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What SoFi Stadium traffic is teaching LA politicians about the Olympics
LOS ANGELES — Paul Krekorian, head of Los Angeles’ Office of Major Events, was driving to SoFi Stadium for the U.S. soccer team’s opening match...
House Democrats brace for a Mamdani-fueled "Freedom Caucus of the left" in 2027
House Democrats are preparing themselves for a caucus in 2027 that is significantly more outspoken and left-wing than the one they have now.Why it matters:...
Trump asks Congress for $87.6B, mostly for Iran war
The Trump administration asked Congress on Wednesday for $87.6 billion in supplemental funding, most of it to cover costs related to the Iran war.Why it...
Trump runs into Republicans who won't bend
President Trump is making life hell for Senate Republicans, and they're returning the favor."I make no apologies for standing up to the president," Sen. Bill...
"Huge defeat": Democrats left reeling after socialist "earthquake" in New York
House Democrats were left stunned on Tuesday night after two of their colleagues — including the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — lost primaries...
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair unseated by socialist challenger
Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) lost his primary Tuesday to democratic socialist challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Associated Press projects.Why it matters: It's...
Rep. Dan Goldman unseated by Mamdani-backed Brad Lander
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) was unseated in his Democratic primary Tuesday night by former New York City comptroller Brad Lander, according to the Associated Press.Why...
Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Zohran Mamdani’s (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins.   Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila...
Trump bears down on NATO
What looked like a typical round of President Trump insulting European leaders last weekend could turn into a wholesale reordering of the trans-Atlantic relationship.Why it...
Chamath Palihapitiya rejects the AI jobs apocalypse
The AI job apocalypse may make for an "incredible headline," AI investor and All-In podcast co-host Chamath Palihapitiya said on "The Axios Show" — but...
Investors may be hitting pause on the AI run-up
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Emily Peck/AxiosInvestors seem to be hitting pause on the AI run-up. Chip stocks in particular are slumping from their record...
Rep. April McClain Delaney wins bitter primary to keep her Maryland House seat
Rep. April McClain Delaney won her bitter and expensive Democratic primary for Maryland’s 6th District on Tuesday, denying her predecessor, former Rep. David Trone, from...