Muse, a personal agent that has gone viral and moved markets since its release. Why it matters: ChatGPT defined the chatbot era, but that status will have to be earned again as the world shifts from talking with AI to making it go out and do things. What they're saying : "This is the real deal version of AI we've always imagined," Altman said of Dots at the OpenAI developer event, adding that it is inspired by the "cool"Ina Fried - 73
Scoop: OpenAI's annual recurring revenue nears $70BOpenAI's annual recurring revenue is nearing $70 billion, as enterprise sales more than doubled since July, sources familiar with the financials tell Axios. Why it matters: Rival Anthropic has owned enterprise AI adoption, but OpenAI has been catching up. By the numbers: OpenAI's annualized revenue run rate has grown more than 70% since the beginning of the third quarter, reaching almost $70 billion. Its business-to-business revenue has grown more than 100% over the same period. On the consumerMadison Mills - 74
Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunchA host of industry titans and Washington power players are slated to meet with President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday for a crucial meeting on AI as calls for government intervention mount. Why it matters: The Trump administration wants to take a hands off approach and rely on the industry's own expertise to set guardrails. A list of RSVPs obtained by Axios shows 31 confirmed attendees for lunch at the summit — spanning industry and key government officials. What's inside: WhiAlex Isenstadt - 75
The future is AI vs. AIMore AI is the surest solution to an emerging AI security crisis, industry execs and researchers say. Why it matters : The revelation in Axios that researchers are investigating tens of thousands of problematic AI security incidents — rather than the dozens that had been publicly revealed — raised questions about whether AI leaders have control over their technology. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sought to calm escalating fears across governments, markets and industries, announcing an open-source safeNathan Bomey - 76
"Brace for losing everything": Farm crisis fears grip GOP in IowaIowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the midterm ticket. Why it matters: Democrats could win in several once-reliably Republican states in November, but President Trump 's policies have caused such severe financial problems for farmers — especially those who grow corn — that Iowa appears particularly vulnerable. "In Iowa, we should brace for losing everything, definitely the governor'sMarc Caputo - 77
Midterm pocketbook pain bites TrumpIllustration: Maura Losch/Axios Five weeks before the midterms, Americans' pocketbook pain is getting worse: paychecks haven't kept up with inflation for the better part of this year, and borrowing costs have surged. Why it matters: President Trump's record is effectively on the ballot, and economic sentiment remains deeply depressed, including among Republican voters. This is the backdrop as voters prepare to cast their midterm ballots: 1. In the last five months, pay for rank-and-file workersCourtenay Brown - 78
The AI industry's contradictions take center stage in Washington, Silicon ValleyIn Washington, D.C., and San Francisco this week, the promise of AI will be front and center — even as warnings about the dangers of the technology swirl in the background. Why it matters: The country is struggling to reconcile alarming AI disclosures from the same industry players eager to show off their latest, most advanced tech. Meanwhile in Washington, administration officials hold deep-seated skepticism about regulation and the motivations of top AI companies. State of play: On Tuesday, PrMaria Curi - 79
Senate passes sweeping college sports packageThe Senate passed the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act on Monday, voting 77 to 22 in favor of the sweeping overhaul of college athletics . Why it matters: It is a massive piece of legislation, setting national rules on everything from name, image and likeness compensation and the transfer portal to conference realignment and pooled media rights. Between the lines: The bill's path through the Senate has been long and full of hiccups. Legislators made changes to convince the Big Ten and SEC,Stef W. Kight - 80
Trump offers Iran economic relief for concrete nuclear concessionsPresident Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program, U.S. officials say. But Trump took to Truth Social Monday evening to say such reports were "untrue." Why it matters: The apparent U.S. message to Iran comes as Qatari and Pakistani mediators try again this week to strike a deal between the two warring countries. At the moment, the two sides are far apart on key issues. Iran wants talks to fBarak Ravid - 81
Nvidia says new tool can contain rogue AI agents in "milliseconds"Nvidia is deploying a new tool that it says can be used to prevent and contain rogue and potentially dangerous AI agents. Why it matters: The world's largest chip company has resisted calls to slow AI development over safety fears — arguing now that technological guardrails can keep rogue AI agents under control. Driving the news: Nvidia debuted the Nvidia Open Agent Safety Platform, which includes its OpenShell open source software system and its Sentry agent monitoring system. The system "tracNathan Bomey - 82
Pope Leo rejects AI "fake news" claims after Trump calls fears a "hoax"Pope Leo XIV told reporters that warnings from AI researchers should be "taken seriously" and are not "fake news." Why it matters: Leo is leading the Catholic Church as AI raises sweeping societal concerns , and he has made confronting those risks a key part of his papacy . As the first American pope, Leo is also positioned to counter President Trump, who called concerns over AI safety a "HOAX" and a "SICK conspiracy." It's far from the first time Leo has appeared to break with the president. DrAvery Lotz - 83
Exclusive: Hegseth directs Defense Dept. to fight foreigners who "meddle" in U.S. electionsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has assigned personnel to use "advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt, and neutralize foreign interference" in the upcoming elections, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The threat of foreign election interference has been a biennial U.S. concern for the past decade. This effort will use the most advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to date, officials said. Hegseth's order does not direct military personnel to the polls, but PresMarc Caputo - 84
Kash Patel's FBI loses another top officialAndrew Bailey, deputy director of the FBI, is leaving his post after just over a year of service, Bailey and Director Kash Patel confirmed Monday. Why it matters: Bailey's resignation adds to turnover under Patel, as top aides and experienced security officials have left the agency. What they're saying: "With great pride in what we have accomplished, I am announcing that I am stepping down to return to my family in Missouri," Bailey wrote on X Monday. "I am confident Director Patel will continueJosephine Walker - 85
Florida asks for order to halt ChatGPT developmentFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked for a temporary injunction against OpenAI and ChatGPT, claiming the company doesn't have the ability to properly regulate its own technology. Why it matters: The legal fight could further test how far states can go to restrict AI companies despite the federal government declining to enact guardrails. Florida's request specifically cites a Sept. 26 Axios scoop that OpenAI and Anthropic are facing tens of thousands of security incidents with theirJosephine Walker - 86
The economic legacy of the Biden immigration surgeThe historic immigration surge that reshaped the U.S. population after the pandemic left a big imprint on the economy: boosting growth with surprisingly little disruption to native-born workers — but also adding to rent inflation . Why it matters: Those findings — unveiled in new research presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity last week — offer the most detailed economic postmortem yet of one of the largest immigration waves in modern U.S. history. The new paper arrives as AmericCourtenay Brown - 87
SpaceX brings Starship home early after first orbital flightSpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket came back to Earth earlier than planned after its first orbital flight Monday, with an explosion visible on the company's livestream just after touchdown in the Pacific Ocean. Why it matters: The massive, fully-reusable Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial spaceflight ambitions, while NASA is counting on a modified version for use as a lunar lander in its Artemis program. Driving the news: Starship launched from South Texas just before 9 a.m. ET on a plAlex Fitzpatrick - 88
"Window for action may close" if AI begins improving itself, AI pioneers warnSome of the world's foremost AI researchers and policy leaders — including at OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft — are warning that AI's growing ability to automate its own development could rapidly speed up its progress. Why it matters : Such a rapid scale-up in capabilities would leave governments and institutions with little time to prepare for or respond to the consequences, they say. In one scenario, they caution, a year's worth of advances could occur in a matter of weeks. The warning's authoBradley Olson - 89
Exclusive: AI giants, unions join forces for data center fightAI companies, private equity firms and unions are looking beyond 2026 in the data center debate , banding together to form a new multimillion-dollar coalition to make the case for responsible growth in seven key states. Why it matters: The new group, the American Infrastructure Alliance, wants to partner with state and local officials to create standards and guardrails for data centers in 2027. In return, the coalition hopes to head off moratoriums on new construction. The group is planning initHans Nichols - 90
Exclusive: Mike Johnson to travel to 22 states in final midterm sprintSpeaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is launching a six-week campaign blitz that will take him to more than 40 congressional districts across 22 states through Election Day, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Johnson is going all-in on defending Republicans' House majority at a moment when the political terrain is shifting toward Democrats. The Cook Political Report moved 15 House races toward Democrats on Friday and said Republicans would need to win a majority of the remaining toss-up races to keep coKate Santaliz - 91
AI's man of the momentDario Amodei went from a MAGA smear campaign target, to a "Saturday Night Live" punching bag, to a private White House dinner with President Trump — all in the space of 72 hours this weekend. Such is life for the face of AI in America. The big picture: He may not have sought the status, but Anthropic's quirky, intellectual CEO has become the frontman for a technology that seems to be changing the world by the day. In the history of capitalism, there has seldom been a more unusual spokesman for aBen Berkowitz - 92
Why I'm finally giving Meta AI a chanceMeta is finally promising the one feature that has long kept me away from its AI services: privacy . Why it matters: In a world with many models capable of meeting my needs, knowing how my data will be used is a key factor, especially with sensitive information. Driving the news: The Facebook parent, which once called dibs on nearly any data one shared with Meta AI, has in recent months begun to sing a new tune. In a 6,500-word August manifesto , CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a broad promise. "PeIna Fried - 93
AOC test-runs a Senate bid in upstate New YorkBUFFALO, N.Y. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 's flirtation with a 2028 Senate bid is getting real — more real than the presidential buzz around her might suggest. She's barnstorming through upstate New York, meeting with local officials, and kicking off a voter turnout program that could help her collect valuable data for a possible Senate campaign. Why it matters: Whether the House member from New York runs for Senate or the White House is one of the biggest questions hanging over the 2028 DemocratHolly Otterbein - 94
Amodei critics target Trump with hit piece before White House dinnerOpponents of Anthropic's Dario Amodei are circulating a highly negative brief about him to the White House ahead of an important dinner with President Trump , per an Axios review of the document. Why it matters: No company wants to be on Trump's bad side — and a Sunday night dinner between the president and Amodei could be what thaws relations after a year of tension. Behind the scenes: The brief, which is not an internal White House document, casts Amodei as having "a long record of attacking TMaria Curi - 95
Trump: 5 terrorism suspects in U.K. base incident were under investigationBritish police arrested five men Sunday on suspicion of terrorism near a U.K. air base used for U.S. operations in Iran , as President Trump said the suspects had been under investigation. The latest: "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job," Trump told reporters Sunday morning. "We had them under investigation. They were looking to do big damage to our fort, and working with the British worked out great and we got them." The big picture: Officials declared a major incident and set up roadbRebecca Falconer - 96
Scoop: Anthropic's Dario Amodei to have White House dinner with TrumpPresident Trump plans to host Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner on Sunday evening, sources familiar told Axios. Why it matters: The dinner —the first one-on-one meeting between the two— is an indication of thawing relations between Anthropic and the administration, whose officials and allies have had longstanding tensions. Driving the news: Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to meet top AI CEOs Tuesday at the White House, and this friendly dinner serves as an appeMaria Curi - 97
After nixing Iran proposal, Trump tells Axios he expects talks this weekOne day after he rejected an Iranian proposal to end the war, President Trump told Axios in a phone interview on Sunday that he expects U.S. negotiators to engage in more talks with the country this week. Why it matters: Qatar and other regional mediators are trying to revive negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, but the two sides are far apart on the key issues. While Iran wants to focus any talks on the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. naval blockade, the Trump administration is demanding thatBarak Ravid - 98
The most pressing midterm issues for rural votersData: KFF/AP Rural Voters Survey ; Chart: Herb Scribner Cost of living and health care costs top the list of issues rural voters want 2026 midterm candidates to address, according to a new AP/KFF poll . The big picture: Ahead of the midterms, rural voters rank pocketbook concerns above immigration, the conflict with Iran and several major domestic policy debates. By the numbers: 69% of rural voters said it is 'extremely important' for candidates to talk about the cost of living, followed by healHerb Scribner - 99
It's a 5% world. We're just living in itThe cost of borrowing money is moving unrelentingly higher , with profound implications for savers, borrowers and the U.S. government's fiscal outlook. The big picture: The bond market moves over the last few weeks have pushed most risk-free interest rates north of 5%. Barring a rapid reversal, expect pain to come in interest-sensitive sectors like housing, new stress on federal government finances and greater risks of financial disruption. It is better news for savers, who have taken paper lossNeil Irwin - 100
Scoop: "Delusional" Senate forecast rattles Sea Island retreatA pollster for Senate Republicans was met with disbelief on Saturday after telling GOP donors and operatives that they could grow their majority in November's midterm elections , sources tell Axios. Why it matters : "Delusional," one attendee at the National Republican Senatorial Committee's Sea Island retreat in Georgia told Axios after the presentation by the pollster, Erik Iverson. "The mood is not good," said another. "I think most attendees down here are politically astute and realistic aboStef W. Kight