The House is updating its phone system to make it easier for Capitol Police to track down threatening calls to congressional offices, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: After dropping from their historic 2021 high, threats against lawmakers ticked back up last year and remain at vastly higher levels than the pre-Trump years, according to Capitol Police data.
Arizona Republicans are advancing a bill that would allow people to legally kill someone accused of attempting to trespass or actively trespassing on their property.
The big picture: The legislation, which is expected to be vetoed if it reaches the state's Democratic governor, would legalize the murder of undocumented immigrants, who often have to cross ranches that sit on the state's border with Mexico.
New evidence suggests that Russia may be behind the mysterious neurological illness that has affected U.S. diplomats and government workers around the world.
Why it matters: A new investigation linked a Russian military assassination unit to cases of "Havana Syndrome," contradicting the U.S' previous assessment that it was "very unlikely" a foreign adversary was to blame.
The timelines of three of the four criminal cases against former President Trump are now in limbo, casting doubt on the likelihood their trials will even begin before November.
Why it matters: Trump's legal team has employed delay tactics to push legal proceedings in four jurisdictions beyond the 2024 election. If he wins the presidency before standing trial, he could escape prosecution altogether.
Why it matters: There is a massive disconnect between the financial fundamentals and stock performance of Trump Media & Technology Group, which is valued at more than $7 billion after going public last week.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn(R-Texas)hopes South Dallas' Bonton Farms will be a template for improving other communities across the country.
Why it matters: The farm has tried addressing food insecurity in southern Dallas for almost a decade by selling fresh groceries and offering felons opportunities to learn skills that will help them secure a job.
If Donald Trump returns to the White House, close allies want to dramatically change the government's interpretation of Civil Rights-era laws to focus on "anti-white racism" rather than discrimination against people of color.
Why it matters: Trump's Justice Department would push to eliminate or upend programs in government and corporate America that are designed to counter racism that has favored whites.
The Biden administration wants to "accelerate" its conversations with big technology companies on how to generate more electricity — including with nuclear power — to meet their massive demand for artificial intelligence computing.
Why it matters: The growing demand for power from AI and data centers is a "problem" that needs to be addressed, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells Axios in a wide-ranging interview.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday Baltimore would see more federal funding to assist in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse response, but it's too early to say how long recovery and rebuilding efforts will take.
A joint media investigation into "Havana syndrome," a mysterious health condition that's affected U.S. diplomats and government officials, has found evidence that a Russian military assassination unit may be responsible.
Why it matters: "60 Minutes" noted that the findings from its five-year probe with The Insider and Der Spiegel that Russia's GRU Unit 29155 may be behind the neurological symptoms marked the first evidence linking a foreign adversary to the cases.
The U.S. and Israel are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the Biden administration's alternative proposals to an Israeli military invasion of Rafah, four Israeli and U.S. officials told Axios.
Why it matters: The meeting, which was supposed to to take place last week, has become a contentious issue between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden.
