Aug 6, 2018 - Politics & Policy

Rick Gates says he committed crimes with Paul Manafort

Paul Manafort. Photo: Elsa/Getty Images

Rick Gates admitted in court on Monday that he stole from Paul Manafort, and at Manafort's direction reported overseas income as loans to lower their taxes in addition to keeping 15 unreported foreign accounts, according to reporters in the room.

Why it matters: Paul Manafort is the first person to go on trial as a result of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's election interference and the possibility of collusion with the Trump campaign. The fraud case has been steadily building over the past week against Manafort, and Gates was the key witness.

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BodyArmor takes aim at Gatorade's sports drink dominance

Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/Axios

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Why it matters: It wants to market itself as a worthy challenger to the throne that Gatorade has occupied for nearly six decades.

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S&P 500's historic rebound leaves investors divided on future

Data: Money.net; Chart: Axios Visuals

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By the numbers: Since hitting its low on March 23, the S&P has risen about 50%, with more than 40 of its members doubling, according to Bloomberg. The $12 trillion dollars of share value that vanished in late March has almost completely returned.

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Sara Fischer

3 hours ago - Economy & Business

Newsrooms abandoned as pandemic drags on

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios

Facing enormous financial pressure and uncertainty around reopenings, media companies are giving up on their years-long building leases for more permanent work-from-home structures. Others are letting employees work remotely for the foreseeable future.

Why it matters: Real estate is often the most expensive asset that media companies own. And for companies that don't own their space, it's often the biggest expense.