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Updated May 13, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Exclusive: Dr. Oz announces health coalition to streamline prior authorizations

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Updated May 13, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Exclusive: Sen. Welch would back Trump's most-favored-nation drug policy plan

Sen. Welch. Photo: Axios Live screenshot

Independent Rep. Kiley moves to force vote to ban midcycle redistricting

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May 13, 2026 - Health

Exclusive: Pharma leaders hope next FDA head calms waters

PhRMA CEO Steve Ubl speaks at the Axios Future of Health event
May 13, 2026 - Economy

Kevin Warsh confirmed to lead Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh
Updated May 13, 2026 - Axios Events

WATCH: Axios' Future of Health Summit 2026

Democrats bypass Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid with GOP help

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Scoop: Rep. Edwards aide feared retaliation over unwanted attention

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) during a town hall in Asheville, North Carolina, on March 13, 2025.
May 13, 2026 - Economy

The U.S. inflation problem is getting worse

Republicans are sweating about the White House ballroom project

This is Donald Trump

Louisiana advances congressional map with reduced Black representation

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May 13, 2026 - Technology

Axios interview: Reimagining government + business + AI

May 13, 2026 - World

Drills, deals and doubts in the Pacific as Trump visits China

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Makary's exit creates new uncertainty at FDA

Former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
May 13, 2026 - Technology

AI executive action stalled by infighting

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May 13, 2026 - Economy

Trump's five-alarm economy

Photo illustration of President Donald Trump walking offscreen from a fire-ravaged dollar bill

Nobody's socializing with their neighbors anymore

Thomas Massie's ex accuses him of hush money offer

This is Thomas Massie
May 12, 2026 - Technology

Altman and Musk put AI trust on trial

Photo illustration of Elon Musk and Sam Altman staring at each other with a stylized wireframe scale of justice and circuitry patterns glowing between them.

Democratic calls grow for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign

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