Axios

Federal prosecutors seem close to deciding whether to charge the president's son, Hunter Biden, with tax- and gun-related charges. The decision could have a profound impact on President Biden’s re-election campaign. It's just one of three current investigations surrounding Hunter Biden.

• Plus, four Proud Boy members are found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles in January 6th.
• And, a major music industry copyright case comes to a close.

Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi 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:

• Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio found guilty of seditious conspiracy
• Prosecutors near charging decision in Hunter Biden case
• Ed Sheeran Won His Copyright Trial

The Russian government said two drones attacked the Kremlin early Wednesday, in what it claims was an assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine has denied responsibility and says it was a Russian false flag.

• Plus, which American downtowns are thriving, and which are struggling.
• And, fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. nearly quadruple over five years.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Alex Fitzpatrick.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi 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:

• Ukraine denies Russian accusation that it tried to attack the Kremlin
• Which American downtowns are thriving — and which are struggling
• Fentanyl overdose death rate nearly quadrupled from 2016 to 2021