President Biden's campaign released a new ad on Friday attacking former President Trump over past comments he's made about members of the military.
Why it matters: The ad comes after Biden during speeches this week commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day took veiled jabs at his GOP presidential rival as he hailed the power of democracy —and warned of its fragility.
The Biden administration will host a concert on the White House's South Lawn to celebrate Juneteenth later this month, it announced on Friday.
Why it matters: It will be the second Juneteenth concert held at the White House since President Biden signed bipartisan legislation in 2021 establishing it as the nation's 11th federal holiday.
House Republican leaders are whipping votes on a bill aimed at showing allegiance to former President Trump after his historic conviction — but it's unclear if they can secure the needed support, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is under pressure from GOP hardliners to schedule a vote on the measure as part of a full-court press to defend Trump, so any difficulty locking down votes could once again put him in their crosshairs.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has officially disclosed two 2019 trips paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in new financial filings.
Why it matters: Thomas faced sharp criticism for failing to report the luxury vacations, which ProPublica uncovered last year. The revelation also fueled calls for the Supreme Court to adopt sweeping ethics reforms.
President Biden defended the power and value of democracy during a speech in Pointe du Hoc, France on Friday, the hallowed spot where allied forces arrived on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France in the Second World War.
Why it matters: Biden's remarks come at a fraught time for the U.S., as it contends with wars in Europe and the Middle East and prepares for a presidential election in November.
TheLeague of Conservation Voters is launching a $2.6 million digital ad buy that promotes President Biden's Arctic anti-drilling efforts to young audiences.
Why it matters: Young voters were a key part of Biden's 2020 coalition, but some progressives have expressed misgivings about key elements of Biden's record — including approval of ConocoPhillips' Willow oil project in Alaska, and the White House's posture on Israel.
President Biden on Friday publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the months-long holdup in sending additional U.S. military aid to the country.
Why it matters: The apology — which came one day after the leaders took part in D-Day commemorations — is Biden's first to Ukraine over the deadly delay.
As Louisiana's LGBTQ+ community began celebrating Pride month, the state's lawmakers were giving the OK to new bills targeting their freedoms.
Why it matters:Similar bills were vetoed under Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards, but they aren't facing the same opposition with Republican Jeff Landry behind the governor's desk.
Far-right groups and white nationalists have responded to last week's guilty verdict against Donald Trump with vague threats of violence and racist posts about people of color, monitoring groups say.
Why it matters: Trump himself has repeatedly made threats about prosecuting opponents, used bigoted language to describe immigrants and suggested a loss in November may result in violence.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Kathleen Buhle dropped the Biden name in 2019, but she hasn't been able to escape being a Biden and the family drama that has come with it.
Why it matters: Hunter Biden's felony trial in Delaware this week has been the latest painful episode for President Biden's ex-daughter-in-law, who was largely exiled from the Bidens as they rallied around Hunter, her former husband.
Former President Trump on Thursday appeared to suggest for the third time in as many days that he may seek revenge on political opponents if he's elected in November.
The big picture: The presumptive Republican presidential nominee and his allies have escalated retribution rhetoric since he became the first former U.S. president to be convicted after his New York criminal trial last week, Axios' Erin Doherty notes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on July 24, congressional leaders announced Thursday.
Why it matters: The speech is likely to be divisive, with many Democrats opposed to hosting the Israeli prime minister and some progressives planning to boycott or even disrupt the speech.
A group of over 100 former federal prosecutors and federal agents on Thursday sent a letter to Secretary of State Tony Blinken, asking that the U.S. government "step up its efforts" to secure the release of crypto executive Tigran Gambaryan from a Nigerian prison, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: This increases pressure on the State Department, one day after it received a similar letter from 16 members of Congress.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that the new U.S. policy allowing Ukraine to use long-ranged weapons to strike deeper into Russia is "going to prove to be very, very helpful."
Why it matters: There's growing concern that if Russia defeats Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin threatening other countries.
Donald Trump is known for controversy and drama, but he wants a vice president who's reliable, low-drama and, above all, loyal.
Why it matters: The norm-crushing former president, back campaigning after his felony conviction, wants a no-hassle running mate who'll appeal to traditional Republicans — including moderates who feel left behind by his MAGA machine.
Republican Dave Reichert, a candidate for Washington governor, has joined the growing number of moderate Republicans distancing themselves from hardline views on abortion.
Why it matters: It's the latest example of how some GOP candidates want to avoid being associated with conservative Republicans' push for state abortion restrictions — or even bans — after the Supreme Court's rejection of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
