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Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms

Close-up of President Trump wearing a red cap embroidered with "USA", speaking into a large black microphone, against a clear blue sky; wearing a dark suit and red tie.

Labor Department marks low layoffs milestone

2 hours ago - Economy

The Fed's going to take its time with rate hikes

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller at Jackson Hole in August 2026.
Updated 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Trump's foreign worker crackdown comes for Microsoft, Adobe, IT firms

Vice President JD Vance speaks during a midterm campaign rally to support Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) on October 1, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida. Vance is campaigning around the country in the run-up to the Novemnber 3 midterm elections. (Photo by Kevin Lamarque
Updated 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Nicolás Maduro and his wife hit with fresh torture charge

A tall man in a tan jacket and pants — Nicolas Maduro — is seen in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by armed Federal agents.
Updated 5 hours ago - Politics & Policy

Trump to pay for controversial TV ads after DNC sues

U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks at a campaign rally in the Mitchell Center at the University of South Alabama on October 02, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama. The rally is being held in Alabama's 1st Congressional District which was redrawn when the state redistricted earlier this year.

Republicans squirm as Latino support slips in South Texas

Animated illustration of a Texas flag, with the star changing into an eyes emoji, which shakes.
8 hours ago - Business

"The Axios Show": Inside Bryan Johnson's quest to make 300 the new 70

Inside Trump's blow-up at Fox News over El-Sayed coverage

Photo illustration of President Trump glaring at the Fox News logo with an overlay of television snow in the background
8 hours ago - Business

OpenAI's math breakthrough points beyond math

Illustration of a cube and equations written on a chalkboard.

Data centers face a sweeping new power regime

Animated gif of the Capitol Building with a data center bank in place of the columns

Republican midterm triage puts bleak outlook into focus

Illustration of a ballot box hooked up to an IV.
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