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Updated Feb 7, 2024 - Politics & Policy

House Democrats prepare to fight GOP encore on Mayorkas impeachment

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Inside the "very tough" vote for House Democrats on Israel aid

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, wearing a blue shirt, blue suit, and blue tie, standing at a microphone.
Updated Feb 7, 2024 - Politics & Policy

House panel threatens Harvard with subpoena in antisemitism investigation

Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) speaks ahead of the vote on The Protection of Women and Girls Sports Act during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
Feb 7, 2024 - World

U.S. drone strike kills Iran-backed militia commander in Baghdad

A vehicle that was hit by a drone strike on Feb. 7 in Baghdad. Photo: Ameer Al-Mohammedawi/picture alliance via Getty Images
Feb 7, 2024 - World

Netanyahu: Israel won't give into Hamas' "delusional" hostage deal demands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Feb 7, 2024 - Technology

China had "persistent" access to U.S. critical infrastructure

In this photo illustration, a People's Republic of China flag is seen on an Android mobile device with a figure of hacker in the background.

What to know about the special election to replace George Santos

George Santos raises his right hand while speaking

Groups urge Congress to crack down on AI misuse in elections

Illustration of a campaign button cracked in many pieces.

Congress scrambles for backup plan on Ukraine and Israel aid

Rep. Don Bacon.
Feb 7, 2024 - World

Blinken to Bibi: U.S. very concerned about possible Israeli ground operation in Rafah

An injured Palestinian man as Palestinians inspect buildings destroyed or badly damaged due to Israeli attacks on Rafah City in the south of Gaz

Border failures put McConnell under tough new microscope

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) listens during a news conference after a weekly policy luncheon with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol Building

Biden's EPA begins crackdown over soot

Illustration of a person using a napkin with the seal of the president to wipe up soot.
Feb 7, 2024 - Economy

Toyota shares soar as gas-hybrid bet pays off

Feb 7, 2024 - Business

Why Meta's dividend is so valuable

Illustration of a bull looking through Meta's logo.

"Maddening": Epic double debacle stings House GOP

Mike Johnson framed by flags
Feb 7, 2024 - Health

Exclusive: Biden admin officials push pharmacy execs on Paxlovid costs

A box of Paxlovid.
Feb 7, 2024 - Health

How Trump could weaken Medicare drug pricing negotiations

Illustration of a red MAGA-style hat with stitching that reads "Rx".

Hydrogen vehicles could finally have their moment

Illustration of a pattern of tires with hubcaps with one hubcap made of water droplets.
Feb 7, 2024 - Technology

Everybody wants to audit AI, but nobody knows how

Illustration of a repeating pattern of robot hands holding magnifying glasses.

The new urgency behind Trump's political flexing

Donald Trump, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and blue tie. points at someone from behind a podium.
Updated Feb 7, 2024 - Energy & Climate

Deadly storm pummeling California dumps historic rains over LA

"None of these candidates" beats Nikki Haley in Nevada GOP primary, AP projects

epublican presidential candidate, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign rally at the New Realm Brewing Co. on February 04, 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina.

House GOP wants another try on Mayorkas after failed impeachment vote

(Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Axios Finish Line: Celebrating the success of Dry January

Illustration of a wine glass with a dotted line where the wine would be.

Former State Department security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges

capitol riot

House GOP erupts in fury over "embarrassing" and "shameful" defeats

House Speaker Mike Johnson

Biden pledges to campaign "every day" on Trump's border meddling

Biden

Congress' epic implosion

Mike Johnson and McConnell
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