Axios

With midterms right around the corner, last week saw a bump in voters showing interest in immigration over abortion.

• Plus, the U.S. sanctions Iran, after the death of a woman in police custody.
• And, passengers say they’re more frustrated with U.S. airports.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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• Search interest in abortion falls as the border rises
• Ginni Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 select committee
• U.S. sanctions Iran's morality police over death of woman in custody

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russian reserves for the war in Ukraine Wednesday. And in at least 38 cities across Russia, hundreds of people organized protests against the mobilization.

• Plus, what the Fed’s latest rate hike means for the housing market.
• And, what’s motivating you to vote or stay home in November.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Emily Peck.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go deeper:

• Putin announces partial military mobilization for Russian citizens
• Over 1,300 Russians detained in protests against partial military mobilization
• Fed raises rates 0.75 percentage points, signals more to come