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What debt default would mean for the nation's credit rating
We are getting closer to June 1, the date Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the U.S. will run out of money to pay its bills. And there’s still no clear resolution in sight. What does the risk of a default mean for the U.S. government’s credit rating...and reputation?
- Plus, how working mothers in the U.S. defied expectations.
- And, the not-so-sweet news about artificial sweeteners.
Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips and Carly Mallenbaum.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emily Peck, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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.
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A bumpy campaign launch for Ron DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign via Twitter Spaces on Wednesday evening. Elon Musk's event was plagued by technical glitches and delays.
- Plus, how a government app is affecting the war in Ukraine.
- Remembering George Floyd on the 3rd anniversary of his murder.
- And, the world says goodbye to Tina Turner.
Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Dave Lawler, journalist Robert Samuels.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emily Peck, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn 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.
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