Axios

U.S. tech companies are rolling out investments into U.K. AI infrastructure as President Trump kicks off his state visit to London.

Why it matters: The Trump administration wants allies to make American tech the backbone of their AI infrastructure — and these deals could lock in that path for the U.K.

Israel presented Syria with a detailed proposal for a new security agreement, including a map of proposed demilitarized zones from Damascus southwest up to the border with Israel, according to two sources familiar with the details.

Why it matters: Israel has had tense relations with the new Syrian government, even bombing Damascus in July. The Trump administration has taken a much friendlier line with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who toppled and then replaced Bashar al-Assad, and has quietly facilitated Israel-Syria diplomacy.

The Trump administration is redirecting millions in funds to historically Black colleges and universities and tribal universities days after it cut off some grants for colleges with large numbers of Hispanic students.

The big picture: President Trump has sought to eliminate so-called diversity, equity and inclusion policies across American institutions, notably on college campuses and in their admissions offices. But at the same time, he's tried to align himself with historically Black universities.

The Israeli military launched its ground offensive Monday to occupy Gaza City, which the Netanyahu government says is aimed at rooting out Hamas, Israeli officials said.

Why it matters: The operation is an escalation in the war that has been going on for almost two years and is expected to increase the death toll and exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe in the enclave.

President Trump suggested on Monday that U.S. public companies should not be required to report earnings quarterly, but on a six-month schedule instead, subject to Securities and Exchange Commission approval.

Why it matters: The potential shift could have huge implications for Wall Street, financial markets, traders and companies.

A week after Israel's missile strikes in Qatar, it's clear not only that the assassination attempt against Hamas leaders failed, but that it backfired.

Why it matters: The strike increased the feeling inside the Trump administration and around the world that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is reckless and has become a destabilizing force in the region.

Visa revocations "are under way" over non-U.S. citizens celebrating the killing of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, per a Monday night post by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The big picture: Rubio made the announcement on X while sharing a video from a Fox News interview Monday during which he was asked if he planned to restrict visa access or revoke visas for those celebrating Kirk's killing.

A framework deal is in place for the sale of TikTok, with the U.S. guaranteeing certain "Chinese characteristics" of the app can remain, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told multiple news outlets on Monday.

Why it matters: Congress banned TikTok last year in a rare show of bipartisanship over fears of Chinese influence over American kids.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Trump last Tuesday morning that Israel planned to attack Hamas leaders in Qatar shortly before the strike took place, three Israeli officials with direct knowledge tell Axios.

Friction point: The White House has claimed it was notified only after missiles were in the air, giving Trump no opportunity to oppose the strike. Seven Israeli officials tell Axios the White House knew earlier, even if the timeline to stop it would have been tight.