Axios

The January 6th House committee voted unanimously on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. It was a dramatic end to the committee's series of public hearings, and its last meeting before the midterm elections.

Guests: Axios’ Margaret Talev and Alayna Treene.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Ben O'Brien and 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.

Go Deeper:

• Jan. 6 committee unanimously votes to subpoena Trump
• Footage shows congressional leaders' urgent calls on Jan. 6
• Focus groups: Pennsylvania swing voters aren't sold on a switch

While everyone has been watching inflation closely, Thursday’s Consumer Price Index is especially important for millions of retirees and others who depend on Social Security benefits. That’s because the annual cost of living adjustment for 2023 is based on the September monthly CPI number. Given that we’ve already seen inflation increase 8.2 percent over the past year, it’s likely that we’ll see one of the biggest increases in Social Security checks in more than 40 years.

• Plus, Detroit’s $7 million investment in audio surveillance technology for police.
• And, another sign of the pandemic’s effect on high school seniors.

Guests: Axios’ Neil Irwin and Sam Robinson.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Ben O'Brien and 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.

Go Deeper:

• Social Security payments set for biggest increase in decades
• Detroit City Council approves $7M to expand ShotSpotter
• ACT test scores fall to lowest levels since 1991