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Nirav Shah, governor primary runner-up, jumps into race to replace Platner
Nirav Shah, the former Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention director who recently lost in the Democratic primary for governor, officially threw his name...
Inside the tense final hours of Graham Platner’s campaign
Graham Platner went down swinging — even as some of his political confidants urged him not to. Several of the embattled Maine Democrat’s closest advisers...
How Maine Democrats will replace Graham Platner
The selection of Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee will come down to roughly 600 people — 500 of whom haven’t been chosen yet. Graham Platner...
What the momentum trade tells us about the stock market
Data: FactSet; Chart: Matt Phillips/AxiosThe momentum trade is having a terrible start to the second half. Why it matters: Momentum shares drove the market gains...
Trump threatens trade with Spain
Data: FactSet; Chart: Matt Phillips President Trump's threat to "cut off all trade" with Spain was immediately a market event — at least in Europe.Why...
U.S. revokes Iran oil waivers after attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked the temporary waivers it issued as part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran that had allowed Tehran...
Behind the Curtain: These 3 big AI trends are colliding at the same time
Three AI trends are accelerating and colliding, forcing government, business and investors to rethink strategies in real time:AI is getting bigger and better, both here...
The hidden costs of low-tax states
Data: U.S. Census; Note: Data for Hawai'i and Alaska starts in 1955 and 1957, respectively; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualAmerica's state governments now run on two...
Inside the McConnell health rumor mill
Senate GOP leaders say they have spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell in recent days, as speculation swirls online among MAGA influencers about the Kentucky Republican's...
Why Obamacare premiums are set for another double-digit jump
The cost of Obamacare coverage is due to rise by a median of 14% next year, according to a new analysis, marking further turmoil for...
U.S. strikes Iran after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it struck Iranian military targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in retaliation for renewed Iranian attacks...
Scoop: Republicans prepare $8 million ad blitz against Platner replacement
Republicans are preparing to welcome a potential Graham Platner replacement in Maine's Senate race with $8 million in negative ads, aiming to introduce a new...