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Apr 7, 2022 - World

Finland's NATO application could be imminent

Photo illustration of Finland's flag and NATO soldiers.
Apr 7, 2022 - Health

Medicare will cover controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm with limits

Aduhelm

Polar science threatens to crack under strain of Russia's war in Ukraine

Watch the full Mitch McConnell interview by Jonathan Swan

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as first Black female Supreme Court justice

Picture of Joe Biden and Ketanji Brown Jackson hugging
Updated Apr 7, 2022 - Politics & Policy

New York AG seeks to fine Trump $10,000 per day for withholding evidence

Donald Trump speaks at a rally on April 02
Apr 7, 2022 - Sports

2 more coaches join Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL

Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores taking the field in December 2021.

McConnell: "I have complete confidence in Justice Thomas"

Photo of Mitch McConnell and Axios' Jonathan Swan.

UN suspends Russia from Human Rights Council

Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi departs following a signing event for H.R. 3076 in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

McConnell pressed on contradiction with Trump and moral red lines

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is seen speaking with Jonathan Swan of Axios.
Apr 7, 2022 - World

Scoop: U.S. floated White House meeting of Israelis and Palestinians

Earth's CO2 levels to hit alarming milestone

Apr 7, 2022 - Economy

The West’s big challenge: Depleting Russia's war resources

Illustration of an oil drum in Russian flag colors being held by a globe stand.

McConnell: GOP will "do everything" to push Biden on domestic energy

Photo of Mitch McConnell.

McConnell says it’s his job to lead GOP against Russia’s Ukraine invasion

MItch McCOnnell.

McConnell won’t commit to hearings for Biden SCOTUS picks if GOP retakes Senate

Photo: Chuck Kennedy for Axios
Apr 7, 2022 - World

China warns Pelosi's reported Taiwan trip will have "consequences"

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaking in Washington, D.C., on April 5.

Scammers seize on war in Ukraine

Illustration of a smartphone with an angry face multiplying into many smartphones.
Updated Apr 7, 2022 - Health

COVID cases rise again in half the states

Apr 7, 2022 - World

Turkey moves Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia

People holding signs with Jamal Khashoggi's face on them in Istanbul in October 2020.

First look: Valerie Biden Owens' memoir

Schumer says atrocities in Ukraine are "genocide"

Chuck Schumer
Apr 7, 2022 - Technology

Americans' trust in tech companies hits new low

Apr 7, 2022 - Health

The high-stakes push to get COVID vaccines to young children

Illustration of a blue teddy bear with orange band-aid on its arm.

The next great free speech debate

Illustration of a speech balloon with a lock inside it, which unlocks.

Scoop: Bipartisan Senate group bids to block lifting Title 42

Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Democrat of Arizona, speaks to Senator James Lankford, Republican of Oklahom)
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