Skip to main content

Wednesday's top stories

Updated Jul 15, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Iran releases American detainee, Trump says

President Trump in a dark suit and red tie steps from a white and green helicopter, flanked by two Marines saluting in dress uniform, by the open door on a grassy field; a flag decal is on the fuselage.

Vance pitch does little to quell House GOP angst over reconciliation 3.0

A bearded man in a navy suit, white shirt, and red tie speaks passionately outdoors, with a small American flag pin on his lapel; another man is partly visible in the foreground.

He honored Khamenei. Then he broke bread with Trump.

President Trump shakes hands with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the Oval Office Tuesday.
Updated Jul 15, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Blanche sidesteps questions on federal agents at polls

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Jul 15, 2026 - Economy

Buffett and Kalshi: Two views of America's gambling boom

Photo illustration of bank columns surrounding Warren Buffett in front of a pattern of one hundred dollar bills

Measure to cut Israel aid fails in bipartisan House vote

Man in a navy suit and blue tie speaks to reporters with multiple microphones; a cameraman films him as a domed government building and green trees are in the background.

Maine shooting adds to growing immigration enforcement death toll

Vance: "We did" mishandle Epstein files release

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a podium inside an aircraft hangar during an event in Milwaukee focused on the Trump administration's anti-fraud efforts.

Trump reverses ICE traffic stop suspension

Nighttime candlelit vigil with a large crowd surrounding a floral memorial and candles. Blue balloons float overhead; signs call for justice and to stop ICE terror, with a storefront.

Top House Democrats face rare divide over Israel vote

Two political figures at a podium: a man in a navy suit and light blue tie speaks, while a woman in a blue dress stands beside him; a flag and official seal are visible in the background.
Jul 15, 2026 - Economy

Warsh: AI spending may lift prices without fueling lasting inflation

Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026 - Economy

Fed's Warsh on "imperfect measures" of underlying inflation

Fed chairman Kevin Warsh
Jul 15, 2026 - Axios Events

Exclusive: Bank of America CEO bullish on economy powered by spending

Man in a dark suit gesturing while speaking on a panel. Blue Axios backdrop with the Axios logo; bottom overlay reads "A conversation with Mike Allen and Brian Moynihan" and shows Bank of America branding.

Help wanted: Anthropic hires to head off catastrophe

Illustration of a robot arm flexing
Jul 15, 2026 - Technology

New York offers Democrats a roadmap for data center fight

Animated illustration of a glowing data center server cabinet plugged into an electrical outlet on a wall. The cord unplugs and falls, and the servers stop glowing.

Trump held Situation Room meeting on massive new Iran strikes

Trump appears at a Situation Room meeting in 2025 during a strike on Iran.
Jul 14, 2026 - Technology

UAE's big bet on AI

Images from the TAMM app, which translates as: "Consider it done." Courtesy Government Abu Dhabi

New Mexico AG, federal DOJ clash over Epstein records

White cross-shaped sign with pink text reading WE DEMAND JUSTICE stands in a desert yard by a fence. A person kneels at its base placing flowers; a clear blue sky above.
Prev
Jul 17Jul 16Jul 15Jul 14Jul 13
Next