New York City's pivot to remote learning amid a snowstorm on Tuesday was met with hiccups and frustration.
The big picture: As the biggest snowstorm in more than two years hit NYC, the district tested – and somewhat botched – a switch to pandemic-era online instruction, fueling a debate among parents on whether districts should opt for snow days instead.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital on Tuesday after being treated for a bladder issue.
The big picture: Austin was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center on Sunday "with discomfort and concern from a bladder issue related to his December 2023 prostate cancer surgery," per a Tuesday evening statement from doctors at the hospital.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) cracked the door open for another run for public office during a surprise visit to the Capitol on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The former House speaker remains a major presence in the Republican Party despite his unceremonious ouster last fall.
House Democrats appear far short of the support they need to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and force a vote on the Senate's bill to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Why it matters: Even centrist Republicans who are staunchly supportive of the Ukraine aid in the bill are hesitant to break with their leadership.
Why it matters: Kushner served as one of his father-in-law's top advisers for four years, but he told Axios' Dan Primack that he plans to keep working in private equity from his base in Miami even if Trump wins in November.
President Biden on Tuesday doubled down his calls to House Republicans to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he hopes Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) won't block the just-passed foreign aid bill from consideration in the House.
Why it matters: "I hope the speaker will find a way to allow the House to work its will on the issue of Ukraine aid and the other parts of the bill as well," McConnell told Politico, adding that he doesn't "have any advice" on how Johnson does it.
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday that in any new hostage deal, Israel may have to release more Palestinian prisoners for each freed hostage than it did in the previous pause in Gaza fighting, two U.S. and Israeli officials said.
Why it matters: The number of Palestinian prisoners Hamas is demanding Israel release as part of a new hostage deal is the main sticking point in the indirect talks between Hamas and Israel.
Among the estimated million Mexicans and Mexican Americans who were forced to leave the U.S. for Mexico during the Great Depression "repatriation" was Anthony Acevedo, a future World War II medic and Holocaust survivor.
The mass deportationsthatformer President Trump has promised will take place if he's re-elected could cause shock waves in the economy and disrupt communities — but, unlike similar efforts in the past, they'd be met with resistance from Latino civil rights groups and elected officials.
Attorneys for former President Trump on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a criminal trial over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Why it matters: The appeal puts the Supreme Court at the center of yet another legal dispute that could have ramifications for the Republican presidential frontrunner and the outcome of the 2024 election.
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines (R-Mont.) has thrown support behind right-wing firebrand Kari Lake in Arizona's U.S. Senate race.
Why it matters: It the latest sign of former President Trump's influence over the Republican Party in the 2024 election cycle. It is also shows Lake has successfully made inroads with the establishment after her aggressive gubernatorial campaign in 2022.
Retired Army Gen. Mark Milley — the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who talked up constitutional values while serving under then-President Trump — is joining Georgetown and Princeton, his alma mater, to teach national security.
Why it matters: Milley, already a popular public speaker after leaving office in the fall, said he's looking forward to shaping "our national security leaders of the future."
Why it matters: The plan means that Trump will not attend a hearing on the same day in Fulton County over misconduct allegations against the prosecutors overseeing his Georgia 2020 election case.
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% in the 12 months through January — a bigger jump than expected —while the monthly gain sped up, the Labor Department said on Tuesday.
Why it matters: While price pressures have moderated overall, getting inflation completely back to normal may be more difficult than economists anticipated.
The Senate finally passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific early Tuesday morning.
Why it matters: The tortured proceedings have put on display a divided Republican party, with a growing faction embracing isolationist views at odds with the GOP establishment.
House Republicans are activating a weekslong, perhaps monthslong, plan to keep questions about President Biden's mental state in the spotlight, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Sources close to House GOP leaders are blunt that they don't think it even matters what they find. These sources think that any fight will make the White House look bad — and keep a huge Biden vulnerability in the headlines.
The four journalists in "The Girls On The Bus." Photo: Nicole Rivelli/Max
A new series inspired by "Chasing Hillary" — the bestselling book by journalist Amy Chozick that details her experience covering Hillary Clinton across two campaigns — is debuting on Max next month.
Why it matters: The show, called "The Girls On The Bus," attempts to paint an authentic portrait of life as a political journalist at a time when trust in media is cratering.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Monday he will not support the $95 billion foreign aid bill moving through the Senate — following President Trump by demanding that aid be given in the form of a loan.
Why it matters: It's a notable stance for Graham, who has been one of Senate Republicans' most ardent supporters of Ukraine. He reiterated the importance of helping the country in its war against Russia, but added "we must deal with our border first."
President Biden launched a task force Monday intended to address a "longstanding problem" of mishandling classified documents during presidential transitions.
The big picture: The move comes after a special counsel report into Biden's handling of such documents concluded last week with no charges, but found his actions presented "serious risks to national security."
Former President Trump on Monday endorsed Michael Whatley, chair of the North Carolina GOP, to become the next leader of the Republican National Committee if the current chairwoman Ronna McDaniel steps down.
Why it matters: Trump for weeks has been ramping up his public criticisms of McDaniel, after the committee posted its worst fundraising year in almost a decade in 2023.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday warned that the House is unlikely to take up the national security bill set to pass the Senate this week.
Why it matters: It's a massive blow to what some lawmakers view as their last shot at passing a comprehensive package this year that includes aid to Ukraine.
A trio of Republican-led House committees are demanding the Justice Department turn over any transcripts, video or audio from President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur's office.
Why it matters: Details of the 81-year-old president's memory lapses in the interview sparked a firestorm among lawmakers in both parties last week.
Republican David McCormick is on the verge of clinching the GOP nomination for one of the most competitive Senate races in the 2024 cycle, with a Tuesday filing deadline in Pennsylvania and no challengers in sight.
Why it matters: McCormick's challenge to Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is expected to be one of the most expensive and competitive races this year — in a swing state that could determine control of the Senate and the presidency.
Both Democrats and Republicans are casting themselves as the dark horse in the Tuesday special election to replace former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.).
Why it matters: In addition to the near-term implications for Republicans' narrow House majority, the race will test both parties' messaging on the economy, immigration and abortion ahead of November's general election.
Former President Trump's incendiary comments about NATO this weekend represent the most belligerent public posture he's taken against the Western alliance in his eight years as a politician.
Why it matters: In Europe, where the war in Ukraine is approaching its second anniversary, Trump's remarks supercharged the existing angst among NATO leaders who fear his potential return to the White House.
