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President Biden delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, with a repeated message: “let’s finish the job.” Members of the GOP vocally objected to moments in the speech, and Biden responded. Plus, LeBron James makes sports history. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Mike Allen, and The Edge of Sports podcast’s Dave Zirin. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra...

Two earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, and the death toll is well into the thousands. “This earthquake is yet another devastating blow to so many vulnerable populations already struggling after years of conflict," said Tanya Evans, the Syria country director for the International Rescue Committee. Plus, immigrant communities in Florida react to the new parole program...

The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that had been flying over the U.S. since last week. China condemned the U.S. move and threatened “further actions.” Plus, tribal nations face threats to funding for food security. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Ayurella Horn-Muller. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and...

Rep. Ilhan Omar was removed on Thursday from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Congressional Black Caucus members visited the White House while the House Republicans kicked off their investigations. Plus, the state of paid - and unpaid- leave for American workers. And, winter bears down across the U.S. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Eugene Scott and Emily Peck. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala B...

President Biden’s plan to scale up domestic battery manufacturing for electric vehicles is proving to be popular. But the new incentives may end up costing the government much more than originally planned. Plus, Tyre Nichols is laid to rest in Memphis. And, the West’s fight over water. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller and Jeremy Duda. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti,...

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen travelled to Africa last week to deepen U.S. ties in the continent. All of this comes as China is working on how to restructure debt in the region, after loaning around $700 billion to Africa in the last two decades. Plus, the end of the Memphis Scorpion police unit. And, a surge in violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Shawna C...

Florida last month rejected an Advanced Placement African American Studies Class for its schools. As Black History Month begins, we’re digging into this fight and Florida's own history. Plus, a new survey takes the pulse of educator anxiety. And, missing monkeys are just the latest in a series of strange events at the Dallas Zoo. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Michael Mooney and Florida Interna...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Jerusalem on Monday, where he weighed in on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for a judicial overhaul. Plus, the future of private spaceflight. And, a very rare green comet appears in the night skies. Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Miriam Kramer Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi an...

The United Nations projects India is set to surpass China as the world's most populous country this year, while the U.S. on the other hand needs more people to avoid big economic problems. Plus, the week in politics: RNC elections and more. And, five fired Memphis police officers are charged with murder. Guests: Axios' David Lindsey, Han Chen and Neil Irwin. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Nia...

The U.S. has been rocked this week by multiple mass shootings. We asked you if fear of shootings is affecting your life and behavior, and we heard from one group more than any other: parents. Plus, Germany and the U.S. agree to send tanks to Ukraine. Guests: Northwestern University’s Dr. Sheehan Fisher Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi a...

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday held a much-anticipated hearing Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster. Also yesterday, the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google’s parent company Alphabet for its alleged monopoly on digital ads. Plus, what to know about filing your taxes this year. And, a historic Oscars season for Asian actors. Guests: Axios' Ashley Gold, Emily P...

The Fed’s tone seems to be shifting, pointing to a more optimistic outlook. What does that tell us about the economy? Plus, another mass shooting in California affecting the AAPI community And, new plans to curb fraud in organic food labels Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown and The Washington Post’s Laura Reiley. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird...

Ten people were killed and at least 10 others injured over the weekend in a shooting in Los Angeles County’s Monterey Park. It happened on the first day of the city’s annual Lunar New Year celebrations. The community holds an important place in Asian American history. Plus, Ukraine's quest for tanks to combat Russia. And, Lunar New Year traditions and memories to hold dear. Guests: Dr. Timothy Fon...

The United States reached its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Thursday and the country is at its credit limit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen wrote a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to act promptly. Plus, 50 years post-Roe, a split in the anti-abortion movement. And, the toll of burnout on women leaders like New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern. Guests: Axios' Josh Kraushaar, Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath...

Cancer mortality rates have fallen by one-third since the early 1990s, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. When you zoom in, the picture becomes a little more complicated. Plus, Americans are spending more than they earn. And, the price of eggs is still sky high. Guests: Axios' Kelly Tyko, Emily Peck and The Atlantic's Derek Thompson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Nia...

Global trust in business is higher than trust in government, according to the new Edelman Trust Barometer. As business leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum annual meeting, we ask: how are businesses gaining this trust? Plus, teachers debate the risks and merits of the AI tool ChatGPT. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Eleanor Hawkins and Jennifer Kingson. Credits:...

Throughout the pandemic, China has consistently claimed very few deaths from the coronavirus. Over the weekend, China’s National Health Commission announced a significant revision, raising the official number of COVID deaths since last December from 37 to 60,000. But big questions about data transparency remain. Plus, how politicians use MLK’s words to prop up opposing arguments. And, more classif...

Lots of news in Washington this week – California’s 2024 senate race is heating up before Sen. Dianne Fienstein even announces if she will be stepping down. And New York Rep. George Santos is being called on to resign. Plus, why pediatricians are struggling to treat patients. And, what do MLK’s words mean to you? Guests: Axios' Eugene Scott, Russell Contreras and American Academy of Pediatrics' Dr...

Air travel across the U.S. was at a standstill for several hours on Wednesday morning because of an outage to a system the Federal Aviation Administration uses to send real-time safety alerts to pilots. It's just one of a host of issues the airline industry has faced recently. Plus, the influx of migrants arriving on South Florida’s shores. And, the internet’s short video creativity crisis. Guests...

Seattle Public Schools are suing big tech for helping cause a youth mental health crisis. The school district is going after TikTok, Meta, Snap and other companies, and this is just one of many cases that seek to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children. Plus, more deaths in California as winter storms rage on. And, what we know about the classified documents found from Biden’s...

Many parents around the U.S. still can’t find children’s Tylenol and Motrin, after a shortage began weeks ago in the middle of the “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and Covid. Plus, the effort to restore order in Brazil. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Tina Reed. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Musi...

During the pandemic, enrollment in public schools went down by more than a million students, according to the National Center for Education statistics. And as we approach three years since the start of the pandemic, schools across the country are still struggling to keep students. Plus, major incentives for schools to make their bus fleets electric. And, Brazil’s Jan. 6 moment. Guests: Axios' Eric...

California Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a stunning 11 rounds of voting for the House speaker position this week, and there’s no end to the standoff in sight. Of course all of this has been unfolding in the lead up to the 2nd anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection. Plus, California’s stormy winter. And, Pope Benedict is laid to rest. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Andrew Freedman and Princeton University's...

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it will cut more than 18,000 jobs. This is the largest of the recent tech layoffs. Plus, after another day of voting, there’s still no speaker of the U.S. House. And, Israel’s new government draws U.S. criticism. Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Barak Ravid. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-L...

After three rounds of voting on Tuesday there is still no speaker of the House. Republicans are at a stalemate and Wednesday afternoon they will try again as Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy still fights for the top spot. Plus, China reels from a COVID surge. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Mike Allen and Han Chen. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti,...