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House Dems forced to make tough choices with midterm cash

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Oct 20, 2026 - World

Witkoff to present Putin with peace proposal after talks with Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prior to their talks in Moscow on Sept. 5 about ending the war with Ukraine.

Exclusive: House GOP clings to 2026 fundraising lead

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Updated Oct 20, 2026 - Business

Space X and Tesla exploring merger, CEO Elon Musk says

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Trump goes full apocalypse in anti-Dems midterms message

President Trump speaks at a campaign rally ahead of the midterm elections in Park City, Kan., on Oct. 19. Photo: Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images

White powder letters scare hits lawmakers and election offices nationwide

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Updated Oct 20, 2026 - Axios Events

WATCH: The Axios Media Trends Live summit

Oct 20, 2026 - Business

Exclusive: OpenAI acquires biotech startup as AI race moves into drug development

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Oct 20, 2026 - Economy

Housing is grim for builders, buyers, and homeowners right now

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France riots become Republican midterm boogeyman

A person wearing a dark hoodie, a yellow vest, a white mask and black sunglasses holds a flare putting off yellow smoke in one hand and a French flag in the other during a protest.

The manosphere stars who helped Trump win are losing their shine

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How the energy crisis could become a food security crisis

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Oct 20, 2026 - World

Trump isn't out to hurt Ukraine, Rubio tells Zelensky

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in February.
Column / Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain: AI governing the AI world

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America's deep religious divide over empathy

Republicans see shrinking boost from redistricting

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Oct 20, 2026 - Economy

The deficit is getting real expensive to deal with

Oct 20, 2026 - Business

Exclusive: The AI race is hitting an energy wall

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Oct 20, 2026 - Business

I tested Dots and Muse. Here's where they shine.

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Witkoff heads to Oslo, plans Russia trip for peace talks

Close-up of an older man, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff, in a dark suit with a blue striped tie, wearing an American flag lapel pin, looking upward with a serious expression; dark blurred crowd in the background.
Updated Oct 19, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Scoop: Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a bright blue suit with a striped tie sits on stage, pointing with his left hand. He has silver hair and a US-flag pocket square against a dark background.
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