A new State Department report accuses Iran, Russia and China of incorporating antisemitic narratives, threats and attacks into operations in both the physical and cyber domains.
Why it matters: The report, which was transmitted to Congress on May 26, is likely to increase pressure on the Trump administration to treat attacks on Jewish communities as part of a broader foreign interference challenge rather than isolated incidents of extremism.
Democrats are taking the fight over future House maps down ballot, with the super PAC Forward Majority planning to spend $30 million on two dozen state legislative races this year.
Why it matters: They're betting that as few as eight statehouse races could help determine who controls redistricting for six U.S. House seats ahead of 2028.
The White House is negotiating a federal preemption of some state AI laws in exchange for its support of key tech policy priorities from the Hill, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: States are increasingly passing stronger AI laws, and the Trump administration is feeling the heat to get something done.
WhatsApp is asking a federal court to hold controversial spyware maker NSO Group in contempt, alleging the company violated a court order barring it from targeting WhatsApp and its users.
Why it matters: The filing alleges NSO targeted WhatsApp users through a phishing campaign even after last year's legal ban.
President Trump's plan to attend Monday's NBA Finals game to support the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden triggered amped-up security measures, canceled watch parties and is expected to turn city traffic into an absolute zoo.
Why it matters: No sitting president has ever attended the Finals — and critics on both the right and the left say his appearance has dampened fans' excitement and inconvenienced the city at large.
A $100,000 fee that President Trump imposed on employers for H-1B visa petitions is unlawful, a federal judge ruled Monday.
Why it matters: The ruling, which the White House vowed to appeal, blocks a major Trump immigration policy change and concludes that the administration imposed what amounted to a tax without congressional authorization.
The Department of Defense has revised its new, shortened list of recognized religions after fury from Utah political leaders over not classifying Mormonism as a "Christian" faith.
Why it matters: The omission is stoking ire between conservative Latter-day Saints and the rest of the religious right, as some Evangelical Christians reiterateclaims that the Utah-based faith is "demonic" and a "cult."
Rising energy costs are "likely to be a decisive factor in the 2026 elections," per a new League of Conservation Voters Victory Fund memo shared first with Axios.
Why it matters: LCV has the environmental movement's most expansive electoral operation.
Millions of working Americans struggle to read at a functional level — and artificial intelligence may be helping hide it.
Why it matters: Low literacy is quietly becoming a major economic drag, even as AI tools allow workers to complete tasks they may not fully understand.
Children's wellbeing declined nationally from 2019 to 2024, with kids in 29 states faring worse than before the COVID pandemic, according to a new report.
Why it matters: Children's wellbeing affects future workforce participation and economic growth, and researchers warn rising costs and safety-net reductions could further strain families.
The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on military targets in central and western Iran on Monday morning local time, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
Why it matters: The strikes, in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack against Israel, mark a new phase in a growing escalation that started on Sunday morning. This is the first time Israel has struck Iran since the April 8 ceasefire.
