Dan and Axios Sports editor Kendall Baker dig into the extortion charges against Michael Avenatti, and what it means for both Nike and the NCAA. Plus, big moves by Apple and McDonald's.
Dan and Axios Sports editor Kendall Baker dig into the extortion charges against Michael Avenatti, and what it means for both Nike and the NCAA. Plus, big moves by Apple and McDonald's.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton both are slated to speak on the Wednesday of the Democratic convention — Aug. 19 — four sources familiar with the planning told Axios.
Why it matters: That's the same night Joe Biden's running mate (to be revealed next week) will address the nation. Clinton and Warren represent two of the most influential wise-women of Democratic politics with the potential to turn out millions of establishment and progressive voters in November.
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President Trump announced on Friday he will pursue an executive order requiring insurance companies to cover pre-existing conditions, something that is already law.
Why it matters: The Affordable Care Act already requires insurers to cover pre-existing conditions. The Trump administration is currently arguing in a case before the Supreme Court to strike down that very law — including its pre-existing condition protections.