Why it matters: Former President Trump doesn't just want to defeat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — he's out to destroy DeSantis' political career and that of anyone who has expressed even a hint of support for his candidacy.
A new documentary examines a largely forgotten case of a Korean immigrant falsely convicted of murder in San Francisco's Chinatown and whose struggle sparked a 1970s pan-Asian American civil rights movement.
The big picture: The agreement, which forgoes any major public policy overhaul, would raise the debt ceiling until January 2025 and was hatched only days before the U.S. could hit a potentially catastrophic default.
Driving the news: Theannouncements from both states Wednesday come in response to a request for support earlier this month by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in the wake of Title 42 ending.
Why it matters: Dimon had pretty much ruled out running and said he believes he makes a positive difference in his current job. But the persistent energy and chatter around him as a potential candidate reflects the business establishment's dismay with the current options.
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign on June 7, per a person familiar with his plans, setting up a direct challenge to his onetime boss, former President Trump.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's (R) coal empire on Tuesday, alleging that the companies have failed to pay millions of dollars in civil penalties for hundreds of mining violations in recent years.
Why it matters: The lawsuit comes just weeks after Justice, the wealthiest person in West Virginia, announced his campaign for Sen. Joe Manchin's (D-W.Va.) seat in 2024.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down on Wednesday two state laws banning nearly all abortions, though the procedure still remains largely illegal due to the state's pre-Roe ban.
Driving the news: The state's high court ruled in the 6-3 decision that the state's 2022 near-total abortion ban and a six-week ban as unconstitutional because they interfere with the "inherent right to terminate a pregnancy to preserve the woman's life."
House Democrats were divided Wednesday on how they plan to vote on a bill to raise the debt ceiling as the U.S. stares down a potentially historic default.
Why it matters: Their votes will be necessary for the passage of the bipartisan agreement between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), given dozens of Republicans have vowed to vote against it.
Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) on Wednesday announced plans to resign "after an orderly transition" due to his wife's ongoing health issues.
Why it matters: Stewart's departure will leave the GOP's already narrow House majority down yet another seat and leave open seats on the House Appropriations and Intelligence committees.
A bipartisan group of senators is introducing a bill to enhance cybersecurity cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security and Abraham Accords countries — Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, according to a statement shared with Axios.
Why it matters: The bill is aimed at boosting the partnerships between the U.S. and the Abraham Accords countries to help defend against shared cyber threats from Iran and other "hostile cyber actors," including targeting critical infrastructure and ransomware attacks, the senators said in the statement.
Driving the news: It's called Colombier Acquisition Corp., and earlier this year agreed to merge with PublicSq, an online marketplace for companies in what it calls "the patriot economy."
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott skirted questions during an Axios News Shapers event Wednesday about whether he would support a six-week abortion ban, but reiterated his support for a 15-week ban.
Driving the news: The South Carolina lawmaker said if elected, his first objective "on the issue of life is to cultivate a culture that protects life," during his first in-person event since announcing his campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to give a speech next week at the Israeli Embassy's reception celebrating Israel’s 75th anniversary, according to a White House official and an Israeli source.
Why it matters: Vice presidents, including Joe Biden and Mike Pence, have attended the reception in the past. But President Biden's decision to send such a high-level representative to the event carries extra weight considering Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still hasn't received a White House invitation — five months after taking office.
Driving the news: "Is it in our best interest as a nation to allow Joe Biden, someone who we cannot trust on spending, to have an open checkbook ... until the end of his term?" Scott said during an Axios News Shapers event on Wednesday.
Why it matters: Christie, 60, is a former close Trump ally who now calls the former president a "coward" and "puppet of Putin." He gives traditional Republicans a horse — but seems to have a narrow market in today's GOP.
If the apparel industry gets its way, small labels with QR codes on them would replace the bulky clothing tags that offer washing instructions and other information.
Why it matters: Digital product labels — which brands like Ralph Lauren are already starting to use — could provide a lot more information to consumers, who could scan them for a library of details about the garment they're wearing (or might buy).
House leaders are confident that the chamber today will approve the debt ceiling deal between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — and move toward avoiding a disastrous government default.
Why it matters: Not all victory laps are the same. The number of votes the Fiscal Responsibility Act gets from each party could signal who made the better deal.
Asian American voters tend to lean away from the Democratic Party as their roots in the U.S. deepen, according to data from a Pew Research Center study published this month.
Why it matters: The latest findings show that ballots from the fastest-growing racial or ethnic segment of the population could be up for grabs in future elections — not unlike Latino voters.
