President Trump said networks giving him negative coverage may deserve to have their licenses revoked, ramping up threats administration officials have made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing.
Why it matters: Trump's threat came a day after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show over remarks about conservative's response to Kirk's death, a move critics already see as government-driven censorship.
There's a growing split between MAGA Republicans and non-MAGA GOP voters on the state of the economy, according to research firm Global Strategy Group's nationwide study of 1,000 registered voters conducted in early September.
Why it matters: The results highlight a growing divide in sentiment among Republicans amid Trump's shifting economic policies.
The Federal Reserve cut its target interest rate this week, but it might not solve the borrowing woes plaguing Americans.
Why it matters: Between a gloomy job market and rising inflation, Americans are looking for relief wherever they can — but even though the Fed has cut rates for the first time this year, it may not change much in terms of credit card and mortgage rates.
NASCAR continues to have international expansion plans, though it's "tricky" right now to sell America overseas, commissioner Steve Phelps said at the Axios Media Trends Live event on Thursday.
Why it matters: Even auto racing isn't immune to the global tensions denting America's reputation and complicating things for big business.
President Trump's economic agenda collided with the Supreme Court Thursday, as Trump asked the justices to let him fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and the court scheduled arguments on a challenge to his trade agenda.
Why it matters: The outcome of both cases has major implications for the future of the economy and administration policy.
Economic sentiment among America's most prominent CEOs edged up this quarter amid a surge in capital spending plans — but simultaneously, more top executives expect to shelve hiring plans.
Why it matters: The mix of more investment but soft hiring, in a Business Roundtable survey first seen by Axios, points to higher productivity over time but is a warning sign for workers in the near term.
Hundreds of federal workers across 60 agencies and departments are urging Congress to rein in the White House even if it means shutting down the government, in a letter sent Thursday afternoon.
Why it matters: It's the broadest protest yet to emerge from inside the civil service — a sign of widespread discontent, anger and worry over the Trump administration's cuts to research, spending and the workforce.
AI policy proposals, and even many AI investments, often are rooted in the concept of a "race with China." Rarely is there follow-up about what the race course or finish line might look like.
Yesterday, however, we got into some of the particulars during an Axios AI+ Summit conversation with Sriram Krishnan, the longtime tech exec and venture capitalist who now serves as the White House's senior policy advisor for AI.
Mastercard forecasts shoppers will lean more on gift cards this holiday season, anchoring budgets with a tariff-proof option.
Why it matters: Tariffs are raising costs on staples like toys and Christmas décor, inflation is creeping back, and retailers are expected to be more cautious with discounts.
The communications out of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday show the present and potential future of American monetary policy in vivid contrast.
The big picture: Current leaders of the central bank view the U.S. economy as in basically sound shape, experiencing some labor market softness that is nothing a few modest interest rate cuts can't solve. They emphasize sober consensus-building and moving gradually and predictably.
Axios' 2025 AI+ DC Summit mapped a stark divide in approaches to handling a predicted tidal wave of jobs disrupted or eliminated by AI.
Why it matters: Whether and how to help workers navigate a job market reshaped by AI will be one of the most consequential choices the U.S. government makes in the next few years.
Average ticket prices for Bad Bunny's residency in his native Puerto Rico are the second highest of any headlining stint in 2025, according to Vivid Seats.
The big picture: Despite performing outside the continental U.S., the singer remains the year's most sought-after Latin artist.
