Why it matters: That's an unprecedented level of support for an impeachment effort during President Trump's second term, with lawmakers who have bristled at the topic in the past now warming to the idea.
DAVOS, Switzerland — America's closest allies declared an end to the U.S.-led global order on Tuesday, concluding that President Trump's relentless coercion had exposed its fatal flaws.
Why it matters: Gone are the days of world leaders tiptoeing around Trump, whose first year in office — capped by a crisis over Greenland — has crystallized fears that the old order cannot be salvaged.
Members of Elon Musk's DOGE team may have accessed Social Security information that was off-limits under a court ruling and shared agency data on third-party servers, the Department of Justice said in a court filing last week.
Why it matters: It's a stunning admission from the Trump administration, after it battled in court over DOGE's rights to access and use Social Security data as part of its effort to uncover fraud and waste.
At least 31 people died in ICE custody last year, a two-decade high, as President Trump's mass-detention surge strains a system already under fire for dangerous conditions.
Why it matters: Immigrants rights groups warn deaths will keep rising as the administration floods ICE with more cash — and that the agency's facilities may not be equipped to handle the influx of detained people.
President Trump blamed Norway for his Nobel Peace Prize snub as it opposes his push to claim Greenland — but the nation doesn't award the honor.
The big picture: Trump's insistence the U.S. should control Greenland has rankled American allies across Europe and NATO, and Trump has vowed further economic and political relation for their resistance.
Protesters opposing ICE's mass deportation operations are increasingly turning to data leaks and homegrown surveillance tools.
Why it matters: The latest wave of U.S.-based hacktivism — where hackers launch attacks to make a political statement, rather than to make money or steal state secrets — reflects a more strategic, cohesive embrace of digital tools.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is opening up for the first time about how growing up in a sometimes "unhappy childhood home" helped shape his approach to life and politics, including a desire for "control."
Why it matters: Shapiro's revelations, described in his new book due Jan. 27, offer insight into the psyche of a top Democrat who's widely seen as a likely contender for the party's presidential nomination in 2028.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is going all-in to defend immigration officers who've detained U.S. citizens, even as the number of incidents continues to rise.
Why it matters: The government has blamed media "fear-mongering" for the negative attention. But it's locked in court battles over whether its sweeping immigration checks — called "roving patrols" — violate the U.S. Constitution.
President Trump threatens broad tariff hikes on historic allies. Financial markets are reeling. It's unclear whether the administration backtracks.
You would be forgiven for thinking we were talking about the spring of 2025. This is the current backdrop, one that feels similar to a period of extreme uncertainty that investors and CEOs may have believed was behind us.
This time, the issue at hand is Trump's effort to coerce NATO ally Denmark into handing over Greenland.
Why it matters: This weekend's events — and the fallout in financial markets evident Tuesday morning — are reminders that there might not be a magical pivot point where the economic, trade and geopolitical outlooks suddenly look more certain under Trump.
President Trump has touted his "Board of Peace" for Gaza as the "Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place" — but the specifics of its mandate and prospective members are murky.
Why it matters: The reported list of Trump's invitees — including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko — and marching orders that could broaden its purview beyond Gaza has raised alarm among some U.S. allies.
Why it matters: The comments break from Amazon's earlier insistence that tariffs weren't materially affecting prices — and could add fuel to political scrutiny over rising consumer costs.
DAVOS, Switzerland — The European Union's chief executive called for "permanent" independence from the U.S. on Tuesday, framing President Trump's hostility toward allies as a rupture on the scale of the 1971 "Nixon shock."
Why it matters: Ursula von der Leyen's remarks reflect the deep unease hanging over the World Economic Forum, where Trump arrives Wednesday amid an escalating crisis in transatlantic relations.
There's fresh evidence that President Trump and his lieutenants are willing to sacrifice "drill, baby, drill" in the U.S. for low prices and other policy priorities.
Why it matters: Modest prices and a revival of trade friction won't help bring a new surge in domestic production.
To mark the one-year anniversary of President Trump taking office, we asked Axios subject matter experts a simple question: What's the biggest disruption or change you've seen on your beat over the past year?
1. White House, Marc Caputo:A year in the planning, Trump's ouster of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro was a defining moment that crystallized the administration's "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine.
Gen Z and millennial voters who back President Trump are emerging as an increasingly hard-line faction within his coalition, showing especially strong support for male leadership and religion in public life — and openness to political violence, a massive new survey finds.
Why it matters: The survey of 18,000 Americans finds that Trump supporters born after 1981 are less invested in consensus politics than previous generations, and look more favorably on cultural dominance and strongman leadership.
DAVOS, Switzerland — President Trump will depart for Davos on Tuesday feeling more confident than ever in his own power to shape global events and more willing to bully and berate anyone who stands in his way.
Why it matters: In recent weeks, Trump has shown he's no longer content just dominating the U.S. and the news cycle — he wants to dominate the world.
