President Trump told Axios Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him for a meeting at the White House, and that it could take place as early as next week after Trump returns from the NATO summit.
"We get along very good. [Netanyahu] knows who the boss is," Trump said in a brief phone interview, referring to himself.
Why it matters: This would be the first meeting between the two leaders since their dramatic Situation Room meeting in February, when Netanyahu presented his plan for launching a joint war against Iran.
The semiquincentennial is becoming a proxy battle over patriotism, belonging and whether the country's founding ideals should be celebrated as settled history or unfinished work.
The big picture: Civil rights groups, Latino leaders, Jewish and multifaith organizers, Asian American advocates and left-leaning civic groups are using the anniversary to highlight race, religion, immigration and democracy.
Why it matters: The 900-pound steel capsule reportedly includes over 200 letters and artifacts from the federal government and all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and five territories, meant to create an authentic record of American life in 2026.
The fight that scrubbed the world's most powerful AI models from the internet featured personality clashes, industry confusion and international backlash.
Why it matters: Anthropic's models are back online, but the impact of its 20-day showdown with the Trump administration will be long lasting.
Democrats are preparing a hostile audit of President Trump and his inner circle, intent on exposing — and ultimately ending — the most lucrative presidency in American history.
Why it matters: Since winning the 2024 election, Trump has operated in a Wild West of his own making — monetizing the office to the tune of billions, while enabling family, friends and donors to cash in along the way.
The White House and its allies are steering America's 250th birthday toward prayer, repentance and divine guidance, with critics saying a national celebration is becoming a Christian one.
Why it matters: One side sees Trump politicizing a national birthday party. The other sees a long-overdue chance to restore faith to the center of America's founding story.
America's 250 years have been divided into 47 presidencies, served by 45 men.
A new exhibit on display in the lobby of Goldman Sachs' global headquarters in New York City brings each presidency to life. Artist Salvatore Catalano pairs a portrait of every president with a quote that captures the era or the individual.
Why it matters: "Most Americans can't name the presidents, much less tell you what they look like," Catalano tells Axios. "This was a labor of love."
