Axios

The U.S. obtained intelligence concerning an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump in the weeks prior to this weekend's attempted assassination, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Why it matters: The plot appears unrelated to the Pennsylvania rally shooting where Trump was grazed by a bullet on Saturday, but further underscores the apparent security lapse that took place at the rally.

A new project is seeking oral histories of Indigenous and Hispanic descendants of enslavement in the American Southwest — a largely untold and overlooked chapter in American history.

Why it matters: Historians in recent years have been uncovering new stories around enslavement — from the Underground Railroad to Mexico to the lives of people held enslaved by the Founding Fathers — and investigations into Indigenous enslavement are attracting international attention.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), a champion for Latino representation in media, is asking for recommendations for Latino-centered films that should be in the National Film Registry.

Why it matters: Castro's years-long push to get more Latino works of art recognized in the registry highlights the massive gap in representation in Hollywood.

Ten of the country's communities with the largest share of Latino residents have a poverty rate that's 50% higher than the national average, an Axios review of the latest census estimates has found.

Why it matters: The latest data shows millions of Hispanics continue to struggle economically despite overall declines in U.S. Latino poverty rates.

China's consumers have plenty of money. The problem is they're not spending enough of it.

Why it matters: In the U.S., higher savings rates are often viewed as a sign of healthy consumers. In China, they're a reminder of lackluster demand constraining growth.

Latino Republicans say they're much more enthusiastic and likely to vote this year than Latino Democrats, according to a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll.

Why it matters: Latino voters overall still align more closely with Democrats on character and policy issues. But if Latino Republicans turn out with more intensity, it could be decisive.

Scientists examining the Moon have for the first time discovered a cave on Earth's only natural satellite.

Why it matters: The underground cavity that's at least 130 feet deep could be an ideal location for humans to build a base in which to stay, and researchers believe there could be hundreds more on the Moon.

Signs of the "Trump trade" were woven into markets today, even as comments from the Fed chair sparked increasing hope of near-term rate cuts.

Why it matters: In the eyes of global investors, the attempted assassination of former President Trump has only strengthened the prospects of his return for a second term.

Between the lines: Long-term treasury yields rose, led by the 30-year note — a reaction associated with expectations that Trump would preserve or expand tax cuts and focus on high-growth policies.

• Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group gained 31% on the day to $40.58.
• And while Fed chair Jerome Powell's positive comments on recent inflation data readings sent broad stock indexes up, certain stocks associated with the Trump trade outperformed today.

You thought you had an expensive wedding? This should make you feel better:

• The months-long wedding ceremonies in India of the youngest son of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and the daughter of pharma tycoons finally concluded this past weekend and reportedly cost at least $132 million, according to the BBC.

What that paid for: A rumored $10 million for Justin Bieber to perform.

• Constructing 14 temples in part to provide a backdrop for the wedding.
• And a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples, among countless other extravagances.

Yes, but: With each event since festivities began earlier this year, public criticism has grown.

• While the remarkable displays of love and celebration mark a larger shift taking place inside India where "wealth must speak as loudly as possible," some view the opulence as being tone-deaf given that income inequality may now be worse than it was under British rule, according to the World Inequality Lab.

In the eyes of global investors on Monday, the attempted assassination of former President Trump has only strengthened the prospects of his return for a second term.

Why it matters: Money managers and traders had already been putting the "Trump trade" in motion — bets on looser U.S. regulation, tax cuts and increased spending — following President Biden's poor debate performance.

NATO is paying more attention to the security risks of climate change, along with warming's implications in the Arctic, a new report shows.

Why it matters: The 75-year-old security alliance has unique capabilities to analyze and prepare for the challenges that a warming world poses.